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HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
Cornus —Cont. 
Paniculata, Panicled or Gray-stemmed Dog¬ 
wood. Grows 4 to 8 feet tall, in some locations as 
high as 15 feet. Has small white flowers in great 
clusters in June, followed by white berries on pink 
stems. The berries hang during the fall and into the 
winter. The branches are slender, the young twigs 
orange brown, the older ones gray. The leaves are 
narrow and green, turning to a reddish purple in 
autumn. The plant is rather compact and does not 
spread so vigorously as other varieties, making it safe 
to plant as a filler with other shrubs. It is hardy any¬ 
where, and thrives well in dry upland situations. 
Makes a good hedge plant. 
Sanguinea or Red Osier. Native Red-Twigged Dog¬ 
wood. This is another shrubby Dogwood, growing 
usually 5 or 6 feet in height. It is a very pretty 
shrub, with blood red bark all winter, but greenish 
red during the summer. It is unexcelled for winter 
beauty, the blood-red bark showing distinctly against 
the snow. It has white blossoms in June. The fruits 
are black and they hang for months. Not only is this 
shrub valuable for winter color, but it is one of the 
best for moist situations, such as the bog-garden or 
along the banks of streams. It thrives with “wet 
feet.” 
Siberica Alba or Coral Dogwood. One of the most 
attractive shrubs. Has small clusters of white flowers 
succeeded by blue-black ornamental berries, and 
blood-red stems and branches. Grows 6 to 10 feet 
high. 
Stolon if era or Red Ozier Cornel. A beautiful flower¬ 
ing shrub of dark-red branches, blooming in May and 
June with lovely white flowers followed by clusters of 
white berries. 
Cranberry, High Bush or Viburnum Opulus. One 
of the taller shrubs, growing to 8 feet. It is upright 
and spreading in growth, with smooth light gray 
branches and broad rough leaves. It has flat heads of 
white flowers in May and June somewhat resembling 
the common Snowball which is the sterile form of the 
same. The clusters of scarlet fruit begin to form in 
July and are decorative, hanging till the following 
spring. The cranberries furnish food for birds and are 
edible, making a delicious jam, thus serving several 
purposes. A good shrub to plant and one of the showi¬ 
est in late summer when the great clusters of berries 
ripen and turn a brilliant scarlet color. The berries 
hang on the bush nearly all winter and brighten the 
winter scene with splashes of gay color. 
Deutzia 
The Deutzias are all attractive and are useful in 
many places. They come in various sizes, from dwarf 
to tall, and the white blossoms are all very beautiful, 
but differ in size in the varieties. They need space, good 
drainage and plenty of sunlight to do their best. When 
thus placed, they yield good returns with a minimum of 
care and are among the most satisfactory shrubs, at 
home anywhere and equally successful everywhere. Few 
shrubs show such wide variation in habit of growth, 
ranging from the strong and upright growth of the 
Crenata group to the dwarf and compact habit of the 
Gracilis. The leaves are all rough rather than shiny, but 
all have attractive and abundant foliage. 
Crenata. This is a beautiful white single flowered 
variety, growing 5 to 8 feet tall, a mass of bloom in 
early June, scented and very charming. The blos¬ 
soms last a long time after cutting and are very satis¬ 
factory for cut-flowers because they last, are dainty, 
and have a very appealing odor. 
^Gracilis or Slender Branched Deutzia. One of the 
most exquisite small shrubs. Grows 2 to 3 feet tall. 
It will have a mass of dainty, fragrant, snow white 
blossoms in May and June. The foliage is glossy and 
thick. The branches slender and graceful but growing 
so thickly the shrub is a compact mass, remaining 
beautiful after the blossoms are gone. It is one of the 
best shrubs for borders. 
An attractive, yet inexpensive landscape planting of flowering shrubs, that would delight any home owner. 
