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Hydrangea paniculata. Panicle Hydrangea. L. This is the 

 original wild Japanese form. The flower-panicles, which 

 appear in September, are more erect and less dense than the 

 Grandiflora variety, and are considered more graceful. 60c. 

 each; $5.00 for 10. 

 paniculata grandiflora. L3. The showiest of autumn shrubs, 

 bearing immense heads of creamy white flowers, turning to 

 pleasing shades of red. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 

 Standard or Tree Hydrangea. $2.00 each. 



KERRIA. See Corchorus. 



ILEX verticillata. Winterberry. L13. Very ornamental shrub 

 with beautiful orange-red berries which remain during 

 winter. Prefers moist soil. 75c. each; $7.00 for 10. 



LESPEDEZA formosa. See Desmodium. page 143 

 LIGUSTRUM acuminatum macrocarpum. Bigberry Privet. 

 L13. A hardy Japanese Privet, in habit similar to Chinese 

 Privet, but with large shiny black frxiits. Splendid as a spe- 

 cimen or for a hedge. 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



amurense. Amur Privet. L13. Large, oblong, grassy green 

 foliage and clusters of white, fragrant flowers. 50c. each; 

 $3.50 for 10. 



ibolium. Ibolium Privet. L. A new, hardy Privet, a cross 

 between L. Ibota and L. ovalifolium, having the rich dark 

 green leaves of the California variety and the hardiness of 

 Ibota. A splendid hedge plant. 2 to 3 ft., 40c. each; $3.50 

 for 10; $25.00 per 100. 



Ibota. Ibota Privet. L13. A very hardy shrub, with dark, 

 shining green foliage and pure white, sweetly scented flowers. 

 50c. each; $4.00 for 10. 



ovalifolium. California Privet. LIS. This is the most com- 

 monly used hedge plant. It is valuable for planting near the 

 sea, where many other shrubs fail to thrive, is of strong, 

 bushy growth, with luxuriant, glossy, rich green foliage. 

 40c. each; $2.25 for 10. 



ovalifolium nana (L. Lodense). D13. A useful dwarf, com- 

 pact, dense Privet, splendid for use where a dwarf, formal 

 effect is desirable, such as a low hedge for a formal garden or 

 wherever the California variety would be too tall. 12 to 15 

 in., 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



Reigelianum. Regel Privet. D13. A dwarf, spreading variety 

 of L. ovalifolium, with the branches of more horizontal habit. 

 Makes a beautiful, symmetrical specimen shrub. 50c. each; 

 $4.50 for 10. 



For other sizes of Privet, see Hedge Plants, page 149 



LI LACS. See Syringa. page 148 



Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora 



Lonicera Maacki podocarpa 



LONICERA {Bush Honeysuckle). 



Korolkowi fioribunda. L123. This valuable Bush Honey- 

 suckle is one of the gems of a lovely group of hardy shrubs. 

 It is vigorous, with twiggy branchlets and bluish gray-green 

 leaves, and its striking, beautiful pink blooms are produced 

 in utmost profusion. Graceful in habit, the effect produced 

 from a short distance is that of brilliant pink floating on 

 thin mists. June. $2.00 each. 

 Maacki. L123. One of the very finest of all Bush Honey- 

 suckles and absolutely hardy. It grows 6 to 8 feet tall and 

 is much more in diameter. The leaves are relatively large, 

 broadly ovate, and the large white flowers stand well above 

 the foliage. In autumn the plant is covered with scarlet 

 fruit, retained far into the winter. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 

 Maacki podocarpa. L123. This magnificent hardy, quick- 

 growing shrub has long sprays of white flowers, followed by 

 scarlet fruits which ripen in September and remain on the 

 plant far into the winter. The leaves are retained very late 

 and the contrast between green leaves and scarlet berries is 

 extraordinarily beautiful. $1.60 each. 

 Morrowi. M123. The white flowers in May are followed by 

 bright red fruit during summer and autumn. 60c. each; 

 $5.00 for 10. 

 muscaviensis. L12. A hybrid Bush Honeysuckle growing 12 feet high and 

 more in diameter, has arching and spreading branches, flowers in abundance 

 and masses of crimson fruit ripening early in July. Hardy as far north as 

 Ottawa and one of the best of its class. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 

 Ruprechtiana. L12. Large, creamy white flowers in May, followed by red 



fruits of good size. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 tatarica. Tartarian Honeysuckle. L12. This has been esteemed not only 

 for its charming pink, fragrant flowers, which cover the bush in May, but 

 also for its bright orange-colored fruit in autumn. It attains a height of 6 

 to 8 feet. 60c. each; .$5.00 for 10. 

 tatarica alba. White Tartarian Honeysuckle. L23. Forms a high bush, and 



has creamy white, very fragrant flowers in June. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 tatarica rosea grandiflora. L123. A fine, twiggy bush with slender, upright 

 branches, covered with large pink flowers in June. 75c. each; $6.50 for 10 

 PACHYSANDRA terminalis. See page 155. 

 PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius. See Spiraea, page 147. 



PHILADELPHUS, Avalanche. M. This beautiful variety, like all the Mock 

 Oranges, will thrive in common garden loam enriched with well-rotted 

 manure or fine-ground bone-meal. Although it may be used effectively in a' 

 mixed planting of deciduous shrubs, it is seen to best advantage as a specimen 

 on account of the graceful, arching habit of its slender branches and the 

 showy white blooms. June. 75c. each: $6.00 for 10. 

 coronarius. Sweet Mock Orange. LI. This variety is known as the "Garland 

 Syringa." It is a strong-growing shrub, often 10 to 12 feet in height, very 

 hardy, and, hke all the Mock Oranges, is one of the best shrubs for situations 

 which are partially shaded, although preferring sun. Orange-scented, creamy 

 white flowers in May and June. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 coronarius grandiflorus. Large-flowered Mock Orange. LI. A mor&>-robust 

 form of the preceding, with larger, conspicuous white flowers which are not 

 fragrant. 60c. each; $5.50 for 10. 

 coronarius nanus aureus. Golden Mock Orange. M. This variety has' golden 

 yellow foliage that holds its color even when fully exposed to the sun, but 

 gradually becomes greenish toward autumn. 75c. each; $7.00 for 10. 

 erectus. M. A compact-growing bush, with irregular, ascending flower 

 branches, giving a most graceful appearance. Flowers pure white. Strong 

 plants, 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



For other varieties of Philadelphus, see page 146 



