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 
Fiowering Almonds. 2-3 ft., $1.00; 3-4 
Pitre oO: 
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., 
(acted bestia S100: Omtteer sl oO. 
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. 13-21 in.. 75c. 
2-3 ft., $1.00; 3-4 ft., $1.25. 
Ribes aureum; Golden Currant. Rapid, 
upright grower producing fragrant yel- 
low rlowers in Apiii-imay. 2-38 ft., 75c; 
3=4 Tt, $1.00. 
ROSA—ROSE 
A large genus of shrubs, 
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 
each; 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. 
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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’’ 
We OnE spring. 3-4 ft., 75c; 4-5 ft., 
51.00. 
Salix; Red Stem Pussy Willow. This 
Willow grows similar to the Blue Stem 
Willow. The stems are red similar to 
the r2d dogwood, and the ‘pussies’ 
are a little larger than those of the 
Blue Stem Willow. 8 to 4 ft.. 75¢e 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; 4-5 ft, $1.50. 
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 5Cwse4e to e000: 
SPIREA 
Popular ornamental subjects for lawn 
and landscape planting. Spireas thrive 
in any good soil but require plenty of 
moisture an‘ 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. 
recs eels 3-4 ft., 75c; 4-5 ft., 
S. froebeli; Frobel Spirea. (to 4 
ft.) Vigorous, spreading grower. Bright 
pink flowers, May-June. Jl urplish tips 
in spring. Beautiful autumn colors. 
Very hardy. Used extensively; and a 
fine dwarf’ Shrub. 18-24 in., 60c; 2-2% 
ifitemoo C. 
S. vanhouttei; V.nhoutte Spirea. (to 6 
ft.) Commonly calted 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—SNOWBEREY 
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 
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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., 75c. 
SYRINGA—LILAC 
AS a vernacular natne. Syringa is 
sometimes applied to the Mock Orange 
or Philadelphus. lJ.ilaecs 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., $1.00; 
3-4 “ftz; $1525. 
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., $1.50. 
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- 
Nee 2-3 shies, VCH o=45 ft. ous O04 omen beg 
$1.50. 
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 
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$2.00. 
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