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DESMODIUM 
Penduliflorum. From August to October this shrub is covered with 
large clusters of rose and purple pea-shaped flowers, flowering at a 
time when few shrubs are in bloom. Very attractive. 6-7 ft. 
DEUTZIA 
Dwarf White (Deutzia gracilis). This is one of our best dwarf flow- 
ering shrubs with its arching branches completely covered with 
pure white flowers in April or May. 2-3 ft. 
Dwarf Pink (Deutzia gracilis rosea). Its panicles of exquisite pink 
flowers and its slightly larger growth distinguish this type from 
the Gracilis. 3-4 ft. 
Mont Rose. A very promising new shrub. Slightly taller than most 
dwarf varieties. Beautiful pink flowers. Recommended for testing 
in your garden. -4—5 ft. See color illustration on page 22. 
Pride of Rochester (Deutzia scabra). Tall growing. Light pink 
flowers. An old variety which needs no further description. Still 
popular. 6-8 ft. 
DOGWOOD (Cornus) 
Golden Stem (Cornus stolonifera lutea). Golden yellow twigs, 
white blossoms, white berries. A splendid shrub to place in com- 
bination with Red Stem Dogwood. 6-7 ft. 
Red Stem (Cornus stolonifera). A spreading shrub with bright 
reddish purple branches, attaining a height of 6 to 7 ft. Flowers — 
creamy white in dense, flat-topped clusters; berries white. Japanese Quince 
B p : See pige 22 
Pinkflowering (Cornus florida rubra). (See pape: 22) 
Sometimes referred to as Redflowering 
EUON YMUS 
Dogwood. Even more popular than the 
White and especially attractive when Alatus (Winged Burningbush). An un- 
usual shrub. Upright, dwarf habit, com- 
planted with the Whiteflowering. At 
ene ew was ea expensive et now pact, horizontal, spreading branches 
Re BGs ORE OOO a Pp uonen saa with a unique, corky winged growth; 
small, rich green, pointed leaves; tiny 
er. 15-20 ft. See color illustration on 
chocolate colored flowers followed by 
page 22. 
Whiteflowering (Cornus florida). Vir- red berries. Leaves turn scarlet in the 
Fall. Fine for massing. 6-8 ft. 
ginia State Flower and has been exten- 
FORSYTHIA (Goldenbell) 
sively planted within the past few years. 
White blossoms early May. Difficult 
to transplant unless nursery grown and %, ; 
root pruned. 15-20 ft. See color illus- Fortune Forsythia (Forsythia for- 
tration on page 22. tunei). Vigorous, upright, arched 
branches with drooping yellow flowers 
often with twisted petals appearing in 
DOUBLE FLOWERING Spring before the leaves. 7-8 ft. 
PEACH Goldenbell (Forsythia viridissima). 
This is often called Green-stemmed 
(Amygdalus persica) 
A most popular small, F aalttreee Goldenbell. Yellow. April. This is one 
Legh et Toba regent Rae aie daca fe of the best of the Goldenbells. 6-8 ft. 
Foliage and growth similar to the fruiting 
variety but blossoms are much larger and Showy Border Forsythia (Forsythia 


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double.. Blooms appear before the foliage. ila vaieaetn sista spectabilis). Most spectacular and 
10-12 ft. Can furnish in Pink, Red, and Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle most beautiful of all Forsythias. A me- 
White. ; ; _ (See page 20) dium upright grower. Stems completely 
covered with masses of large, deep yel 
low blossoms before the foliage appears. A most valuable new 
shrub. 6-8 ft. See color illustration on page 22. 
Weeping Forsythia (Forsythia suspensa). Native of China. 
Long, graceful, arched branches with dark green, lustrous leaves 
persisting until frost. Great yellow flowers in profusion. 6-8 ft. 


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HAWTHORN (Craetaegus) 
Coccinea (Thicket Hawthorn). Shrubby habit with large, 
curved spines. Oval-shaped leaves; large white flowers. Dull 
red fruit in Autumn. 15-20 ft. 
Cordata (Washington Hawthorn). A most attractive Haw- 
thorn with its lustrous, bright green foliage coloring beautifully 
in Autumn, its white flowers and the conspicuous clusters of 
scarlet berries which stay on until Spring. 12-15 ft. 
Crus-galli (Cockspur Hawthorn). A small tree with wide- 
spreading, pendulous branches, profuse white flowers and deep 
green shiny leaves. The leaves assume brilliant orange and red 
shades in the Autumn and the showy, bright red fruit remains 
on until Spring. 15-20 ft. 
Oxyacantha pauli (Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn). A large shrub 
or small tree with spreading branches. Bright scarlet flowers in 
early Summer. Red berries. 12-15 ft. 
HYPERICUM 
Aureum (Golden St. Johnswort). Large, bright yellow 
flowers and attractive, blue-green foliage. Upright-growing, 
; deciduous shrub. 3-4 ft. 
Crapemyrtle Note—See Broadleaved Evergreens for Hypericum mos- 
(See page 20) erianum, the Evergreen Hypericum. 

