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Shrubs 
What a difference a few good shrubs make! They 
will transform a barren and uninviting yard to a 
place of beauty, will be a source of joy to the 
family, and attract favorable attention of the 
public. 
While in the past flowering shrubs have been 
mostly used, more consideration should be given 
to the foliage, shape, ultimate size, fall coloring, 
and winter effects. Provision should also be made 
for a succession of bloom and a good year around 
appearance. Many places have only the Spirea or 
bridalwreath planted. This is a very fine shrub 
and does perhaps merit first place, but suppose 
they freeze down in the winter, or a late frost 
nips them, there will be no flowers for the season. 
On the other hand, a good planting will consist 
of a collection of shrubs with a different interest 
throughout the whole year. 
The prices quoted below are for a good No. one 
grade, with good roots and well balanced top. 
Figures after the names indicate ultimate height. 
Barberry—Does best where it can have plenty 
moisture. Very good for a low shrub, grows up 
to three feet high, is dense and compact. The 
leaves turn to briliiant colors in the fall followed 
by an abundance of red berries that hang’ on al} 
winter. The thorns on the branches are good as 
protection against dogs, making the bush useful 
tor planting in front of evergreens, with which it 
harmonizes very well because of its low growth 
and good color. Heavy grade, $1.00. 
Caragana Pygmea—3 ft. The best low shrub for 
dry locations. Very dense in leaf and stems, yel- 
low flowers in May. 18-24 in., $1.00. 
Cranberry, Highbush—6-8 ft. A very desirable 
shrub. White tiowers in the spring, many red ber- 
ries in the fall that are good for jelly, and much 
enjoyed by the birds. 2-3 tt., $1.00. 
Cistena—Purple Leaf Cherry, 5-6 ft. The reddish 
purple leaves give color to the landscape for the 
whole summer. Shows up nicely with white build- 
ings, and combines to good advantage with ever- - 
greens, tamarix, Russian olive, and shrubs with 
white tiowers. 2-3 ft., $1.25. 
Cotoneaster Acutifolia—6 ft. The most useful 
shrub. Will fit in most any place. Its glossy dark 
green leaves are the first out in the spring, and 
last to go in the fall. The fall coloring is superb 
as the leaves turn. Good for dry places. 2-3 ft., 
$1.60. 
