. Guide to hardy fruits and ornamentals . Fruit-culture. DWVER'S GUIDE. 105. ALNiFOUA (Sweet Pepper.) Transplants easily and is worthy Clethra, Alinfo- lia (Sweet Pep- per Bush). — A small shrub of dark green foli- age, having a pro- fusion of white flowers in mid- summer, followed by clusters of deep red berries. Very fragrant. P r u n u s, P is- sardi (Purple Plum). — The finest purple leav- ed tree or shrub. The foliage when young is crimson, turning to deep purple in Autumn which color it re- tains until the leaves fall in the Winter. Very de- sirable for con- trasting with oth- e
. Guide to hardy fruits and ornamentals . Fruit-culture. DWVER'S GUIDE. 105. ALNiFOUA (Sweet Pepper.) Transplants easily and is worthy Clethra, Alinfo- lia (Sweet Pep- per Bush). — A small shrub of dark green foli- age, having a pro- fusion of white flowers in mid- summer, followed by clusters of deep red berries. Very fragrant. P r u n u s, P is- sardi (Purple Plum). — The finest purple leav- ed tree or shrub. The foliage when young is crimson, turning to deep purple in Autumn which color it re- tains until the leaves fall in the Winter. Very de- sirable for con- trasting with oth- er trees and shrubs. Flo'wers, single, white, cov- of a place on every ering the tree, lawn. Mahonia Japonica.—Large distinct leaves and yellow flowers in May. This is one of the prettiest evergreen shrubs that can be planted; attracts attention where ever grown. THE EUONYMUS. The Euonymus are indispensible in the decoration of the lawn on ac- count of their varied colored flowers and fruit, also the peculiar form and growth of bark which is characteristic of each variety. They are perfectly hardy and can be grown on any soil and under any condition of exposure. Euonymus Atropurpureus.—A tall growing shrub with larger leaves than the European, turning to scarlet in Autumn; fruit large, dark red. Euonymus Alnifo4ia.— With broad, glossy green leaves, which turn to a purplish red in Autumn; fruit blood red. Euonymus Europeus.—Fruit rose colored, which is borne in great quantities and remain on the tree a long time. HEDGING PLANTS. How to Plant.—Trenches should be made for these deep enough to suit the requirements of the roots of the stock used. For a single hedge. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Dwyer, Thomas Joseph, 1856-. Cornwall, N. Y. : T. J. Dwyer & Sons
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