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Our list of Flowering Shrubs, although obtained from the four corners of the world, contains only 
those with Yankee hardiness. Gorgeous blossoms, bright berries, and handsome foliage are their chief 
characteristics. 
They may be used as specimens, or massed in irregular outlined borders. They also may be arranged 
to give you the privacy you seek, or to screen an unsightly view. A careful choice will give color and 
interest the entire year, creating a landscape scene both distinctive and beautiful. 
Most shrubs are benefited by an annual trimming. This prolongs life, promotes neatness and sym¬ 
metry. However, care should be taken to maintain each variety’s characteristic form and not trim 
so as to give the effect of a bobbed haircut. Remove dead wood and thin out old branches by cutting 
out completely. Prune when your knife is sharp or when the inspiration overtakes you. No harm will 
be done. The best rule to follow, however, so that the least amount of flowering wood is sacrificed, 
is to trim as soon as each variety completes its blooming period. 
Aronia melanocarpa 
ACANTHOPANAX pentaphyllum Aralia 
Graceful, arching growth up to 6 or 8 
feet, with bright green foliage and prickly 
stems. Flowers inconspicuous. If you 
have a dry shady place, this shrub is the 
answer. 
AMELANCHIER canadensis Shadbush 
Hardy, native, large shrub or small bushy 
tree. Very showy in spring with its nu¬ 
merous large, white, drooping flowers. 
Fruits, which mature in July, attract the 
birds. A splendid variety for naturalizing 
at the woods’ edge. 
ARONIA arbutifolia Red Chokeberry 
Densely branched, upright shrub growing 
to 6 or 8 feet. Attractive white flowers 
followed by profuse masses of bright red 
berries. Glossy green foliage turning 
brilliant red in the fall. Attractive at all 
times in the shrub border. It grows read¬ 
ily in New England, particularly in loca¬ 
tions where it can have moist soil. 
A. melanocarpa Black Chokeberry 
Similar to preceding variety, but having 
shiny black fruits. Does not grow as tall 
and will stand a drier location. 
AZALEA arborescens Sweet Azalea 
Bushy shrub attaining 10 feet. Large 
white blooms, sometimes daintily tinged 
pink, with exquisite fragrance in June 
and July. Likes a cool, moist, peaty soil 
and partial shade. 
A. calendulacea Flame Azalea 
Medium height up to 6 to 8 feet. One of 
the gayest and most brilliant, with flowers 
of orange-yellow or flame-red in early 
June. Attractive foliage in the autumn 
and always looks well planted among rho¬ 
dodendrons. 
A. canescens Piedmont Azalea 
Very fragrant, white or pale pink flowers 
in May. Bushy shrub growing 5 to 6 
feet tall. 
A. Kaempferi Torch Azalea 
Introduced from Japan. Its common name 
is indicative of its very brilliant flowers 
of orange-red to salmon-pink, which are 
produced in such profusion that the plant 
is completely covered in May. Prefers a 
little shade. 
A. mollis Chinese Azalea 
Grows 4 to 5 feet tall and produces very 
large clusters of red, orange, and yellow 
flowers. Requires a protected location. 
Azalea nudiflora Pinxter Azalea 
Native woods Azalea, sometimes called 
Wild Honeysuckle. Early in spring it 
produces a great profusion of fragrant 
rosy pink blooms. In autumn its foliage 
turns attractive colors. 
A. poukhanensis Korean Azalea 
Hardy Azalea from Korea. Its large, pur¬ 
ple-lavender flowers are different from 
most Azaleas. Rather low, broad, spread¬ 
ing, dense shrub that blooms before the 
foliage appears. Autumn foliage turns red. 
A. Vaseyi Pinkshell Azalea 
Handsome hardy species, native of the 
Carolina mountains. Clusters of dainty, 
clear pink, orchid-like flowers in early 
spring. Can be used in exposed positions, 
and prefers a moist, half-shaded soil. 
A. viscosa Swamp Azalea 
Sometimes called Swamp Honeysuckle. 
Its fragrant, white flowers, sometimes 
tinged with pink, are the last of the 
Azaleas to bloom. Grows 4 to 6 feet and 
likes a moist soil. 
A. yodogawa 
Similar to Poukhanensis but with double 
flowers. Very hardy, dense, and low- 
growing form, unique because of its lav¬ 
ender-colored flowers. 
BENZOIN aestivale Spice-Bash 
Slender-growing shrub up to 10 or 12 
feet. Native along our woodland streams; 
a fine shrub for naturalizing. In early 
April it produces fringy yellow flowers 
followed by scarlet berries. Foliage and 
twigs are very aromatic. In autumn the 
leaves turn pure yellow. Prefers a moist 
soil and either sun or shade. 
BERBERIS Thunbergi Japanese Barberry 
Naturally a dense, bushy, thorny plant. 
Its graceful habit, vivid autumn coloring, 
and beautiful fruits are its distinguishing 
features. Since the fruits are not liked by 
the birds, they remain the entire winter, 
giving a cheerful aspect to many winter 
plantings. Under favorable conditions it 
will grow 5 feet tall, but can be sheared 
to any desired height. Not fussy as to soil 
requirements and will stand semi-shade. 
The small, sharp thorns make it a barrier 
to small animals. 
B. Koreana Korean Barberry 
A new hardy species from Korea. Me¬ 
dium height shrub with foliage twice the 
size of common Barberry, having spiny 
edges resembling holly. Gorgeous red 
fall coloring and large clusters of red 
berries. 
Azalea poukhanensis 
