DEUTZIA 
The flowers of the Deutzia, appearing about the 
same time as Tulips, are very showy. They appear 
to best advantage when planted in groups with other 
shrubs. 
Deutzia gracilis 
SLENDER DEUTZIA 
One of the best dwarf shrubs growing in a low, dense head, 
not more than three feet high and having racemes of white 
flowers borne on gracefully arching branches. 
Deutzia gracilis rosea 
ROSE PANICLE DEUTZIA 
A pink flowering variety of Deutzia gracilis which it strongly 
resembles. 
Deutzia lemoinei 
LEMOINE DEUTZIA 
A broad rounded bush about five feet high with large com¬ 
pound racemes of white flowers blooming against bright green 
leaves. 
Deutzia scabra 
PRIDE OF ROCHESTER 
A vigorous growing shrub with double flowers shaded pink 
on the outside and borne in early June. A distinct and valuable 
variety growing eight feet high. 
Deutzia scabra candidissima 
SNOWFLAKE DEUTZIA 
A tall shrub, sometimes eight feet high with numerous up¬ 
right branches covered with dull green leaves two to three inches 
long. In spring the branch ends are white with myriads of small 
double white flowers that can be used for cutting. 
Berries and Leaves of European Burningbush (EUONYMUS) 
EUONYMUS — SPINDLETREE 
The gorgeous fall coloring of the foliage and fruits 
make the upright varieties listed here useful in mass 
and group plantings. Low spreading varieties will be 
found under Broadleaved Evergreens. 
Deutzia scabra crenata plena 
DOUBLE ROSE DEUTZIA 
A handsome free-flowering shrub bearing beautiful pink 
and rosy purple double flowers in long erect panicles. The dull 
green leaves lend a pleasant contrast to the shrub border. Grows 
to eight feet. 
Euonymus americanus 
BROOK EUONYMUS 
Attaining a height of 5 to 8 feet, the Strawberrybush is very 
showy in fall with its pink fruits, which when open, disclose 
scarlet covered seeds. It thrives in partial shade and rather moist 
soil. 
DIERVILLA — BUSH-HONEYSUCKLE 
Diervilla sessilifolia 
SOUTHERN BUSH-HONEYSUCKLE 
A useful low shrub growing to five feet adorned with pale 
yellow flowers in early summer after many shrubs have finished 
blooming. It is not particular as to soil and does well in partial 
shade. It is a native of southern United States, but is fairly hardy 
north. One of the best ground covers. 
ELAEAGNUS — OLEASTER 
The silvery leaves and branches, the tiny but 
fragrant flowers, and the attractive fruits make these 
shrubs very desirable and useful. 
Elaeagnus angustifolia 
RUSSIAN OLIVE 
A large shrub growing to a height of twenty feet with dense 
gray-green leaves, silvery underneath. Lovely when stirred by a 
breeze. The silvery flowers, yellow inside emit a spicy fragrance 
in spring and it is freguently grown for this reason. Later this 
shrub bears a profusion of berries. It is picturesgue in the shrub 
border or any place where it may be used for informal effect. 
A very satisfactory shrub for high screening. 
Elaeagnus argentea 
SILVERBERRY 
A conspicuous shrub growing to twelve feet with silvery 
leaves. It is much shorter and slower growing than Elaeagnus 
angustifolia. Its fragrant yellow flowers in May and June are 
followed by silvery fruit which add to the plant's attractiveness. 
A sunny position in well drained soil is most favorable. 
Euonymus alatus 
WINGED BURNINGBUSH 
A spreading eight foot shrub distinguished by its curiously 
winged branches and the bright flame colored leaves in fall from 
which its name arises. It is widely used in borders where it is 
massed or planted singly. 
Euonymus bungeanus 
WINTERBERRY EUONYMUS 
An unusual upright shrub, bearing attractive deeply-lobed 
reddish fruit in orange shells, remaining on the branches long 
after the colorful leaves have fallen. Its slender branches give 
it a loose and graceful appearance. Planted either singly as a 
specimen or massed in the border it is most effective. Ultimate 
height six to seven feet. 
Euonymus europaeus 
EUROPEAN BURNINGBUSH 
A tall slender tree-like shrub sometimes growing to twenty- 
five feet. After its bright red autumnal foliage has fallen, the 
long-stemmed, pink fruits hang like tiny Christmas tree ornaments 
all over the bush. As winter advances, they break open in the 
manner of bittersweet and display bright scarlet seeds. 
Euonymus yedoensis 
YEDDO EUONYMUS 
The Yeddo Euonymus is a tree-like shrub with stiff, upright 
branches forming a round top. It has greenish flowers and rose- 
colored fruits which remain long after the leaves have fallen. 
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