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SPREADING COTONEASTER 
Cotoneaster divaricata 
A Chinese shrub introduced nearly thirty years ago 
by Dr. Ernest H. “Chinese” Wilson of the Arnold Ar- 
boretum. Everyone has taken it for granted that the 
Rugosa Rose is the shrub planted from away back as 
the best seaside shrub, since it was first brought here 
from Japan by Provincetown sea captains more than a 
century ago. Perhaps it still is, but the Spreading 
Cotoneaster for my money is just as good. 
The Spreading Cotoneaster has myriads of small 
pinkish flowers in early June. Its foliage throughout 
the Summer appears evergreen( which it is not) and in 
the Autumn it is plastered with quantities of bright red 
berries. It is neither upright in growth, like a Rose of 
Sharon, nor prostrate, like the Rock Cotoneaster 
(Cotoneaster horizontalis), but is intermediate. In the 
Winter months its low arching branches provide an 
attractive form. 
Plant this informally — individually or in groups. 
If you want to make a delightful hedge, it trims beau- 
tifully. Good anywhere from Camden, New Jersey to 
Camden, Maine and even miles beyond, both North 
and South. 
Here are the prices — balled and burlapped. 
18 to 24 in. $2.50 each 10 for $22.50 
PE SiG). BY Sie, 3.25 each 10 for 30.00 
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The Spreading Cotoneaster has a substance and 
form which is unlike that of most flowering 
shrubs. 
This small summer cottage, fronting on Vine- 
yard Sound, is where the well-known marine 
artist, Frank Vining Smith, exposes himself to 
a nautical atmosphere and plenty of sea breezes. 
This picture shows the effective use of Spread- 
ing Cotoneasters on either side of an entrance. 
Not seen in the picture are Japanese Pines, 
Honeylocusts and Russian Olives. 
WARMINSTER BROOM 
Cytisus praecox 
The pale yellow flowers of this variety suit us a lot 
better than the mustard-yellow flowers of the common 
Scotch Broom. The brilliance of this shrub when in 
bloom catches everyones eye and when we first ex- 
hibited one at the Spring Flower Show it caused more 
“Oh’s” and “Ah’s” than any other plant. Striking in 
the Winter, too, with its bright green branches. And 
it’s as much at home at the waters edge as a flock of 
peeps. 
2 ft. potted plants $3.00 each 
SUMMER GLOW TAMARIX 
Tamarix pentandra variety 
This sea-going plant has airy rose pink flowers 
throughout the Summer and feathery bluish green 
foliage. It withstands the sea winds and enjoys the 
salt air. It will be a successful and distinctive addition 
to your seashore planting. 
$2.50 each 10 for $22.50 
ARROW -WOOD — Viburnum dentatum 
This is a vigorous growing shrub — not spectacular 
in any way but it will grow well in almost any soil 
especially if it is on the heavy side. Flowers are 
creamy-white in flat clusters in early June, followed 
by blue berries in the Fall and glossy red foliage. 
SEtomamtits $1.50 each 10 for $13.50 
Autonom tt. 2.00 each 10 for 18.00 
