Deciduous Shrubs 
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Mass Planting of Spiraea Van Houttei — See page 26 
SYMPHORICARPUS 
Symphoricarpus racemosus (Snowbcrry). M. 
Smooth shrub, with slender briiiichos, usually 
bending under their loud of white, waxy berries, 
which appear in Autumn; the, flowers are rose- 
colored, in loose racemes in July and August. 2 
to 3 ft., 80 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
S. vulgaris (Indian Currant). M. Resembles S. 
racemosus. More compact growth; spi'eading, 
graceful habit. The flowers are succeeded by 
dark purplish red berries in clusters. Excellent 
for massing where a low-growing shrub is desired. 
2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
var. glomeratus. M. A form of the above, but 
with longer tertninal spikes. Vel-y effective for 
planting along streams and rocky places. 1)^ to 
2 ft., 25 cts.; 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
Group of Lilacs 
SYMPLOCOS 
Symplocos crataegoides. L. A tall-growing shrub 
from Asia, with spreading branches, forming an 
irregular open head; flowers white in May and 
June. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
SYRINGA. Lilac 
Syringa Japonica. See Deciduous Trees. 
S. Josikaea. L. Fine species of tree-like growth. 
Dark, shining leaves and bluish purple flowers in 
June. Valuable for its late bloom. 2 to 3 ft., 
40 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 
S. Pekineiisis. L. Large shrub with slender 
spreading branches; handsome dark green fohage; 
yellowish white flowers in large panicles at the ends 
of the branches. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. ; 4 to 5 ft., S1.25. 
S. Persica (Persian Lilac). M. Shrub with slen- 
der, arching branches; lanceolate leaves; flowers 
pale lilac, in rather loose, broad panicles. Very 
fragrant. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 
var. alba. Very similar to S. Persica, but 
the flowoi's are pure white. 2 to 2J2 ft-, 40 cts.; 
to 3 ft., 50 cts. 
S. Rothomagensis (Rouen Lilac). Resembles Per- 
sian. Klowers violet-bhio, in June. One of the 
finest. 2 to 3 ft., .W cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 60 cts. 
S. villosa. L. Bu.shy shrub with stout branches; 
bright green foliage like that of the AA'hito I'ringe 
tree; flowers appear in panicles, light purple in 
bud, rosy white when open, and very fragrant. 
Valuable for late blooming. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts.; 
3 to 1 ft., 05 cts. 
S. vulgaris (Conunon Lilac). L. The best known 
of all Lilacs. Strong, vigorous, upright shrub: 
f()li;ige i-ich, dark green; large clusters of fragrant, 
])urplish flowers in May. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 
ft., 50 cts. 
var. alba (Connnon White Lilac). L. Similar to 
the Vulgaris. Flowers are while, appearing a 
week earlier than those of any other variety. 2 
to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., .50 cts. 
