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branches. Feathery blue flowers in sum¬ 
mer, followed in the fall with clusters 
of purple berries on peduncles from the 
axils of the leaves. The birds are very 
fond of these berries. Should be trans¬ 
planted or divided early in the fall. 
f Bois d’arc—Osage Orange (Macbura 
pomifera) 
Forms an excellent, impenetrable, spiked 
hedge. The wood is bright orange color 
and the fruit large, green orange-like 
balls with milky white pulp, non¬ 
edible. The French name indicates the 
extensive use made of the wood for 
Indian bows. 
fBird-of-Paradise (Poinciana 
Gillies ii ) 
Mexican Spider Flower. Has lacy foliage 
and clusters of showy yellow flowers 
with bright red stamens longer than 
the petals. It blooms freely from spring 
until fall. 
fBlack Berries 
Valuable for hedges, flowers and fruit. 
Attracts the birds. 
Black Haw (Viburnum prunijolium) 
Rusty Nannyberry. Not a Hawthorn at 
all, but a member of the Honeysuckle 
family. A tall, sturdy shrub, showing 
many clusters of small white flowers 
in the spring. 
Burning Bush, or Wahoo 
(Euonymus atropurpureus) 
This shrub likes partial shade and is most 
attractive in the fall because of the 
abundant crimson fruit, dropping in 
long peduncles that are often mistaken 
for flowers. 
fBush Morning Glory 
(Ipomea leptophylla and fistulosa) 
Button-Bush 
(Cepbalanthus occidentals) 
Button Willow. A most ornamental shrub 
having fragrant snowy white or cream 
flowers which, like Magnolia blossoms, 
turn brown soon after being picked. 
It prefers moderately rich soil with 
plenty of moisture. 
Cactus in Variety. 
Castor Bean (Ricinus Communius) 
Tall growing, large leaves give tropical 
effect. Roots said to drive away moles. 
Coral Berry 
(Sympborcarpus vulgaris) 
Indian Currant. Low growing shrubs that 
may be used for borders or for natural¬ 
izing on hillsides. Its purplish red ber¬ 
ries are very ornamental. It grows well 
in the shade, but the berries are more 
highly colored in partial sun. 
fDewberries 
of same value as Blackberries, flowers and 
fruit larger. 
Dogwood (Cornus Florida) 
The Dogwood is one of the most popular 
native American shrubs. It is most dif¬ 
ficult to become established in soil 
where lime predominates. 
fDwarf Chestnut 
(Ae sc ides octandra) 
An attractive leafed shrub, bearing long 
racemes of rose-colored flowers. 
False Indigo (Amorpba fruticosa) 
A strong growing shrub with feathery 
foliage and deep purple flower spikes. 
Feijoa Sellowiana 
Pineapple guava. Hardy evergreen having 
reddish-purple and white flowers and 
delicious fruit. 
Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-galli) 
Red Haw. Cockspur Thorn. This is a 
small tree but is listed among the 
shrubs. It has small shiny leaves and 
very long, sharp, almost red thorns, 
making the whole most attractive. The 
clusters of white flowers are most ex¬ 
quisite, and bright scarlet fruit takes 
their place in the autumn. 
Holly (Ilex vomitria) Evergreen 
Yaupon. So well known does not need 
describing, other than to state that it 
is another shrub that will not tolerate 
lime. There is a legend that the Indians 
made tea of the leaves of this Holly and 
when other ceremonials were over, 
drank it as a purification ceremony. It 
made them quite ill for days. 
fDemands very little water. Is drought and heat-resistant. 
