AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1929 



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PHILADELPHUS 



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. 75c. 

 each; S6.00 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 

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

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

 creamy white flowers in May and June. 60c. each; $5.00 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. 60c. each; $5.50 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. 

 75c. each; $7.00 for 10. 



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

 flower branches, giving a most graceful appearance. Flowers pure 

 white. Strong plants, 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



Faiconeri. 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, 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



Gerbe de Neige. M. Large, pure snowy white flowers. 75c. each; 

 $6.00 for 10. 



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 IH inches in diameter and 

 are more or less cup-shaped. Strong plants. 75c. each; $6.00 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. Strong plants, 

 75c. each; $6.00 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. 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



nepaiensis. M. Upright-growing, having dense, light green foliage 

 and handsome white flowers. Strong plants, 60c. each; $5.50 for 10. 



nivalis. Snowbank Mock Orange. M. A new, very free-flowering 

 hardy variety, making a strong, quick growth and producing the 

 largest flowers of any single sort. Strong plants, $1.25 each. 



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

 pure white flowers which are sweetly scented. A tall, vigorous 

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

 ingly all summer. Strong plants, $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



Philadelphus nivalis 



Hydrangea arborescens grandifiora aiba. See page 32 



PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius. See Spiraea below. 



PRIVET. See Ligustrum, page 32. 



PRUNUS cerasifera Pissardi. Purple-leaved Plum. 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. $1.50 each; $13.50 for 10. 

 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 earlv- 

 flowering shrubs. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 

 glandulosa alba (Amygdalus) . 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. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



RHOOOTYPOS kerrioides. White Kerria. M13. A bushy shrub 

 with snow-white flowers appearing in May and sparingly 

 throughout the summer. 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 



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

 bearing masses of misty smoke-colored flowers in June. $1.25 

 each; $11.00 for 10. 

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

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

 brilliant in autumn. 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 



SAMBliCUS canadensis. American Elder. LI. Flat heads of 

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

 best in damp soil. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 canadensis maxima. Great Elder. L. This splendid variety of 

 the black-fruited Elder blooms in early July and produces 

 flower-clusters three times the size of those of the type. The 

 flowers are followed by immense heads of black fruit. $1.00 

 each; $9.00 for 10. 



SPIREA 



Anthony Waterer. D3. Brilliant rosy carmine flowers in dense 

 clusters all summer. 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. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 



Bumalda. Bumalda Spirea, D3. A dwarf Japanese variety of 

 vigorous growth, with pink flowers in July. 60c. each; .$5.00 for 10. 



Fortunei (S. callosa rosea). Fortune's Spirea. D3. Deep rose 

 blooms. Grows freely and flowers nearly all summer. 60c. each; 

 $5.00 for 10. 



Henryi, (New.) A magnificent midseason-flowering Spirea from 

 China. It is of vigorous, erect habit, with spreading, arching 

 branches on the upper side of which, from each leaf-axil, arise 

 6-inch broad heads of pure white flowers. So freely are the blos- 

 soms borne that the whole bush, in season, is a bouquet of white. 

 A perfectly formed shrub, it grows some 8 feet tall and even more 

 in diameter, and is one of the finest and most beautiful of the early 

 summer-flowering shrubs hardy in New England. 2}^ to 3 ft., 

 $2.00 each. 



japonica ovalifolia (S. callosa alba). Japanese Spirea. D3. A 

 delightful dwarf white-flowering shrub suitable for hedges or 

 borders. May. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 



prunifolia fiore-pleno. Bridal Wreath. M. A beautiful, erect- 

 growing shrub with lanceolate leaves, bearing, in May, pure white 

 double flowers in great profusion. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 



opulifolia (Physocarpus opuhfolius). Common Ninebark-. L13. 

 Strong-growing shrub, with white flowers along the stem. Useful 

 for screening purposes or planting in shaded locations. June. 

 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 



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



