144 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. HARDY SHRUBS. 
Syringa. See Lilac and Philadelphus. =e 
Symphoricarpus racemosus. Snowberry. A compact, 
graceful shrub attaining a height of about five feet, with 
slender, arching branches. ‘the pink flowers are suc- 
ceeded by large, oval, pure white berries which hang on Doz. 
the branches long into winter. Each, .35 .. $3.50 
vulgaris. Coral Berry. Indian Currant. This hardy 
shrub grows about three feet in height, compact in habit, 
flowers pink, followed by clusters of ny ies eee -red ber- 
ries. Each, .25 2.50 
Tamarix africana. Vinee Toner: ie ace 
shrub with slender branches covered with light feathery 
foliage and bearing beautiful spikes of pale “pink-flowers 
.in May. All varieties of Tamarix are dep ted to Plague 
by the seaside. Hach, .35 eat 3.50 
Hispida estivalis. Of vigorous, erect ee with 
delicate foliage of a soft moss-green color; flowers pink, 
appearing in August. Each, .35  ... vie Se MOTO 
Vaccinium ecorymbosum. Blueberry, or High Bush 
Huckleberry. A native shrub producing bunches of white 
flowers in May, followed Oy edible fruit in August: Each, 
$1.00... : ... 10.00 
Viburnum ehasitiordee: A hands “native hab of 
medium size, bearing large cymes of white flowers in 
June and clusters of black berries in autumn. Each, .40 4.00 
Dentatunt. Arrow-Wood. A tall native shrub, bear- 
ing greenish white flowers in June; fruit deep blue; one of 
the best shrubs for massing. Each, .35 Nae odo Beall) 
Lentago. Sheepberry. A native shrub attaining large 
size. Flowers in large cymes, white, very. fragrant, 
followed by clusters of bluish black fruit. Each, .35 3.50 
Molle. A large native shrub, with pubescent leaves 
and white flowers which appear later than most of the 
other sorts. Fruit blue, in clusters. Each, .35. Seo La) 
Opulus. High Bush Cranberry. A most _ornamen- 
tal shrub with white flowers in June, followed in autumn 
by bright scarlet berries which remain on the plant well 
Philadelphus grandifiorus. Large flowered Syringa. (Page 143.) into winter. Each, .35 oe aes ee B00) 
Opulus sterilis. Snowball or Guelder Bane A favorite 
Spirea arguta. While all the spires are valuable for tall-growing shrub, bearing in May large, globular pure 
their easy culture, and floriferous character, this variety is white flowers. Each, .35 2b BAe 360 I pOLOU 
one of the earliest and most graceful of the genus, its slen- 
der branches becoming covered with innumerable pure Doz. 
white, tiny flowers early in spring. Each, .35 ... ... $3.50 
Bumaldi. A dwarf Japanese variety of vigorous growth. 
Flowers pink; July. Each, .35 ; 3.50 
Callosa. Deep i grows Hee and ower near 
allsummer. Each, .35 ii boo) Oo0) 
Callosaalba. W hité: May. Each, Are 3.50 
Anthony Waterer. ‘Brilliant rosy carmine flowers in 
dense clusters; blooms ‘all summer. Each, .40 ; 4.00 
Opulifolia. Strong growing shrub, with white flowers 
along the stem. Useful for screening purposes. Each, 35 3.50 
Opulifolia aurea. White flowers in clusters; golden foli- 
age; May. Each, 35 ... A is She Boot eesoths0) 
Prunifolia flore ‘pleno. Bridal Wreath. A beautiful 
erect-growing shrub with lanceolate leaves poate in May 
pure wnite double flowers in great profusion. Each, .35. 3.50 
Reevesii. A spreading shrub of medium erowth with 
delicate lanceolate foliage. In May the plant is completely 
covered with large round clusters of pure white flowers. 
Each, .35 Bae “ie ae So seis so (ge) 
Thunbergii. Of dwarf compact habit, with slender 
somewhat drooping branches, densely covered with fine, 
long narrow leaves, flowers very early in spring when the 
plant is a mass of snowy whiteness. Hach, .35 ... , 3.50 
Van Houttei. By many this is roearded as the fuer 
of all spireeas, and it is assuredly one of the most es- 
teemed shrubs in cultivation. It forms an erect bush 
with graceful arching branches, well covered with neat, 
rich green foliage, and in early summer a profusion of large 
pure white flower clusters, very hardy and a most effective 
sprub. Hach, .35 ik : Tk ah slaty | Nes uto10) 
Extra large plants. Each, 50... ... Gone ee OR OO 
Stephanandra flexuosa. rect growing shrub with 
elegant fern like yellowish-green foliage. Each, .35 Soh Bah} 
Styrax Japonica. A handsome species from Japan attain- 
ing a height of eight to ten feet. Flowers pure white and 
fragrant. June. Each, .75 
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