Virginal Mock Orange 
Mockorange, Virginal (Philadelphus virginalis). 
This fragrant Mockorange is considered the finest large- 
flowered semidouble. 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. 
Mockorange, Golden (Philadelphus coronarius, 
Golden). This compact shrub has brilliant yellow foli- 
age. 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 foundation plantings. 
Mockorange 
MINNESOTA 
SNOWFLAKE 
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Snowbail 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. 
(Viburnum  opulus 
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus). The rather at- 
tractive 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 attractive- 
ness 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. 
Flowering Quince (Scarlet Quince). One of the showiest 
spring shrubs. Grows 4 to 5 ft. Fiery red-orange blooms before 
the leaves appear. Leaves are oval, glossy and very ornamental. 
May be allowed to grow in bushes or trimmed into hedge. 
Sturdy extra select plants. 
Plum, Cistena (Prunus cistena). The showy, rich, purplish 
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. 
Pium, Double Flowering (Prunus triloba, Double Flower- 
ing). 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 shin- 
ing, reddish purple leaves make up a showy summer foliage. 
Height 15 feet. 
Snowball 
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