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DESCRIPTIONS— SHRUBS 
One of the most fragrant white flowers. With 
yellow stamens at the center, the blooms 
SYRINGA, OR MOCK ORANGE 
(Phlladelphus CoTonarlUB) 
resemble orange blossoms. 
Blooms in June; white flowers with yellow centers, an inch or more across; 
fragrant. Bush, seven to ten feet tall, straight, upright growth. Use especially 
for a hedge to screen unsightly views and for jjlanting in the centers of n asses 
where tall, upright shrubs are required. Hardy, succeeds either in sun or shade. 
Planting Distance, two feet apart. Prune lightly in winter or spring when plants 
are dormant. ,^ 
Syringa, or Mock Orange (Philadelphus'Coronarius). 
WEIGELA ROSEA Bright rose-colored, trumpet-shaped flowers, like the Honey- 
CD. Florida) suckle, borne in long, graceful sprays; suited for planting 
near the walks, as well as at a distance, but necessary in every shrubbei^y border 
large or small. 
Blooms very early — May or June, just after the Lilacs. Best flowering shrub 
of the season. Continues to produce some blooms throughout the summer. Flow- 
ers are a beautiful rose color, in great profusion; very striking and attractive. 
Bush, about six feet tall, upright, spreading giowth, especially attractive foliage 
and unusually free from insects and diseases. Does well in the shade and under 
large trees where others fail. Generally adaptable everywhere. Extremely hardy 
Planting Distance, two feet apart. Pruning: thin out the old wood, cutting part 
of it back to the ground any time during the late winter or spring. 
Welgela Eosea (D. Florida). 
