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CDeclduous Shrubs - Continued 
Buddleia - Butterfly Bush 
(Summer Lilac) 
Of quick, bushy growth; when the lovely bloom spikes appear in 
July, the shrub, which had probably died down during the winter, 
is a well-branched specimen of about 5 feet, radiating a delightful 
perfume and glowing with the tints of the Lilacs. 1-yr. plants, 25c; 
2-yr. plants, 35c each. 
lie de France (Hybrid Butterfly Bush). The vivid, rosy purple 
flower spikes are arresting, and being sweetly fragrant, insure 
popularity of this compact shrub. 2-yr. plants, 35c each. 
Callicarpa - Beauty Berry 
Purpurea. Little branches of shiny, deep mauve berries are studded 
along the willowy branches; in fall an attractive thing for cutting. 
18-24 in., 35c; 2-3 ft., 50c each. 
Calycanthus 
Floridus (Carolina Allspice). A unique shrub, growing slowly up' 
right to 6 feet, clothing its straight, strong, reddish brown 
shoots with large, glossy red leaves, from the axis of which 
spring odd, double, spicy, fragrant flowers of chocolate-red. 
18-24 in., 35c; 2-3 ft., 50c each. 
Caragana - Siberian Pea Tree 
Arborescens. Large, spreading shrub, producing an abundance of 
small, yellow, pea-shaped flowers in May, followed by small, 
pea-shaped pods. 2-3 ft., 25c; 3-4 ft., 35c each. 
Caryopteris - Bluebeard 
Incana (Mastacanthus). A fine, bushy border plant growing about 
3 feet high, covered full length of the stems with attractive um¬ 
bels of lavender-blue. September to frost. Requires protection. 
2-yr. plants., 40c each. 
Cephalanthus - Button Bush 
Occidentals. Forms a dense, rounded bush 4 to 6 feet high, es¬ 
pecially adapted to damp locations; in July covered with large, 
fragrant, ball-shaped greenish white flowers. 2-3 ft., 50c each. 
Cercis - Redbud or Judas Tree 
Canadensis. Small tree with myriads of small, reddish purple 
flowers; leaves heart-shaped, of pure green; flowers appearing in 
April before the leaves are formed. 2-3 ft., 50c; 4-5 ft., $1.00 
each. 
Clethra 
Alnifolia (Sweet Pepper Bush). A dainty, native shrub with spikes 
of creamy white, fragrant flowers throughout the season. Thrives 
in shady, damp places. 18-24 in., 50c each. 
Colutea - Bladder Senna 
Arborescens. Fast growing, preferring a dry, sunny location. Fo¬ 
liage acacia-like, flowers pea-shaped in long racemes, yellow and 
cinnabar-red, followed by red, bladder-shaped seed pods. 2-3 ft., 
50c; 3-4 ft., 75c each. 
Comptonia Asplenifolia - Sweet Fern 
See page 50. 
Cornus - Dogwood 
Alba sibirica (Red-Barked Siberian). Upright, spreading habit with 
slender, bright red branches, which add a touch of color to the 
shrubbery in the winter. Flowers white. 2-3 ft., 25c; 3-4 ft., 35c 
each. 
Altemifolia (Pagoda Dogwood). Branches spread horizontally; 
most picturesque. Blue-black fruit. 3-4 ft., 50c each. 
Baileyi. Erect shrub with reddish branches and white flowers, bloom¬ 
ing nearly all summer, and of distinct grayish hue, due to the 
sligtly upward curled leaves. The fall color of the foliage and 
winter color of twigs are unequaled. 2-3 ft., 35c each. 
Elegantissima. Similar to the Sibirica, except that the leaves have 
prominent silver-white markings. 2-3 ft., 50c each; 3-4 ft, 75c 
each. 
Lutea. (Yellow-Twigged Dogwood). A striking yellow-branched 
form, very satisfactory for contrasting. 2-3 ft., 25c; 3-4 ft., 35c 
each. 
Mas (Cornelian Cherry). Generally the first shrub to show color in 
spring, when the twiggy branches are covered in a yellow mist 
that gradually becomes brighter. Cherry-like fruits are attrac¬ 
tive. 2-3 ft., 50c; 3-4 ft., 75c each. 
Paniculata (Gray). Growth usually compact, showing a profusion 
of good-sized white flowers in June. Berries white on noticeable 
red stems. Bark and under side of leaves gray. 2-3 ft., 35c; 
3-4 ft., 50c each. 
Cotoneaster 
Very ornamental shrubs, especially beautiful because of their 
graceful habit of growth, rich autumnal tints and showy fruit in 
late fall and early winter. They are semi-evergreen, as the foliage 
usually persists until Christmas. . 
Acutifolia (Black-Fruited Quinceberry). Fast growing with spread¬ 
ing slender branches and 1 l /i' to 2-inch leaves. Nodding flower 
clusters in May and June, 1 Vi'inch black fruits in September. 
2- 3 ft., 35c; 3-4 ft., 50c each. 
Dielsiana. (Diel’s Cotoneaster). Has slender arching branches, 
pinkish flowers and small foliage; bright red fruits. 2-3 ft., 50c; 
3- 4 ft., 75c each. 
A Suggested Planting Plan for a Center 
Entrance Home 
Attractive But Not Expensive 
PLANTING KEY 
(1) 
9 
Spirea Van Houttei 
(2) 
2 
Hydrangea Arborescens 
(3) 
6 
Spirea Froebeli 
(4) 
4 
Ribes Alpinum 
(5) 
3 
Physocarpus Monogynus 
(6) 
3 
Deutzia Lemoinei 
(7) 
3 
Spirea Thunbergi 
(8) 
4 
Symphoricarpos Racemosus 
Edward Lehde Nurseries, Gardenville, N. 
Y. 
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