Pussy Willow (S. discolor) — The greatest attraction of this plant is the beautiful 
fur-like catkins that appear in early spring before the leaves. The branches 
may be cut for forcing indoors in late winter. The plant will grow from 10 to 
15 feet high but can be kept much smaller by cutting it to the ground every two 
years. 
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SAMBUCHUS — ELDER 
The elders are grown chiefly for their foliage effect. They are strong growers, 
and are best if cut to the ground each spring. 
Golden Elder (S. nigra aurea) — This is our best shrub, with golden-yellow foliage. 
Makes a very pleasing color contrast if planted in a group of green-leaved shrubs, 
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SPIREA 
Anthony Waterer (S. frobeli) — A rather dwarf variety, with rosy-crimson flowers 
in midsummer. 
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Bridal Wreath (S. vanhouttei) — Producing long, arching, graceful branches that 
are literally covered with pure white flowers in May that almost hide the foliage. 
One of the best known and generally planted of all the spireas. 
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Frobel Spirea (S. frobeli) — One of the best low-growing shrubs for general use. 
Produces flat clusters of rose-pink flowers from June to October. Leaves are 
bronze-red when they first appear, changing to dark green later in the season. 
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Garland Spirea (S. arguta) — A slender, upright variety, with graceful branches. 
One of the first to bloom in May. 
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Korean Spirea (S. trichocarpa) — Produces large flat heads of white flowers with a 
distinct eye, in dome-shaped clusters, Blooms in July. 
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SYMPHORICARPOS — CORALBERRY 
Indian Currant or Coral Berry (S. Vulgaris) — A medium-sized shrub grown par- 
.ticularly for its coral-red berries that are produced in great profusion on grace- 
fully drooping branches. The berries remain on the bush throughout the fall 
and winter. . 
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SYRINGA — LILAC 
French hybrid lilacs are far superior to the old common lilacs, in fact, they cannot 
be compared. They bloom at a younger age; bloom more freely; have larger flowers 
and a wider range of color. Their fragrance is just as pleasing as that found in the 
older common varieties. 
Charles Joly — Dark purplish-red, double. A medium sized rather upright variety. 
One of the very good dark lilacs. 
Charles X — Large trusses of single, reddish-purple, fragrant flowers. One of the 
older varieties that is still in great demand because of its profuse blooming 
habits, and also due to the fact that it is one of the best cut flower varieties. 
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