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Philadelphus, Coronarus (Mock Orange. — Strong growing, rounded ha- 

 bit, rich green foliage. Flowers pure white and very fragrant. 



Philadelphus Foliis Aureis (Golden Mock Orange). — A brilliant little- 

 shrub, with bright golden leaves, color constant through Summer. Group- 

 ed with green, and purple leaved shrubs; it produces fine effects. 



Philadelphus Grandiflora (Large Flowering Syringa).A large shrub,. 

 with recurved branches laden with large, showy flowers, slightly fra- 

 grant. 



Tamarix Africana. — Handsome foliage, upright habit; flowers in 

 May. 



Tamarix Chinensis. — A vigorous, upright grower, with delicate foli- 

 age of a lively green color; flowers rose colored in September. 



Kalmla Latifolla (American or Mountain Laurel). A beautiful native 

 evergreen shrub, with shining foliage and dense clusters of pink flowers 

 in Spring; requires same treatment as the Rhododendron. 



Kalmia Angustifolia. — Has narrower leaves and darker pink flowers. 



Cornus, Mascula Variegata (Variegated Cornelian Cherry). — The 

 variegation of this variety is of pure white. 



Rhodotypus, Kerrioides (White Kerria). — A very ornamental shrub 

 from Japan, with handsome foliage and large, white flowers. Last of 

 May. Succeeded by numerous small black fruit. One of the hardiest 

 shrubs in cultivation. We consider the foliage of this plant the equal in 

 beauty of any of the green leaved shrubs. 



Myrica Cerlfera (Bayberry). — A low spreading shrub, handsome foli- 

 age; small, white berries in Autumn. 



Hamamelis Japonica (Japan Witch Hazel). — A most beautiful shrub, 

 with darker leaves and more elegant habit than the American type. It 

 makes a choice specimen of low, close growth, and is always attractive. 

 The yellow flowers appear in curious shape just before Winter sets in. 



Cydonia Pyrus Japonica (Japan Quince). — The Japan Quince ranks 

 among our choicest shrubs. As single shrubs on the lawn they are very 

 attractive. Their large, brilliant blossoms are among the first in Spring, 

 and they appear in great profusion, covering every branch and twig. The 

 foliage is of a bright green and has a leathery appearance. 



Cornus Sanguinea (Red Barked Dogwood). — A strong growing shrub, 

 with clusters of fine white flowers ; its blood red bark enlivens either 

 Summer or Winter landscape.. Can be used to good effect in grouping. 



Sambucus, Aurea (Golden Elder). — Very desirable for contrasting. 

 Foliage of a beautiful golden yellow. 



Ilex Crenata (Japanese Holly). — Hardy Japanese variety with shining 

 myrtle-like leaves. . The Hollies are very valuable for landscape work, 

 being an evergreen they enliven the dreary appearance of home grounds 

 during the Winter months. 



Ilex Opaca (American Holly). — A beautiful evergreen, bearing rea 

 berries in great abundance; contrasting finely with the green leaves. 



Ilex Aquifolia (English Holly). — Very similar to the American Holly. 

 The leaves not quite so large and growth more compact. 



Mahonia Aquifolia (Holly Leaved Mahonia). — A native species of me- 

 dium size, with purplish, shining, prickly leaves and showy, bright yel- 

 low flowers in May, succeeded by bluish berries; its handsome deep green 

 glossy foliage and neat habit render it very popular for decorative plant- 



