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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 
Bridal wreath 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 brilliant colors in the fall followed 
by an abundance of red berries that hang on all 
winter. The thorns on the branches are good as 
protection against dogs, making the bush useful 
ior 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 lear and stems, yel- 
low flowers in May, 18-24 in., $1.00. 
Cranberry, Highbush—6-8 ft. A very desirable 
shrub. White flowers in the spring, many red ber- 
ries in the fall that are good for jelly, and much 
enjoyed by the birds. 2-3 ft., $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 flowers, 2-3 ft., $1.25. 
A 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 fail coioring is superb 
as the leaves turn. Good for dry places. 2-3 ft., 
$1.00. 18-24 inch, 65 cents. 

Red Twig Degwood—6-8 ft. At the top of the list 
for winter. The bright red bark makes a very 
pleasing contrast with evergreens, snow and 
white buildings. 2-3 ft., each 75 cents. 
