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EVERGREEN SHRUBS 
JAPANESE DOGWOOD 
Cornus Kousa (See page 55) 
AMONG THE UNUSUAL TREES is this mag" 
nificent species from Japan. Our common white 
flowering Dogwood is well known and widely planted, 
but this Japanese form is quite different. While our 
native tree blooms before the foliage in April, this 
Japanese variety produces its foliage first and its white, 
star'shaped flowers in late May or early June depending 
on the season. The flowers are followed by an attractive 
red raspberrydike fruit enclosing the scarlet seed. It is 
one of the best introductions among flowering trees and 
one that should be much more generally planted. For 
prices see page 55. 
