12 SHRUBS 

(Prunus continued) 
P. triloba; Flowering Plum. (10 ft. or 
more.) A handsome, hardy, vigorous, 
large shrub or small tree with double 
pink flowers in April-May. Will succeed 
over a wide territory. Superior to the 
oy ene Almonds. 2-3 ft., $1.00; 3-4 
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RHUS—SUMAC 
Planted mostly in shrubbery borders 
for the luxurious effect of the pinnate 
foliage, the bright red autumn color, 
and the dense fruit-heads. 
Rhus typhina var. laciniata; Shredded 
Sumac (10 ft. or more.) The leaflets 
are laciniately tootned, very delicate and 
fern-like. Leaves turn into.an array of 
color in autumn, also clusters of crim- 
son berries. Very rapid grower. 3-4 ft., 
75c; 4-5 ft., $1.00; 5-6 ft., $1.50. 
RIBES—CURRANTS, GOOSEBERRIES 
Ribes alpinum; Mountain Currant. (to 
6 ft.) A hardy, dense shrub suitable 
for hedges or mass planting. Scarlet 
berries in late summer. 18-24 in., 75c. 
2-3 ft., $1.00; 3-4 ft., $1.25. 
Ribes aureum; Golden Currant. Rapid, 
upright grower producing fragrant yel- 
low flowers in April-May. 4-5 ft., $1.00; 
5=6ft.,.91.25; 
ROSA—ROSE 
A large genus of shrubs, furnishing 
many ornamental subjects. 
Rosa foetida var. bicolor; Austrian 
Copper Rose. (to 6 ft.) One of the best 
of the brier roses. The flowers are cop- 
pery colored, shaded with bronze and 
yellow, very attractive. No. 1, 2-yr. $1.00 
eset 2-3 ft., $1.50 each; 3-4 ft., $2.00 
each. 
R. rubrifolia; Red-leaf Rose. (to 6 ft.) 
A distinct novelty of the rose family, 
highly desirable for its contrast effect 
of red-leaf foliage in combination with 
other shrubs and evergreens. Bright 
pink flowers, followed by red fruit pods. 
18-24 in., 75c; 2-3 ft.. $1.00; 3-4 ft., $1.25. 
SALIX—WILLOW 
Salix irrorata; Bluestem Willow (to 
10 ft.) Indigenous shrub. Twigs cov- 
ered with a _ bluish’ glacous_ bark. 
Leaves dark green with whitish midrib. 
Densely flowered with dainty ‘“pussies’”’ 
4 ee spring. 3-4 ft., 75c; 4-5 ft., 
1.00. 
Salix; Red Stem Pussy Willow. This 
willow grows similar to the Blue Stem 
Willow. The stems are red similar to 
the red dogwood, and the ‘“pussies’’ 
are a little larger than those of the 
Blue Stem Willow. 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 
SHEPHERDIA—BUFFALOBERRY 
Shepherdia argentea; Silver Buffalo- 
berry (to 18 ft.) Shrubs or small 
trees. Valuable for its great hardiness. 
-Silverish leaves and red fruits. The fruit 
is edible and can be made into jellies. 
Adapted to dry rocky soils. 2-3 ft., 75c; 
3-4 ft., $1.00. 
SORBARIA—FALSE SPIREA 
They spread rather rapidly by suck- 
ers. Thrive in rich moist soil. 
Sorbaria sorbifolia; Ural False Spirea. 
(4 to 5 ft.) Leaves out very early in 
the spring, showing very attractive ash- 
like foliage, followed with large, fluffy 
heads of white flowers, June-July. 2-3 
ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.00. 
SPIREA 
Popular ornamental subjects for lawn 
and landscape planting. Spireas thrive 
in any good soil but require plenty of 
moisture ann sunny exposure. 
Spiraea arguta; Garland Spirea. (to 
6 ft.) Upright, hardy shrub, small 
bright green leaves covered with single 
white flowers April-May We consider 
this Spirea much better than the pop- 
uler Vanhoutte Spirea. 2-3 ft., 75c; 3-4 
ft., $1.00; 4-5 ft., $1.25. 
S. billiardi; Billiard Spirea. (to 6 
ft.) Has dense spikes of rose-pink 
flowers that crown sparsely twigged 
erect branches. For shrubbery groups, 
natural plantings and moist places. 
pr peeda dea 3-4 ft., 75c; 4-5 ft., 
S. froebeli; Frobel Spirea. (to 4 
ft.) Vigorous, spreading grower. Bright 
pink flowers, May-June. Purplish tips 
in spring. Beautiful autumn colors. 
Very hardy. Used extensively, and a 
Pe thealet shrub. 18-24 in., 60c; 2-2% 
Bes C: 
S. vanhouttei; Vanhoutte Spirea. (to 6 
ft.) Commonly called Bridal Wreath. 
One of the best shrubs. Graceful habit 
of growth. Pure white flowers April- 
May. Blooms profusely. 2-3 ft., 50c; 
3-4 ft., 75c; 4-5 ft., $1.00. 
SYMPHORICARPOS—SNOWBERRY 
Grown for the ornamental fruits, as 
well as the foliage and attractive habit. 
Not particular as to soil. 
Symphoricarpos racemosus; Common 
Snowberry. (to 5 ft.) Attractive green 
foliage, pink flowers June-July. Large 
white fruit in clusters in autumn. 2-3 
ft., 60c; 3-4 ft, 75c. 
S. vulgaris; Coralberry (to 5 ft.) 
Sometimes called Red Snowberry and 
Indian Currant. Hardy shrub, succeeds 
everywhere. Coral red berries in Aut- 
umn and winter. 2-3 ft., 60c; 3-4 ft., 75c. 
SYRINGA—LILAC 
AS a vernacular name, Syringa is 
sometimes applied to the Mock Orange 
or Philadelphus. Lilacs are among: the 
most popular ornamental shrubs. They 
thrive in fertile rather moist soils. 
Syringa josikaea; Hungarian Lilac. 
(to 10 ft.) Upright grower, attractive 
dark green foliage, dark violet, flowers 
in June. A sure bloomer. 2-3 ft., 75c; 
3-4 ft., $1.00. 
S. persica; Persian Lilac. (8 to 10 ft.) 
Spreading habit. Slender arching 
branches with small leaves. Pale lilac 
flowers, April-May. 2-3 ft, 75c, 3-4 ft., 
$1.00; 4-5 ft., $1.25. 
S. rothomagensis; Chinese Lilac (to 9 
ft.) Upright vigorous grower; reddish 
purple flowers in early May. One of the 
best for general planting, for reasons of 
its free blooming qualities and hardi- 
eke 2-3 ft., T5c; 3-4 ft.; $1.00; 4-5 ft., 
S. vulgaris var. French Hybrids. (8 to 
10 ft.) Attractive foliage, blooming after 
other varieties, rarely if ever failing in 
crop-bloom. All colors from white tc 
deepest purple. $2.00; 
3-4 ft., 
$2.50; 5-6 ft., 
$3.00. 
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