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R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON. ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 



Philadelphus niveilis 



Philadelphus Falconer!. L. Very graceful, wide-spreading 

 shrub, up to 8 feet tall, with slender, arching branches, and 

 in June laden with masses of large, pure white, fragrant 

 flowers. One of the finest of all the Mock Oranges. Strong 

 plants, 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 

 Gerbe de Neige. M. Large, pure snowy white flowers. 75c. 



each;S6.00forlO. 

 Gordonianus. L. A vigorous shrub 6 to 8 feet high, light 

 green foliage and large white flowers in dense spikes, appear- 

 ing in great profusion. The flowers measure about 1}4 inches 

 in diameter and are more or less cup-shaped. Strong 

 plants, $1.00 each. 

 inodorus. M. One of the handsomest native Mock Oranges. 

 It forms a broad bush 4 to 6 feet high, with gracefully arch- 

 ing branches covered in June with immense pure white 

 flowers. Strong plants, 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 

 Lemoinei. M. A very neat, compact variety, growing 4 to 

 6 feet high, and abundantly covered with white, semi-double, 

 fragrant blossoms in June. 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 

 nepalensis. M. An upright-growing variety, having dense, 



light green foliage and 

 handsome white flowers. 

 Strong plants, 60c. each; 

 $5.50 for 10. 

 nivalis. Sywwbank Mock Or- 

 ange. M. A new, very free- 

 flowering hardy variety, 

 making a strong, quick 

 growth and producing the 

 largest flowers of any single 

 sort. Strong plants, $1.25 

 each. 

 Virginal. Virginal Mock Or- 

 ange. M. One of the most 

 beautiful of the Mock Or- 

 anges. This variety pro- 

 duces large, double-crested, 

 pure white flowers which 

 are sweetly scented. A 

 tall, vigorous grower. 

 It is completely covered in 

 Junewith blooms which also 

 - appear sparingly all sum- 

 mer. Strong plants, $1.00 

 each; $9.00 for 10. 



Prunus triloba 



POTENTILLA fruticosa. Cinquefoil. D. This useful, low- 

 growing shrub is covered with yellow flowers during the sum- 

 mer. 60c. each; $5.50 for 10. 



PRIVET. See Ligustrum, page 145. 



PRUNUS cerasifera Pissardi. Purple-leaved Plum. L. The 

 young leaves are of deep crimson, changing to coppery red. 

 One of the best of the red or purple-leaved shrubs, some- 

 times attaining the size of a small tree. 75c. each; $7.00 

 for 10. 



Cerasus. See page 4. 



glandulosa. Double Pink-flowering Almond. M. Double 

 rose-like flowers, covering the slender branches in great pro- 

 fusion before the leaves appear. One of the most beautiful 

 early-flowering shrubs. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



glandulosa alba (Amygdalus). Double White-flowering 

 Almond. M. Well kno'WTi and highly esteemed for its grace- 

 ful, erect, willow-hke branches, profusely covered in May 

 with large, white, double flowers. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



triloba. Double-flowering Plum. L. A showy and interesting 

 tall-growing shrub, bearing in May, on its long, slender 

 branches, a wealth of lovely large pink double flowers. One 

 of the finest spring-blooming shrubs. $1.25 each; $12.00 

 for 10. 



RHODOTYPOS kerrioides. White Kerria. M13. A bushy 

 shrub with snow-white flowers appearing in May and 

 sparingly throughout the summer. 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 



RHUS cotinus. Common Smoke Tree. L. A tall ornamental 

 shrub bearing masses of misty smoke-colored flowers in 

 June. $1.25 each; $11.00 for 10. 

 typhina laciniata. Fem-leaved Staghorn Sumac. L3. An 

 effective shrub with delicate, fern-like foliage which becomes 

 very brilhant in autumn. 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 



ROBINIA hispida. Rose Acacia. A very ornamental shrub, 

 producing large, loose racemes of beautiful rose-pink flowers 

 in June. 75c. each; $7.00 for 10. 



SAMBUCUS canadensis. American Elder. LI. Flat heads of 

 white flowers in June and reddish purple berries in fall. 

 Thrives best in damp soil. 60c. each; S5.00 for 10. 



canadensis maxima. Great Elder. L. This splendid variety 

 of the black-fruited Elder blooms in early July and pro- 

 duces flower-clusters three times the size of those of the type. 

 The flowers are followed by immense heads of black fruit. 

 $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



nigra aurea. Golden European Elder. LI. Tall-growing 

 shrub with conspicuous yellow foliage. One of the best yel- 

 low-leaved shrubs if grown in full sunhght. 75c. each; 

 $7.00 for 10. 



Sorbaria arborea glabrata. See page 147 



