BETTER PLANTS FOR NEW ENGLAND 
DECORATIVE SHRUBS 17 
RUBUS odoratus. Flowering Raspberry 
A vigorous-growing shrub up to 6 feet, 
that does well in the shade. Large, neat 
foliage and clusters of showy rose-purple 
flowers. Fine for planting in shady 
woods. 
SAMBUCUS nigra aurea. Golden Elder 
Tall, coarse-growing shrub with at¬ 
tractive golden yellow foliage and 
cherry-red fruits. Plant in masses in 
rich soil, it makes striking foliage color 
contrasts in the large shrub border. 
SPIRAiA arguta. Garland Spirea 
The most free-flowering and showy of 
the early-blooming Spireas. Graceful 
shrub of medium height, with feathery 
foliage. Early in May a profusion of 
dainty white flowers makes this a most 
charming sight. 
S. Bumalda. Bumalda Spirea 
A low shrub rarely over 2 feet tall. 
The same general character and habit as 
Anthony Waterer except that the flowers 
are lighter pink. 
S. Bumalda, Anthony Waterer. 
Anthony Waterer Spirea 
This popular Spirea is of dwarf growth. 
In July bright crimson flowers in flat 
heads appear on upright stems. Because 
of its low growth it works in well at the 
house foundation or foreground of the 
shrub border. Prefers a moist soil and 
sunny location. If the faded flower 
heads are clipped, the plant will bloom 
freely. 
S. Bumalda Froebeli. Frcebel Spirea 
Similar to the above, but grows taller 
and is less compact. The bright crimson 
flowers last the entire season. 
Spiraea trichocarpa 
Rhodotypos kerrioides. See page 16 
Symphoricarpos racemosus 
Spiraea prunifolia. Bridal Wreath 
This beautiful, well-known Spirea has 
been neglected for the more popular 
Vanhouttei. Its graceful form and dou¬ 
ble white flowers make it deserving of 
more use. Usually not over 8 feet tall, 
with neat, dark green foliage that turns 
orange in the autumn. 
S. Thunbergi. Thunberg’s Spirea 
Early, free-flowering, graceful shrub 
with feathery foliage on upright 
branches. Similar to Arguta, but not so 
tall. Its low growth, neat foliage, and 
white flowers make it good for house 
foundation plantings. 
S. trichocarpa. Korean Spirea 
A recently introduced, tall, broad 
shrub similar to Vanhouttei. Its white 
flowers are larger and appear a few weeks 
later. Very hardy and well adapted to 
the shrub border because of habit of 
growth and bloom. 
Spiraea'Vanhouttei. Van Houtte Spirea 
This beautiful shrub deserves its 
popularity, for it is one of the finest 
Spireas for massing or specimens. Its 
tall, slender branches arch gracefully 
under a load of white flowers, the last of 
May. 
STEPHANANDRA flexuosa. 
Cut-leaf Stephanandra 
The neat, clean foliage is finely and 
delicately cut. Graceful, fountain-like 
habit of medium height. The small 
white flowers and interesting foliage 
make it a most refined shrub for the 
house foundation or facing of the shrub 
border. 
SYMPHORICARPOS Chenaulti 
A new improved Coral-berry with 
smaller, tidy foliage. The fruits are not 
conspicuous; however, it makes a nice 
low hedge and like all the Symphori¬ 
carpos, does well in semi-shade. 
S. racemosus. Common Snowberry 
A bushy shrub with ornamental 
leaves and graceful, drooping branches, 
which in the autumn are covered with 
white, waxy berries about the size of 
marbles. Grows well in partial shade. 
S. vulgaris. Coral-Berry 
A valuable variety for planting on 
banks, as it has a heavy root-system. 
The flowers are greenish white and are 
followed by clusters of dark, purplish 
red berries. Grows well in the shade. 
Remember Holland Bulbs for your spring 
garden. Best to order when they are in 
bloom. Bulbs should be planted from mid- 
September until heavy freezing. 
Spiraea Vanhouttei 
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