SHRUBS— DESCRIPTlONti 
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SDMAC 'I'iiere is a growing appreciation of the beauty of our native plants, 
(Rhus Glabra) which are also hardier and more vigorous than imported varieties. 
The Sumac is one of our most beautiful native shrubs. Its large fern-like leaves 
make it especially attractive as a foliage plant. 
Bloom appears in June, but its great attractiveness is in the long tapering 
clusters of crimson berries and fern-like foliage. Foliage turns bright red in the 
autumn. Bush, ten to fifteen feet tall, upright, spreading, fast grower. Dse on 
rocky places or steep embankments where other shrubs will not thrive, or as a 
background for other shrubs. Extremely hardy; thrives best in the sun. Planting 
Distance, three feet apart. Pruning: for best results, cut back to the ground 
every other year or so. It will sprout fresh from the stump. If unpruned, it 
grows tall and ragged. 
SUMAC Similar to the Sumac described above, but smaller-growing and 
(Rhus Aromatica) better for use where a low-growing shrub is desired. It has 
a very pleasant woodsy fragrance. Flowers appear early before the leaves, fol- 
lowed by clusters of small coral-red berries, which stay on throughout the winter. 
Bush, three to eight feet tall, low-spreading head, especially suited for planting 
at the edge of large shrubbery masses or under trees. Thrives everywhere. Planting 
Distance, two feet. Prune same as Sumac Glabra. 
SUMAC STAGHORN This is tall-growing and is used where a small tree is 
desired. See description under "Ornamental Trees," page 12. 
SWEET SHRUB, OR CAROLINA ALLSPICE This old favorite has small, ve'l- 
(Calycanthus Floridus) vety, dark red flowers, and a 
sweet, penetrating fragrance that is very pleasant. 
Blooms in June and at intervals throughout the summer. Wood is also fra- 
grant. Flowers are dark, dull red. Bush, three to six feet tall, upright. Use in 
shrubbery masses near walks or the outer margins of shrubbeiy masses. Hardy, 
succeeds in the shade. Planting Distance, one and a half to two feet apart. Prune 
in the summer, just after the first bloom. 
Sumac Staghorn (Rhus Typhina). The fern-like foliage with long plumes of small 
red berries adds character and aistinctiveness to shrubbery planting. This Sumac is used 
as a large shrub or a small ornamental tree. (See page 13.) 
