AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1917. 
HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS.—€ontinued. 
POTENTILLA fruticosa. (Cinquefoil.) Useful low-growing shrub, covered Doz. 
with yellow flowers during the summer. 35 cts. each eSSto 
PHILADELPHUS coronarius. (Mock Orange or Syringa.) This - variety is 
known as the “Garland Syringa.’’ It is a strong-growing shrub often ten 
to twelve feet in height, very hardy and like all the Philadelphus is one of 
the best shrubs for situations which are partially shaded, although pre- 
ferring sun. Orange-scented, creamy-white flowers in May and June. 
35 cts. each ate 559 Sie 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each G00 5 =e ee 00 
coronarius grandiflorus. (Large-flowered Mock ‘Orange: ) A more robust 
form of the preceding with larger, conspicuous white flowers. 40 cts. each, 4.50 
manus aureus. (Golden Mock Orange.) This variety has foliage of gol- 
den-yellow which holds its color even when fully exposed to the sun, but 
gradually becoming greenish towards Autumn. 35 cts. each : a 3.75 
Lemoinei. A very neat and compact variety, growing four to six feet in 
height and abundantly covered with white fragrant blossoms in June. 35 
cts. each ame abc Ren Bhar ons ene oe efi) Meese ico) 
Avalanche. Graceful and slender pass branches; showy white flowers. 
June. 50 cts. each ae . uae es D.C ee10) 
Boule d’Argent. Large double eile ery- iwhite: fewers; very fragrant. 
50 cts. each Poe At bree Oe 0. 
erectus. A superb shrub: of upright growt! h, covere- with fragrant white 
flowers in June. 50 cts. each f ae se 5.50 
Gerbe de Neige. Large, pure snowy- -white Lowe ers. 50 cts. each Pe ctsjet}0) 
inodorus. Upright grower; covered with white flowers; not fragrant. 
50 cts. each ... 5.50 
PRIVET. (See Livan) 
PRUNUS japonica flore albo pleno. (Amygdalus.) (Double White-flowering 
Almond.) Well-known and highly esteemed for its graceful, erect, willow- 
like branches, profusely covered in May with large white double flowers. 
50 ets. each 3 Aiko SOc soe BA es Bie Oe O0) 
japonica flore rubro pleno. (Double Red-flowering Almond.) Double 
rose-like flowers, covering the slender branches in great profusion, before 
the leaves appear. 50 cts. each ape thes aie ate ee OOO. 
Pissardi. (Purple-leaved Plum.) The young leaves are of deep crimson, 
changing to coppery-red. One of the best of the red or purple-leaved 
shrubs, sometimes attaining the size of a small tree. 50 cts. each Se 5.50 
Larger Plants. 75cts.each . ite ess seats eet wont ors00 
triloba. (Double-flowering Plum.) A showy and interesting tall-growing 
shrub, bearing in May on its long, slender branches a wealth of Jovely large, 
pink double flowers. One of the finest spring- pieces shrubs. 40 cts. 
each apex cho 5o0 ater eke exe oD ie ODO 
Larger Plants. 75 cts. each 8§.00 
Standard or Tree. 75 cts. each Beers OE Bate eieke Ares l0) 
RHODOTYPUS kerrioides. (White Re A bushy shrub with snow- 
white flowers appearing in May and sparingly throughout the Summer. 
35 cts. each cio 6 4.50 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each Air est ARS yee 5.50 
RHUS cotinus. (PurpleFringe.) (Smoke Bush.) A tall shrub bearing masses 
of misty smoke-colored flowers in June. 50 cts. each and ou see N0) 
typhina laciniata. (Fern-leaved Staghorn Sumach.) An effective shrub 
with delicate fern-like foliage; very brilliant in the Autumn. 75 cts. each. 8.00 
ROBINA hispida. (Rose Acacia.) Long clusters of Heegeoh rose flowers 
_ in May, very ornamental. 50 cts. each : Bo ac 5200 
RIBES aureum. (Yellow Currant.) Esteemed for the svicy fragrance of 
its golden-yellow flowers, which are followed by black edible fruit. 25 ets. 
each... ano ashe Foo Ants 5 Pe he) 
sanguineum. Flowers red. 450 cts. each 5.50 
SAMBUCUS aurea. (Golden Elder.) 35 cts. each eae 3.75 
canadensis. (Common Elder.) Flat heads of white flowers in June anal 
reddish-purple berries in fall. Thrives best in damp soil. 35 cts. each. 3.75 
canadensis var. maxima. (Great Elder.) This splendid variety of the 
black-fruited Elder, blossoms in early July and produces flower-clusters 
three times the size of those of the type. The flowers are followed by im- 
mense heads of black fruit. $1.00 each. ater yates afare Pace chs HCO 0) 
SORBARIA arborea glabrata. An en ae fee eceals late summer 
flowering shrub, growing 6 to 15 ft. tall, with pinnately divided, dark green 
leaves. The flowers are snow-white, abundantly produced in terminal, 
much branched panicles 15 to 18 in. long, during September and continu- 
ing to flower until the advent of sharp frosts late in the fall. 50 cts. each. 5.50 
SPIRAEA arguta. While all the Spirzas are valuable for their easy culture, 
and floriferous character, this variety is one of the earliest and most grace- 
ful of the genus, its slender branches becoming covered with innumerable 
pure white, tiny flowers early in Spring. 35 cts. each 328d 
Bumaldi. <A dwarf Japanese variety of vigorous ees Rlowe ers pink; 
July. 35 cts. each Se hel) 
callosa. Deep rose, ELows freely find flow ers meals, alle summer. 35 cts. 
each 3.7) 
callosa alba. White. May: 35 ‘ots: each | Prod ace Sato! EKG) 
Anthony Waterer. Brilliant rosy-carmine flow ers in dense clusters; 
blooms all summer. 40 cts. each 4.50 
Larger Plants. S50 cts.each .. 5.50 
Henryi. A bush 4 to 6 ft. tall with rather stiff epreaditie branches aud 
corymbose masses of pure white flowers produced from the leaf axils in 
June. This fine Spirza is perfectly hardy, free-growing and most florifer- 
ous and certainly one of the finest of its family. $1.00 each HG . 11.00 
Philadelphus coronarius grandiflorus. Syringa. 
SPIR ZA.—Continued. 
opulifolia. Strong-growing shrub, with white flowers along the stem. 
Useful for screening purposes. 35 cts. each 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each eats Hie Soe 
opulifolia aurea. White flowers in cluster rs; golden foliage; May. 35 cts. 
each’: rstcte wots indo 
Larger Plants. 50 cts.ecach ... we ts: its bie ty 
prunifolia flore pleno. (Bridal Wreath.) A beautiful, ereet-growing shrub, 
with lanceolate leaves, bearing in May, pure white double flowers in great 
profusion. 40 cts. each 
Reevesii. A spreading shrub of medium growth with delie ate, lane eolate 
foliage. In May the plant is completely covered with large round clusters 
of pure white flowers. 40 cts. each 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each es Sith 
Thunbergii. Of dwarf compact habit, with slender, 
branches, densely covered with fine, long narrow leaves, flowers very es 
in Spring when the plant is a mass of snowy whiteness. 35 cts. each 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each 
Van Houttei. By many this is regarded s as sithe finest of! all Spirma: AS, and it 
is assuredly one of the most esteemed shrubs in cultivation. It forms an 
erect bush with graceful arching branches, well covered with neat, rich 
green foliage, and in early Summer a profusion of large, pure white flower 
clusters, very hardy and a most effective shrub. 35 cts. each 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each of 
STEPHANANDRA flexuosa. Prect-growing Rec 
yellowish-green foliage. 50 cts. each 
SYRINGA. See Liliac and Philadelphus. 
SYMPHORICARPUS racemosus. (Snowberry.) A compact, graceful shrub, 
attaining a height of about five feet, with slender, arching branches. The 
pink flowers are succeeded by large, oval, pure white berries which hang 
on the branches long into Winter. 35 cts. each .. 
Larger Plants. 50cts.each ... mts Ne 
vulgaris. (Coral Berry.) (Indian Currant. ) This hardy 
about three feet in height, compact in habit, flowers pink, followed by clus- 
ters of tiny purplish-red berries. 35 cts. each ate 
somewhat drooping 
rly 
with elegant fern-like 
shrub grows 
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