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PYRUS 
Pyrus  arbutifolia.   Choke  Berry.   (L)  A 
tall  shrub  that  is  covered  in  May  with  clus- 
ters of  small  white  flowers,  that  are  succeeded 
in  August  by  bright  red  berries  which  remain 
well  into  winter.  The  foliage  is  much  the  same 
■•    as  an  apple  leaf  and  turns  bright  crimson  in 
autumn.  A  desirable  shrub  for  mass  and  open 
planting. 
3  to  4  ft.  .  40c.  each,  $3.50  per  doz.,  $25  per  100 
RHAMNUS 
•J  Rhamnus  Caroliniana.  Indian  Cherry.  (L)  Large 
shrub  or  small  tree,  with  dark  green  leathery 
leaves.  Small,  white  flowers.  Red  fruits  that 
turn  to  black  as  they  ripen.  Good  for  public 
grounds  and  citv  places. 
3  to  4  ft.  .  4bc.  each,  $3.50  per  doz  ,  $20  per  100 
R.  catharticus.  Buckthorn.  (M)  A  stiff,  twiggy 
shrub  with  white  flowers  in  June  and  July,  suc- 
ceeded by  black  berries.  Splendid  for  massing  in 
parks  and  public  grounds.   Each      Doz.  loo 
4  to  5  feet  $0  50    $4  50    $25  00 
5  to  6  feet   60     5  50     35  00 
6  to  7  feet   75     6  00     40  00 
R.  Frangfula.  (L)  Botanical  differences  distin- 
guish it  from  the  above.  Valued  for  much  the 
same  purpose. 
3  to  4  feet  40  cts.  each,  $3.50  per  doz. 
RHODOTYPUS 
Rhodotypus  kerrioides.  White  Kerria.  (D)  A 
highly  desirable  shrub  for  almost  any  purpose  ; 
growing  in  all  soils  and  succeeding  as  far  north 
as  Massachusetts.  Resembles  the  Kerria  in  leaf 
and  appearance.  The  graceful  branches  bear 
single  white  flowers  in  May  and  sparingly 
through  the  summer.  Black  berries  in  the  fall. 
Ih  to  2  feet   .  25c.  ea.,  $2.50  per  doz.,  $15  per  100 
Rhus  •  Sumac  and  Mist  Tree 
The  old-fashioned  Mist  Tree,  or  Smoke  Bush  {R. 
Cotinus)  is  familiar  on  many  old-time  lawns.  The 
Sumacs,  on  the  other  hand,  have  unfortunately  not 
been  much  used  in  landscape  work.  Any  one  famil- 
iar with  their  beautiful  fern-like  foliage  and  gor- 
geous autumn  colors  can  appreciate  what  splendid 
subjects  they  are  for  mass  and  natural  plantings. 
They  grow  easily  and  rapidly  under  almost  any 
conditions. 
R.  aromatica.  Fragrant  Sumac.  (M)  Small  yel- 
low flowers,  on  dense  spikes,  appear  before  the 
leaves.  Red  fruits  follow  and  in  the  autumn 
gorgeous  crimson  foliage.  Spreading  habit, 
grows  in  poor  soil  and  barren  places. 
Each  Doz. 
2  to  3  feet  $0  35    $3  00 
3  to  4  feet   50     4  50 
Rhus  Cotinus.  Mist,  or  Smoke  Tree.  (L)  A 
favorite  old-fashioned  shrub  that  is  reliable 
almost  anywhere.  In  midsummer  its  curious 
feathery  flowers  envelop  the  plant  in  a  pur- 
plish mist.  The  leaves  are  rich,  with  shades 
of  red  and  brown  in  autumn. 
E;.eh        Doz  100 
2  to  3  feet  $0  35    $3  00    $20  00 
3  to  4  feet   50     5  00 
4  to  5  feet   75     6  00 
R.  glabra,  var.  laciniata.  Cut-leaved  Sumac. 
(M)  Finely  cut  leaves  of  beautiful  fern-like  ap- 
pearance. Big  panicles  of  crimson  fruits  in  the 
summer.  Like  the  other  Sumac,  it  is  remarkable 
for  its  autumn  coloring.  Hardy  and  grows  almost 
anywhere.  e  r-h      Doz.  loo 
1  to  1^  feet  $0  25    $2  50    $18  00 
li  to  2  feet    35     3  50     25  00 
2  to  3  feet   50     4  50 
R.  typhina,  var.  laciniata.  Cut-lea\td  Stag- 
horn  Sumac.  (L)  A  tall-growing,  hairy  species, 
that  is  invaluable  for  dry,  barren  and  rocky 
places.  This  variety  also  has  beautiful  cut  leaves 
and  brilliant  fall  colors  that  persist  a  little 
longer  than  the  other  kinds  do.  Splendid  for 
mass  effects. 
3  to  4  feet   .  50c.  ea.,  $4.50  per  doz.,  $30  per  100 
Ribes  •  Flowering  Currants 
Prized  for  their  wealth  of  fragrant,  small  bright 
flowers  in  early  spring,  and  for  their  hardiness. 
Erect-growing  shrubs,  with  leaves  resembling  the 
common  currant.  Much  used  in  shrubberies. 
Ribes  aureum.   Missouri  Golden,  or  Buffalo 
Currant.  (D)  Showy,  fragrant,  yellow  flowers 
in  May.    Bright   autumn  foliage.    A  strong, 
hardy  native. 
2  to  3  feet  .  35c.  ea.,  $3.50  per  doz.,  $20  per  100 
R.  Gordonianum.  Gordon's  Currant.  (D)  Abun- 
dant yellow  and  crimson  flowers  on  drooping 
clusters  in  May.  A  hybrid  between  R.  aureum 
and  R.  sanguineum. 
2  to  3  ft.  .  35c.  each,  $3.50  per  doz.,  $25  per  100 
R.  sanguineum.    Red-flowered  Currant.  (D) 
Profusely  covered  with  rose-colored  flowers  early 
in  the  spring. 
2  to  3  ft.  .  35c.  each,  $3.50  per  doz.,  $25  per  100 
Roses 
The  Bush  Roses,  described  on  page  63,  are  fre- 
quently used  in  shrubbery  groups  and  borders,  and 
always  show  to  advantage  in  such  collections. 
Rubus 
Rubus  odoratus.  Flowering  Raspberry.  (M)  A 
strong,  hardy,  native  shrub  that  is  highly  valued 
for  wild  and  mass  plantings.  Also  for  bank  and 
steep  terraces,  where  it  takes  root  and  spreads 
rapidly.  Endures  shaded  places.  Large  leaves 
and  rosy  purple  flowers  lasting  for  a  long  while 
in  summer.  Each  Doz. 
2  to  3  feet  $0  35   $3  00 
4  to  6  feet   50     4  50 
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