148 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 
SPIRZA.—Continued. 
Thunbergii. Of dwarf compact habit, with slender 
somewhat drooping branches, densely covered with fine, 
long narrow leaves, flowers very early in spring when the Dos. 
plant is a mass of snowy whiteness. 35 cts.each ... $3.50 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each . oe Set Ue. 0200 
Van Houttei. By many this is regarded as the finest 
of all Spirsas, 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 shrub. 35 cts. each... ae Eee be.) ROTOO 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each .. ae aes aa 5 00 
STEPHANANDRA flexuosa. Erect growing shrub with 
elegant fern-like yellowish-green foliage.. 50 cts. each.. 5.00 
STYRAX japonica. A handsome species from Japan attain- 
ing a height of eight to ten feet. Flowers pure white and 
fragrant. June. 75 cts. each.. 5 $e BE: 
SYRINGA. See Lilac and Philadelphus. 
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 
the branches long into Winter. 35 cts. each ... ome 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each .. AS se es 
Vulgaris. Coral Berry. Indian Currant. This hardy 
shrub grows about three feet in height, compact in habit, 
flowers pink, followed by clusters of tiny purplish-red ber- 
TIES ODI Cis 7each aoe aati ee Lye 4.5 OO 
TAMARIX africana. African Tamarisk. An erect-grow- 
ing shrub with slender branches covered with light 
feathery foliage and bearing beautiful spikes of pale 
pink flowers in May. All varieties of Tamarix are 
‘ adapted to planting by the seaside. 35 cts. each. 3.50 
Spirea Anthony Waterer. Hispida estivalis. Of vigorous, erect growth, with deli- a 
50 
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cate foliage of a soft moss-green color; flowers pink, 
F appearing in August. 40cts.each ... sae pny aioe 
New and Rare P Hants aoe Ching: VACCINIUM ecorymbosum. Blueberry or High Bush 
For varieties see pages I-9 0 AS Cae CEUC: Huckleberry. A native shrub producing white flowers in 
5 : May, foll d by edible fruit in A t. $1.00 each ... 10.00 
RHUS ecotinus. Purple Fringe. Smoke Bush. A tall shrub VIBURNUM cassinoides. aN hantlecie Sten eheab of 
bearing masses of misty smoke-colored flowers in June. on medium size, bearing large cymes of white flowers in 
50 ets. each. age ye aetn B33 -.- $5.00 June and clusters of blackberries in Autumn. 50 cts.each. 5.00 
Typhina laciniata. Fern-leaved Staghorn Sumach. An Larger Plants. 75 cts. each . - ae fi" et 
effective shrub with delicate lene foliage; very | j Carlesi. A’ Japanese variety of recent introduction, 
brilliant in the autumn. 75 cts. eac sie ee, bearing large corymbs of sweet-scented white flowers 
ROBINA hispida. Rose Acacia. Long clusters of fra- SINT Goce i dhe Baiceuiiny A Wes) JESEDo = 
grant rose flowers in May, very ornamental. 50 cts. each, 00 rev ark me * 
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SAMBUCUS aurea. Golden Elder. 40 cts. each . oe 
Canadensis. Common Elder. Flat heads of white flow- 
ers in June and reddish-purple berries in fall. Thrives 
best in damp soil. 35 cts. each Ge aM say B50 
Canadensis var maxima. Great Elder. This splendid 
variety of the black-fruited Elder blossoms 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 vets aie fet 0500 
SPIRAEA arguta. While all the Spireas are valuable for 
their easy culture, and floriferous character, this variety 
is one of the earliest and most graceful of the genus, its 
slender branches becoming covered with innumerable 
shrub. $1.25 each 
pure white, tiny flowers early in spring. 35cts.each... 3.50 
Bumaldi. A dwarf Japanese variety of vigorous growth. 
Flowers pink; July. 35 cts.each ... Bees Mee onOO 
Callosa. Deep rose, grows freely, and flowers nearly all F 
summer. 35 cts. each site Nite Oy ee ra ts) 
Callosa alba. White. May. — 35 cts. each ; ik, oso 
Anthony Waterer. Brilliant rosy-carmine flowers in 
dense clusters; blooms all Summer. 40 cts. each 4.00 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each #33 ae See 00 
Opulifolia. Strong growing shrub, with white flowers 
along the stem. Useful for screening purposes. 35 cts. i 
each ... fats Pleas ave ee ae 700 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each.. 5.00 
Opulifolia aurea. White flowers in clusters; golden 
foliage; May. 35 cts. each ee : weeks 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each.. as 5.00 
Prunifolia flore pleno. Bridal Wreath. A beautiful 
erect-growing shrub, with lanceolate leaves, bearing in 
May, pure white double flowers in great profusion. 
10 cts. each se ee ee Shi eee OU) 
Reevesii. A spreading shrub of medium growth, with 
delicate lanceolate foliage. In May the plant is com- 
pletely covered with large round clusters of pure white 
flowers. 40 cts. each .. ape 4.00 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each 5.00 Viburnum plicatum. Japanese Snowball. 
