Plant Baileys 
COLORFUL SHRUBS 
Almond, Double Flowering (Prunus glandulosa, Double Flower- 
ing). Double, Rose-like, pink flowers cover the branches in early May. 
This shrub is best used in beds or in front of taller shrubs. It is not 
peared for climates similar to northern Minnesota. Height 4 
eet. 
Barberry, Red Leaf (Berberis thunbergi atropurpurea). Deep 
red leaves that last throughout the summer distinguish this attractive 
variety of the Thunberg Barberry. The color is best when the shrub 
is grown in full sunlight. It is used for shrub and Evergreen borders. 
The bright red berries are colorful through fall and winter. It is not 
SON ee for climates similar to northern Minnesota. Height 2 to 
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Barberry, Thunberg (Berberis thunbergi). 
This low, spreading shrub is very useful in foun- 
dation plantings, borders and hedges. It is color- ‘ 
eae —q ful; the bright green leaves turn a brilliant red in autumn while the at- 
tractive red berries are showy throughout fall and winter. It is hardy 
and will tolerate shade. Height 4 to 5 feet. 
Golden Elder 
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia). The Butterfly Bush is sometimes known 
as “Summer Lilac.” It flowers prefusely and continuously from early 
summer to frost, beginning the first year after planting. The flowers are 
_useful in floral arrangements. The tops die back each winter but grow 
out from the hardy roots each spring. Several varieties are offered: 
Dubonnet. Wine-red, 
Empire Blue. Finest blue. 
Ile de France. Deep purple. 
Orchid Beauty. Orchid-pink. 
Cherry, Nanking (Prunus tomentosa). See page 8. 
Cotoneaster, Peking (Cotoneaster acutifolia). Clusters of small pink 
flowers appear in early June, followed by black fruits that last almost 
through winter. The leaves are dark and glossy. It is completely hardy 
and thrives on poor rather dry soils. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
Cranberrybush, European (Viburnum opulus). This shrub is 
sometimes known as “Highbush Cranberry.” White flowers appear in 
early June followed by scarlet berries in late summer, lasting through 
winter. It is drouth resistant and will do fairly well in heavy shade. 
Height 8 to 10 feet. 
Crab, Flowering. See page 12. Cranberry Bush 
Currant, Alpine(Ribes alpinum). 
Here is an especially useful landscape 
shrub. The habit of growth is upright 
and compact. The leaves ar small and 
f dark green in color. It will grow in a 
' variety of soils and will tolerate partial 
shade. It is thoroughly hardy. Height 4 
feet, spread 3 feet. 
Elder, Golden (Sambucus canadensis 
aurea). Bright golden yellow leaves 
mark this shrub throughout the sum- 
mer. It makes a fine specimen and 
should be in full sunlight for the best 
color development. It is hardy and 
rapid growing. The tiny white flowers 
appear in flattened clusters late in June 
Butrertly; Push and are followed by black, edible ber- 
ries. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
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