STEPHANANDRA 
Stephanandra flexuosa 
CUTLEAF STEPHANANDRA 
A low dainty shrub grown mostly for its slender purplish 
stems and handsome graceful foliage. The white flowers appear 
in June. It is well suited for planting in front of shrub borders. 
SYMPHORICARPOS — SNOWBERRY 
One of the best natured shrubs as far as soil con¬ 
ditions are concerned, it thrives equally well in shade 
or sun. While the flowers are rather inconspicuous, the 
clustered fruits are highly decorative. They are excel¬ 
lent for the front of shrub borders or for under planting. 
Symphoricarpos chenaulti 
RED SNOWBERRY 
The slender arching branches and graceful foliage remain 
green and stay on late in the fall. In June it has pink and white 
flowers; later coral berries with white dots hang from the branch 
ends. It grows in either shade or sun to six feet. 
Common Purple Lilac in bloom (SYRINGA) 
Symphoricarpos mollis 
SPREADING SNOWBERRY 
A low shrub with branches gracefully arching out rather 
than growing upright and rarely over three feet in height. The 
pinkish white flowers in June are followed by clusters of white 
berries. The gray-green leaf color is in pleasing contrast with 
other shrubs. 
Symphoricarpos racemosus 
COMMON SNOWBERRY 
A widely planted, beautiful shrub, grown mainly for its 
large white berries which appear in September and in October. 
The foliage is dull green and handsome. It prefers a moist and 
partially shaded location. 
Symphoricarpos vulgaris 
INDIAN CURRANT: CORALBERRY 
An upright shrub growing to a height of 6 feet. The slender 
stems support dense clusters of white bell-shaped flowers and later 
in October and November spikes of deep red berries held on late 
in the season. The handsome foliage stays green longer than is 
common. 
Fruit and Leaves of White Snowberry (SYMPHORICARPOS) 
SYRINGA — LILAC 
The botanical name of the Lilac is often confused 
with the common name of the shrubs of the Philadel- 
phus (Mockorange) group. There is no similarity, how¬ 
ever, in the flower or habit of growth. The Lilac is a 
most popular cut flower in the early spring. Its beauty 
and fragrance of bloom are unexcelled. The newer 
hybrids have a variety of gorgeous colored blooms in 
both single and double flowering types. It is good 
cultural practice to remove all flower clusters when 
they are through blooming. 
Syringa chinensis 
CHINESE LILAC 
Supposedly a cross between the Persian and Common Lilac, 
this species has many of the Persian Lilac's good qualities, but 
with more massive clusters of purplish-red flowers. Like the common 
Lilac it thrives in any moderately fertile and well drained soil. 
Syringa persica 
PERSIAN LILAC 
A slender stemmed Lilac, growing to ten feet, with more 
grace than shown by the common Lilacs. It is very attractive in 
bloom with its large loose clusters of fragrant pale lilac flowers. 
It can be advantageously used in groups or masses in the fore¬ 
ground of taller growing shrubs. You may depend on this var¬ 
iety to bloom. 
Syringa vulgaris 
COMMON LILAC 
Time has proven the lilac to be one of the most permanent 
and longest lived shrubs. It withstands excessive heat or cold, 
full sun or partial shade, any type of soil, providing it is fairly 
fertile and fairly well drained. Their great beauty and sweet 
fragrance are well known and cherished by all. 
Syringa vulgaris alba 
COMMON WHITE LILAC 
A lilac similar to the purple lilac, but with white flowers, 
lighter green foliage and less vigorous growth. 
Syringa villosa 
LATE LILAC 
A twelve foot rounded shrub with dense large leaves. It 
is valuable for its beautiful clusters of flowers which bloom 
white with shades of pink. It is an excellent shrub for back 
grounds or group plantings. 
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