28 Better Shrubs 

ROSA — Roses for Shrub Use 
Many types of Roses lend themselves to use as flowering 
shrubs; in front of taller shrubs in the border, in foundation 
plantings, massed along paths and walks, etc. Roses used in 
this way will surpass in beauty the majority of the flowering 
shrubs because of their greater range of colors, the vividness 
of the colors and the longer season of bloom. 
The Rugosas are especially fine for bold masses, particu- 
larly at the seashore. For grouping in the garden, no plants 
will afford as much pleasure as the Floribunda Roses. (See 
page 46-47 for complete list. ) 
Rosa hugonis Golden Rose of China 
This handsome, arching shrub, with spiny stems and delicate foli- 
age, blooms very early in May in long garlands of bright yellow, 
single flowers which are followed by red, translucent fruits. The 
best single yellow Rose for shrub use, especially in the background 
of the rock garden. Give it a warm, sunny exposure to induce it to 
flower early. The plant is perfectly hardy. 
Each Per 10 
2710 Bette $1.50 $13.50 
R. rugosa Rugosa Rose 
A stout, upright shrub, densely covered with prickly spines, and 
having bold, wrinkled foliage. The flowers are very large, single, rose- 
red, and very fragrant, followed by crimson-scarlet fruit. Excellent 
near the seashore. 
‘ Each Per 10 
we B.D $6.50 
Each Per 10 
12) tor 5 an 18 to 24 in. $1.25 $11.00 
R. rugosa alba White Rugosa Rose 
The habit and foliage are similar to the preceding, but the fragrant 
flowers are pure white. Makes a splendid hedge, particularly at the 
seashore. 
Each Per 10 
$11.00 
US otal Gains tegen ene etcetera ee ae ae $1.25 

(INCORPORATED 
Salix purpurea nana 
Dwarf Blue-leaf Arctic Willow 
This dwarf Willow will thrive in wet, heavy soils as well as in drier 
surroundings, in poor soil and difficult locations. Its low, compact 
habit makes it an ideal plant for rock gardens as a specimen or accent, 
at steps and entrances, as an edging for paths and walks, and as a 
low hedge, either trimmed or left natural. The many slender branches 
are densely covered with narrow leaves of a unique and pleasing 
blue-gray color. 
Salix purpurea nana 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
[Stor 24ines ee le ees LOO) Dion ots 1 eh Lat ee 6.00) 
Sambucus 
Sambucus canadensis American Elder 
A well-known, very hardy native shrub with big, light green foliage, 
flat heads of creamy white flowers of the utmost daintiness and charm 
in June and July, followed by reddish-purple berries which are ex- 
cellent for pies and other uses. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
Seto tt. sae $ .90 $8.00 COM Omit ble yO meme Ite () 
An tOnomtben 25 11.00 
Sorbaria 
Sorbaria sorbifolia Ural False-Spirea 
A Spirea-like shrub, often called Spiraea sorbifolia. Fine for natural- 
izing because of its suckering, spreading habit. Flowers small white, 
in immense upright sprays, like an Astilbe, in July and August. 
Each Per 10 
1B G0, 2AC rss a eee eee ee ee eee eee Re ene ee $ .90 $8.00 

