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Pyracantha (Crataegus; Coccinea Lalandi 



Pyracantha (Crataegus^ Coccinea 

 Lalandi 



(Firethorn or Evergreen Thorn) 



There is no other fruiting evergreen Shrub that is so attractive 

 throughout the year as this fiery Thorn and which will succeed in 

 any fairly sunny position, developing into a shapely plant 6 or 

 more feet high; it may be planted either in connection with other 

 Shrubs or as a single specimen or may be trained with wonderful 

 efEect against a wall. Its large trusses of white flowers are followed 

 in summer by an abundance of brilliant orange-scarlet berries, 

 which, remaining on the plants throughout the winter, produce a 

 gorgeous effect. Strong pot-grown plants 15 to 18 inches high, 

 $1.00 each. 



PrUnUS (Flowering Almond and Plum) 



Japonica fl. pi. {Double-flowering Almond). A beautiful dwarf 

 Shrub, producing its showy double flowers early in May before 

 the leaves appear. We can supply both white and pink. Plants, 

 3 to 4 feet high, §1.00 each. 



Pissardi {Purple-leaved Plum). A dwarf Shrub, covered with 

 single white flowers in spring; when they first appear the leaves 

 are a lustrous crimson, changing to a rich purple. Plants, 3 to 

 4feet high, §1.00 each. 



Triloba {Double-flowering Plum). An interesting Shrub, of medium 

 height, bearing in early spring semi-double delicate pink flowers 

 over an inch in diameter. Plants, 3 feet high, SI. 00 each. 



MalUS (Flowering Crab) 



Flowering Crabs are among the showiest of the dwarf 

 flowering trees in our American gardens. The blossoms open 

 slowly and last a long time when fully open. Planted as indi- 

 \-iduaI specimens they make a gorgeous display in early spring. 

 Atrosanguinea {Carmine Crab). Red buds and deep pink 



flowers; very showy variety of informal habit. Plants 3 to 4 



feet high, $1.50 each. 

 loensis plena {Bechtcl Crab). Large double fragrant pinkish 



flowers resembling miniature roses; neat symmetrical habit; 



blooms later than most other kinds. Plants 3 to 4 feet high, 



SI. 50 each. 

 Purpurea {Purple Crab). Reddish purple flowers; open growth. 

 Plants 3 to 4 feet high, S1.50 each. 



Nandina DomeStica (Chinese Bamboo) 



A very handsome small Shrub, hardy as far north as Phila- 

 delphia; it grows about three feet high with graceful, light green 

 foliage, which turns to a most attractive bronzy red early in the 

 fall. The small white flowers are produced in good sized erect 

 panicles in spring and are followed by crimson berries. SI. 00 each. 



PyrUS (Cydonia or Japan Quince) 



Japonicus. A very showy and popular Shrub, of medium height 

 which blooms profusely in early spring; flowers dazzling scarlet. 

 Makes an excellent hedge. 60 cts. each. 



RhodotypUS (Whlte Kerria) 



Kerrioides. A very ornamental Japanese Shrub of medium 

 size, which succeeds well in sun or shade, with pretty foliage and 

 large single white flowers the latter part of May. 60 cts. each. 



Rhus (Sumac) 



Tsrphina Laciniata {Cut-leaved Staghorn Sumac). The leaves 

 are beautifully cut like a delicate fern and in fall assume the 

 most brilliant colors, this combined with its showy clusters of 

 crimson fruit makes it a most valuable subject either as a single 

 specimen or for mass planting. 75 cts. each. 



Cotinus {Purple Fringe, or S?noke Tree). A low, shrubby tree, 

 covered in midsummer with large clusters of feathery flowers, 

 giving the appearance of a cloud of smoke or mist. 75 cts. each. 



Spiraea Van Houttei 



We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cts. each for $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. Shrubs cannot be sent by mail. 



