Mockorange, Golden (Philadelphus coronarius, 
Golden). This compact shrub has brilliant yellow 
foliage. It is a mass of white flowers in May and 
June. It seldom grows over four feet tall and is use- 
ful in borders, specimen and foundation plantings 
Mockorange, Virginal (Philadelphus virginalis). 
This fragrant Mockorange is considered the finest, 
large-flowered, semi-double. The delicate, pure white 
flowers appear in profusion in May, lasting over a 
long season. It is useful as a screen, background or 
specimen. It is thoroughly hardy. Height 6 to 7 feet. 
Ninebark, Goldleaf (Physocarpus opulifolius, 
Goldleaf). The attractive foliage of this shrub is 
bright yellow changing to golden brown with the ad- 
vance of summer. White flowers appear in May and 
June followed by red seed pods. It is thoroughly 
hardy. Height 8 to 10 feet. 

Golden Mockorange 
Plum, Cistena (Prunus cistena). The showy, rich, purplish foli- 
age of this Plum is probably the most striking of the red-leaved vari- 
eties. The best color development is obtained in full sunlight. The 
bark is an attractive reddish brown. An effective contrast can be ob- 
tained by planting the tree where it will show against a background. 
Height 4 to 5 feet. 
Plum, Double Flowering (Prunus triloba, Double Flowering). 
This fine shrub is covered with pink, Rose-like flowers in April and 
May. It is sometimes known as the “Rose Tree of China’. It has 
colorful, glossy brown bark. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
Plum, Newport (Prunus americana, Purple Leaf). The shining, 
reddish purple leaves make up a showy summer foliage. Height 15 
feet. 

Double Flowering Plum 
Snowball (Viburnum opulus sterile). You will 
recognize this shrub as one that has stood up well 
through the years. Its large, round clusters of white 
flowers are a familiar sight in May and June. It grows 
fairly well in heavy shade. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus). The rather 
attractive foliage is formed of rich green, oval-shap- 
ed leaves. Dainty pink flowers appear in June. While 
the flowers are not especially showy, the clusters of 
large, pure white berries that follow are of striking 
attractiveness from September through winter. It is 
very hardy and does well in fairly heavy shade. It is 
useful in shrub borders. Height 3 to 4 feet. 
Spirea, Anthony Waterer (Spiraea bumalda, 
Anthony Waterer). Masses of rosy crimson flowers 
appear in July and continue irregularly throughout 
the summer. It is possibly the most popular of the 
low-growing shrubs. It is very useful in shrub borders 
and foundation plantings. It is hardy and does well 
in fairly heavy shade. Height 3 feet, spread 3 feet. Snowball 
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