MONROE, MICHIGAN [ 37 ] Born 1850 and Still Growing 

VIBURNUM Soa sara 
The Viburnums are our most useful shrubs, being hardy, of good habit, bear- a i ee 
ing handsome flowers in Summer, followed by showy fruits, and should be in 
every garden. The foliage is most striking throughout Summer and Fall. They 
thrive exceptionally well in shady, wet places where other shrubs fail but are 
equally well at home in the bright sunshine. 
Viburnum americanum (American Cranberry Bush). Similar to Viburnum 
opulus, but habit more open and spreading. This is a handsome native shrub, 
very decorative brilliant red fruit which begins to color in July, remaining on 
branches and keeping its color until the following Spring. Grows to 8 it. 
V. carlesi (Fragrant Viburnum). An early-flowering Viburnum of fine habit, 
bearing highly fragrant, white flowers in May with the aroma of cloves, 
being one of the first shrubs to flower. Leaves blue green and blue-black ber- 
ries. We consider this one of the most important introductions of recent years. 
Grows 3 to 5 ft. 
V. cassinoides (Withe-rod). Bears short cymes or clusters of white flowers fol- 
lowed by black berries in Autumn. Handsome foliage. Grows 8 to 12 it. 
V. dentatum (Arrowwood). Flowers greenish-white, in long clusters Fruit 
blue-black. One of the best shrubs for massing for foliage effect. Grows 
10 to 15 ft. high. 
V. lantana (Wayfaring-tree). A large, robust-tree-like shrub with soft, heavy 
leaves and large clusters of white flowers in May, succeeded by red fruit later 
turning black. Retains its foliage very late. Grows 10 to 15 ft. 
V. lentago (Nannyberry, or Sheep Berry). Flowers creamy-white, very fra- 
grant; foliage a light, glossy green. A tree-like shrub growing 20 to 30 ft. high. 
V. opulus (European Cranberrybush). A shrub growing 8 to 12 ft. high, both 
ornamental and useful. Its red berries, resembling Cranberries, esteemed by 
many, hang until destroyed by frost late in the Fall. 
V. opulus mana (Dwarf Cranberry Bush). A very dwarf, compact form of 
Viburnum opulus, seldom growing over 18 in. high. Very formal growth. 
V. opulus sterile (Common Snowball). A well known favorite shrub, growing 
10 to 12 ft. high, with globular clusters of pure white, sterile flowers the latter 
part of May. One of the showiest of flowering shrubs. 

Physocarpus Opulifolius (See page 35) 
WEIGELA—Continued 
W. rosea (Pink Weigela). An elegant shrub, with fine, 
rose-colored flowers, of erect, compact growth, blooming 
in June. Grows 8 to 10 ft. high, with rather spreading 
branches. Flowers rose-pink and does best in full sun, 
PRUNING FLOWERING SHRUBS 
Flowering Shrubs come under two headings, those that flower 
in the Spring and those that bloom any time after June. The 
late bloomers must be pruned only in Winter or early Spring. 
For the most part, they flower largely on the wood made the 
same season. By trimming or pruning in the Spring, new wood 
that will duly flower is encouraged. Early Spring-bloomers, on 
the other hand, largely flower on the wood made the previous 
season. To prune any time after the leaves fall would mean the 
removal of much flowering wood. Immediately after flowering is 
finished is the time to prune or trim Springflowering shrubs. 
’ They should not be trimmed like a Privet hedge. The habit 
of each shrub must be studied. If naturally prune to sending up 
new growths from the base, cut away old wood near the ground 
line. Shrubs with a branching habit should be pruned less vigor- 
ously, but at the same time sufficiently to prevent overcrowding 
of the growths. All deciduous trees and shrubs should be well 
cut back or pruned at planting time. Damaged and long, straggly 
roots should also be trimmed off clean. 

Kerria Japonica (See page 32) 
WEIGELA 
A very handsome, popular shrub, blooming mostly in 
May and June. Weigela is of the Honeysuckle family, but 
differs in the larger and much more showy flowers. Excep- 
tionally showy and of the easiest culture. Grows in any 
ordinary garden soil. The following are among the most 
desirable varieties. 
Weigela, Abel Carriere. A highly prized species bearing 
flowers of 10se-carmine in bloom, purple-carmine in bud, 
with yellow spot in the flower give it a distinctive appear- 
ance. It usually flowers the entire Summer. 
W. candida (Snow Weigela). Considered the best of the 
white flowering variety. Has light green leaves and beau- 
tiful white flowers which bloom profusely early in the 
season. Exceptionally hardy variety growing to 6 ft. 
W. Eva Rathke. One of the most popular of the hybrid 
species and considered the best. Flowers are a brilliant 
crimson, of a beautiful and distinct, clear shade, bloom- 
ing more or less continuously through the Summer. It is 
dwarf habit in growth. 
W. floribunda (Crimson Weigela). A June-flowering va- 
riety of tall growth. The flowers are small but numerous 
and a beautiful crimson. Grows to a height of 8 ft. and 
is desirable either as a specimen or in a group planting. Viburnum Dentatum 
The Higher Soar Their Summits, the Lowlier Droop Their Boughs 

