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EVERGREEN, DECIDUOUS AND FLOWERING SHRUBS— continued. 
Sambucus (Elder) — continued. 
1928 nigra laciniata (Parsley-leaved), pretty cut foliage. 1/6 to 2/6 each. 
1923 racemosa (Scarlet-berried), fruit scarlet, in large bunches; grows luxuriantly in 
a cool, moist situation. 1/6 to 2/6 each. 
1927 SERRATIFOLIA FOLDS AUREIS (Golden-leaved), a remarkable new 
golden fern-leaved variety, quite hardy, the leaves retaining their bright golden- 
yellow hue until late in the autumn. A beautiful shrub of high decorative value. 
3/6 each. Standards, with 4 to 5 ft. stems, 7/6 and 10/6 each. 
SEA BUCKTHORN, see Hippophx, page 28. 
SHEPHERDIA 
1929 argentea, silvery white foliage, bright scarlet berries. 2/6 and 3/6 each. 
SKIMMIA. Succeed best if planted in peat and loam. 
1932 Foremanii, surpasses all other berry-bearing shrubs by its hardiness, pleasing foliage, 
compact habit, and the durability of its fruit. 2/6 to 3/6 each. 
1933 Male Variety. To ensure a crop of berries it is necessary to plant the male 
variety near to Foremanii, the female form. 2/6 to 3/6 each. 
Photo] 
Spiraea arguta. [Clibrans 
A lovely white-flowered species. 
SKIMMIA 
1938 fragrans (mascula), the male form of the true S. japonica ; foliage dark glossy 
green ; white, sweetly scented flowers ; a handsome evergreen. 2/6 and 3/6 each 
1941 JAPONICA (S. oblata), suitable for growing in smoky districts. As it produces 
female flowers, it is requisite to plant S. fragrans close to it. By doing so, a crop 
of beautiful red berries will be produced. 2/6 and 3/6 each. 
SOPHORA 
1943 japonica, ornamental foliage ; cream-coloured flowers. 3/6 and 5/- each. 
SNOWBALL TREE, see Viburnum opulus sterile, page 40. 
SNOWBERRY, see Symphoricarpus racemosus, page 37. SNOWDROP TREE, see Halesia, 
page 11. 
SPARTIUM 
1944 junceum (Yellow Spanish Broom), fine yellow-flowered form of the Rush-leaved 
Broom. In pots, 2/6 and 3/6 each. 
