FORT ATKINSON 
WIS CONSIN 
Rhus - Sumac 
Rhus aromatica (Fragrant Sumac). A native shrub that 
has fragrant foliage; desirable in mass planting. Colors 
fine in the fall. 
R. typhina var. laciniata (Cut'Leaf Sumac). 4 to 5 feet. 
A very striking plant of medium size, with deeply cut 
leaves resembling fern leaves, dark green above and 
glaucous below, turning to a rich red in autumn. 
R. cotinus (Purple Fringe or Smoke Tree). A much ad' 
mired shrub for its curious fringe or hairlike flowers 
that cover the whole surface of the plant in midsummer. 
R. glabra (Common Sumac). 6 to 8 feet. In many sec' 
tions so plentiful as to be considered a nuisance, yet 
can be used with good effect in landscape work. The 
brilliant colored foliage in autumn makes a fine con' 
trast with a dark background. 
R. typhina (Staghorn Sumac). A large shrub or tree. 
Brilliant foliage and scarlet fruit in autumn. 
Ribes 
Ribes alpinum (Mountain Currant). Of dwarf, compact 
habit, good for hedges. Flowers are yellow and fra' 
grant. Does well in shade. 
Robinia - Acacia; Moss Locust 
Robinia hispida (Rose'Acacia). 4 to 6 feet. This medium 
sized shrub is a native of the mountains of Virginia. 
The pinnate leaves are light green; flowers pink, the 
shape of pea blossoms, and borne in loose clusters. 
Sambucus - Elder 
Large, rapid growing shrub that blooms in June; flowers white. They 
are grown chiefly for the foliage effect; require severe pruning to keep 
them in shape. 
Sambucus canadensis (Common Elder). 5 to 8 feet. A well known shrub, 
having large, flat bunches of white flowers in June and reddish purple 
berries in autumn. Very showy and deserving of more extended cub 
tivation. 
S. nigra aurea (Golden Elder). 6 to 8 feet. A handsome, large growing 
variety with golden yellow foliage, which holds its color all season. 
Should be planted where it can get full sunlight to be at its best. 
S. pubens (Scarlet Berry). This is a splendid companion for the common 
Elder. Bush is a very strong grower. The large clusters of white bios' 
soms are followed in early summer with showy red berries. 
Spiraea - Meadow Sweet 
These hardy shrubs are well adapted to various locations and soils; 
easily grown and profuse bloomers. The bloom period of the different sorts 
extends from May until September. 
Spiraea arguta. 4 to 6 feet. Of dwarf, slender, graceful habit; foliage fine, 
light green; blossoms very early, last of April or first of May. 
S. bumalda var. Anthony Waterer. 2 to 3 feet. An improved variety of this 
type; dwarf, upright grower, covered from June or July until fall with 
large heads of dark crimson flowers. Darker than Bumalda. A valuable 
addition to the list. 
S. Billiardi. 4 to 6 feet. Medium 
sized, upright grower with spikes 
of rose colored flowers in July. 
Philadelphia, Virginal 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora (See page 5) 
S. callosa alba (Dwarf White 
Spirea). 2 to 3 feet. Similar in 
habit and growth to Anthony 
Waterer. The blossoms, however, 
are pure white; a free and con' 
tinuous bloomer. Works in nicely in borders with Anthony Waterer. 
S. Froebeli. Very much like Anthony Waterer except that it is a taller grower 
and the blossom is a lighter red. 
S. trichocarpa (Korean Spirea). Blossoms about two weeks later than the Van 
Houttei. Is perfectly hardy and is a valuable addition to the shrub list. Bios' 
soms are white and borne in large clusters similar to the Van Houttei. 
S. opulifolia (Ninebark). 6 to 8 feet. The largest growing species of this group; 
blossoms in June. Valuable for massing and also as background for other 
shrub planting. 
S. opulifolia var. aurea. 6 to 8 feet. Very much like the former, except that the 
foliage is yellow in spring, changing to golden bronze in autumn. 
S. latifolia (bethlehemensis). This is one of the very best of the midsummer 
blooming Spireas. Flowers in large feathery panicles of bright pink on grace' 
fully arching branches. 
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