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PHILADELPHIA, continued 

 Speciosissimus. Of dwarf habit, forming bushes 

 about 3 feet in height, and covered with very large, 

 sweet-scented flowers; distinct and very fine. \2 to 

 15 in., 20 cts. each, Si. 50 per doz. ; 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. 

 each, S2.50 per doz. 



Aurea. Foliage golden yellow; very effective. 

 Keeps its color the entire season, and will be found 

 valuable for creating pleasing and striking contrast 

 with purple-leaved shrubs. Small, well-rooted, 20 cts. 

 each, $2 per doz. 



Rhamnus Catharticus (Buckthorn i 



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, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. 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 midsummer. 18 to 24 in.. 25 cts. each, S2.25 per 

 doz.; 3 to 4 ft.. 35 cts. each, S3 per doz. 



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, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. 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, 2-yr., well-rooted 

 plants, 25 cts. each. 



Roses 



Crimson Rambler. A strong, rapid grower that 

 produces exceedingly large and brilliant clusters of 

 small, double crimson flowers in great profusion. 

 There is nothing finer for trailing over verandas. 

 Well-rooted, large. 2-yr. plants, 25c. ea.. S2 per doz. 



Dorothy Perkins. A splendid sort, with beau- 

 tiful, shell-pink flowers, full, large and double. 

 The tresses often contain 30 or 40 individual flowers. 

 Good climber. Well-rooted. Large, strong, 2-yr. 

 plants, 25 cts. each, S2 per doz. 



These two foregoing Roses are the most import- 

 ant of the Rambler Roses; once planted, they be- 

 come practically permanent. 



Salix (Willow) 



Babylonica. Weeping Willow. Our common 

 and well-known Weeping Willow; perfectly hardy 

 and a rapid grower. 2 to 3 ft., strong, well-rooted, 

 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. each. 



Rosmarinifolia. Rosemary Willow. A hand- 

 some, odd-looking tree, with rounded head, slender 

 twigs and small, silvery leaves. Strong, well- 

 rooted plants, 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each.; 4 to 5 ft., 

 40 cts. each. 



Regalis. Royal Willow. Rich, silvery foliage; 

 very ornamental. Small plants, well-rooted. 25 cts. 

 each. 



Vitellina aurea. Golden Weeping Willow. 

 Grows into a massive, low-headed tree. Light 

 green leaves and brilliant yellow bark that is par- 

 ticularly 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-ft. trees, 

 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. each. 



Dorothy Perkins Roses 



SALIX. continued 



Aurea pendula. Very similar to the preceding 

 variety, but with somewhat longer branches. Small, 

 well-rooted trees. 25 cts. each. 



Britzensis. Red-barked Willow. This tree 

 makes a very pretty specimen. Strong, well- 

 rooted plants, 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 

 50 cts. each. 



