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ELLWANGER d^ BARRY'S 



Prunus triloba. Double-flowered Plum. D. 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 May. 50c. 



PTELEA. Hop Tree, or Shrubby Trefoil. Lederblume, Ger. Ptelea, J^r. 



P. trifoliata. C. A large shrub or small tree, of rapid growth and robust habit. Fruit winged, and in 

 clusters ; flowers in June. 50c. 

 var. aurea. Golden-leaved Hop Tree. C. Beautiful glossy golden foliage, holds its color 

 well. 75 c. 



RHAMNUS. Buckthorn. Kreuzdorn, Ohndorn, Ger. Nerprun, J^r. 



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. Scheinkerrie, Ger. 



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. 



EssiGBAUM, Ger. 

 Sumach, J^r. 



R. aromatica. Fragrant Su- 

 mach. D. A native var- 

 iety, exhaling a strong 

 odor. Flowers greenish- 

 white; leaves lobed. 50c. 

 R. copallina. Dwarf Sumach. 

 Shining Sumach. D. 

 Beautiful shining green fol- 

 iage changing to rich crim- 

 son in autumn. Greenish 

 yellow flowers in August. 

 35c. 

 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 midsummer. It grows 

 10 to 12 feet high, and 

 spreads so as to require 

 considerable space. 35c 

 var. atropurpureus. Dark Purple-flowered Purple Fringe. C. Similar in appearance and 

 habit of growth to the old variety, except that the flowers are of a dark reddish purple, quite 

 distinct. 50c. 

 R. glabra. Smooth Sumach. C, Very effective in autumn with its crimson seeds and foliage. 35c. 



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. Osbeckii. C. A beautiful species from China, of large size, with remarkable and very ornamental 



foliage, assuming a beautiful autumnal color. 75c. 

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

 autumn. 35c. 



CUT-LEAVED SUMACH. 



RIBES. Currant. Johannisbeere, Ger. Groseillier, J^r. 



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



R. alpina. D. A good old variety. Small yellow flowers. Distinct. 35c. 



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 hyhridhet^-een aureum a.nd san^uhzetim. A hardy and 



profuse blooming shrub. Flowers crimson and yellow in pendent bunches in May. 35c. 



