Shrubs, Continued 
—Mockorange, Sweet (Philadelphus coronarius) 
—The old time Sweet Mockorange. The long 
branches are covered with a profusion of single, 
pure white flowers with centers of golden yel- 
low stamens. Exceedingly fragrant. 
—Mockorange, Virginal (Philadelphus virginalis) 
—One of the most popular of the named varie- 
ties. Flowers are large, semi-double, very fra- 
grant, pure white, and exceedingly beautiful. 
A semi-dwarf grower of compact habit and long 
blooming season. 
PEACH, FLOWERING (Amygdalus persica)—A 
tree similar to ordinary Peach except the tree 
is more dwarf growing and the flowers are very 
double, much larger, resembling small Roses. 
The blooming season is short, but the tree is 
worthy a place in any planting because of its 
extreme beauty. Suitable for specimen or large 
group planting. 
—Peach, Double Pink Flowering—Flowers clear 
pink. Not so free flowering as the white or 
red. 
—Peach, Double Red Flowering—The most showy 
of all the varieties. Flowers very bright and 
numerous. 
—Peach, Double White Flowering—Very free 
flowering. Flowers pure white. 
PEATREE, SIBERIAN (Caragana arborescens) 
—A strong dwarf tree with pretty pea-shaped 
yellow flowers in mid-spring. Its fern-like 
leaves make it attractive in group plantings. 
PLUM, DOUBLE FLOWERING (Prunus triloba) 
—Medium shrub, upright growing, slender 
branches which are almost covered with rose- 
pink, very double flowers. Blooms in mid- 
spring. 
PLUM, PURPLE-LEAVED (Prunus cerasifera 
pissardi)—-A handsome small tree covered with 
pale pink plumlike blossoms in early spring. 
The foliage is purplish-red and does not turn 
green in summer as do many other varieties. 
Lends color to large group plantings. 
POMEGRANATE (Punica)—Shrubs both for or- 
nament and fruit. Branches slender and spiny; 
foliage bright glossy-green and disease re- 
sistant, retaining fresh appearance throughout 
the summer. Flants often winter-killed though 
will stand several degrees of frost. 
—Pomegranate, Flowering—Produces large, dou- 
ble reddish-orange flowers which are very 
showy. 
—Pomegranate, Spanish Ruby—Attractive for 
both fruit and flowers. The bloom is bright red, 
though not so large and double as in the Flow- 
ering sort. The fruit is size of small orange, 
is highly colored, and is as ornamental as the 
bloom, remaining on the bush for a long period 
in late summer and early fall. Fruit is much 
liked for its refreshing, delicious, sub-acid 
flavor. 
PRIVET, AMUR SOUTH (Ligustrum amurense) 
—While this plant is used largely for hedges, 
it also makes a beautiful specimen shrub, and 
because it is almost entirely evergreen it is 
particularly suitable for grouping with other 
flowering shrubs. Plants are upright, graceful, 
and spreading, foliage dark green. The flowers 
are small, creamy-white, with heavy Iragrance, 
and are borne in panicles in early spring; fol- 
lowed by black berries in late summer. 
PUSSYWILLOW (Salix discolor)—Large shrub 
or small tree; leaves smooth, bright green 
above and whitish beneath. Numerous catkins 
appear in early spring before the foliage comes, 
presenting unusual appearance. Not suited to 
dry, hot locations. 
QUINCE, JAPAN (Cydonia japonica)—Rather a 
sprangly, rough grower, giving Japanese effect. 
Flowers are single, bright scarlet, and are pro- 
duced in masses as the foliage is just beginning 
to start, giving the plant the name of “Fire- 
bush”, 
REDBUD, AMERICAN (Cercis canadensis)— 
Large shrub or small tree with its branches 
completely covered with rosy-purple flowers in 
early spring before the leaves appear. Very 
effective and beautiful in group plantings. 
ROSEACACIA OR MOSS LOCUST (Robinia his- 
pida)—Desirable shrub for the Southwest, but 
the numerous sprouts must be kept down so as 
not to interfere with other plants. The flowers 
are soft rose and are borne in panicles. Foliage 
lacy and beautiful. Blooms in early summer for 
a period of about four weeks. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE (Elaeagnus angustifolia)—A 
small tree often attaining height of twenty feet 
or more. Dark grayish-green; foliage lance- 
olate, light green above and silver-white be- 
neath. Particularly hardy and attractive when 
planted with other shrubs for foliage effect. 
SALVIA (Salvia)—A native plant of Southwest 
Texas and Mexico. Withstands our summers 
remarkably well. Dwarf growing, rather 
spreading and straggly unless kept pruned. The 
foliage is similar to garden sage, though darker 
green, and has the odor of sage. 
—Salvia, Autumn (Salvia greggi)—From early 
spring until late frost it is rarely without blos- 
soms. Flowers small, trumpet-shaped, bright 
wine-red. Very showy in late autumn. 
—Salvia, White Autumn (Salvia greggi alba)— 
Very similar in habit and form to Autumn Sal- 
via, though growth is more dwarf. The small, 
white flowers are trumpet-shaped. 
SMOKETREE, COMMON (Rhus cotinus)—A 
small tree with attractive foliage; flowers in 
panicles, soft, filmy, and smoky-purple. 
SNOWBALL, COMMON (Viburnum _ opulus 
sterile)—An old favorite. Rather tall growing; 
foliage large and coarse; showy flowers in 
large white globular heads, making a complete 
“snowball”. Does best in cool shaded places. 
SNOWBERRY (Symphoricarpos racemosus)—A 
dwarf growing shrub with graceful drooping 
branches. In late fall and winter the plant is 
attractive with its numerous white berries borne 
along the branches. 
SPIREA (Spiraea)—A class of shrubs varying so 
much in character of growth and type of bloom 
that a good collection of varieties will insure 
bloom throughout most of the spring and sum- 
mer. They do best in rich, moist soils and re- 
spond to good cultivation. 
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