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LONICERA, continued 



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



tatarica alba. White Tartarian Honeysuckle. L23. Forms a high 

 bush, and has creamy white, very fragrant flowers in June. 2 to 

 3 ft., 40c. each; $3. ,50 for 10. 



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

 upright branches, covered with large pink flowers in June. 2 to 

 3 ft., 40c. each; 13.50 for 10. 



PHILADELPHUS (Syringa or Mock Orange) 



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 effec- 

 tively 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. 2 to 

 3 ft., 50o. each; $4.50 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 

 foot in height, very hardy, and is one of the best shrubs for 

 partially shaded places, although preferring sun. Orange-scented, 

 creamy wliite flowers in May and June. 2 to 3 ft., 45c. each, $4.00 

 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. each, 14.50 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., 60c. each, $5.50 

 for 10. 



coronarius grandiflorus. Large-flowered Mock Orange. LI. A 

 more robust form of the preceding, with larger, conspicuous white 

 flowers which are not fragrant. 2 to 3 ft., 40c. each, $3.50 for 10; 

 3 to 4 ft., 50c. each, $4.50 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., 65c. each, $6.00 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. 

 \y2 to 2 ft., 65c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



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

 flower branches, giving a most graceful appearance. Flowers pure 

 white. Strong plants, 3 to 4 ft., 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



Falconeri. L. Very graceful, wide-spreading shrub, up to 8 feet 

 tall, with slender, arching branches, and in June laden with masses 

 of large, pure white, fragrant flowers. One of the finest of all the 

 Mock Oranges. Strong plants, 13^ to 2 ft., 50c. each, $4.50 for 10; 

 2 to 3 ft., 60c. each, $5.50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. each, $6.50 for 10. 



Gerbe de Neige. M. Large, pure snowy white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 

 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



Philadelphus inodorus 



Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora alba. See page 32 



PHILADELPHUS, continued 



Gordonianus. L. A vigorous shrub 6 to 8 feet high, light green 

 foliage and large white flowers in dense spikes, appearing in great 

 profusion. The flowers measure about 1/^2 inches in diameter and 

 are more or less cup-shaped. Strong plants, 2 ft., 50c. each; $4.50 

 for 10. 

 inodorus. M. One of the handsomest native Mock Oranges. It 

 forms a broad bush 4 to 6 feet high, with gracefully arching branches 

 covered in June with immense pure white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 

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

 Lemoinei. M. A very neat, compact variety, growing 4 to 6 feet 

 high, and abundantly covered with white, semi-double, fragrant 

 blossoms in June. 1^ to 2 ft., 40c. each, $3.60 for 10; 2 to 3 ft., 

 50o. each, $4.50 for 10. 

 nepaiensis. M. Upright-growing, having dense, b'ght green foliage 

 and handsome white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. each, $4.50 for 10; 

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

 Virginal. Virginal Mock Orange. M. Produces large,'double-crested, 

 pure v/hite flowers which are sweetly scented. A tall, vigorous 

 grower. It is covered in June with blooms which also appear spar- 

 ingly all summer. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 POTENTILLA fruticosa. Cinquefoil. Handsome dwarf shrub, pro- 

 ducing showy yellow flowers throughout the summer months. 

 2 to 2H ft-. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 PRUNUS cerasifera Pissardi. Purple-leaved Phim. L. 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. 3 to 4 ft., 75c. each, $6.50 for 10; 

 4 to 5 ft., $1.00 each, $9.00 for 10; 5 to 6 ft., $1.25 each. 

 glandulosa. Double Pink-flowering Almond. M. Double rose- 

 like flowers, covering the slender branches in great profusion 

 before the leaves appear. One of the most beautiful early- 

 flowering shrubs. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 

 glandulosa alba (Amygdahis). Double White- flowering Almond. 

 M. Well known and highly esteemed for its graceful, erect, 

 willow-like branches, profusely covered in May with large, 

 white, double flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 

 triloba. Double-flowered Plum. A showy and interesting tall- 

 growing shrub, bearing in May, on its long slender branches, a 

 profusion of lovely pink, double flowers. One of the finest spring- 

 blooming shrubs. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each; 4 to 5 ft., $1.25 each. 



RHUS cotinus. Common Smoke Tree. L. A tall ornamental shrub 

 bearing masses of misty smoke-colored flowers in June. 2 to 3 ft., 

 $1.00 each; 3 to 4 ft., $1.25 each. 

 typhina laciniata. Fern-leaved Staghorn Sumac. L3. An efTec- 

 tive shrub with delicate, fern-like foliage which becomes very 

 brilliant in autumn. 4 to 5 ft., 75c. each. 



SAMBUCUS canadensis. American Elder. LI. Flat heads of 

 white flowers in June and reddish purple berries in fall. Thrives 

 best in damp soil. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 nigra aurea. Golden European Elder. Tall-growing shrub with 

 conspicuous yellow foliage. One of the best yeUow-leaved shrubs 

 if grown in full sunlight. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



SPIRAEA 



Anthony Waterer. D3. Brilliant rosy carmine flowers in dense 

 clusters aU summer. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 



arguta. Garland Spirea. M3. While all the Spireas are valuable for 

 their easy culture and floriferous character, this is one of the 

 earliest and most graceful of the genus, its slender branches be- 

 coming covered with innumerable pure white, tiny flowers early 

 in spring. 4 ft., 65c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



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



