"For a light sunsceen for rhododendrons the shad bush, Amelanchier canadensis is one of the best tall shrubs or small trees. It has a good landscape effect, flowering very early in spring as it does before the rhododendrons are at their best. The greyish-white flowers wreath the bare branches and make a glorious picture against the deep grey storm clouds of early spring..." "Letters to Garden Lovers", Australian Home Beautiful, August 1941.