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SAMBUCUS (Elder) 
Canadensis (Common Elder). 8 to 12 ft. A large, spreading bush with handsome 
some foliage. The white flowers in June and July are borne in flat cymes. 
They are followed by black fruits in August and September. 
Canadensis aurea (Golden Elder). 8 to 15 ft. Bright golden yellow leaves, the color 
being distinct and permanent all Summer. Of vigorous, spreading habit. One of 
the best golden foliaged shrubs. 
Racemosa (European Red Elder), Panicles of white flowers in Spring are followed 
by bright red berries. Occasionally attains a height of 12 ft. 
SPIREA 
The Spireas are all elegant shrubs, of the easiest culture, and their blooming ex- 
tends over a period of three months. 
SYMPHORICARPOS— Continued 
Racemosus (Svzowberry). 3 to 4 ft. Inconspicuous, rose-colored 
flowers in June and July, followed by large clustered, milk-white 
fruits which remain far into the Winter. Does well in shady places. 
Vulgaris (Jndian Currant). 3 to 4 ft. Similar to the Snowberry, 
except that its fruits are red, and that the smaller red berries cluster 
in thick ropes about the weighted down stems. Does well in shady 
TAMARIX 
Gallica (French Tamarix). Foliage exceedingly 
fine and feathery. Branches long and slender. 
Numerous pink flowers. 10 ft. 
Anthony Waterer. This variety has largely superseded its parent. It produces Hispida. Delicate pink flowers all Summer. 6 to 8 ft. 
flowers of a bright crimson and blooms so freely that it may be kept in flower through- Symphoricarpos 
out the Summer till late Fall by trimming out dead bloom. 2 to 3 ft. Vulgaris 
VIBURNUM (Snowball) 
This is a showy group of shrubs that usually 
grow from 5 to 10 feet high, bloom lavishly in 
Spring, bear pretty fruits and color to red or purple 
in Fall. 
Americanum (American Highbush Cranberry). 
Handsome native shrub, 8 to 12 ft. tall, of open 
and spreading habit. The fruit, which begins 
ue can : ee fo color in July, remains on the branches and 
is variety in every respect excep a : keeps its bright scarlet color until Spring. 
it is a little stronger grower. Perfectly Symphoricarpos Fae O ee ie a ane a rte : 
hardy, and deserves extensive planting. Racemosus RE cng ere Ne Um ee ee 
Arguta. Of dwarf habit, spreading head, bearing clear white flowers in May. The best of the very 
early flowering white varieties. Height 6 ft. 
Billiardi (Billiard’s Spirea). 4 ft. July-August. A strong grower with dull green foliage and dense 
panicles of bright pink flowers. Also blooms occasionally during the Fall. 
Callosa alba (Fortune's Dwarf White Spirea). 
2 {t. Blooms all Summer. A pure white form. 
Froebeli. Has a flat, pink blossom. Very 
similar to Anthony Waterer. It resembles 
3 ft which come in May are pink and white, similar 
ce tent to the Snowball and having a fragrance like that 
Opulifolia. Upright growth, 8 to 10 ft. White flower heads in June turning of the trailing Arbutus. Not hardy in northern 
red as they age, making a striking variety of colors through the season. Wisconsin, 4 to 5 ft. (See illustration, page 14.). 
Opulifolia, var. aurea (Golden Spirea or Golden-leaved Ninebark). 5 to 8 ft. 
Foliage is of a bright golden color and finely shaded. This is one of the finest 
golden-leaved shrubs and a very desirable variety for the contrast it offers, 
Prunifolia (Bridalwreath). Foliage of dark, shining green, changes in the Fall 
to glorious Autumn tints. Double, pure white flowers are borne the entire 
length of the twigs. Height 6 ft. 
Sorbifolia. Long, showy panicles of white flowers. A fine Spirea. 6 to 7 ft. 
Thunbergi (Thunberg’s Spirea). 3 to 4 ft. May. One of the finest Spring bloom- 
ing small shrubs. The flowers are pure white and are borne along the entire 
length of the branches. 
Vanhouttei (Bridalwreath). A beautiful shrub, growing 4 to 6 ft. May. Blos- 
soms in clusters about 11% to 2 in. in diameter. Flowers white and borne in 
great profusion, frequently covering the plant when in bloom. One of the 
finest shrubs we have for cemetery use; also makes a beautiful, ornamental 
hedge. Hardy as far north as Northern Minnesota. 
SYMPHORICARPOS (Snowberry) 
Handsome, hardy shrubs, unexcelled for massing and grouping, either under 
trees or in the foreground of larger shrubs. 
Chenaulti. 5 ft. Regular, fine-textured foliage. Pink fruits Summer and aan : 
Hydrangea (Hills of Snow) Autumn. Fine as hedge plant. Spirea Anthony Waterer 
