ELLWASGER dt BARUY'S CATALOGUE. 



RHODOTYPUS KERRIOIDES. 



PRUNUS. Plum. 



Under this heading- are embraced some of the most charming' early spring flowering 

 shrubs. Prunus triloha or the Double-flowered Phini, as it is commonly called, and the 

 Double-flowered Almonds produce in remarkable profusion, perfectly double, finely 

 formed flowers of most attractive colors. At the blossoming season each little tree appears 

 like one mass of bloom, forming a most beautiful and interesting object, whether planted 

 singly upon the lawn or in groups. As the Almond and Plum flower at the same time, they 

 can be massed very effectively. Both are hardy and of fine habit. 



P. Japonica liore alba pleno. {EJrroneously Amygdalus pumila alba.) 

 Dwarf Double- White-flowering Almond. Produces beautiful double-white 

 tiowers in May. 50 cents. 



P. Japonica flore rubro pleno. {Erroneously Amygdalus pumila.) 



Dwarf Double Red-flowering Almond. A beautiful small shrub, bearing in 

 May, before the leaves appear, an abundance of small double rose-like flowers 

 closely set upon the twigs. 50 cents. 



P. tonientosa. A very pretty species from .Japan. It has beautiful plaited 

 leaves, and bears in May, small, inconspicuous flowers, which are followed by 

 small red fruits resembling currants. Forms a very handsome dwarf shrub. 50 

 cents. 



P. triloba. Double-flowering Plum. Native of China. A highly 

 interesting and desirable addition to hardy shrubs; flowers double, of a delicate 

 pink, upwards of an inch in diameter, thickly set on the long slender branches; 

 flowers in Ma)^ See cut. 50 cents. 



