Edward Gillett , Southwick , Mass. — Shrubs and Trees 79 
SYMPHORICARPUS 
racemosus (Snowberry). A 
fine shrub 2 to 4 feet high 
of vigorous growth bearing 
small rose - colored flowers 
in June and July; followed 
by large pure white fruit, 
remaining into the winter. 
Will also thrive in deep 
shady places. 20 cts. each; 
$2.00 per doz. 
S. vulgare (Indian Currant, 
Coral Berry) 2 to 3 feet 
high, of graceful habit, bear¬ 
ing small pink flowers in 
August and September fol¬ 
lowed by the red coral-like 
berries which cover the 
drooping branches and stay 
on well into the winter. 20 
cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
Syringa vulgaris. A fine 
grower, well known in cul¬ 
tivation ; flowers purple, 
quite fragrant. 25 cts. 
Large heavy clumps, $1.00 
to $1.50 each. 
VACCINIUM Pennsylvani- 
cum (Dwarf Blueberry). 
Six to 10 inches. Berries 
abundant, large and sweet, 
ripening early in July. 
Forms large patches in dry, 
exposed places. 20 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz. 
V. vacillans (Low Blueberry). The Blueberry of our woods. From 1 to 2 feet 
high. Branches yellowish green. 25 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
V. corymbosum (Common, or Swamp Blueberry). Tall, 5 to 10 feet high. This 
yields the common Swamp Blueberry, so well known in our market, and is not hard 
to grow in moist garden soil. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
VIBURNUM acerifolium (Maple-leaved Arrowwood). Grows 3 feet high; compact in 
habit. Flowers white; leaves highly colored in autumn. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
V. cassinoides. One of our handsomest northern shrubs. Grows 6 to 10 feet 
high, with broad flat cymes of yellowish flowers. Easily cultivated and blooms in great 
profusion. 25 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
V. lantanoides (Hobble Bush). Grows 4 to 6 feet high. Leaves round, ovate, 4 to 5 
inches wide, highly colored in autumn. Flowers in broad, sessile cymes. Very 
handsome. Delights in a moist, shady place. 25 cts. each. 
Berberis purpurea near the house (see page 74) 
