12 DECORATIVE SHRUBS 
ADAMS NURSERY, Inc., SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 
DECORATIVE SHRUBS 
Our list of Flowering Shrubs, although obtained from the four 
corners of the world, contains only those with Yankee hardiness. 
Gorgeous blossoms, bright berries, and handsome foliage are their 
chief characteristics. 
They may be used as specimens, or massed in irregular out¬ 
lined borders. They also may be arranged to give you the privacy 
you seek, or to screen an unsightly view. A careful choice will 
give color and interest the entire year, creating a landscape scene 
both distinctive and beautiful. 
Most shrubs are benefited by an annual trimming. This pro¬ 
longs life, promotes neatness and symmetry. However, care 
should be taken to maintain each variety’s characteristic form 
and not trim so as to give the effect of a bobbed-hair cut. Remove 
dead wood and thin out old branches by cutting out completely. 
Prune when your knife is sharp or when the inspiration overtakes 
you. No harm will be done. The best rule to follow, however, so 
that the least amount of flowering wood is sacrificed, is to trim 
as soon as each variety completes its blooming period. 
ACANTHOPANAX pentaphyllum. Aralia 
Graceful, arching growth up to 6 or 
8 feet, with bright green foliage and 
prickly stems. Flowers inconspicuous. 
If you have a dry shady place, this 
shrub is the answer. 
AMELANCHIER canadensis. Shadbush 
Hardy, native, large shrub or small 
bushy tree. Very showy in spring with 
its numerous large, white, drooping flow¬ 
ers. Fruits, which mature in July, at¬ 
tract the birds. A splendid variety for 
naturalizing at the wood’s edge. 
ARONIA arbutifolia. Red Chokeberry 
Densely branched, upright shrub 
growing to 6 or 8 feet. Attractive white 
flowers followed by profuse masses of 
bright red berries. Glossy green foliage 
turning brilliant red in the fall. At¬ 
tractive at all times in the shrub border. 
It grows readily in New England, par¬ 
ticularly in locations where it can have 
moist soil. 
A. melanocarpa. Black Chokeberry 
Similar to preceding variety, but 
having shiny black fruits. Does not 
grow as tall and will stand a drier 
location. 
AZALEA arborescens. Sweet Azalea 
Bushy shrub attaining 10 feet. Large 
white blooms, sometimes daintily tinged 
pink, with exquisite fragrance in June 
and July. Likes a cool, moist, peaty soil 
and partial shade. 
A. calendulacea. Flame Azalea 
Medium height up to 6 to 8 feet. One 
of the gayest and most brilliant, with 
flowers of orange-yellow or flame-red in 
early June. Attractive foliage in the 
autumn and always looks well planted 
among rhododendrons. 
Azalea calendulacea 
BERBERIS Thunbergi. 
Japanese Barberry 
Naturally a dense, bushy, thorny 
plant. It has gained tremendous popu¬ 
larity as a hedge plant since its introduc¬ 
tion in 1890. Its graceful habit, vivid 
autumn coloring, and beautiful fruits 
are its distinguishing features. Since the 
fruits are not liked by the birds, they 
remain the entire winter, giving a cheer¬ 
ful aspect to many winter plantings. 
Under favorable conditions it will grow 
5 feet tall, but can be sheared to any de¬ 
sired height. Not fussy as to soil- 
requirements and will stand semi-shade. 
The small, sharp thorns make it a 
barrier to small animals. 
A. Kaempferi. Torch Azalea 
Introduced from Japan. Its com¬ 
mon name is indicative of its very 
brilliant flowers of orange-red to 
salmon-pink, which are produced in such 
profusion that the plant is completely 
covered in May. Prefers a little shade. 
A. mollis. Chinese Azalea 
Grows 4 to 5 feet tall and produces 
very large clusters of red, orange, and 
yellow flowers. Requires a well-pro¬ 
tected location. 
A. nudiflora. Pinxter Azalea 
Native woods Azalea, sometimes 
called Wild Honeysuckle. Early in 
spring it produces a great profusion of 
fragrant rosy pink blooms. In autumn 
its foliage turns attractive colors. 
A. pontica. Ghent Azalea 
Densely branched shrub with large, 
fragrant, yellow and orange blooms. 
A. poukhanensis. Korean Azalea 
Hardy Azalea from Korea. Its large, 
purple-lavender flowers are different 
from most Azaleas. Rather low, broad, 
spreading, dense shrub that blooms be¬ 
fore the foliage appears. Autumn foliage 
turns red. 
A. Vaseyi. Pinkshell Azalea 
Handsome hardy species, native of 
the Carolina mountains. Clusters of 
dainty, clear pink, orchid-like flowers in 
early spring. Can be used in exposed 
positions, and prefers a moist, half- 
shaded soil. 
Azalea yodogawa 
Azalea viscosa. Swamp Azalea 
Sometimes called Swamp Honey¬ 
suckle. Its fragrant, white flowers, 
sometimes tinged with pink, are the last 
of the Azaleas to bloom. Grows 4 to 
6 feet and likes a moist soil. 
A. yodogawa. 
Similar to Poukhanensis but with 
double flowers. Very hardy, dense, and 
low-growing form, unique because of its 
lavender-colored flowers. 
BENZOIN aestivale. Spice-Bush 
Slender-growing shrub up to 10 or 12 
feet. Native along our woodland 
streams; a fine shrub for naturalizing. 
In early April it produces fringy yellow 
flowers followed by scarlet berries. Foli¬ 
age and twigs are very aromatic. In 
autumn the leaves turn pure yellow. 
Prefers a moist soil and either sun or 
shade. 
Azalea canescens. Piedmont Azalea 
Very fragrant, white or pale pink 
flowers in May. Bushy shrub grow¬ 
ing 5 to 6 feet tall. 
