Shrubs 
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ELDER (Sambucus)—These plants will grow much better on 
moist soils, but show their color best on dry soils. They are 
rapid growing, with ornamental foliage and flowers. 
—Elder, Cutleaf American (Sambucus canadensis acutiloba) — 
Foliage finely cut, giving plant fern-like appearance. Flow¬ 
ers white, followed by black berries. 
—Elder, American Golden (Sambucus canadensis aurea—Fo¬ 
liage bright golden yellow. Flowers white, followed by black 
berries. 
FORSYTHIA OR GOLDEN BELL (Forsythia)—Medium grow¬ 
ing shrubs which are among the most showy of spring bloom¬ 
ers. The flowers have four petals of clear lemon-yellow, 
showing orange centers, and completely cover the bush very 
early in the spring before the foliage appears. Very hardy 
and popular for general locations. 
—Forsythia, Borden (Forsythia intermedia)—A profuse bloom¬ 
er and with graceful arching branches. 
—Forsythia, Fortune (Forsythia fortunei)—A form of the weep¬ 
ing Forsythia, but more upright and with heavier, darker 
green foliage. Branches arching and graceful. 
—Forsythia, Greenstem (Forsythia viridissima) — A variety 
with bright green bark and dense, dark green foliage. One of 
the latest flowering sorts. 
—Forsythia, Showy Border (Forsythia intermedia spectabilis) 
—The most upright growing and best suited for specimen 
planting. 
—Forsythia, Weeping (Forsythia suspensa)—Not so tall grow¬ 
ing as other varieties. Branches pendulous and drooping, 
taking root wherever they touch the ground. Good for banks 
or overhanging walls. 
GOLDFLOWER (Hypericum moserianum) — A very low, 
spreading shrub; leaves dark and glossy; flowers large, single, 
bright yellow, with numerous orange stamens. 
HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera)—Early spring blooming shrubs 
varying in type of bloom and character of growth. Most of 
the varieties bear conspicuous fruits which are very attractive 
to birds. 
—Honeysuckle, Fragrant (Lonicera fragrantissima)—Spread¬ 
ing grower with drooping branches. The creamy-yellow flow¬ 
ers are borne on the naked limbs late in winter and early 
spring before the foliage appears, and continues to bloom for 
four or five weeks. Has fragrance of old fashioned Honey¬ 
suckle vine. 
—Honeysuckle, Manchurian (Lonicera ruprechtiana) — Large 
shrub with leaves dark green above, paler green beneath. 
Flowers white, changing to yellow, followed by coral berries. 
—Honeysuckle, Morrow (Lonicera morrowi)—A Japanese va¬ 
riety with rather small, creamy-white flowers followed by 
brilliant red fruits. Not so tall growing as the Tatarian sorts. 
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