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DOGWOOD (Cornus.) 
RED BRANCHED, (Sanguinca.) A native species, very conspicuous and orna- 
mental in winter, when the bark is a blood red. 
VARIEGATED CORNELIAN CHERRY, (Cornus mascula variegata.) A small 
tree or shrub, producing clusters of bright yellow flowers, early in spring before 
the leaves appear. Has beautiful foliage, variegated with white. Decidedly the 
prettiest variegated shrub in cultivation. 
ELDER, (Variegata.) Of strong growth, with beautiful foliage mottled with yellow. 
One of the best variegated -leaved shrubs. ' 
FILBERT (Corylus.) 
PURPLE-LEAVED A very conspicuous shrub with dark purple leaves. 
FORSYTHIA (Golden BelL) 
PORTUNEI. Growth upright; foliage deep green; flowers bright yellow. 
VIRIDISSIMA. A fine, hardy shrub; a native of Japan; with deep yellow flowers 
early in spring. 
FRINGE, PURPLE, (Rhus Cotinus.) Much admired for its curious fringe or 
hairlilie flowers that cover the whole surface of the plant in mid-summer. 
FRINGE, WHITE, (Chionanthus.) A small native tree or shrub, with large, 
glossy leaves and drooping racemes of pure white flowers, having narrow fringe- 
like petals ; blossoms May or June. A superb lawn tree. 
HALESI A (Snow Drop Tree.) 
SILVER CELL. A beautiful large shrub, with handsome, white, bell-shaped 
flowers striped with white, in June. 
HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera.) 
RED TARTARIAN. A beautiful shrub. Vigorous, and producing large, bright 
red flowers striped with white, in June. 
WHITE TARTARIAN, A large shrub, having white flowers in May and June. 
HYDRANGEA. 
OTASKA. Foliage a deep green. Produces immense clusters of rose colored 
flowers in profusion in July. Should be planted in tubs, and protected in winter. 
PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. (See cut on page 41.) 
THOMAS HOGG. A half hardy variety of great beauty; flowers pure white, pro- 
duced from July to September. Requires some winter protection. 
LILAC, (Syringa.) 
CHIONANTHUS LEAVED, (Josikea.) A fine distinct species from Austria, 
having dark, shining leaves, and purple flowers in June. Late. 
LARGE FLOWERED WHITE, (Alba grandiflora.) Very large; pure while tuffs 
of flowers. 
PURPLE, COMMON, (Vulgaris.) The well known sort. 
