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Hydrangea paniculata. Panicle Hydrangea. L. This is the 

 original wild Japanese form. The flower-panicles, which 

 appear in September, are more erect and less dense than the 

 Grandiflora variety, and are considered more graceful. 75c. 

 each; $6.00 for 10. 

 paniculata grandiflora. L3. The showiest of autumn shrubs, 

 bearing immense heads of creamy white flowers, turning to 

 pleasing shades of red. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 

 Standard or Tree Hydrangea. $1.50 each. 



KERRIA. See Corchorus, page 143. 



ILEX verticillata. Winlerhemj. L13. Very ornamental shrub 

 with beautiful orange-red licrries which remain during 

 winter. Prefers moist soil. $1.00 each; .$8.50 for 10. 



LESPEDEZA formosa. See Desmodium, page 143. 

 LIGUSTRUM acuminatum macrocarpum. Bigberry Privcl. 

 L13. A hardy Japanese Privet, in habit similar to Chinese 

 Privet, but with large shiny black fruits. Splendid as a s] c- 

 cimen or for a hedge. 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



amurense. Amur Privet. L13. Large, oblong, grassy green 

 foliage and clusters of white, fragrant flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 

 40c. each; $3.00 for 10. 



Ibolium. Ibolium Privet. L. A new, hardy Privet, a cross 

 between L. Ibota and L. ovalifolium, having the rich dark 

 green leaves of the California variety and the hardiness of 

 Ibota. A splendid hedge plant. 2 to 3 ft., 40c. each; $3.00 

 for 10; $21.00 per 100. 



Ibota. Ibota Privet. L13. A very hardy shrub, with dark, 

 shining green foliage and pure white, sweetly scented flowers. 

 50c. each; $3.00 for 10. 



ovalifolium. California Privet. L13. This is the most com- 

 monly used hedge plant. It is valuable for planing near the 

 sea, where many other shrubs fail to thrive, is of strong, 

 bushy growth, wth luxuriant, glossy, rich green foliage. 

 40c. each; $2.50 for 10. 



ovalifolium nana (L. Lodcnse). D13. A useful dwarf, com- 

 pact, dense Privet, splendid for use where a dwarf, formal 

 effect is desirable, such as a low hedge for a formal garden or 

 wherever the California variety would be too tall. 12 to 15 

 in., 50c. each; $3.50 for 10. 



Regelianum. Kegel Privet. D13. A dwarf, spreading variety 

 of L. ovalifolium, with the branches of more horizontal habit. 

 Makes a beautiful, symmetrical specimen shrub. 50c. each; 

 $4.50 for 10. 



For other sizes of Privet, see Hedge Plants, page 149 



LILACS. See Syringa, page 148. 



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Lonicera tatarica rosea grandiflora 



LONICERA (Bush Honey mckle). 

 demissa. L123. A new species from the high mountains of 

 central Japan, forming an upright bush from 6 to 8 feet tall. 

 It has slender twiggy branches, yellowish flowers, followed 

 by bright scarlet berries, and is a valuable addition to the 

 group of hardy, red-fruited Bush Honeysuckles. $1.00 each. 

 Korolkowi. L123. A broad, spreading, graceful shrub, at- 

 taining a height of about 10 feet and if grown as a specimen, 

 even more in diameter. It is quite hardy and vigorous in 

 habit, twiggy, with handsome deep green foliage, and in 

 June it bears an abundance of delicate pink flowers, followed 

 in August by bright red fruits. A notable acquisition. $1.50 

 each. 

 Korolkowi floribunda. Broad Blueleaf Honeysuckle. L123. 

 This valuable Bush Honeysuckle is one of the gems of a 

 lovely group of hardy shrubs. It is vigorous, with twiggy 

 branchlets and bluish gray-green leaves, and its striking, 

 beautiful pink blooms are produced in utmost profusion. 

 Graceful in habit, the effect produced from a short distance 

 is that of brilhant pink floating on thin mists. June. $2.00 

 each. 

 Maacki. L123. One of the very finest of all Bush Honey- 

 suckles and absolutely hardy. It grows 6 to 8 feet tall and 

 is much more in diameter. The leaves are relatively large, broadly ovate, and 

 the large white flowers stand well above the foliage. In autumn the plant is 

 covered with scarlet fruit, retained far into the winter. $1.00 each; $9.00 

 for 10. 

 Morrowi. M123. The white flowers in May are followed by bright red fruit 



during summer and autumn. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 Ruprechtiana. L12. Large, creamy white flowers in Alay, followed by red 



fruits of good size. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 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. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 tatarica alba. White Tartarian Honeysuckle. L23. Forms a high bush, and 



has creamy white, very fragrant flowers in June. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 tatarica rosea grandiflora. Lr23. A fine, twiggy bush with slender, upright 

 branches, covered with large pink flowers in June. 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 

 PACHYSANDRA terminalis. See page 155. 

 PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius. See Spiraea, page 147. 



PHILADELPHUS, Avalanche. M. This beautiful variety bears in June a 

 profusion of snow-white flowers almost the full length of its slender, arching 

 branches. 75c. each; $6.50 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 feet in height, very 

 hardy, and, like all the Mock Oranges, is one of the best shrubs for situations 

 which are partially shaded, although preferring sun. Orange-scented, creamy 

 white flowers in May and June. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10. 

 coronarius grandiflbrus. Large-flowered Mock Orange. LI. A more robust 

 form of the preceding, with larger, conspicuous white flowers which are not 

 fragrant. 60c. each; .15.00 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. 13^ to 2 ft., 90c. each; $8.00 

 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. 



For other varieties of Philadelphus, see page 146 



