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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. 5oc. 
PTELEA. Hop Tree, or Shrubby Trefoil. LEepERBLUME, Gey. PTELEA, /7. 
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 
wie ll 7i5 Es 
RHAMNUS. Buckthorn. KRrevuzDORN, OHNDORN, Ger. NERPRUN, £7. 
R. catharticus. Purcinc Buckruorn. C. A fine robust, hardy shrub, of European origin, with dark 
green foliage, white flowers and small black fruit; a popular hedge plant. 35¢c. 
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, /7. 
R. aromatica. FRAGRANT Sv- 
MACH. D. A native var- 
iety, exhaling a strong 
odor. Flowers greenish- 
white; leaves lobed. 5oc. 
R. copallina. DWARF SUMACH. 
SHINING SUMACH. D. 
Beautiful shining green fol- 
iage changing to rich crim- 
son in autumn. Greenish 
yellow flowers in August. 
35¢: 
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 
Io to 12 feet high, and 
CUT-LEAVED SUMACH. spreads so as to require 
considerable space. 35¢ 
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. 35¢c. 
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 toa rich red in 
autumn. 50Cc. 
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 SumMacH. C. A large shrub or tree, brilliant foliage and scarlet fruit in 
autumn. 35C. 
RIBES. Currant. JOHANNISBEERE, Ger. GROSEILLIER, /7. 
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 hybrid between aureum and sanguineum. A hardy and 
profuse blooming shrub. Flowers crimson and yellow in pendent bunches in May. 35c. 
