HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
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Butterfly Bush (lie de France). A gorgeous flower¬ 
ing shrub recently originated in France. Long, arched, 
lilac-like, violet-purple clusters bloom in great abund¬ 
ance in mid-summer at a time when scarcely anything 
is in bloom. The thickly flowered spikes are very 
showy in the garden and make delightful bouquets. 
Very fragrant. Vigorous, hardy grower. 
Calycanthus (Carolina Allspice, Strawberry Shrub, 
or Sweet Scented Shrub). Valuable in itself and 
for its memories. It was in every old-fashioned gar¬ 
den and to every country-bred man or woman, it 
brings up memories of mother or grandmother. The 
Calycanthus grows to a height of 5 or 6 feet; has 
straight, strong, reddish-brown branches, making it 
attractive in any planting, for winter as well as sum¬ 
mer beauty. It has large glossy leaves from the base 
of which grow odd, double, chocolate brown blossoms, 
shaped much like the top of a small pine-apple. The 
sweet, spicy, strawberry like fragrance from blossom, 
wood and foliage has a strong appeal. The shrub is 
good in borders and among other shrubbery and 
standing alone will develop into a very handsome 
thing. It needs plenty of water and is useful in wet 
places or “bog-gardens.” It blossoms in June and at 
intervals during the summer. For its unique beauty, 
its fragrance and its old associations, it should have 
consideration. 
Coralberry (Indian Currant). Is a natural shrub of 
great value, growing to a height not exceeding 4 feet. 
It should really be treated together with its cousin, 
the Snowberry (described in its alphabetical order). 
This hardy little shrub is one of our best plant friends 
because it is so adaptable and accommodating and 
has so many uses. Here are reasons why we should 
love and cherish it—for its fine foliage—slender, 
gracefully bending branches—dainty pink blossoms 
in June and July that peek out of the green like a 
baby’s pink toes—blossoms followed by the fruit, 
small red berries like currants in thick clusters along 
the branches w'hich hang all winter, adding to the 
color in the cold months—it will thrive in dry, barren 
soil and in smoky, dusty situations—it w'ill grow un¬ 
der trees and in shade so dense that almost nothing 
else will grow—its branches take root when they 
touch the ground, making the shrub useful as a thick 
ground cover, or on banks to hold the soil—it thrives 
in rock gardens, or in thin rocky soil—is valuable 
therefore for seaside planting—it furnishes food and 
nesting sites for birds. It will grow and thrive where 
few other plants will. 
BARBERRY, RED LEAF (Eternal Flame) 
Ideal as a hedge or planted singly as a specimen 
Co rnus—Dogwood 
This group of shrubs is adaptable for wide use in 
border and screen plantings; they grow nearly as well 
in shady places under large trees as in sunny situations, 
and thrive in almost any soil. Attractive in flower, they 
produce an abundance of berries. The foliage in fall is 
highly colored. 
Elegantisima or Variegated Dogwood. Its purplish 
red branches and beautiful silver variegated foliage 
makes it valuable for its brilliancy when planted 
among other shrubs. This is the most widespread 
and popular of the variegated-leaved shrubs. It is 
noted for its compact shape. The fall fruit calls a 
welcome assemblage of birds. The mass of purplish- 
red twdgs make a delightful contrast against the 
winter snow. No planting is complete without this 
unusual shrub. 
