SVILLE  f  PENNSYLVANIA 
P-ffiONIA  Moutan.  Tree  Peonies.  These 
striking  low  shrubs  of  the  old-fashioned  gar- 
dens are  again  quite  popular.  They  are 
hardy,  grow  slowly,  and  bear  enormous  dou- 
ble flowers  of  various  bright  colors  in  May. 
They  are  used  for  beds,  borders  and  margins 
of  groups.  Their  flowers  are  much  finer  when 
given  rich  soil.    75  cts.  each,  |8  per  doz. 
RHAMNUS  catharticus.  Buckthorn.  Dark 
green  foliage,  white  flowers  and  small,  black 
fruit.  EACH  DOZ. 
3  to  4  feet  $0  35   $3  00 
4  to  6  feet   50     4  50 
RHODOTYPUS  kerrioides.  White  Kerria. 
A  good  new  shrub  that  begins  blooming  in 
May  and  blooms  all  summer.  It  has  large, 
single  white  flowers  at  the  tip  of  each  shoot, 
and  the.se  are  followed  by  black  seeds. 
EACH  DOZ. 
1  to  2  feet  $0  25    $2  25 
3  to  4  feet   35  300 
RHUS  Cotinus,  the  Smoke  Tree,  is  quite  differ- 
ent from  the  other  varieties  of  Rhus.  In 
midsummer  its  curious,  filmy  flowers  envelop 
the  tree  in  a  thick  mist  that  is  especially 
pretty  among  evergreens.  each  doz. 
2  to  3  feet  So  25   S2  25 
3  to  4  feet   50     4  50 
RIBES.  The  Flowering  Currants.  Much 
prized  for  their  wealth  of  bright  flowers  in 
early  spring  and  their  pervadmg  and  delight- 
ful spicy  odor.    They  are  exceedingly  hardy. 
R.  aureum  is  our  beautiful  yellow-flowered 
native  species.  2  to  3  feet,  35  cts.  each,  ^3 
per  doz. 
R.  Gordonianum.  Gordon's  Currant.  A 
hardy  and  profuse  blooming  shrub  ;  crimson 
and  yellow  flowers  borne  in  pendent  bunches. 
I  to  2  feet,  35  cts.  each,  $3  per  doz. 
ROBINTA  hispida.  Rose  Acacia.  A  valuable 
shrub,  bearing  clusters  of  rose-colored  flow- 
ers ;  the  branches  resemble  those  of  a  moss 
rose.  Excellent  for  planting  in  large  masses. 
Top-grafted  plants,  3  to  4  feet,  75  cts.  each, 
|8  per  doz. 
SAMBUCUS.  The  Elders.  These  are  much 
in  demand  for  their  beautiful  leaves.  The 
flowers  and  fruits,  also,  are  showy  and  at- 
tractive. They  grow  well  anywhere  and  need 
pruning  to  keep  them  in  shape. 
S.  nigra  aurea.  Golden  Elder.  Has  bright 
leaves  of  a  cle.'ir,  constant  golden  yellow,  and 
is  valuable  for  enlivening  shrubberies. 
each  doz. 
2  to  3  feet  So  35   $3  00 
3  to  4  feet   50     4  50 
SAMBUCUS  nigra  variegata.  Variegated 
Elder.  Has  leaves  quaintly  mottled  with 
white  and  yellow.  It  is  valued  for  the  same 
uses.  2  to  3  feet,  35  cts.  each,  I3  per  doz. 
var.  laciniata.  Cut-leaved  Elder.  Has 
finely  dissected  leaves.  3  to  4  feet,  50  cts. 
each,  I4  per  doz. 
SOPHORA  Japonica.  Pagoda  Tree.  A  shrub 
of  medium  size,  with  light  -  colored,  soft 
foliage,  and  racemes  of  small,  bell-shaped 
cream  -  colored  flowers.  It  is  sometimes 
grown  as  a  small  tree.  2  to  3  feet,  50  cts. 
$4.50  per  doz. 
STUARTIA  pentagyna.  American  Camellia. 
An  erect  shrub,  well  foliaged,  and  bearing 
large,  creamy  white  flowers,  i  to  feet, 
35  cts.  each.  $3  per  doz. 
STYRAX  Japonica.  A  neat  little  tree  that  makes 
a  fine  display  in  June,  when  hung  full  of  its 
white  bells.  Especiallv  valuable  for  small 
>'^''ds.  ' 
2  to  3  feet,  untrimmed  So  50   S4  50 
3  to  4  feet,  untrimmed   75     7  50 
STAPHYLEA  colchica.  Bladdernut.  Blooms 
with  the  lilac.  The  flowers  are  white,  very 
fragrant,  borne  in  clusters ;  the  nuts  are 
curious  and  attractive.  ^^^^ 
2  to  3  feet  So  35   S3  00 
3  to  5  feet   50     4  50 
STEPHANANDRA  flexuosa.  Large-growing 
shrub  ;  leaves  of  grayish  green,  xery  much 
lobed  and  serrated.  White  flowers  borne  in 
panicled  racemes,  in  June.  3  feet,  35  cts.  each, 
$T)  per  doz. 
SYMPHORICARPUS.  The  Wax  Berries. 
Their  showy  fruits  make  these  small  shrubs 
quite  popular  for  planting  in  masses.  They 
are  hardy  bushes,  with  inconspicuous  flowers 
and  bright  fruits  that  cling  late. 
S:  racemosus.  Snowberry.  Has  very  large 
milk-white  berries  that  contrast  finely  with 
the  currants. 
to  2  feet  So  25  S2  25 
2  to  3  feet   35     3  OQ 
S.  rubra.    Similar  to  above,  with  red  berries. 
2  to  3  feet,  35  cts.  each,  I3  per  doz. 
S.  variegata.    Besides  its  showy  red  berries,  has 
leaves  beautifully  marked  with  yellow. 
EACH  DOZ.« 
I  ^  to  2  feet  So  25  S2  25 
2to3feet   35  300 
Planted  together  in  large  groups  these  Wax 
Berries  give  pretty  and  novel  effects. 
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