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FLOWERING SHRUBS—Continued 
PHILADELPHUS - Mockorange 
Mockoranges are delightful shrubs notable for the fragrance of all varieties. 
Fine in the border or as specimen plants. All stand shade well but prefer a well- 
drained soil. 
PHILADELPHUS coronarius (Sweet Mockorange). The most fragrant of all with large 
creamy-white flowers covering the plant in June. 8 ft. 
P. coronarius aureus (Golden Mockorange). Not as fragrant as the above. White flow- 
ers in late June and early July. Foliage a brilliant yellow making it fine for con- 
trast in the shrub border. 8 to 10 ft. 
P. grandiflorus (Big Scentless Mockorange). The least fragrant of the Mockoranges 
but one of the most handsome with white flowers nearly three inches acrcoss. Hardy 
and does well in poor soils. 12 ft. 
P. lemoine (Lemoine Mockorange). A low growing type with slender branches and 
fine foliage. Small white flowers in June. Highly prized as a low-growing shrub 
for the border or specimen use. 4 ft. 
P. virginalis (Virginal Mockorange). Waxy, semi-double white flowers of huge size 
and with a spicy fragrance. Blooms over a long period. Fine for specimen use. 10 ft. 
SPIRAEA 
A large group of shrubs of vary- 
ing heights, color of bloom and habits 
of growth. They prefer sunny posi- 
tions and rich moist soils. 
SPIRAEA Anthony Waterer. A low 
growing, late-flowering shrub of 
dwarf, compact habit. Flowers in 
clusters about three inches across 
of clear pink. Blooms throughout 
the late Summer. Especially fine in 
border plantings. 3 ft. 
S. arguta (Garland Spirea). Small white 
flowers early in May which com- 
pletely cover the plant. Highly col- 
ored Fall foliage. 6 ft. 
S. billiardi (Billiard Spirea). Late flow- 
ering with tall spikes of deep-pink 
flowers in July and August. Can be 
used as a cut flower for indoor dec- 
oration. 4 to 5 ft. 
Virgina! Mockorange 
PHOTINIA 
PHOTINIA villosa (Oriental Photinia). Small white 
flowers in June followed by red berries which hang 
on well into Winter. Glossy green foliage turns 
bright red in Fall. 15 ft. 
PHYSOCARPUS - Ninebark 
PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius (Ninebark). A rapidly 
growing shrub with white flowers in June. Does 
well in partial shade. 10 ft. 
P. opulifolius aureus. Beautiful variety with golden- 
yellow foliage. Double white flowers in June. 10 ft. 
PRUNUS 
Most of this class are listed among the trees but 
some take a shrubby form and we include several of 
the most popular in this list. 
PRUNUS japonica floreplena rubra (Double Pink Flow- 
ering Almond). Blooms early in 
May before the leaves appear. Small 
clear-pink rose-like flowers set RHAMNUS - Buckthorn 
closely along the stems create a 
most beautiful effect. 3 to 4 ft. RHAMNUS frangula (Glossy Buckthorn). A handsome 
shrub with glossy green leaves. Especially suitable for 
hedges. Red berries changing to black add to its at- 
tractiveness. Needs some shade and moist soil. 10 ft. 
Double Pink Flowering Almond 
~\P, tomentosa (Nanking Cherry). Fine 
for borders, foundation plants and 
as a specimen. The blossoms appear 
pink, changing to white in early 
Spring followed by bright red fruits RHODOTYPUS - Jetbead 
especially desired by the birds. 6 ft. 
RHODOTYPOS kerrioides (Jethead). Valuable for plant- 
ing in poor soils and difficult locations. Bears white 
flowers over a fong season followed by black berries 
which remain on all Winter. 6 ft. 
RHUS ms Sumac pose Froebel sais 
Grown chiefly for its handsome foliage which is highly S 
colored in the Fall. Does well in poor and dry locations. 
. callosa alba (Spirea japonica). A low growing 
: i type with pure white flowers all Summer. 3 ft. 
RHUS canadensis (Fragrant Sumac). A low spreading S. froebeli (Froebel Spirea). Similar to Anthony Wa- 
shrub, good on hot, dry slopes. Spikes of yellow flow- terer with deeper pink flower clusters in July 
ers in the Spring followed by red fruits. Foliage a Does well in moist locations. 3 ft. : 
rich bronze in the Fall. 4 ft. S. prunifolia fiorepleno (Bridalwreath). The earliest 
R. cotinus (Smoke Tree). Handsome foliage and a curious to bloom with arching branches covered with 
long-haired seed development which gives the effect pure white flowers. Very hardy. 6 ft. 
of a cloud of greenish-purple smoke enveloping the S. thunbergi (Thunberg Spirea). Very early bloom- 
whole shrub. Foliage yellow and purple in Autumn. ing with tiny white flowers. Feathery green foli- 
1548 age that turns orange and scarlet in Autumn. 5ft. 
R. glabra (Smooth Sumac). Smooth bark. Foliage turns S. tricocarpa (Korean Spirea). A handsome speci- 
bright red in the Fall with scarlet fruits. 15 ft. men shrub following Vanhoutte by several weeks 
in bloom. White flowers with distinct yellow cen- 
ters in long graceful panicles. A recent intro- 
SALIX = Pussy Willow duction, it should be more widely planted for 
its beauty and hardiness. 6 ft. 
SALIX discolor (Pussy Willow). Well-known for its sil- S. vanhouttei (Vanhoutte Spirea). Too well known 
very gray catkins which emerge from the brown Winter to require much description. Fine for mass plant- 
scales in early Spring before the leaves appear. Very ing or as a specimen. Fountains of white flowers 
Snowberry hardy. 20 ft. in early Spring. 8 ft. 
