DIERVILLA. This shrub is commonly known as “ Weigela,” and its 
varieties are generally sufficiently hardy for general planting in Day- 
ton, except the variegated leaved sorts, which are too tender for this 
region. 
D. florida; syn., rosea. May or June The first of the Weigelas to be 
introduced into this country. It is a strong, symmetrical grower, with 
good foliage ; can be used in shaded places, and is generally useful. 
The profusion of bloom is variable in color. Some flowers are a deli- 
cate pink, others rose and some few almost white, 
var. Candida. Erect and vigorous ; an abundant bearer of pure 
white flowers. Distinct and desirable. June, 
var. variegata. A fine variegateddeaved 
shrub, but not hardy enough for popular 
planting in Dayton. 
D. hybrida, var. Abel Carriere. Bright 
rose-colored flowers. A desirable sort, 
var. Eva Rathke. A popular kind, of 
erect form and vigorous habit. The deep 
carmine-red flowers are the best of the 
red-flowering sorts. 
var. Van Houttei. Clear carmine flow- 
ers ; profuse bloomer. 
DOGWOOD. See Cornus. 
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia. Russian 
Olive. A very hardy and handsome 
species that in some sections forms a small 
tree. The leaves are particularly handsome, 
narrow, like a willow, rich silvery white. 
The flowers are small, golden yellow and 
very fragrant, followed by yellow fruits. 
E. longipes. Silver Tiiorn. A showy 
shrub of strong, bushy growth, with the 
silver variegation of the family in the lining 
of its leaves, which are dark green above 
Its fragrant, creamy white blossoms open 
in April or May ; the scarlet, edible fruits 
hang thickly along its branches and are 
ripe in July. 
ELDER. See Sambucus. 
EUONYMUS Europaeus. Strawberry 
Tree; also frequently called Burning 
Bush, because so full of brilliant scarlet berries in autumn after its 
leaves have fallen. These are its greatest beauty. Four or more bright 
scarlet seeds cling to a crimson capsule of singular formation. The 
leaves color a beautiful crimson-scarlet in fall. Sterns and leaves are 
always a dark, polished green. 
EXOCHORDA grandiflora. Pearl Bush. One of the finest shrubs 
of its season, but difficult to propagate and always scarce. Its long, 
loose sprays of large, pure white flowers open in May, in such profu- 
5 Deciduous and Evergreen Shrubs 
Exochorda grandiflora 
