Mockorange, Golden (Philadelphus coronarius, Gold- 
en). This compact shrub has brilliant yellow foliage. It is 
a mass of white flowers in May and June. It seldom grows ¢ 
over 4 feet tall and is useful in borders, specimen and foun- ¢ 
dation plantings. : 
Mockorange, Virginal (Philadelphus virginalis). This 
fragrant Mockorange is considered the finest large-flowered 
semi-double. The delicate, pure white flowers appear in pro- 
fusion 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. 
Plum, Cistena (Prunus cistena). The showy, rich, pur- 
plish foliage of this Plum is probably the most striking of 
the red-leaved varieties. The best color development is 
obtained in full sunlight. The bark is an attractive reddish 
brown. An effective contrast can be obtained by planting 
the tree where it will show against a background. Height 
4 to 5 feet. 
Double 
Flowering 
Plum 

Pium, Double Flowering (Prunus triloba, Double Flower- 
ing). This fine shrub is covered with pink, roselike 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. 

Spirea Billiardi 
Plum, Newport (Prunus americana, 
Purple Leaf). The shining, reddish 
purple leaves make up a showy summer 
foliage. Height 15 feet. 
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-shaped 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 at- 
tractiveness from September through 
winter. It is very hardy and does well 
in fairly heavy shade. It is useful in aad 
shrub borders. Height 3 to 4 feet. Spirea Vanhoutte 
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