THE CHASE NURSERIES, GENEVA, NEW YORK 
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Snowball • Viburnum 
Common (F. sterilis). A well-known shrub 
of large size; bears globular clusters of pure 
white flowers the latter part of May. 
Japan ( F. plkalum). Moderate in size, of 
compact habit; leaves distinctly crinkled, 
flower-balls very solid, white and handsome. 
Blooms later than the common variety. One of 
the finest shrubs for which we are indebted to 
Japan, and superior to the old kind. 
Snowberry 
Symphoricarpos Racemosus 
A popular shrub, with large white berries 
and small pink flowers, the berries hanging 
on the plant throughout the winter. 
Sumac • Rhus 
Cut-leaved {R. laciniata). The most orna- 
mental variety of this very useful class of small 
trees. Foliage deeply cut, giving it a fern-like 
appearance. As an individual plant, it makes a 
beautiful specimen. The suckers form a large 
clump. Chiefly used in massing for landscape 
effects. 
Tamarix 
African (T. Africana). A beautiful shrub, 
resembling the juniper, with small leaves and 
delicate flowers. Handsome foliage; upright 
habit; flowers in May. 
Viburnum (Snowball) 
Weigela • Diervilla 
Desboisi. Hardy ; free-flowering; of spreading 
habit; very showy. Deep rose-colored flowers. 
Eva Rathke. Flowers brilliant crimson; a 
distinct and clear shade; very floriferous. 
Effective in borders and groups of trees. 
Pascal. A dark red variety; almost a con- 
stant bloomer, producing white flowers in pro- 
fusion after other kinds have ceased to bloom. 
Rosea. Very compact in habit; fine rose- 
colored blossoms, large; showy; blooms in June. 
Variegated-leaved. Of dwarf habit; flowers 
nearly white; leaves bordered with yellowish 
white, making the bush conspicuous through- 
out the season. 
Van Houttei. White flowers in clusters one 
inch in diameter. Its gay-colored foliage con- 
trasts nicely with the green of other shrubs. 
White-flowered. .'X vigorous and erect 
grower, reaching large size; flowers pure white, 
blooming from June until autumn. 
Winged Burning Bush 
Euonymus alatus 
Cork Bark. Dwarf and compact in habit; 
wood very corky; leaves small; fruit red. The 
bright green leaves turn brilliant scarlet in 
autumn. 
