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Cercis 
CEBCIS canadensis (Judas Tree or Redbud). A medium sized tree 
with large irregular head. Profusion of reddish pink blossoms 
in early spring before foliage appears; one of the finest orna¬ 
mental trees. Grows best in a moist, sandy loam. 4-o ft., 
5-6 ft., $1.50, each. 
Clethra 
CLETHRA alnifolia (Sweet Pepper Bush). A very valuable shrub 
for border planting on account of abundance of swe^t-scented 
white flowers in July. Adapted to wet and shady places. 3 to 
feet. 2-3 ft., 75c, each. 
Cornus - Dogwood or Osier 
This group of shrubs is adaptable for wide use in border and 
screen plantngs; they grow nearly as well in shady places under 
large trees as in sunny situations and thrive in almost any soi . 
Attrlctive in flower, they produce an abundance of berries and 
fhe foliage in Xll is highly colored. The twigs of some varietie. 
are brightly colored and enliven the sombreness of the wi te 
CoSaniemun, (Silky Dogwood). White flowers in June, blue 
berries later and dull red bark. ~-3 ft., *5c each, 
c. elegantissima variegata (Variegated I>ogwoo<l) °J® of hi ^ e 
nh nicest variegated-leaved shrubs, growing 8 to 10 leet nig , 
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C ^ibS'mTRed 0 Twigged Dogwood). With small clusters 
of white flowers succeeded by blue-black ornamental 
berries and the blood-red stems and rr^ ^’to 1™ feet 
one of the most attractive shrubs. Grows 6 to 10 tee 
;, r K o o ft 50c: 3-4 ft., 75c, each. 
C stolon if era va.r. aurea (Golden-Barked Osier). 
' 6 to 8 feet tall and makes a good combination whe 
planted with the Red-twigged Dogwood * ft 50c 3-4 
are bright yellow; an effective contrast. 2-3 ft., oOc, 3 4 
C ft gtolonif era' 1 lutea (Yellow-Twigged Dogwood). Golden 
yellow branches which afford striking contrast to the 
other varieties. 2-3 ft., 50c; 3-4 ft., 75c, each. 
How to Plant Shrubs 
KEEP SHRUBS 20 5^ 
TO 25 INCHES AWAY * 
FROM MASONRY / 
SPACING SHRUBS 
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BIG SHRUBS FAR APART. 
PLANT THREE OR MORE OF A KIND TOGETHER. 
Cotoneaster 
Grown chiefly for their ornamental fruits, and also for 
the brilliant colors which their foliage assumes in autumn. 
They thrive in any good, well-drained garden soil, but dis¬ 
like very moist and shady positions. 
COTONEASTER acutifolia. Tall shrub, growing to 12 feet 
in height, with slender, spreading branches. Black fruits 
in September and October. 2-3 ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.00, each. 
Corylus - Filbert 
ORYEUS americana. The well known native haze . 
very ornamental shrub growing 7 to 8 feet high with the 
nuts as an added value. 2-3 ft., 75c each. 
1 atropurpurea. The purple filbert growing about the same 
'height as the Americana but having the beaut iu pur¬ 
plish red foliage-—a very distinct color. 2-3 ft., $l.~o 
each. 
Cydonia - Japan Quince 
CYDONIA japonica. Small shrub, 3 to 6 feet high, with 
thorny branches completely covered in spring with vivid 
red flowers, followed by small quincelike fruits which 
are quite fragrant. Good hedge plant and may be 
sheared if desired. 18-24 in., 50c; 2-3 ft., <5c; 3-4 ft., 
$1.00, each. 
New homes, nozv-a-days, generally set attractive plantings. 
Folks realise they are as essential to appearance as draperies 
and curtains indoors. Yet many older homes re¬ 
main unattractive because of the lack of 
a simple inexpensive planting. 
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