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DECIDUOUS SHRUBS FOR SCREEN AND BORDER PLANTING 
WHITE FLOWERS 
Golden Elderberry Sambucus nigra aurea 
Similar to preceding. Leaves golden yellow. Good for 
dusty places. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
Common White Lilac 
Large flowers abundant in May. 
dark green. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 
Syringa vulgaris alba 
Leaves heart-shaped, 
VARIETIES VALUABLE FOR BARK, LEAF 
OR BERRY EFFECT 
tRed Chokeberry Aronia arbutifolia 
Red berries and crimson leaves in autumn. Attracts 
birds. See page 43. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
Black Chokeberry Aronia melanocarpa 
Black berries in fall. Attractive to birds. See page 43. 
3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
Bush Aralia Aralia pentaphylla 
Beautiful dark green, five-lobed leaves which remain on 
spiny stems late in fall. Inconspicuous yellowish green 
flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 
tCommon Barberry Berberis vulgaris 
Golden yellow flowers in Spring. Crimson berries which 
attract birds remain on .stems in fall and most of the 
winter. Foliage red in fall. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
fPurple-leaved Barberrj* Berberis vulgaris purpurea 
Similar to Common Barberry. Leaves purple. Fruit 
purple. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
Siberian Dogwood Cormis siberica 
Small yellow flowers in June. Large handsome leaves. 
Bark is brilliant red during winter. Fine contrast against 
snow. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 
tSilky Dogwood Cornus sericea 
■ySTiite flowers in June and July. Blue berries in October. 
Stems reddish. 3 to 4 ft., 30 cts. 
American Red Osier Cornus stolonifera 
White flowers in June. Blood red stems attractive 
against snow. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 
Yellow-Stemmed Osier Cornus stolonifera lulea 
Bright red stems make it very showy after leaves fall. 
Contrasts well against red stemmed varieties. 3 to 4 
ft., 50 cts. 
fBlueberry Vaccimum corymbosum 
Small urn-shaped, waxy flowers sometimes tinged with 
pink. Blue-black edible berries in July. Brilliant 
scarlet leaf effect in autumn. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 
Single Japanese Snowball 
Flowers 2 to 3 inches broad 
to black. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 
Viburnum tomentosum 
June. Fruit red turning 
Burning Bush Euonymus alata 
Small yellow flowers in May and June. Smooth leaves 
turn brilliant red and orange hues in fall, making a mass 
of flame. Bears few red berries. Very symmetrical 
grower. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 
Ilex verticillata 
Foliage light green. 
Winter Berry 
Very bushy. Branches upright. 
Holds its scarlet berries until midwinter. Attracts birds. 
See page 43. 3 to 4 ft., 60 cts. 
Chinese Cherry Prunus tomentosa 
Stems covered with small pink blossoms in May before 
leaves appear. Small edible cherries borne in abundance. 
Attracts birds. See page 43. 3 to 4 ft., 30 cts. 
fFragrant Sumac Rhus aromalica 
Small yellow flowers in early May. Aromatic leaves turn 
dark crimson in autumn. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 
Elderberry Sambucus canadensis 
Broad flat clusters of white flowers in June and July. 
Black berries in September from which a fine wine can 
be made. Attracts birds. See page 43. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
Golden Elderberry 
Similar to the preceding, 
for dusty places 
Sambucus nigra aurea 
Leaves golden yellow. Valuable 
3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
fNinebark Spiraea opulifolia 
Shaggy bark. Most rapid growing shrub we list. Valu- 
able for quick results. 4 to 5 ft., 45 cts. 
tGolden Ninebark Spiraea opulifolia aurea 
Similar to preceding. Leaves yellow. Good for dusty 
places. 4 to 5 ft., 45 cts. 
fBlueberry Vaccinium corymbosum 
Urn-shaped white flowers, tinged with pink in June. 
Bluish black edible berries in July. Brilliant scarlet 
fall leaf coloring. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 
Deciduous Trees for Screen Plantings 
The two following varieties are the best for this purpose. Although not long lived 
they are rapid growing and give quick results. 
It is often advisable to plant these trees between small evergreens planted for screen 
purposes. By the time the evergreens have grown large enough to be effective, these trees 
have come to the end of their usefulness and can be removed. 
Carolina Poplar P"?"'"' 
Pyramidal in form. Bark grayish green. Foliage heart-shaped, bright green. Also valuable for shade. See page 39. 
8 to 10 feet, $0.60. 
10 to 12 feet, $0.75. 
Lombardy Poplar Populus fasligiata 
A tall tree Branches grow upright and form a narrow tree giving very little shade. We grow this variety leaving the lower 
branches on, thus making a tree which will make a screen near the ground as well as near the top. Leaves light green. 
8 to 10 feet, .$0.75. 
10 to 12 feet, $1.00. 
12 to 14 feet, $1.25. 
MASS. 
FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 
FRAMINGHAM, 
