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Deutzia gracilis 



HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS, continued 

 CORYLUS americana. American Hazelnut. L. The well-known 

 Hazelnut or Filbert. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each, $6.50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 

 $1.00 each, $9.00 for 10. 



CYDONIA japonica (Chsenomeles japonica). Scarlet Japan Quince. 

 M. Bright scarlet-crimson flowers in great profusion in early 

 spring, followed by golden yellow quince-shaped fruit. Makes an 

 attractive flowering hedge. 1>^ to 2 ft., 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



DEUTZIA gracilis. Slender Deutzia. D. White; very free; dwarf. 

 June. 12 to 15 m., 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 

 Lemoinei. D. An excellent dwarf, hardy shrub, producing, in 

 May, pure white flowers on stout branches which are of upright 

 growth. Free flowering. 15 to IS in., 50c. each, $4.50 for 10; 

 3 to 4 ft., 75c. each, $6.50 for 10. 

 scabra crenata, Pride of Rochester. L. Double, white flowers 

 tinted with pink. Very beautiful. One of the finest Deutzias. 

 June. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. each, $4.50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 65c. each, $6.00 

 for 10. 



DIERVILLA. See Weigela, page 35. 



EL>CAGNUS angustifofia. Oleaster; Russian Olive. L23. A bushy 

 shrub with beautiful silvery leaves and fragrant yellow flowers 

 in June, followed by yellow fruits. Valuable for seaside planting. 

 3 to 3K ft., 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 longipes. Japanese Oleaster; Cherry Eleagnus. M2. One of our best shrubs, having 

 long, arching branches closely set with small, oval, rich green leaves, which retain 

 their fresh appearance late into the autumn. In July it bears innumerable trans- 

 lucent reddish edible fruits of an agreeable pungent flavor. These, with the deep 

 green foliage, make the shrub exceedingly ornamental. 3 to 4 ft., $1.25 each. 



EUONYMUS alatus. Cork-harked Euonymus. M3. This shrub is most attractive 

 in autumn, when its foliage becomes brilliant crimson-scarlet and when it is also 

 covered with bright red fruit. The bark is corky and of interesting appearance. 

 3 to 3K ft-, $1-75 each; $15.00 for 10. 

 europaeus. European Burning Bush. L23. This attractive shrub derives its common 

 name from its profusion of red seed-pods appearing in autumn, which open and 

 allow the orange-colored seeds to hang on delicate threads. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each; 

 $9.00 for 10. 



EXOCHORDA grandiflora {E. racemosa). Common Pearl Bush. L. The unopened 

 flower-pods resemble small pearls, hence the common name. Its flowers, which 

 come in May, are in racemes of five or six, pure white with dark green eye, fragrant, 

 very graceful, and valuable for cutting. The foliage is of lively green and very 

 decorative. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



FORSYTHIA Intermedia. Border Forsythia. L13. Flowers bright golden yellow. 



Foliage glossy green. Very early bloomer. 3 to 4 ft., 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 

 intermedia spectabilis. One of the handsomest of all Forsythias. It has gracefully 



arching stems and very large, rich yellow flowers. The general color effect is much 



richer than the older sorts, and the profusion of bloom is so remarkable that it 



puts the older types to shame. 13^ to 2 ft., 50c. each, $4.50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 75o. 



each, $6.50 for 10. 

 suspensa. Weeping Golden Bell. L13. Pendulous habit. Covered with yellow, 



drooping flowers. April. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. each, $4.50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. each, 



$6.50 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., $1.00 each, $9.00 for 10. 

 suspensa Fortunei. Golden Bell. L13. Upright growing shrub with finely arching 



branches and golden veUow flowers borne in profusion. May. 2 to 2}^ ft., 50c. 



each, $4.50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. each, $5.00 for 10. 

 viridissima. Greenstem Forsythia. M3. A more compact variety than F. suspensa, 



with deep green bark and flowering somewhat later. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. each, $5.00 



for 10; 5 ft., 75c. each. 



HALESIA tetraptera. Snowdrop Tree. See Trees, page 37. 



Not less than 5 plants of each variety sold at 10 rate; 25 at 100 rate 



HAMAMELIS virginiana. Common Witch Hazel. LI. A tall native 

 shrub with yellow flowers appearing in November, after the 

 leaves have fallen. Thrives in partial shade. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. each 

 $5.00 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. each, $6.50 for 10. 



HYDRANGEA arborescens grandiflora alba. Snowhill Hy- 

 drangea. M. Snow-white blooms of large size. June to August. 

 2 to 3 ft., 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



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 Grandiflora, and are considered 

 more graceful. 21-^ to 3 ft., 50c. each, $4.50 for 10; 3 to Si^ ft., 

 75c. each, $6.50 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., 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



Standard or Tree Hydrangea. $1.00 each. 



LILACS. See Syringa, page 34. 



LIGUSTRUM acuminatum macrocarpum. Bigberry Privet. 

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

 FYivet, but ^dth large shiny black fruits. Splendid as a specimen 

 or for a hedge. 3 to 4 ft., 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



amurense. Amur Privet. L13. Large, oblong foliage and clusters 

 of white, fragrant flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 25c. each, $2.00 for 10, 

 $15.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 35c. each, $3.00 for 10, $25.00 per 100; 

 4 to 5 ft., 50c. each, .$4.50 for 10, $40.00 per 100. 



ibota. Chinese Privet. L13. Very hardy; dark, shining green foliage 

 and pure white, sweetly scented flowers. 1 3^2 to 2 ft., $1.75 for 10, 

 $15.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., $2.00 for 10, $18.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 

 $3.00 for 10, $25.00 per 100. 



ovalifolium. California Privet. Ll3. This is the most commonly 

 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. IJ^ to 2 ft., 75c. for 10, 

 $6.50 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., $1.00 for 10, $8.00 per 100. 



LO NICER A (Bush Honeysuckle) 



demissa. L123. A new species from the high mountains of central 

 Japan, forming an upright bush from 6 to 8 feet tall. It 

 has slender twiggy branches, yellowish flowers, followed by 

 bright scarlet berries, and is a valuable addition to the group of 

 hardv, red-fruited Bush Honeysuckles. 10 to 12 in., 75c. each; 

 $6.50 for 10. 



Maacki. L123. One of the very finest of all Bush Honeysuckles 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. Scarlet fruit in 

 autumn, retained far into winter. 1J4 to 2 ft., 75c. each; $6.50 

 for 10. 



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

 by red fruits of good size. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. each, $4.50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 

 60c. each, $5.00 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., 75c. each, $6.50 for 10. 



Lonicera Maacki 



