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PRUNUS - Almond Plum 
The Prunus family includes a group of Peach, Almond, Cherry and 
Plums and includes the orchard fruits as well as the decorative deciduous 
shrubs and small trees. The two types of Flowering Almond and one type 
of Cherry growing in shrub form are listed below. Types growing in tree 
form will be found on page 388. The varieties offered are the hardiest kinds, 
very showy when flowering in Spring and thrive best, in well drained, 
loamy, limey soil. To avoid injury by late frost, it is advisable to plant 
them in northern exposures where they will be less likely to start in to 
grow and blossom early. 
Prunus japonica florepleno alba (Double Whiteflowering Almond). 
One of the showiest of the early Spring blossoming shrubs, flowering 
before the leaves appear. Small, double white flowers line the twigs 
and bloom over a long period of time following the Forsythia in bloom. 
Grows 3 to 4 ft. in height. 
P. japonica florepleno rubra (Double Pinkflowering Almond). 
of the same habit as the white flowering type blooming early in May 
before the leaves appear with an abundance of small, double, rose-like 
pink flowers, closely set along the twigs, creating a beautiful massed 
effect. Shrub grows to 3 to 4 ft. in height and is adaptable both for speci- 
men plants or for foundation planting. 
P. tomentosa (Nankin Cherry). A beautiful shrub growing to 6 ft. in 
height and especially suited for borders, specimen groups and founda- 
tion plantings. Before the full leaves appear, produces an abundant 
bloom of pinkish flowers followed with a brilliant, red edible fruit, similar 
to smaller than the sour Cherry. An exceptional popular shrub abroad, 
gaining favor in America. 
RHAMNUS - Buckthorn 
Rhamnus frangula (Glossy Buckthorn). A handsome shrub 
with glossy leaves and showy berries; make beautiful hedges, 
shiny, dark green leaves, red fruit which finally turns black. 
Spreading branches make it especially attractive and useful 
in mixed borders. Grows to a height of 10 ft. in most gar- 
den situations and is particularly adaptable to where it 
will get some shade and moist soil. 
RHODOTYPOS - Jetbead 
Rhodotypos kerrioides (Jetbead). A shrub especially valu- 
able for planting in dry and partially shaded soil where 
other plants often fail. Bears white flowers on branch ends 
more or less continuously until frost. It is outstandingly 
noticeable in the Fall with its clean, bright leaves are still 
on when other leaves have fallen. Attractive in the Win- 
ter, with its black berries which hang on until Spring. Trouble- 
free and widely used in general plantings. 
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Prunus (Flowering Almond) 
RHUS - Sumac 
A type of shrub grown chiefly for its handsome foliage which 
takes on a brilliant coloring in the Fall. Useful for border 
or for massing in naturalistic effect. Exceptionally hardy 
and does quite well on dry banks. 
Rhus canadensis (Fragrant Sumac). A low spreading shrub, 
one of the best cover plants for dry, rocky slopes. It has 
highly aromatic, three-part leaves, produces short spikes 
of yellow flowers in the Spring and red, hairy fruit. Foliage 
changes to a rich bronze-green in the Fall. 
R. copallina (Shining Sumac). A large growing shrub, 
often to 30 ft. which is conspicuous for its dark green, glossy 
leaves which change to crimson in Autumn. Produces green- 
ish-yellow flowers in August. 
R. cotinus (Common Smoketree). A much admired shrub 
for its curious fringe or hair-like flowers that cover the 
whole surface of the plant in Midsummer. It creates an 
effect of mystic clouds entirely covering the plant. Handsome 
foliage adds its share to the plants of beauty. Likes plenty 
sunshine and light, well drained soil. Grows to a _ height of 
10 to 12 ft. and its spreading habit requires considerable space. 
Especially desirable as a specimen plant. 
R. glabra (Smooth Sumac). Grows toa height of 15 ft., with smooth, 
bloomy skin, particularly handsome in the Fall because of its bright 
red foliage and scarlet fruit heads. 
SALIX 
Salix discolor (Pussy Willow). A shrub or small tree growing to 20 ft., well 
known for its silvery catkins or pussies which emerge from the shiny, brown 
winter scales long before the leaves appear and one of the first indicators of 
Unusually hardy, a plant worthy of being more extensively 
planted for ornamental purposes. 
SAMBUCUS - Elder 
A highly prized ornamental shrub bearing showy blossoms, producing 
edible fruit, popular for wine making and for combining with apples in 
The berries are also attractive to birds. Very effective when planted 
iD groups and are not particular as to soil or location and do especially well 
jn partial shade, in rich, moist soil. 
Sambucus canadensis (American Elder or Sweet Elder). A shrub grow- 
ing to a height of 12 ft. bearing panicles of white flowers in June, fol- 
10 in. across. 
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S. nigra (European Elder). 
lowed by reddish-purple berries in Autumn. Flower clusters often reach 
Grows to 30 ft. and bears yellowish white 
flowers in clusters to 8 in. across followed by shiny black berries in Septem- 
ber. Fruit has some medicinal value as well as use in wine making and 
S. nigra aurea (Golden European Elder). A variety of the European 
omce Elder which has the same attractive habits of growth and use except 
Rhodotypos (Jetbead) 
shrub plantings. 
"The Beautiful in Nature is an Educator" 
with handsome, golden-yellow foliage. A valuable plant for enlivening 
