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habit of growth. One of the few shrubs that blossom in 
the late summer. Flowers are violet, red, purple, pink and 
white, depending upon the variety. Both single and 
double flowered varieties. Will endure heat and drought. 
Sometimes injured by severe winter weather. Height 5 
to 10 feet. 
Varieties : Boule de feu —flowers double, deep red. 
Duchesse de Brabant —double lilac flowers. 
Comte de Hainaut —flowers double, delicate pink. 
Jeanne d’Arc —double white flowers. 
Lady Stanley —double flowers, whitish pink. 
Coral-Berry. Symphoricarpos vulgaris. (Indian cur¬ 
rant. Red Snowherry. Buck-brush)—A native shrub and 
excellent for ornamental purposes. Flowers are incon¬ 
spicuous. Most striking characteristic is the quantities of 
bright red berries which persist until late winter. Will 
grow in both sunny and shaded locations. Height 3 to 4 
feet. 
Elder. Sambucus 
canadensis. (Elder¬ 
berry).—An attract¬ 
ive, native shrub with 
rather coarse foliage. 
Great, h a n d s o m e, 
white flowers in June 
and July, followed by 
clusters of purple ber- 
r i e s. Very hardy. 
Height 6 to 8 feet. 
Golden Elder. 
Sambucus nigra au- 
rea .—A variety of El¬ 
der with bright yellow foliage. When planted among 
other shrubs the yellow leaves make a delightful contrast. 
Flowers are like the common Elder. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
