SPIR/EA, continued 
S. salicifolia. Willow-leaved. (A/) An upright grower, with narrow- 
pointed foliage and rosy flowers in June and July. 
S. sorbifolia. (M) A vigorous growing bush, with foliage large, hand¬ 
some, resembling that of the mountain ash, and bearing in July long spikes of 
showy white flowers. 
S. Thunbergi. Thunberg’s Spirea. ( M ) A shrub with spreading 
branches and long, narrow, light green leaves, which turn to orange-scarlet in 
the late fall. The flowers, in April and May, are pure white. A graceful 
and popular sort. 
S. Van Houttei. (A) The best and most popular of all Spireas. Of an 
upright growth ; its long, slender branches are arched by their own weight, and 
when covered with handsome bluish green foliage and umbels of white flowers 
the branches droop until the tips touch the ground. Though it blooms in May 
and June, it is attractive all summer. 
STAPHYLEA 
S. colchica. Bladder Nut. ( L) An upright shrub with pale showy green 
foliage, bearing panicles of fragrant white flowers in May and June. One of 
the best early-flowering shrubs. 
STEPHANANDRA 
S. flexuosa. ( M ) A handsome, graceful shrub with spreading, drooping 
branches and elegant foliage. Bears pure white flowers in paniclcd racemes in 
June. Useful for shrubberies and rocky banks. In autumn the foliage takes 
on handsome purplish coloring. 
STYRAX 
S. Japonica. (L) A strong grower, with slender, spreading branches and 
fragrant white flowers in pendulous racemes in June and July. A valuable and 
handsome sort that should be more largely used. 
SYMPHORICARPUS 
S. racemosus. Snowberry. (A/) An ornamental shrub, with rose- 
colored flowers in loose racemes in July and August, followed by white ber¬ 
ries, which remain until late in the winter. Chiefly valued for its showy fruit. 
An excellent sort for planting in densely shaded places, under trees where 
little else will grow, and thrives in any soil. 
S. vulgaris. Coral Berry. {M) Though of more compact growth, it 
closely resembles S. racemosus. The flowers, in dense terminal spikes in July, 
arc succeeded by dark purplish red berries, smaller than the fruit of S. race¬ 
mosus, and hanging in closer clusters. Valued for its persistent foliage and 
fruits, and well adapted for shady places. One of the most valuable plants 
for use as an undergrowth, where the roots of large trees are so close to the 
surface as to prevent a growth of grass. 
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