The document summarizes several species of trees and shrubs in the rose family that are suitable for the prairies, including their key identifying features and characteristics. It describes the Saskatoon serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) as a native, cold-hardy shrub or small tree with white flowers in spring and purple fruit in summer. It also outlines the identifying features of species in the hawthorn genus (Crataegus) like the Russian hawthorn, thornless cockspur hawthorn and Washington hawthorn which have white flowers, red fruit, and yellow or red fall color. Finally, it lists crabapple species (Malus) and the American plum (P