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Flowering Shrubs—Continued 
Calycanthus Chionanthus - White Fringe 
CALYCANTHUS floridus (Sweet Shrub). 6 to 8 ft. CHIONANTHUS virginiana. 12 to 15 ft Asta large 
Few shrubs have persisted as well as the Calycan- shrub or small tree, for use in border planting or 
specimen, few plants surpass the White Fringe. 
Its large, somewhat glossy leaves are attractive 
throughout the summer and add a pleasing bright 
yellow to the array of autumn colors. Large clus- 
thus. Always found in ‘‘Grandma’s’’ garden. Its 
sweet, aromatic reddish brown flowers are most 
appreciated. The blossoms are produced in late 
spring followed by large pods, filled with smooth ters of drooping white flowers hang from the 
brown seed. Used as a specimen or for planting ends of the twigs in late spring. Dark blue fruit 
in a larger border. in August. Prefers a moist, acid soil. Worthy of 
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Cornus - Dogwood 
CORNUS florida (White Flowering Dogwood). See 
Chaenomeles - Flowering Quince page 12. 
: ao 3 é C. rubra (Pink Flowering Dogwood). See page 12. 
CHAENOMELES lagenaria (Cydonia japonica) (Com- ©, alba sibirica (Siberian Dogwood). 6 to 8 ft. Green- 
mon Flowering Quince). 5 to 8 ft. One of our best ish white flowers in June. Grown because of its 
early blooming shrubs. Upright, spreading, with conspicuous red winter twigs. Cutting out old 
attractive foliage. The bell-shaped blossoms are wood increases brilliance of new growth. 
usually from a light pink to scarlet. They open Each Each 
before the leaves appear and are borne all along 2 to) ft. cep 1.00 3 to. 4 tte eee 
the branches. Has good, glossy foliage. Grows in ‘C. mas. (Corneliancherry Dogwood). 10 to 15 ft. At- 
most any location and can be used as a hedge, tractive large shrub or small tree. Its small, yel- 
; low blossoms are hardy and appear a few days 
screen Or specimen. 
Ese ahead of the Forsythia. They are followed by large, 
Z brilliant cherry-like fruit, ripening in midsummer. 
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Cotinus - Smoke Tree Cotoneaster 
COTINUS coggygria (Smoke Tree). 10 to 12 ft. An old favorite hav- COTONEASTER acutifolia (Peking Cotoneaster). 6 to 8 ft. Slender, 
ing unusual and attractive foliage. When in bloom the tree is vir- spreading branches with small shining foliage. Small-clustered pink 
tually a mist of minute smoky lavender flowers, suggesting a cloud flowers, followed by shining black berries. Each 
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Cotoneaster 
Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Richmond Road 
Hillenmeyer Nurseries submitted the low bid for planting and seeding at this 
wonderful institution. We are proud to have been chosen to do the work. The major 
part of the planting is not shown, and additional planting will be made this fall. 
Scruggs & Hammond, Landscape Architects. 
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