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W. F. ALLEN’S CATALOGUE, SALISBURY, MD. 
RHAMNUS (Buckthorn). 
CATHARTICUS.—The dark foliage masses of this 
dense, twiggy ‘shrub are relieved by a profusion of 
attractive white flowers in June and July, followed 
by showy black fruit. Strong, two-year-old plants, 
25c. each. 
RHUS (Sumach). 
COTINUS (Purple Fringe). —Much admired for 
its curious fringe or hair-like flowers that cover the 
whole surface of the plant at mid-summer. 
18 to 24 inches, 25c. each; $2.25 per dozen. 
3 to 4 feet, 35¢c. each; $3.00 per dozen. 
ROSA (Sweet Briar). 
RUBIGINOSA. —The well-known Sweet Briar, with 
highly scented foliage; small, pink, fragrant flowers 
and quantities of bright fruit. Blooms in June. 
Strong, two-year plants, 25c. each. 
RUGOSA. —The foliage exhibits a mass of dense, 
luxuriant, glossy green. The flowers are large, and 
the perfection of form and color; are produced con- 
tinuously throughout the season and until late in 
autumn, and as they mature are replaced by small, 
golden and red fruit. Strong, two-year, well-rooted 
plants, 25c. each. 
ROSES. 
CRIMSON RAMBLER —A _ well known and 
popular variety. A strong, rapid grower that pro- 
duces exceedingly large and brilliant clusters of 
small, double crimson flowers in great profusion. 
There is nothing finer for trailing over verandas. 
Small, well-rooted plants, 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen. 
Large, two-year plants, 25c. each; $2.00 per dozen. 
DOROTHY PERKINS.— A _ splendid sort, with 
beautiful, shell-pink flowers; full, large and double. 
The tresses often contain 30 or 40 individual flowers. 
Good climber. Well rooted, small plants, 15c. each; 
$1.50 per dozen. Large, strong, two-year plants, 25c. 
each; $2.00 per dozen. 
THE BLUE ROSE.—This is the novelty of the 
eentury, and perhaps the best way to describe this 
would be to say that it is a Blue Crimson Rambler— 
that is, imagine a climbing rose, with all the hardl- 
ness, strength and vigor of the Crimson Rambler, 
covering immense spaces with its wondrous heavy 
canes and large, splendid foliage, and bearing im- 
mense tresses of semi-double flowers all the way from 
20 to 50 in a cluster; but instead of the gorgeous 
crimson flowers, we all know so well picture in your 
mind similar clusters of exquisitely beautiful blue 
roses, a blue very similar in shade to the delicate, 
inimitable blue of the Jackmani Clematis. Strong, 
two-year, field-grown plants, 50c. each. 
SALIX (Willow). 
BABYLONICA (Weeping Willow). —Our com- 
mon and well known Weeping Willow; perfectly 
hardy and a rapid grower. 2 to 3 feet, strong, well 
rooted, 25c. each. 
ROSMARINIFOLIA (Rosemary Willow).— 
A handsome, odd-looking tree, with rounded head, 
slender twigs and small, silvery leaves. Strong, well- 
rooted plants, 2 to 3 feet, 25c. each. 
REGALIS (Royal Willow).—Rich, silvery foll- 
ages very ornamental. Small plants, well rooted, 25c. 
each. 
VITELLINA AUREA (Golden Weeping Wil- |. 
low). —Grows into a massive, low-headed tree. 
Light green leaves and brilliant yellow bark that is 
particularly bright in the leafless months of winter. 
It makes a fine specimen, with a personality that 
other trees do not possess. Strong, 2 to 3 feet trees, 
25c. each. 
AUREA PENDULA. Small, well-rooted trees, 
25e. each. 
BRITZENSIS (Red Barked Willow) — This 
tree makes a very pretty specimen. Strong, well- 
rooted plants, 2 to 3 feet, 25c. each. 
SOPHORA (Japan Pagoda Tree). 
JAPONICA.—One of the nicest little trees for 
large or small plantings. It presents a neat, at- 
tractive appearance, with small, shining green leaves. 
In August, when there are few other flowers, this is 
showy, with clusters of white bloom. The wood of 
young trees is olive green. 18 to 20 inch trees, 30c. 
each; $2.50 per dozen. 
SPIREA. 
VAN HOUTTET. —Among the very finesc of flower- 
ing shrubs; a strong, hardy grower of graceful, droop- 
ing habit, with handsome foliage. The profusion of 
SPIRAEA, VAN HOUTIi 
branches and covers the 
a beautiful canopy of white. Desirable 
any standpoint. 
12 to 15 inches, 15¢. each; $1.00 per dozen. 
2 to 38 feet, 20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. 
3 to 4 feet, 30c. each; $3.00 per dozea. 
v| DOUGLASSI. —Spikes of beautiful, 
Cored flowers in July and August. 
12 to 18 inches, 15c. each; $1.00 per dozen. 
2 to 3 feet, 25c. each; $2.00 per dozen. 
THUMBERGII.— Of dwarf habit and rounded, 
jgracefully formed branches, slender and somewhat 
‘“drooping ; foliage a yellowish green; flowers small 
twhite, appearing in early spring, being one of the 
‘first Spireas to flewer; esteemed on account of its 
1 Strong, 18 to 24 inch plants, 
“neat, graceful habit. 
bi25c. each; $2.00 per dozen. 
i ANTHONY WATERER.—Blooms from June un- 
{til frost. One of the most popular shrubs, posess- 
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bloom weighs the slender 
bush with 
Yifrom 
deep rose-col- 
-ing the characteristics and robust habit of the par- 
| ent form, but with crimson flower heads of a richer, 
| brighter hue. Good foliage, frequently splashed with 
; odd, though pretty, yellowish white markings. A 
beautiful edging and desirable plant at the front 
t of shrubberies or wherever a low bush is desired. 
|, Strong, well-rooted plants, 12 to 15 inches. 20c. each; 
$2.00 per dozen. 
‘|| PANICULATA. —One year, 25c. each; 
, 3 feet, 35c. each. 
i! CALLOSA ROSEA.—Produces an abundance of 
deep, rosy flowers, which lasts practically afl summer. 
Grows freely and a very satisfactory shrub. 
18 to 24 inches, 25c. each; $2.00 per dozen. 
STEPHANANDRA. 
: FLEXUOSA. —A _ thick shrub, with graceful 
branches and handsome small foliage that is almost 
as delicate as a fern, and turns a bronze red in late 
summer and autumn. Small, inconspicuous, fragrant 
flowers are up and down the branches. Grows easily, 
and is adapted to rocky places and shrubbery borders. 
Strong plants, 2 to 2% feet, 35c. each; $3.00 per doz, 
1 SYMPHORICARPUS. 
RACEMOSUS (Snowberry).—Small, red flowers 
in July and August, succeeded by white berries; very 
attractive. Strong plants, 18 to 24 inches, 25c. each; 
$2.00 per dozen. 
VULGARIS (Indian Current). —Blooms in July. 
Similar in character to the above; useful in the same 
ways; purplish red berries in autumn. Strong plants, 
18 to 24 inches, 25c. each; $2.00 per dozen. ‘ 
SYRINGA. 
VULGARIS (Common Purple Lilac). — Strong, 
well-rooted plants, 35¢c. each; $2.50 per dozen. 
VULGARIS ALBA (Common White Lilac).— 
Strong, well-rooted plants, 35c. each; $2.50 per dozen. 
‘V@IV VOISNMa —A fine, old variety of rather 
dwarf habit; very fragrant white flowers, tinged with 
| purple. 35c. each. 
by TAMARIX. 
‘\( AFRICAN. 
two years, 
Shrubs of strong, but slender, up- 
‘right growth; clothed with foliage as light and 
‘feathery as that of the asparagus. Their delicate 
-.fringing flowers are usually some warm shade of 
