HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 



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Golden Elder 



PRIVET. 



(Ligustrum.) 



Besides be- 

 ing one of our 

 best hedge 

 plants, the 

 various spe- 

 cies of Privet 

 form interest- 

 ing groups on 

 the lawn. 



They are al- 

 most ever- 

 green ;of dense 

 compact hab- 

 it. The flow- 

 ers are fra- 

 grant, and are 

 followed by 

 pretty sprays 

 of different 

 colored ber- 

 ries. 



— Amoor. (L. Amurense.) Of similar form and habit to the 



California type, not so shiny, but reputed to be hardier. 



18 to 24 in. — 15 cts. each; $1.20 per 10; $10.00 per roo. 

 2to3feet — 20> " " 1.60 " 14.00 



Mail size, 15 cts. each. 

 — English. (L. Vulgaris.) The familiar shrub of old 



gardens, with leaves of grayish green, white flowers and 



shining black berries. 



i8to24 in. — 15 cts. each; $1.20 per 10; $10.00 per 100. 



24 to 30 in. — 20 " 1.6.0 " 14.00 '** . 



Mail size, 15 cts. each. 

 — California. (L. Ovalifolium.) A species of unusual beauty 



that has become the most popular of hedge plants. 



For groups and specimens it is equally pretty, and its shining 



leaves give it value for porch and terrace decoration when 



grown in standard form. Shears nicely to any shape. 



.18 to 24 m. — 10 cts. each;$ .80 per 10; $6.00 per 100; 

 $50.00 per 1000. 

 a to 3 feet — 15 cts. each; $1.25 per 10; $8.00 per 100; * 

 $60.00 per 1000. Mail size, 10 cts. each. 

 — Ibota. Spreading and tall growing, the hardiest of the 



group. Color grayish-green, fruits black. 



18 to 24m. — 15 cts. each; $1.20 per 10; $10.00 per 100. 

 2to3feet — 20 " " 1.60 " 14.00 " 



Mail size, 10 cts. each. 

 — Kegels. (L^Regelianum.) A dense shrub with stiff, twiggy 



horizontal spreading branches drooping at the ends. 



18 to 24111. — 40 cts. each; $3.00 per 10. 

 PRUNUS Pissardi. (Purple-leaved Plum.) A distinct and 



handsome little tree, covered with a mass of small, white, 



single flowers in spring; later, with showy pinkish purple 



leaves that deepen in color to the end of the season. A 



unique lawn ornament at all times of the year. * 



3 to 4 feet— 60 cts. each; $5.00 per 10. 



4 to 5 feet— 75 " " 6.00 " Mail size, 25 cts. each. 

 — Triloba. (Double Flowered Plum.) A charming shrub 



of vigorous growth. Very early in spring, before its 

 leaves appear, the whole tree is decked in a fleecy cloud of 

 very double light pink blossoms. Its effect on a still leaf- 

 less landscape is very bright. 

 3 to 4 feet — 60 cts. each; $5.00 per 10. 

 Mail size, 25 cts. each. 

 RHAMNUS CATHARTICUS. (Buckthorn.) A dense 

 twiggy bush, 6 to 10 feet high, with dark foliage relieved by 

 masses of attractive white flowers in June and July. Makes 

 a good, prunable hedge. 



18 to 24m. — 15 cts.; $1.25 per 10; $10.00 per 100. 

 2 to 3 feet — 25 cts; 2.00 " 15.00 

 — Frangula. A large shrub with numerous leafy branches. 

 Leaves dark green, paler beneath, fading with tones of 

 yellow, orange and red. Berries change from red to black 

 in September. 2 to 3 feet — 40 cts.; $3.00 per 10. 



Snowberries 



RHODOTYPUS KERRIOIDES. (White Kerria.) An 

 attractive shrub 3 to 6 feet high, with good foliage and large, 

 single white flowers late in May. The black seeds which 

 follow are odd and showy. / 1 



2 to 3 feet — 45 cts. each; $3.50 per 10. 



RHUS Aromatica. (Fragrant Sumac.) Grows 2 to 4 feet 

 tall; flowers yellow, in clusters along the stems, followed 

 by red berries in June. Leaves color to brilliant scarlet in 

 fall. 2 to 3 feet — 75 cts. each; $6.00 per 10. 



— Copallina. (Shining Sumac.) Tall growing; foliage 

 glossy. Blooms late, with terminal flowers of greenish white 

 in dense panicles. Fruits large, deep crimson. Foliage 

 colors beautifully in fall. 2 to 3 feet — 60 cts.; $5.00 per 10. 



— Cotinus. (See Purple Fringe.) 



— Glabra. (Smooth Sumac.) 'Grows to a small tree with 

 beautiful leaves which color brightly in Autumn; flowers 

 in July followed by crimson or brown fruits. 



3 to 4 feet — 40 cts. each; $3.00 per 10. 



4 to 5 feet — 50 " !' 4.00 



-Laciniata. A beautiful cut-leaved form of above, of 



rather dwarf bushy growth. 2 to 3 feet — 60 cts. ; $5.00' per 10 



— Typhina. (Stag Horn Sumac.) Picturesque and rugged 

 • in all stages of development to its small-tree maturity of 

 about 30 feet. Its flowers -are borne during June and July in 

 dense terminal panicles, followed by impressive red fruits. 



3 to 4 feet — 50 cts. each; $4.00 per 10. 



4 to 5 feet — 60 " ■ 5.00 " 



SAMBUCUS. (Elder.) Although these shrubs are attrac- 

 tive in flower and fruit, they are chiefly grown for their 

 beautiful leaves. They grow well in all soils, and must 

 have vigorous pruning to keep them in shape. 



— Acutiloba. (Cut Leaved Am. Elder.) . } .. 



— Aurea. (Golden Leaved Elder.) 



— Tenuifolia. Deeply clef t foliage. 



— Variegata. Tall, vigorous, black fruited ; its conspicuous 

 leaves quaintly mottled with white and yellow. 

 Above Elders, 2 to 3 feet — 45 cts. each; $3.50 per 10. 



3 to 4 feet — 60 " " 5.00 '' 

 Mail size, 15 cts. each. 

 SYMPHORICARPUS Vulgaris. (Indian Currant.) Similar 

 to the Snowberry except that its fruits are red, and that the 

 smaller red berries cluster in thick ropes about the stems. 



2 to 3 feet — 35 cts. each; $2.50 per 10; $20.00 per 100. 



3 to 4 feet— 45 " " 3.50 " 25.00 

 Mail size, 20 cts, each. lJ 



— Racemosus. (Snowberry.) Inconspicuous, rose colored 

 flowers in June and July; followed by large clustered, milk 

 white fruits which remain far into the winter. A few of 

 these bushes mingled with other shrubs are very attractive. 



2 to 3 feet — 35 cts. each; $2.50 per 10; $20.00 per 100. 



3 to 4 feet — 50 " " 4.00 " Mail size, 20 cts. 



