16 DECORATIVE SHRUBS 
ADAMS NURSERY, Inc., SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 
Rhus Cotinus. Smoke Tree 
Tall, bushy shrub bearing rather 
showy flowers followed by a peculiar 
seed-formation that resembles a greenish 
purple film of smoke. The handsome 
foliage turns brilliant shades in autumn. 
R. typhina laciniata. Fern-leaf Sumac 
A large shrub or small tree with foliage 
as finely cut as the most delicate fern. 
Its brilliant scarlet autumn color makes 
it all the more desirable. Suitable for 
barren ground. 
ROBINIA hispida. Rose Acacia 
Small shrub rarely over 3 feet tall. In 
May and June it is covered with droop¬ 
ing clusters of pea-like, rose-colored 
blooms. Grows well in poor sandy soil 
and dry locations. 
Lawn—Philadelphus virginalis in foreground 
Philadelphus Lemoinei, Argentine. 
Erect-growing shrub of medium 
height. In June it produces clusters of 
very large, double, pure white flowers 
more than two inches across. Not a 
vigorous grower, but well worth while. 
P. Lemoinei, Glacier. 
This hybrid is a strong, erect grower 
of medium height. The clusters of dou¬ 
ble white flowers, set in panicles, have 
the appearance of one enormous flower. 
A very choice variety. 
P. virginalis. 
Medium height and irregular growth, 
but rated by many as the finest of all 
Mock-Oranges. The first burst of bloom 
comes in June when the large, semi¬ 
double, pure white flowers fairly weigh 
the branches down. The tips of the new 
shoots bear flowerscontinuously through¬ 
out the summer. A truly remarkable 
variety and no doubt one of the best. 
PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius. Ninebark 
Vigorous, wide-spreading, tall shrub 
that should be given plenty of room in 
the shrub border. Its attractive foliage 
makes it adapted for screen purposes. 
Grows anywhere, enduring even partial 
shade. 
P. opulifolius aureus. Golden Ninebark 
Similar to the preceding variety, but j 
at first when the leaves appear they are 
bright yellow, later changing to golden j 
yellow. 
PRUNUS glandulosa. 
Double Pink Almond 
One of the most charming early-flow¬ 
ering shrubs, producing very double, 
rose-colored flowers in great profusion in 
the early spring. Maximum height, 
about 6 feet. 
P. glandulosa sinensis. 
Double White Almond j 
Same as the preceding variety except 
that it has beautiful double white 
flowers. 
Flowering Almond 
P. tomentosa. Nanking Cherry | 
Compact, tree-like bush with upright 
branches. In the early spring it is cov¬ 
ered with tiny pink buds which turn 
white after they open. The miniature 
red cherries appearing in late summer 
are soon removed by the birds. A very 
neat shrub that should be more popular. 
P. triloba. Flowering Plum 
Small, shrubby tree covered with 
small, double, bright pink flowers before 
the leaves appear. This is an old- 
fashioned favorite that will brighten up 
any shrub planting. 
RHODOTYPOS kerrioides. Jetbead 
Of medium height, with single white 
flowers followed by shiny black fruit. A 
graceful shrub with handsome bright 
green foliage that grows well in semi¬ 
shade. Maximum height, 6 feet. 
RHUS canadensis. Fragrant Sumac 
A spreading shrub about 3 feet tall. 
Conspicuous yellow flowers appear in 
barly spring. The thick, fragrant foliage 
turns dark crimson in autumn. A good 
cover-plant for dry, rocky slopes. 
R. copallina. Shining Sumac 
A taller-growing variety with beauti¬ 
ful shining dark green foliage which 
turns brilliant colors in the fall. Does 
well in dry locations. 
Rosa Hugonis 
ROSA Hugonis. Hugonis Rose 
Extremely graceful, arching shrub 5 
to 6 feet tall. Dainty, refined foliage 
that is practically hidden in May by a 
profusion of soft yellow, single, saucer¬ 
like flowers of delicate fragrance. Makes 
a hardy, handsome addition to any 
shrub border. 
R. rugosa. Rugosa Rose 
A sturdy, upright, medium-sized 
shrub with bristly branches and clean, 
glossy green, wrinkled foliage. The 
large, single, fragrant, red flowers of a 
soft, silky crepe-paper texture appear in 
May and continue until September. Its 
brilliant fall colors and bright red fruits 
make this variety attractive at all sea¬ 
sons. Absolutely hardy. 
R. rugosa alba. White Rugosa Rose 
Same as the preceding variety except 
that it has large, white flowers. Both 
varieties grow exceptionally well when 
planted at the seashore. 
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