56 ELLWANGER $ BARRY'S 



RHAMNUS. Buckthorn 



R. Alpinus. Alpine Buckthorn. D. Of upright growth, attaining about six feet, desirable on 

 account of its handsome foliage, which is of a dull rich green color. $1.00. 



R. catharticus. Purging Buckthorn. C. A fine robust, hardy shrub, of European origin, with dark 

 green foliage, white flowers and small black fruit; a popular hedge plant. 35c. 



RHODOTYPUS. White Kerria 



Rh. kerrioides. C. From Japan. A very ornamental shrub of medium size, with handsome foliage 

 and large, single, white flowers in the latter part of May, succeeded by numerous small fruit. 35c. 



RHUS. Sumach 



R. aromatica. Fragrant Sumach. D. A native variety, exhaling a strong odor. Flowers greenish- 

 white; leaves lobed. 75c. 



R. copallina. Dwarf Sumach. Shining Sumach. D. Beautiful shining green foliage changing to 

 rich crimson in autumn. Greenish yellow flowers in August. 50c. 



R. Cotinus. Purple Fringe, or Smoke Tree. C. From the South of Europe. A much admired 

 shrub for its curious fringe, or hair-like flowers, that cover the whole surface of the plant in mid- 

 summer. It grows 10 to 12 feet high, and spreads so as to require considerable space. 35c. 



R. glabra. Smooth Sumach. C. Very effective in autumn with its crimson seeds and foliage. 50c. 

 var. laciniata. Cut-leaved Sumach. C. A very striking plant, of moderate size, with deeply 

 cut leaves, resembling fern leaves; dark green above and glaucous below, and turning to a rich 

 red in autumn. 50c. 



R. typhina. Staghorn Sumach. C. A large shrub or tree, brilliant foliage and scarlet fruit in 

 autumn. 50c. 

 var. laciniata. Cut-leaved Stag Horn Sumach. C. A picturesque form, with handsome leaves 

 and deeply-cut leaflets. $1.00. 



RIBES. Currant 



The flowering currants are gay, beautiful shrubs in early spring, and of the easiest culture. 



R. aureum. Yellow-flowered, or Missouri Currant. D. A native species with glabrous, shining 

 leaves and yellow flowers. 35c. 



R. Gordonianum. Gordon's Currant. D. A hardy and profuse blooming shrub. Flowers crimson 

 and yellow in pendent bunches in May. 35c. 



R. sanguineum. Crimson-flowered Currant. D. An American species with deep red flowers, pro- 

 duced in great abundance in early spring. 50c. 



RUBUS. Bramble 



R. odoratus. Flowering Raspberry. D. Large foliage, pretty rosy purple flowers. 35c. 



SAMBUCUS. Elder 



These are showy, rapid growing, large shrubs, quite ornamental in flowers, fruit and foliage. They blossom in June. 

 The plants should be kept in good shape by a frequent use of the pruning knife. 



S. Canadensis. Common American Elder. C. Broad panicles of white flowers in June; reddish pur- 

 ple berries in autumn. A well-known native shrub. 35c. 

 var. acutiloba. Cut- leaved American Elder. C. A beautiful variety, with deeply and deli- 

 cately cut dark green foliage. It is valuable on account of its beauty, hardiness, and rapid 

 growth, and the ease with which it is transplanted. We consider it one of the best cut-leaved shrubs 

 in cultivation. 35c. 

 var. aurea. Golden Elder. C. A handsome variety, with golden yellow foliage. A valuable 

 plant for enlivening shrubberies. 35c. 



S. nigra. Black-berried Elder. C. A native of Europe, of medium size, with purplish-black berries 

 in September. 35c. 



S. racemosa, syn. pubens. Red-berried Elder. C. Panicles of white flowers in spring, followed 

 by bright red berries. 35c. 



SPIR^A. Meadow Sweet 



The Spiraeas are all elegant, low shrubs, of the easiest culture, and their blooming extends over a period of three 

 months. 



S. arguta. D. Of dwarf habit; flowers clear white. Very early flowering. Early May. 35c. 



S. ariaefolia. White-beam-leaved Spiraea. D. An elegant species from North West America ; habit 



dense and bushy; plant entirely covered with greenish white blossoms in July. 50c. 

 S. Anthony Waterer. D. A fine dwarf Spiraea bearing dark crimson flowers all summer. One of 

 the finest shrubs. 35c. 



