ORA'^A MhJNTA L TREES, SHR UBS, ETC. 91 



MAHONIA. Asliberry. Mahonie, Fr. 



M. aqviifoliuni. Holly-leaved Mahonia. A native species of medium 

 size, with purplisli shining, prickly leaves, and showy, bright yellow fiowers in 

 May, succeeded by bluish berries- Its handsome, deep green, glossy foliage, 

 and neat habit render it very popular for decorative pianting. 



RHODODENDRON. Rosebay. 



The Rhodendrons are mag-nifieent. flowering- Evergreen Shrubs. All prefer a peaty soil 

 and a somewhat shaded situation. The Catawbiense varieties are the most hardy and suc- 

 ceed in our climate better than any other. In this latitude they require to be protected 

 in winter. 



Rli. Catawbiense. Catawba Rosebay. A bushy shrub, with broadly 

 •oval leaves, and compact round clusters of lilac and violet fiowers in June. We 

 have a large collection, embracing the best varieties of this hardy species. Plants 

 with flowering buds, about 18 to 24 inches, $1.50 to $2.00 each. 



CLASS IV.— CLIMBING AND TRAILING SHRUBS. 



Price, 35 cents each; $3 per dozen except otherwise noted. 



A most useful class of plants for this country, for covering- cottag-es, verandas, walls, 

 trellises, etc. 



ACTINIDIA. 



A. polyg"aina (round fruit). A climbing plant from Japan, and said to be 

 most beautiful when in full flower. Tlie flowers are white with a purple center, 

 and sometimes cover the whole vine. The fruit is edible, and has a fine flavor. 



A. var. polyg'aina. A variety of the above with long fruit. 



AKEBIA. Akebie, Ft. 



A. qiiinata. A singular Japanese climbing shrub, with fine foliage, purple 

 flowers and ornamental fruit. 



AMPEL.OPSIS, JtlNGFEKNWEIN, OcV. ViGNE VIERGE, Ft. 



A. bipinnati. PErPER Vine. A species with compound pinnate leaves. 



A. quinquefolia. American Ivy, or Virginian Creeper. Has beauti- 

 ful digitate leaves that become rich crimson in autumn; a very rapid grower. Like 

 the Bignonia and Ivy, it throws out tendrils and roots at the joints, by which it 

 fastens itself to anything it touches. One of the finest vines for covering walls, 

 verandas or trunks of trees; affords shade quickly. 



A. Roylei. From Japan. Resembles the American, but is more vigorous; 

 foliage larger, and remarkably high colored in autumn. 



A. tricuspidata. Leaves deeply three-lobed; lobes long and pointed; 

 Jiardy and distinct. 



