ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 77 



MAHONIA, Ashberry. Mahonie, Fr. 



M. aquifolium. Holly-leaved Mahonia. A native species with purplish, 

 prickly leaves, and showy, bright yellow flowers in May. 



RHODODE N DRON. Rosebay. 



The Rhododendrons are the most magnificent flowering Evergreen Shrubs we 

 possess. All prefer a peaty soil and a somewhat shaded situation. The Catawbiense 

 varieties are the most hardy and succeed 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 flowers in June. We have a large 

 collection, embracing the best varieties of this hardy species. $1.50 to $2.00 each. 



CLASS IV.— CLIMBING AND TRAILING SHRUBS. 



A most useful class of plants for this country, for covering cottages, verandas,, 

 walls, trellises, etc. Price, 35 cents each ; .$3.00 per dozen except otherwise noted. 



ACTTNIDIA. 



A. polygama (round fruit). A climbing plant from Japan, and said to be 

 most beautiful when in full flower. The flowers are white with a purple centre, 

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

 75 cents. 



A var. polygama. A variety of the above with long fruit. 75 cents. 



AKEBIA. Akebie, Fr. 



A. quill at a. A singular Japanese climbing shrub, with fine foliage, purple 

 flowers and ornamental fruit. 50 cents. 



AMPEIiOPSIS. JlJNGFERNWEIN, Oer. VlGNE-VIERGE, Fr. 



A. bipiimati. Pepper Vine. A variety with compound pinnate leaves. 



A. quinquefolia. American Ivy or Virginian Creeper. Has beautiful 

 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 Avail or trunks of 

 trees. 



A. Roylei. From Japan. Resembles the American but appears to be more 

 vigorous ; it is said to fasten itself securely to walls or trellises. The foliage is dense, 

 and remarkably high colored in autumn. 



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

 and distinct. 



A. Veitcllii. From Japan. Leaves smaller than those of the American, and 

 overlap one another, forming a dense sheet of green. The plant is a little tender while 

 young, and requires protection the first winter ; but once established there is no further 

 risk. It grows rapidly and clings to wall or fence with the tenacity of Ivy ; the foliage 

 is, very handsome in summer, and changes to crimson scarlet in autumn. For covering 

 walls, stumps of trees, rockeries etc., no plant is so useful. For the ornamentation of 

 brick and stone structures, it can be specially recommended. 



