SHERMAN, TEXAS 
Shrubs 
PLUM, DOUBLE FLOWERING (Prunus triloba) — Medium 
shrub, upright growing, slender branches which are almost 
covered with rose-pink, very double flowers. Blooms in mid¬ 
spring. 
PLUM, PURPLE-LEAVED (Prunus cerasifera pissardi)—A 
handsome small tree covered with pale pink plumlike blossoms 
in early spring. The foliage is purplish-red and does not turn 
green in summer as do many other varieties. Lends color to 
large group plantings. 
POMEGRANATE (Punica)—Shrubs both for ornament and 
fruit. Branches slender and spiny; foliage bright glossy-green 
and disease resistant, retaining fresh appearance throughout 
the summer. Plants often winter-killed though will stand 
several degrees of frost. 
—Pomegranate, Flowering—Produces large, double reddish- 
orange flowers which are very showy. 
—Pomegranate, Spanish Ruby—Attractive for both fruit and 
flowers. The bloom is bright red, though not so large and 
double as in the Flowering sort. The fruit is size of small 
orange, is highly colored, and is as ornamental as the bloom, 
remaining on the bush for a long period in late summer and 
early fall. Fruit is much liked for its refreshing, delicious, 
sub-acid flavor. 
PRIVET, AMUR SOUTH (Ligustrum amurense)—While this 
plant is used largely for hedges, it also makes a beautiful 
specimen shrub, and because it is almost entirely evergreen 
it is particularly suitable for grouping with other flowering 
shrubs. Plants are upright, graceful, and spreading, foliage 
dark green. The flowers are small, creamy-white, with heavy 
fragrance, and are borne in panicles in early spring; followed 
by black berries in late summer. 
PUSSYWILLOW (Salix discolor)—Large shrub or small tree; 
leaves smooth, bright green above and whitish beneath. Nu¬ 
merous catkins appear in early spring before the foliage 
comes, presenting unusual appearance. Not suited to dry, hot 
locations. 
QUINCE, JAPAN (Cydonia japonica) — Rather a sprangly, 
rough grower, giving Japanese effect. Flowers are single, 
bright scarlet, and are produced in masses as the foliage is 
just beginning to start, giving the plant the name of “Fire- 
bush”. 
REDBUD, AMERICAN (Cercis canadensis)—Large shrub or 
small tree with its branches completely covered with rosy- 
purple flowers in early spring before the leaves appear. Very 
effective and beautiful in group plantings. 
ROSEACACIA OR MOSS LOCUST (Robinia hispida)—Desir¬ 
able shrub for the Southwest but the numerous sprouts must 
be kept down so as not to interfere with other plants. The 
flowers are soft rose and are borne in panicles. Foliage lacy 
and beautiful. Blooms in early summer for a period of about 
four weeks. 
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