NEW AND RARE PLANTS 



Many collected for the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard 

 University by E, H. Wilson, in remote regions of China 



Azalea (Rhododendron) japonica. One of the handsomest 



of all hardy Azaleas, with relatively stout, erect shoots, terminating in a 

 large, globose cluster of orange-red to flame-red funnel-shaped flowers, 

 each about 2}4 inches across. $4.50 each. 



Azalea (Rhododendron) Schlippenbachi. Royal Azalea. 



One of the earliest and most charming of the spring-flowering shrubs. 

 Flowers large and showy, bright pink in color, of a shade hardly to be 

 expected in an outdoor shrub. Extremely hardy. Field-grown plants, 

 12 to 15 in., $5.00 each; 15 to 18 in., $6.00 each. 



Berberis emarginata. A hybrid between the Common and Amur 

 Barberries which combines the good qualities of both parents. It is a 

 strong-growing shrub of upright habit, with long racemes of bright red 

 fruits. 12- to 15-in. plants, $1.00 each. 



Berberis Sleboldi. A charming little Barberry with upright, 

 twiggy stems and relatively thick leaves which take on a wonderful 

 color in the autumn. The fruit is scarlet, round and pea-like, quite 

 distinct from that of most Barberries. It is an excellent rock-garden 

 plant, or may be used wherever a low-growing shrub is desirable. ,12-" 

 to 15-in. plants, $1.00 each. 



Berberis Vernae. One of the handsomest and hardiest of the 

 Barberries, and among the most beautiful of all berried shrubs. It 

 grows about 6 feet tall and has densely arranged, arching branches, 

 forming a dome-shaped bush often 10 feet through. In summer it 

 bears in profusion bright yellow flowers followed in the autumn by a » ,^ 

 wealth of pleasing salmon-red, almost translucent fruits. The autumn 

 foliage varies from shades of orange to crimson. Strong, field-grown 

 plants, 15 to 18 in., 90c. each, $8.00 for 10; 18 to 24 m., $1.25 each. 



Berberis Thunbergi airopurpurea. New Red-leaved 



Japanese Barberry. A new variety similar in all respects to the green- 

 leaved Japanese Barberry except that the foliage is bright red and main- 

 tains this color throughout the season. 15- to 18-in. plants, $1.00 each, 

 $9.00 for 10; IH- to 2-ft. plants, $1.25 each, $11.00 for 10. 



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Buddleia aliernifolia. Butterfly Bush. This very 

 unique Buddleia has the distinction of being the only 

 species of this large genus having alternate leaves. It is 

 considered the hardiest member of the family, blooming in 

 summer and continuing into the fall. The lavender-purple 

 flowers are very freely borne, crowded in clusters from the 

 joints along the growths of the previous year, and later on 

 those of the current season. Field-grown plants, $2.50 each. 



Buxus microphyila koreana. Korean Box. 



Seldom exceeding 2 feet in height, the Korean Box is an 

 upright shrub of twiggy habit, with small, more or less 

 wedge-shaped leaves. Native of Central Korea, where the 

 rivers freeze solid, it has proved hardy in Ma.ssachusetts. A 

 hardy Box suitable for low edgings, etc., has long been a 

 desideratum in Massachusetts gardens. The Korean Box 

 will meet this need. Plants from 3-in. pots, $1.00 each. 



Buxus microphyila japonica. Japanese Box. 

 A very hardy species of bushy, compact habit. The leaves 

 are roundish and of a bright glossy light green color. Fine 

 for formal planting. Plants from 33^-in. pots, $1.00 each; 

 $9.00 for 10. 



Buxus sempervirens angustifolia. This 



narrow-leaved form of the Common Box is very hardy. It 

 is upright in habit, with handsome, deep green foliage. 

 Plants from 3-in. pots, 60c. each. Field-grown plants, 

 $1.00 each; .$9.00 for 10. 



