ASIMINA, Annonaceae. A noteworthy small tree with large or¬ 
namental foliage and edible fruits that contain sizable brown 
seeds. The northernmost representative of a large tropical and 
subtropical family which includes many trees cultivated for 
their fruits [6F]. 
A. triloba. Pawpaw; N. Y. to Fla. and Tex. 
ASPARAGUS, Liliaceae. A vigorous loose climber with needle¬ 
like leaves and slightly woody base. Small red berries are con¬ 
spicuous at the end of summer [5E]. 
A. verticillatus. Persia to Siberia. 
ASTRAGALUS, Leguminosae. A trailing subshrub of some or¬ 
namental value for use in rock gardens [nursery], 
A. semperuireiis. S. Eu. 
ATRIPLEX, Chenopodiaceae. Orach. A gray-foliage subject of 
comparatively little ornamental value [nursery]. 
A. canescens. W. U. S. 
AUCUBA, Cornaceae. An attractive ornamental evergreen 
shrub with glossy laurel-like leaves. It requires protection from 
full sunlight and strong winds in this region [6B, 8E]. 
A. japonica. Japanese Aucuba; Japan. 
BACCHARIS, Compositae. A shrub of little ornamental value 
except in the fall when the seeds are ripe. Adapted for seashore 
planting [nursery]. 
B. halimifolia. Groundsel-bush; Mass, to Fla. and Tex. 
BERBERIS, Berberidaceae. Barberry. The deciduous species, 
which are listed first, form a large group of attractive spiny 
plants of many uses. The bright yellow flowers in spring and 
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