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Philadelphus nivalis 



Philadelphus Falconeri. L. Very graceful, wide-spreading 

 shrub, up to 8 feet tall, ■\\nth 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;. 16.00 for 10. 

 Gordon ianus. L. A vigorous shrub 6 to 8 feet high, Hght 

 green foliage and large white flowers in dense spikes, appear- 

 ing in great profusion. The flowers measure about IJ^ inches 

 in diameter and are more or less cup-shaped. Strong 

 plants. 75c. each; .16.00 for 10 

 inodorus. M. One of the handsomest native Mock Oranges. 

 It forms a broad bush 4 to 6 feet high, with gracefully arch- 

 ing branches covered in June with immense pure white 

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

 Letnoinei. M. A very neat, compact variety, growing 4 to 

 6 feet high, and abundantly covered with white, semi-double, 

 fragrant blossoms m June 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 

 nepalensis, M. An upright-growing variety, having dense, 

 light green foliage and 

 handsome white flowers. 

 Strong plants, 60c. each; 

 $5.50 for 10. 

 nivalis. Snowbank Mock Or- 

 ange. M. A new, very free- 

 flowering hardy variety, 

 making a strong, quick 

 gro^vth and producing the 

 largest flowers of any single 

 sort. Strong plants, $1.25 

 each. 

 Virginal. Virginal Mock Or- 

 ange. M. One of the most 

 beautiful of the Mock Or- 

 anges. This variety pro- 

 duces large, double-crested, 

 pure white flowers which 

 are sweetly scented. A 

 tall, vigorous grower. 

 It is completely covered in 

 June with blooms which also 

 appear sparingly all sum- 

 mer. Strong plants, $1.00 

 Pninus triloba each; $9.00 for 10. 



POTENTILLA fruticosa. Cinquejoil. D. This useful, low- 

 growing shrub is covered with yellow flowers during the simi- 

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



PRIVET. See Ligustrum, page 145. 



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, some- 

 times attaining the size of a small tree. $1.50 each; $13.50 

 for 10. 



Cerasus. See Plant Novelties, pages 1-4. 



glandulosa. Double Pink-flowering Almond. M. Double 

 rose-like flowers, covering the slender branches in great pro- 

 fusion before the leaves appear. One of the most beautiful 

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



glandulosa alba (Amygdalus). Double White-flowering 

 Almond. M. Well known and highly esteemed for its grace- 

 ful, erect, willow-like branches, profusely covered in May 

 with large, wliite, double flowers. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



triloba. Double-flowering Plum. L. A sho-n^y and interesting 

 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. 4 to 5 ft., $1.50 each, 

 $14.00 for 10. 

 RHODOTYPOS 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. Fcm-lcaved Staghom Sumac. L3. An 

 effecti^ie shrub with delicate, fern-like foliage which becomes 

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



ROBINIA hispida. Rose Acacia. A very ornamental shrub, 

 producing large, loose racemes of beautiful rose-pink flowers 

 in June. 75c. each; $7.00 for 10. 



SAMBUCUS 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. 



nigra aurea. Golden European Elder. LI. Tall-growing 

 shrub with conspicuous yellow foliage. One of the best yel- 

 low-leaved shrubs if grown in full sunlight. 75c. each; 

 $7.00 for 10. 



nigra laciniata. Cutleaf European Elder. LI. A handsome 

 and distinct Elder with ornamental, regularly and finely 

 dissected foHage. A tall-growing shrub suitable for planting 

 where a massive effect is desirable. 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



Potentilla fruticosa 



