Judas Tree.—See [Red Bud].
June Berry, Amalanchier canadensis.—Also called service berry (in the Black Hills, sarvice berry) or shad bush. A slender tree, 6 to 20 feet, with pretty flowers forming early before the leaves. Fruit, berries, one-third of an inch in diameter, edible, extremely well liked by the birds. Two other species, A. oboralis and A. alnifolia, are equally useful as ornamental trees. The first and second species native in Canada and North Central states; the third west of the mountains from Alaska to Oregon.
Kerria japonica.—Three to 8 feet. A pretty shrub with slender twigs and yellow flowers.
Lilac.—The common cultivated lilacs, an important gardening shrub, belongs to the genus Syringa. They may be used in clumps or in hedges, and require very little care except to cut them back occasionally and clean out dead wood. Several fine varieties are now on the market.
Mock Orange.—See [Syringa].
Oleaster, Elaeagnus Longipes, E. argentia and E. hortensis.—Sometimes called wild Olive. Said to have edible fruits.
Pea-Tree, Caragana frutescens, a low shrub bearing yellow pea-like flowers in spring. C. arborescens, similar, larger.
Plums.—A number of wild plums are very suitable for road planting. In fact they plant themselves if given an opportunity. Good for massing and screening. Prunus americana and P. maritima are especially recommended.
Privet.—Hardy shrubby hedge plants. Best adapted for carefully trimmed low hedges 2 to 3 feet high. Ligustrum vulgare and L. ovalifolium are both used. For the North Central states it is recommended that “Amoor River” privet be used as the “California” privet is not altogether hardy. May also be used for massing.
Raspberry, Rubus odoratus.—The flowering raspberry grows from 3 to 5 feet tall and may be used in clumps for small massing wherever brambles may be desired.