ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS [24] THE GREENING NURSERY COMPANY 
CLETHRA 
Clethra alnifolia (Cinnamon Clethra or Sweet Pepperbush). One of 
the few shrubs that bloom profusely in the heat of Summer. July and 
August. Does best in rather moist, lime-free soil mixed with peat or leaf. 
mold. Upright growing to 10 ft. White flowers on erect racemes, tolerant 
to shade. 

CORNUS - Dogwood 
Very popular ornamental shrub serving many useful purposes in garden 
and landscape plantings. Very colorful in Fall and are noted for their 
bright effect of their color stems in Winter. All species have flowers and 
fruits, thrive in almost any soil and do as well in shade as in sunny locations. 
Cornus alba (Tartarian Dogwood). Showy shrubs 6 to 8 ft. high. Twigs 
bright red, oval leaves, bluish green beneath white flowers in numerous 
clusters. Fruit bluish white turning to almost black. Blooms May 
and June. 
C. alba elegantissima (Silverblotch Dogwood). A highly decorative 
species with light green leaves having wide silvery edges. Blood red 
branches in Winter time adds to its attractiveness. Grows to 5 to 7 ft. 
C. alternifolia (Pagoda Dogwood). A blue Dogwood also called pigeon 
berry. Grows as a shrub or small tree 8 to 15 ft. high, whorled branches 
in horizontal tiers, giving it a most decorative appearance. White flow- 
ers in clusters followed with bluish fruit. Blooms in May and June. 
C. paniculata (Gray Dogwood). Shrub 6 to 10 ft. high with gray twigs, 
white flowers in clusters, June and July, followed with white fruit on 
red stems which are colorful long after the fruits have gone. 
Cc. mascula (Cornelian Cherry). Beautiful large shrub growing to a 
height of 20 ft. Has clusters of yellow flowers later covering the bush 
in Spring before the leaves appear. Later the shrubs bear bright red, 
Caly Cantnus ds we-tshitub) edible fruit resembling cherries. 

C. sanguinea (Bloodtwig Dogwood). A distinctive species with dark red 
branches and leaves of deep red in the Fall. Greenish-white flowers 
May and June and black fruit. Grows 6 ft. in height. Has a preference 
for wet soil. 
C. stolonifera (Red-osier Dogwood). Rarely grows above 6 ft. Erect red 
branches, spreads underground, thus makes large clumps. Flowers 
white, small in flat top clusters. Fruit bluish-white. 
C. stolonifera flaviramea (Yellowtwig Dogwood). Same general type 
as Red-osier except with white flowers; bluish berries but has yellow twigs. 
CORYLUS 
Corylus americana (American Hazelnut). Useful and desirable shrub, 
having upright branches growing to a height of 8 ft. Bears edible nuts 
properly known as Filbert or Hazel nuts. Long, pendulous catkins in 
early Spring and golden foliage in Fall. Thrives in any good and well- 
drained soil. 
COTONEASTER - Rockspray 
An important group of garden shrubs of Rose family. Widely planted for 
ornamental purposes. Thrives in open, sunny position and well drained soil. 

Cotoneaster acutifolia (Peking Cotoneaster). A variety particularly 
desirable for its reddish flowers and black fruits. Very desirable for its 
vigorous growing habit and blended leaf coloring. Grows to height of 
rte 
Euonymus Alatus (Winged Euonymus) 
Cotoneaster divaricata (Spreading Cotoneaster). <A 
dense, wide-spreading bush to 6 ft. with shining, dark 
green leaves. Blooms in early Summer with small pink 
flowers, later loaded with bright red berries. 
C. horizontalis (Rock Cotoneaster) (See Broadleaf 
Evergreens). 
CYDONIA JAPONICA 
Flowering Quince 
Cydonia japonica (Dwarf Japanese Quince). A popular 
specimen, planted also widely used as hedges. Grows 
to only 3 ft. in height. Spiny branches producing flow- 
ers with the first leaves in Spring of brick red with 
Quince light yellow, aromatic fruit in Fall. Fruit is 
not edible raw, but is sometimes used for jelly or 
Deutzia, Lemoine putting in drawers to perfume bedding or clothing. 
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