Mock-Orange (Syringa Incorrectly), Philadelphus Coronarius.(Recommended)

In many forms and much priced; 6-12 ft.

Other species are in cultivation, but the garden nomenclature is confused. The forms known as P. speciosus, P. grandiflorus, and var. speciosissimus (Recommended) are good; also the species P. pubescens* P. Gordonianus* and P. microphyllus,* the last being dwarf, with small white very fragrant flowers.

Nine-Bark, Physocarpus Opulifolius (Spiraea Opulifolia)*

A good vigorous hardy bush, with clusters of interesting pods following the flowers; the var. aurea(Recommended) is one of the best yellow-leaved shrubs; 6-10 ft.

Andromeda, Pteris Floribunda*

A small ericaceoua evergreen; should have some protection from the winter sun; for this purpose, it may be planted on the north side of a clump of trees; 2-6 ft.

Shrubby Cinquefoil, Potentilla Fruticosa.*(Recommended)

Foliage ashy; flowers yellow, in June; 2-4 ft.

Sand Cherry, Prunus Pumila * And P. Besseyi*

The sand cherry of sandy shores grows 5-8 ft.; the western sand cherry (P. Beueyi) is more spreading and is grown for its fruit. The European dwarf cherry (P. fruticosa) is 2-4 ft., with white flowers in umbels.

Flowering Almond, P. Japonica

In its double-flowered form, familiar for its early bloom; 3-5 ft; often grafted on other stocks, which are liable to sprout and become troublesome.

Hop-Tree, Ptelea Trifoliata*

Very interesting when bearing its roundish winged fruits; 8-10 ft., but becoming larger and tree-like.

Buckthorn, Rhamnus Cathartica

Much used for hedges; 8-12 ft.

Alpine Buckthorn, R. Alpina

Foliage attractive; 5-6 ft.

Rhododendron, Rhododendron Catawbiense* And Garden Varieties (P. 391)

Hardy in well-adapted locations, 8-8 ft., and higher in its native regions.

Great Laurel, R. Maximum*

A fine species for mass planting, native as far north as southern Canada. Extensively transplanted from the wild.

White Kerria, Rhodotypos Kerrioides

White flowers in May and blackish fruit ; 3-5 ft.

Smoke-Tree (Fringe-Tree Erroneously), Rhus Cotinus

One of the best shrubs for massing; two colors are grown; the billowy "bloom/' holding late in the season, is composed of flower stems rather than flowers; size of large lilac bushes.

Dwarf Sumac, R. Copallina*

Attractive in foliage, and especially conspicuous in autumn from the brilliant red of its leaves; 3-5 ft., sometimes much taller.

Sumac, Smooth And Hairy, R. Glabra* And R. Typhina*

Useful for the borders of large groups and belta. They may be cut down ever) year and allowed to sprout (aa in Fig. 50). The young tops are handsomest. R. glabra is the finer species for thin purpose. They usually grow 10-15 ft. tall.

Osbeck's Sumac, R. Semiaiata Var. Osbeckii

Strong bush, 10-20 ft., with leaf-rachia strongly winged, the foliage pinnately compound.

Flowering, Or Fragrant Currant, Ribes Aureum.*(Recommended)

Well known and popular, for its sweet-scented yellow flowers In May; 5-8 ft.

Red-Flowering Currant, R. Sanguineum*

Flowers red and attractive; 5-6 ft. R. Gordonianam, reeommendable, is a hybrid between R. sanguineum and R. aureum.

Rose Acacia, Ro-Binia Hispida*(Recommended)

Very showy la bloom; 8-10 ft.

Roses, Rosa, Various Species

Hardy roses are not always desirable for the lawn. For general lawn purposes the older sorts, single or equire high culture, intended to Include see Chapter VIII (The Growing Of The Ornamental Plants - Instructions On Particular Kinds) for that the wild rosea ers. Attention has he highly improved ng, as the foliage b ts (Fig. 263); white Wild, dwarf rose, R. humilis* (R. lurida of Michigan).

This and other wild dwarf roses, 3-6 ft., may be useful in landscape work.

Say's Rose, R. Acicularis Var. Sayi*

Excellent for lawns; 4-5 ft.

Red-Leaved Rose, R. Ferruginea (R. Rvbrifolid).(Recommended)

Excellent foliage; flowers single, pink; 5-6 ft.

Japanese Bramble, Rubus Cratagifolius

Valuable for holding banks; spreads rapidly; very red in winter; 3 - 4 ft.

Flowering Raspberry, Mulberry (Erroneously), R. Odoratus*

Attractive when well grown and divided frequently to keep it fresh; there is a whitish form; 3-4 ft.

Japanese Wineberry, R. Phamicolasius

Attractive foliage and red hairy canes; fruit edible; 3-5 ft.

Kilmarnock Willow, Solix Caproea, Var. Pendula

A small weeping plant grafted on a tall trunk; usually more curious than ornamental.

Rosemary Willow, S. Rosmarinifolia(Recommended) Of Nurserymen

(R. incana properly). 6-10 ft.

Shining Willow, S. Lurida*

Very desirable for the edges of water; 6-12 ft.

Long-Leaved Willow, S. Interior*

Our narrowest-leaved native willow; useful for banks; liable to spread too rapidly; 8-12 ft.

Fountain Willow, S. Purpurea

Attractive foliage and appearance, particularly if cut back now and then to secure new wood; excellent for holding springy banks; 10-20 ft.

Pussy Willow, S. Discolor*

Attractive when massed at some distance from the residence; 10-15 ft.

Laurel-Leaved Willow, S. Pentandra (S. Laurifolia Of Cultivators).(Recommended)

See under Trees, p. 329.

Many of the native willows might well be cultivated.

Elders, Sambucus Pubens* And S. Canadensis*

The former, the common "red elder," is ornamental both in flower and fruit. S. Canadensis is desirable for its profusion of fragrant flowers appearing in July; the former is 6-7 ft. high and the latter 8-10 ft.

Golden-leaved elder, S. nigra var. foliis aureis,(Recommended) and also the cut-leaved elder, are desirable forms of the European species; 5-15 ft.

Buffalo-Berry, Shepherdia Argentea*

Silvery foliage; attractive and edible berries; 10-15 ft., often tree-like.