66 Hardy Ornomentol Shrubs 
The STORRS & HARRISON CO. 
Cornus Elegantissima 
Coriius !Sibirica, Coral Dogwood 
Golden Elder 
CAIiIiICARFA Purpurea (Beauty Berry). A pretty shrub 
from 1 to 4 feet, more at home south of the Ohio, but prac¬ 
tical in the North if given a sheltered position and winter 
protection. It blooms profusely during August with small 
axillary clusters of pink flowers, these followed by berry- 
bunches colored a light violet. If top should freeze, young 
shoots will come up and flower and fruit the next season. 
1% to 2 feet—45c each ; 3 for $1.25. 
CAIiYCANTHUS (Carolina Allspice). A unique shrub grow¬ 
ing upright to 6 feet, clothing its straight, strong reddish 
brown shoots with large glossy leaves, from the axils of 
which spring odd, double, spicily fragrant flowers of choco¬ 
late-red. IV 2 to 2 feet — 40c each; 3 for $1.10. 
CIiPTHRA Alnifolia (Sweet Pepper Bush). A handsome 
dwarf shrub, delightfully fragrant in August and September 
when covered with long showy wands of creamy white flow¬ 
ers. 1^ to 2 feet—60c each; 3 for $1.65. 
CYDONIA Japonica (Japan Quince). Scarlet flowers early 
in spring followed by small, quince-shaped fruits which are 
quite fragrant. The foliage is dark and shiny; growth bushy 
and dense; for medium filling, or pinaned foreground. 
iy 2 to 2 feet — 45c each ; 3 for $1.25. 
DESMODIUM Penduliflorum (Purple Bush Clover). Half¬ 
shrub, the long canes of each season’s growth usually winter- 
killed. These stools become stronger, throwing up more shoots 
and forming a thick shrub 2 to 5 feet high, in showy late 
summer bloom. Arched branches, with long, close, drooping 
racemes of liquid purple-magneta pea-like flowers. 
2-year, 50c each ; 3 for $1.35. 
EUONYMUS Alatus (Winged Burning Bush). A tall shrub, 
with corky winged branches; a fine shrub for solitary plant¬ 
ings, as well as for massing, the rich red and crimson of 
its leaves being very showy in autumn. 
ly to 2 feet— 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
EXOCHORDA Orandiflora (Pearl Bush). It grows vigor¬ 
ously ; and can be trimmed to any desirable shape. The early 
buds look like pearls strung on slender threads. May opening 
them up to long, gleaming sprays of pure white. 
2 to 3 feet— 45c each ; 3 for $1.25. 
GOZiDElT EIiDER (Sambucus Aureal. Big broad leaves as 
yellow as gold, making conspicuous punctuation among the 
dark-leaved tall shrubs. 1^2 to 2 feet—45c; 3 for $1.25. 
CORNUS (Bush Dogwood) 
The shrubby Dogwoods are mainly valuable for the brillancy 
of their bark and berries, and variegated foliage. All varieties 
do well in shade. Much used for an expanse of green foliage, 
the fall fruits calling a welcome assemblage of birds ; and the 
tangled mass of highly colored twigs enlivening the prevailing 
somberness of shrubbery in winter. 
Elegrantissima Variegfata. Purplish red branches and beau¬ 
tiful silver-variegated foliage. This is one of the choicest 
variegated-leaved shnabs, capable of refined compact shape 
by pruning, of value both summer and winter. 
1% to 2 feet—65c each; 3 for $1.80. 
Spaetlii Aurea, Leaves broadly margined yellow. Of branchy 
spreading habit. 1% to 2 feet—65c each ; 3 for $1.80. 
Pailiculata (Gray Dogwood). Unusually compact; showing a 
profusion of good sized white flowers in June. Berries white, 
on noticeably red stems. Bark and under side of leaves gray. 
lYo to 2 feet—60c each; 3 for $1.65. 
Sibirica (Coral Dogwood). A useful "filling’ shrub, with 
clusters of fine white flowers; white berries; stem and 
branches turning to blood-red in winter. 
11/^ to 2 ft., 45c each; 3, $1.25. 2 to 3 ft., 60c each; 3, $1.65. 
DEUTZIAS 
Shrubs which vai*y considerably in height and habit, but 
bloom alike in dainty bell or tassel-shaped flowers, borne 
thickly in wreaths along their branches in June. 
Gracilis (Slender Branched). Dwarf growing, dense, bushy, 
its drooping branches wreathed with pure white flowers in 
May. This is the best type for edging, growing not much 
over 2 feet high. 
|Each| 12 1 25 
12 to 15 inches.J$0.35)$3.60|$6.00 
15 to 18 inches. f .451 4.75| 8.00 
Iiemoinei. Large flowers of pure white, borne in cone-shaped 
heads. The next step-up from Gracilis, in height. Both do 
well in shade. 
18 to 24 inches — 45c each; 3 for $1.25. 
Deutzia Gracilis 
Deutzia Magniflcata 
Mag'nificata. This is one of the handsomest 
and most conspicuous of all Deutzias. It 
grows tall and bushy like Crenata, with the 
largest florets, fullest trusses and most 
double petalage to be found in the family. 
2 to 3 feet—40c each ; 3 for $1.10. 
Pride of Rochester. The best known variety, 
blooming in May before the others. Flowers 
large and free, double, white. A little past 
medium height, but compact grower. 
2 to 3 feet—40c each ; 3 for $1.10. 
Lcf if W If you want to know 
more definitely about 
shrubs and vines—get 
The Book of Shrubs (Alfred C. Hottes). 
$3.15. 
If you want advice and illustration about 
planting, get Iiandscaplngf the Small 
Home (by Olver). $1.15. 
