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Fragrant Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesi) 
SUMAC (Rhus)—Continued 
Purple Fringe, Smoketree (R. cotinus). A much ad- 
mired, large shrub, producing a filmy purple cloud of 
misty flowers in midsummer and unusual foliage of 
pinkish when young and purple and gold in the au- 
tumn. Truly a lawn specimen. 10 to 12 feet. 
Smooth Sumac (R. glabra). Large native shrub with 
dense panicles of scarlet fruit and rich red and orange 
colored, smooth leaves in fall. 10 feet at maturity. 
Staghorn Sumac (R. typhina). As the name implies, the 
srowth is rugged and irregular, giving a very picturesque 
effect for heavy mass planting. 20 to 25 feet at maturity. 
SYMPHORICARPOS 
Coralberry, Indian Currant (S. vulgaris). Slender, droop- 
ing branches; red flowers in summer, followed with a wealth 
of coral-red berries which hang on all winter. Does well in 
dry. soil and partial shade. 3 to 6 feet at maturity. 
Chenault Coralberry. Quite an improvement over the com- 
mon Coralberry of which this is a hybrid. Always a neat 
appearing plant and strikingly handsome when the slender 
branches are laden with the bunches of coral-red fruits, 
which last for most of the winter. 
Snowberry (Racemosus). Slender, medium-growing shrub, 
does well in any soil, under trees and in shady places. Rose- 
colored flowers in June, followed with milky white berries 
which last until winter. 3 to 4 feet at maturity. 
SYRINGA (See Lilac, page 10) 
TAMARISK (Tamarix) 
African (1. africana). A tall-growing shrub, with fine feath- 
ery foliage; small, usually pink blossoms during May be- 
fore leaves appear. Does well in any soil, especially adapted 
for the seashore. Reddish brown bark and slender, spread- 
ing branches; pink blossoms in May. 8 to 12 feet at ma- 
turity. 
Pentrandra (T. hispida aestivalis). A superior variety; hardy, 
with a vigorous growth. Blooms in July, with numerous 
bright carmine-pink flowers. 8 to 10 feet at maturity. 
WHITE KERRIA (See Jetbead, page 10) 
VIBURNUM 
These are among the most popular ornamental shrubs, many 
assuming attractive autumn colors. Their brilliant fruits in 
autumn and winter afford refuge for birds. 
Common Snowball (V. opulus sterile). A large shrub pro- 
ducing large balls of snow-white flowers in May. 8 to 10 feet 
at maturity. 
European Cranberry Bush (V. opulus). Upright, spreading 
habit, dense green foliage. Single, flat, white flowers in May, 
succeeded by red cranberry-like berries that cling to the leaf- 
less branches all winter. 8 to 10 feet at maturity. 
Fragrant Viburnum (V. Carlesi). This valuable recent intro- 
duction from Korea is a dwarf, compact shrub, bearing deli- 
cate pale pink blossoms, tinted white, with clover-scented 
fragrance. 3 to 4 feet at maturity. See colored illustration. 
Wayfaring Tree (V. lantana). Robust growing, with large 
leaves that are silvery underneath. White flowers in May and 
June, red fruits that turn purple-black in autumn. 12 to 15 
feet at maturity. 
WEIGELA (Diervilla) 
(See colored illustration) 
These shrubs make a strong, upright, spreading growth. The 
flowers are wide trumpet-shaped, borne in clusters thickly 
along the branches. The different varieties are from white to 
red in colors. The flowers form on the old growth and the 
bushes should not be pruned before they bloom in spring. 
Abel Carriere. One of the finest hybrid Weigelas. The rose- 
carmine flowers, with yellow spots in the throat, appear in 
June and July. 5 to 6 feet at maturity. 
Candida. A fine white variety, flowering in June and through- 
out the summer. 5 to 6 feet at maturity. 
Eva Rathke. One of the most attractive varieties of medium 
height, with graceful spreading habit; foliage bronze-green; 
flowers of brilliant crimson. 3 to 5 feet at maturity. 
Floribunda. The crimson Weigela; its flowers large and showy, 
crowded at ends of short branchlets. 5 to 6 feet at maturity. 
Rosea. A vigorous, dense, erect growth, covered with an abun- 
dance of large. rosy pink flowers. This is one of the most 
popular varieties. 5 to 6 feet at maturity. 

Weigela Rosea 
Insets: Abel Carriere and Eva Rathke 
