Ligustrum  Ibota,  continued, 
ters.  This  is  believed  to  be  the  most  hardy 
variety,  and  can  be  grown  throughout  New 
York  state.  Vahiable  for  shrubberies  and 
for  hedges.  2  to  2J2  feet,  25  cts.  each,  12.25 
per  doz. 
var.  Regelianum.  (S)  A  dense  shrub  with 
twiggy  branches  that  droop  gracefully  at  their 
tips.  It  seems  quite  as  hardy  as  the  Ibota 
and  is  generally  useful.  The  leaves  are  at- 
tractive with  their  autumnal  hues  and  hide  the 
black  berries  that  show  when  the  leaves  have 
gone.  2  to  lYz  feet,  25  cts.  each,  $2.50 
per  doz. 
L.  Japonicum.  Japanese  Privet.  (M")  July  to 
August.  The  bright,  glossy  leaves  are  almost 
evergreen.  The  racemes  of  pure  white  flow- 
ers are  attractive  and  fragrant.  A  beautiful 
plant  for  the  South,  but  it  is  not  hardy  north 
of  Philadelphia.  2  feet,  25  cts.  each,  *;2.25 
per  doz. 
L.  ovalifolium.  California  Privet  (L^I  Wide- 
ly known  as  a  hedging  plant ;  it  is  a  vigorous 
grower  anywhere,  endures  the  unnatural  con- 
ditions of  cities,  and  is  one  of  the  best  shrubs 
for  seaside  planting.  The  half  evergreen, 
glossy  foliage  and  pure  white  flowers  in 
July  make  it  an  ornamental  shrub  that  is  gen- 
erallv  useful.    Not  reliablv  hardv  north  of 
Ligrustrttin  ovalifolium,  continued. 
Boston.  See  also  hedging  plants  and  llus- 
tration,  page  66. 
2  to  3  feet  So  15   $1  50 
3  to  4  feet   25     2  25 
Standard  or  Tree  Privet.  (L)  We  have  trimmed 
a  large  number  of  California  Privet  into  little 
trees  with  round,  ball-like  heads,  and  find 
them  in  demand  as  a  tub  plant  for  terrace, 
porch  and  hall  decoration.  They  closely 
resemble  the  familiar  Bav  tree  and  are  much 
less  expensive.  '  ^^^^ 
3  to  4  feet  So  75   S:  50 
7  to  8  feet  S3  to  5  oj 
Ligustrum  Sinense.  Chinese  Privet.  (M)  July. 
A  graceful  slender  shrub  with  small  leaves, 
and  much  admired  for  the  profusion  of  its 
fragrant  spike-like  flowers,  that  are  succeeded 
by  ornamental  fruits.  Not  reliably  hardy 
north  of  New  York  City,  but  valuable  as  a 
specimen  or  for  shrubberies.  ^^^^ 
3  to  4  feet  So  35   $3  50 
5  to  7  feet   50     5  00 
L.  vulgare.  European  Privet.  (L)  June  and 
July.  One  of  the  most  hardy  ;  often  used  as 
a  hedge  ;  showy  with  its  spikes  of  fragrant 
white  flowers  and  black  fruits.  Useful  for 
city  planting  and  massing.  2  to  3  feet,  25  cts. 
each,  I2.25  per  doz. 
Lonicera  •  Honeysuckles 
A  varied  genus  that  includes  vines  and  shrubs  ;— for  the  vines,  see  page  72.  The  bush  varieties 
are  in  demand  for  shrubbery  groups  and  borders.  They  are  hardy  and  grow  easily.  Their  fragrant 
flowers  are  admired  in  spring,  but  another 
attraction  is  the  brilliant  fruit  that  follows  in 
the  summer  and  fall. 
Lonicera  bella  albida.  01)  \'ery  desirable,  with 
a  profusion  of  white  flowers  followed  by 
showy  red  fruit.  2  to  2 '2  feet,  35  cts.  each, 
fo-5operdoz. 
L.  fragrantissima.  (M)  April.  Small  creamy 
white  flowers  of  delightful  fragrance,  borne 
in  profusion.  The  deep  green  foliage  is 
retained  until  winter.  2  to  2%  feet,  35  cts. 
each,  53.50  per  doz. 
L.  Morrowi.  Japanese  Honevsuckle.  (M) 
May.  An  open  bush  with  crooked  branches, 
dark  green  leaves  and  small  white  flowers. 
The  red  fruit  is  especially  ornamental  and 
lasts  a  long  while.    .See  illustration. 
lumceka  morrowi 
2  to  3  feet. . . 
3  to  3^  feet. 
KACH  DOZ. 
So  3S    $3  50 
50     5  00 
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