94 ELLW ANGER & BARRY'S CATALOGUE. 



COTONEASTEK. Mispel, Ger. Cotoxeaster, Fr. 



C niicropliylla. Small-leaved Cotoneaster. Of trailing habit ; leaves 

 small, crowded, obcordate, dark green and shining above ; hairy beneath. Fine for 

 covering walls, banks, etc. 50 cents. 



C. rotundifolia. Round-leayed Cotoxeaster. A beautiful, low-spread- 

 ing shrub, with small foliage, white flowers and red berries. 50 cents. 



CRAT^aEGUS. Thorn. 



C. pyracantha. Evergreen Thorn, or Burning BrsH. Native of South 

 of Europe. A low, bushy plant, retaining its foliage all winter. Has pinkish, or 

 white flowers, succeeded by dense clusters of orange-scarlet berries. 



var. alba. White-fruited Pyracantha. A variety Avith pure white 

 fruit. Used for hedges. 



var. Lalandii. A variety with larger leaves than the type. 50 cents. 



KAIiMIA. LcEFFELBAUM, Gev. 



K. latifolia. Mountain Laurel, or Calico Bush. A beautiful native 

 evergreen shrub, with shining foliage and dense clusters of pink or nearly white 

 flowers in spring. Requires same treatment as the Rhododendron. $1.00. 



MAHOXIA. Ashberry. Mahonie, Fr. 



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

 size, with purplish shining, prickly leaves, and showy, bright yellow flowers in May, 

 succeeded by bluish berries. Its handsome, deep green, glossy foliage, and neat habit 

 render it very popular for decorative planting. 



RHODODENDRON. Rosebay. 



The Ehododendrons are magnificent flowering Evergreen Shrubs. 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. 



Rh. 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. Plants with flow- 

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



CLASS IV.— CLIMBING AND TRAILING SHRUBS. 



Price, 35 cents each ; except otherwise noted. 



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

 lises, etc. 



ACTINIDIA. 



A. polygama. A climbing plant from Japan, and said to be most beautiful 

 when in full flower. The flowers are white with a purple center, and sometimes cover 

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



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



