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RHUS— Sumach. 



RHODOTl'PUS KERRIOIDES. 



Small trees or shrubs, highly ornamental and of much 

 value for lawn adornment, either in groups or single speci- 

 mens. 



R. Copallina (Shining Sumach) — A very handsome variety 

 ■with shining, lustrous green foliage which in autumn 

 changes to a rich crimson; flowers greenish yellow. 

 R. Cotinus (Purple Fringe or Smoke Tree) — This beautiful 

 shrub is particularly remarkable for the numerous feath- 

 ery fruit stalks, 'which after flowering usually so com- 

 pletely cover the plant that from a distance it is no great 

 stretch of imagination to conceive it enveloped in a cloud 

 of smoke; hence the popular name. 

 R. Glabra (Smooth Sumach) — A strong-growing shrub, ex- 

 cellent for massing; remarkable for its numerous' large 

 heads of scarlet seeds in autumn, at which time, too, its 

 leaves are very brilliant. 

 R. Glabra Laciniata (Cut-Leaved Sumach) — A very handsome 

 shrub, with finely divided fern-like foliage. As' an indi- 

 vidual specimen, this plant has few equals. Each 40c; per 

 doz. $4.00. Extra large, each 75c; per doz. $9.00. 

 Each of above, except where noted, 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



IRHODOTYPUS 

 Kerria. 



White 



R. Kerrioides — This exceedingly 

 useful and very ornamental 

 shrub is a native of Japan, but 

 perfectly hardy in our climate. 

 It is of medium size with neat, 

 attractive foliage and large, 

 handsome single white flowers, 

 freely produced in early sum- 

 mer, succeeded by an abund- 

 ance of small fruit. 

 Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



SAMBUCUS. 



Elder. 



S. Nigra Aurea (Golden Elder) — 

 A most attractive and very or- 

 namental shrub. The foliage is 

 large arid of the richest golden 

 yellow; very effective and in- 

 valuable for grouping to pro- 

 duce striking contrasts. 



S. Nigra Variegata — This is also 

 a beautiful shrub, having hand- 

 some foliage variegated with 

 silver and green. 

 Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



EHUS GLABRA LACINIATA. 

 (CUT-LEAVED SUJIACH.) 



SPIRAEA— Meadow Sweet. 



One of the prettiest shrubs in cultiva- 

 tion, and exceedingly desirable; in fact, we 

 may say indispensable for the lawn or 

 shrubbery border. It is of the easiest cul- 

 ture, succeeding well in any situation. The 

 varieties we name are the best for general 

 purposes. All are thrifty growers and 

 most profuse bloomers, each in its turn 

 furnishing a succession of flowers' all 

 through the summer. 



S. Anthony Waterer — A beautiful dwarf 

 variety. Grows bushy and compact, and 

 blooms very profusely; flowers pink. 

 S. Arguta — One of the very best of the 

 Spiraeas. Resembles the well-known 

 variety Thunbergii, but is stronger and 

 more upright; flowers' white, borne in 

 great profusion early in summer. 

 S. Billardii — Bears spikes of pink flowers; 



very desirable. 

 S. Collosa — A beautiful variety, with deep 

 rose flowers; habit of plant very grace- 

 ful. 



Collosa Alba — A dwarf and compact shrub bearing a great abundance of white flowers; 

 very desirable. 



Onulit'olia — A robust grower; flowers white. 



Opulifolia Aurea — Golden foliage, flowers white; very ornamental. 

 Prunifolia — "White; very desirable; early. 



Sorbifolia (Ash-Leaf Spiraea) — An excellent shrub; very attractive; flowers white, borne 

 in long upright spikes. 



Thunbergii — Leaves' narrow, stems light and graceful; flowers white; blooms very pro- 

 fusely; early. 



Van Houttei — This is beyond doubt the handsomest of all the Spiraeas; in fact, it has 

 few if any equals among ornamental shrubs'. "When in full bloom in May and June it 

 presents an appearance difficult to desbribe, except that from a little distance it seems 

 to be wreathed with snow, the branches drooping gracefully under the fleecy covering. 

 Even when not in bloom the plant from its habit of growth and pretty foliage has a very 

 pleasing and artistic effect, either as a single specimen or arranged in groups. It is a 

 sure grower and perfectly hardy. Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



IAEA ANTHONY WATERER. 



SYMPHORICARPUS. 



Exceedingly interesting and very orna- 

 mental dwarf shrubs, of the easiest cul- 

 ture; admirably adapted for grouping on 

 the lawn or in masses of shrubbery in al- 

 most any situation, even succeeding very 

 well in the shade of overhanging trees, 

 where few shrubs will grow at all. They 

 are especially valuable for their orna- 

 mental berries, which show to advantage 

 in the fall and winter months. 

 S. Racemosus (Snowberry) — A very pretty 

 and interesting shrub; pinkish white 

 flowers, followed by white berries. 

 Vulgaris — This variety bears red ber- 

 ries; an excellent shrub. 

 Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



SYPHOIUCARPUS VULGARIS 



LANDSCAPE DEPARTMENT. 



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SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEI. 



EXTRA LARGE, BUSHY PLANTS OF ALL OF THE ABOVE SHRUBS, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED, EACH 50 CTS; PER DOZ. $3.00, 



