28 THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. 
PHIL ADELPHUS . Mock Orange 
tPhiladelphus coronarius (Mock Orange) . L. Shrub 
with upright branches; the pure white, fragrant 
flowers in June are produced in great profusion; 
foliage dark green. 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 
p « — foliis aureis (Golden Mock Orange). D. A 
graceful dwarf variety, with bright yellow foliage, 
which retains its color throughout the season; 
very effective in shrubberies. 15 to 18 in., 40c. 
P. Gordonianus. L. This variety has grayish brown 
branches and produces flowers later than the other 
sorts; the flowers are large, pure white. Very 
rapid grower. 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 
P. grandifiorus (Large-flowered Syringa). L. A 
vigorous, upright variety, with large, showy flowers 
in June; it grows rapidly; branches are somewhat 
straggling. 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 
P. Lemoinei (Hybrid Mock Orange). M. This is a 
choice and graceful variety; produces fragrant, 
pure white flowers in clusters in June. Should be 
included in every planting. 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
p - — Avalanche. D. A very graceful shrub, with 
slender, upright branches, covered almost the 
whole length with showy white flowers. 2 to 3 
ft., 35c. 
P. — Mont Blanc. D. A charming variety of dwarf 
habit, with very large, fragrant flowers, produced 
in great abundance. 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
POTENTILLA. Cinquefoil 
Potentilla fruticosa. M. A shrub producing numer- 
ous, bright yellow flowers, blooming throughout 
the summer; thrives in either dry or wet soil; 
Excellent for rockeries. 2 ft., 35c. 
PRUNUS. Plum and Almond 
tPrunus maritima (Beach Plum). S. A handsome 
plant because of the great profusion of its early 
spring bloom; the fruits when produced are also 
ornamental and edible; the flowers are white, fol- 
lowed by bright crimson and purple fruit; one of 
the best shrubs for seashore planting and bleak 
exposures. 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
Primus Pissardii. See Deciduous Trees. 
P. sinensis flore albo pleno (Dwarf White-flowered 
Almond). M. Produces very double white rose- 
like flowers in great profusion in the spring. 2 ft., 
40c. 
P. —flore roseo pleno (Double Pink Almond). M. 
Similar to the above; flowers double, rose-colored. 
2 ft., 40c. 
P. triloba (Double-flowered Plum). M. A charming 
shrub with broad, abruptly pointed leaves; bears 
in early spring beautiful light pink double flowers- 
very vigorous. 2 to 3 ft., 40c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. ' 
PTELEA. See Deciduous Trees 
RHAMNUS. Buckthorn 
tRhamnus cathartica (Buckthorn). M. A fine 
hardy shrub with spiny branches; dark green 
foliage, white flowers and small fruits. Excellent 
hedge plant. 2 to 3 ft., 25c; 3 to 4 ft., 30c. 
Special prices in quantity for hedges. 
R. caroliniana (Carolina Buckthorn). L. A hand- 
some lawn shrub with greenish flowers; leaves dark 
green, fading with tones of yellow, orange and red ; 
red berries, changing to black in the fall. 2 to 3 
ft., 35c 
RHODODENDRON 
Rhododendron canadense (Canadian Rhodora). D. 
An attractive shrub with rose-colored flowers pro- 
fusely borne in clusters before the leaves in May; 
glaucous foliage. 18 in., 75c. 
RHODOTYPOS. White Kerria 
tRhodotypos kerrioides. M. A bushy shrub bear- 
ing snowy white flowers in May; shining black 
berries; thrives in all soils. From Japan. 2 to 
3 ft., 30c. 
RHUS. Sumac 
tRhus canadensis syn. aromatica (Fragrant 
Sumac). M. A spreading shrub; small yellow 
flowers disposed in clusters or short spikes appear 
before the leaves; thick and fragrant foliage. In 
autumn the foliage turns to a dark crimson. 2 to 
3 ft., 40c 
|R. copallina (Shining Sumac). M. Beautiful foliage 
of lustrous green in summer, changing to rich 
crimson in the autumn. . Produces heads of green- 
ish yellow flowers in August. Very ornamental 
and used for planting in large masses. 2 to 3 ft., 
35c. 
tR. cotinus (Purple Fringe, or Smoke Bush). L. A 
much-admired shrub for its purplish, misty-looking 
flowers borne in early June. In the fall the leaves 
change to brown, red and yellow colors. 2 to 3 
ft., 35c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
tR. glabra (Smooth Sumac). Large-growing shrub, 
with smooth bark. Very effective in autumn with 
its crimson seeds and foliage. Excellent for plant- 
ing in masses. 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
tR. — laciniata (Cut-leaf Sumac). M. An orna- 
mental variety similar to R. glabra; but has its 
leaves deeply cut, giving it a fern-like appearance. 
2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
tR. typhina (Staghorn Sumac). L. A dense, velvety 
hairy, species. In fall it has brilliant foliage and 
scarlet heads of fruit. Thrives in poor, rocky soil. 
3 to 4 ft., 40c 
tR. — laciniata. M. A beautiful variety of the 
above with finely-divided leaves, crimson . in the 
fall. Should be planted where it may sucker to 
make a large clump. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
ROBINIA. Acacia 
Robinia hispida (Rose Acacia). M. A shrub bearing 
beautiful rose-colored flowers on long pedicels in 
May and June. Useful for planting in large 
masses. Will grow in any soil, and when in 
bloom is highly ornamental. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
ROSA. Rose 
See Rose Department 
RUBUS. Bramble 
Rubus odoratus (Flowering Raspberry). M. Dense- 
growing form of the native raspberry. Foliage 
very large. Showy rosy purple blossoms in 
clusters. Very fragrant. Excellent for massing 
and valuable for planting steep banks. Prefers 
partially shaded places and rich soil, but will grow 
in damp places where few shrubs thrive. 2 to 
3 ft., 30c; 3 to 4 ft., 40c 
