R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. HARDY SHRUBS. 143 
Privet Chinese. Ligustrum Ibota. Avery hardy shrub with Doz. 
dark shining green foliage and pure white flowers, sweetly 
scented. Hach, .25 ae eae ae MAS ohne 
Regelianum. <A dwarf spreading variety of the pre- 
ceding with the branches of more horizontal habit, makes a 
beautiful, symmetrical specimen shrub.. Each, 35 .... 3.50 
Prunus japonica flore albo pleno. 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. Each, .35 an Aron OO, 
Japoniea flore rubro pleno. Double Red-flowering Al- 
mond. Double rose-like flowers, covering the slender 
branches in great profusion, before the leaves appear. 
Each, .35 ae ae ety A oat sts Be SOO 
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 attain- 
ing the size of a small tree. Each, .50 ... an Pee O00 
Triloba. Double-flowering Plum.’ A showy and_ in- 
teresting tall-growing shrub, bearing in May on its long, 
slender branches a wealth of lovely, large pink double 
flowers. One of the finest spring-blooming shrubs. 
Each, .75 sian ae be: ree ae Sia 
Standard or Tree. Each, .75 ete bie bien 
Rhodotypus kerrioides. White Kerria. A bushy shrub’ 
with snow-white flowers appearing late in summer. Each, 
35 Bre anh eat: ey Bie Eas Son eee) 
Rhus ecotinus. Purple Fringe. Smoke Bush. <A tall shrub 
bearing masses of misty smoke-colored flowers in June. 
Each, .40 PD gs AM kits me tee am GAA BE) 
glabra var. laciniata. Cut-leaf Sumach. An _ effec- 
tive shrub with delicate fern-like foliage; very brilliant in 
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Robina hispida. Rose Acacia. Long clusters of fra- 
grant rose flowers in May, very ornamental. Each, .50... 5.00 
: a i : Ribes aureum. Vala Currant. Esteemed for the spicy 
: fragrance of its golden yellow flowers, which are followed 
yaar Chae x by black edible fruit. Hach,.25 |... . 2.50 
Lonicera tatarica. Bush Honeysuckle. The Tartarian SOLO eT Baca oe ASE ee) ‘2 pan 
Honeysuckle has been esteemed not only for its charming Sambueus aurea. Golden Hider. Each, 35... -.. 3.50 
pink fragrant flowers which cover the bush in May, but canadensis. Common Elder. Flat heads of white flowers 
also for its bright orange-colored fruit in autumn. It Doz. in June and reddish purple berries in fall. Thrives best in F 
attains a height of six to eight feet. Each, .35 on 0 damp soil. Each, oe ae 6 asks “leks Ache -,, 3.50 
Morrowii. White flowers in May, followed by bright red Canadensis var Maxima. Great Elder. This splendid 
fruit during summer and autumn. Each, 35... ae BRO) variety of the black-fruited Elder, blossoms in early July 
Ruprechta. Large creamy white flowers in May. Large and produces flower-clusters three times the size of those 
red fruit. Each, 35 ... ia ate Sa LL  QURD of the type. The flowers are followed by immense heads 
Magnolia. See Ornamental trees. of black fruit. Each, 1.00... ay Te ... 10.00 
Myrica cerifera. Candleberry. or Wax Myrtle. A low 
spreading native shrub with handsome foliage, small white 
berries in autumn. Very useful for sandy places. Each, 
.35 Eso aay Bie ae ae ee 
Gale. Bayberry. A native species thriving well in any 
soil that is not too dry. Its branches and flower buds 
make a fine winter effect. Each, .35 ... : 3.50 
Oxydendrum arboreum. Andromeda. A tall native 
shrub with glossy leaves. Pure white bell-shaped flowers. 
Aug. Each, $1.00 vee Bate oe oe - == LOZ00 
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 
preferring sun. Orange-scented, creamy-white flowers in 
May and June. Lach, .35 ee ene Goo @ropitl) 
Grandiflorus. Large-flowered Mock Orange. A more 
robust form of the preceding with larger, conspicuous 
white flowers. Each, .35 3.50 
Lemoinei. A very neat and compact variety, grow- 
ing four to six feet in height and abundantly covered 
with white fragrant blossoms in June. Each, .35 coo Bou) 
Nanus aureus. Golden Mock Orange. ‘This variety 
has foliage of golden yellow which holds its color even 
when fully exposed to the sun, but gradually becoming 
greenish towards autumn. Lach, .35 ..-. , 3.50 
Privet Californian. Ligustrum Ovalifolium. This is 
the most commonly used hedge plant, although it is some- 
times winter killed in New England. It is valuable for 
planting near the sea where many other shrubs fail to 
thrive. It is of strong, bushy growth with luxuriant, 
glossy, rich green foliage and showy racemes of pure white 4 
fragrant flowers, although commonly known as Californian —_— —_ 
Privet, it is really a native of Japan. Each, .25 Se orOO Lonicera Tatarica. Tartarian Honeysuckle. 
