DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
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KERRIA 
Cor chorus (Globe Flower) 
Kerria japonica. M. A valuable shrub, bearing 
globular single yellow flowers throughout 
the summer; the foliage is clear green above and 
pale below. 18 to 24 in., 30c. 
K. — flore pleno. Very double deep yellow flowers, 
which are more vigorous and more frequent in 
culture than the single variety. Blooms con- 
stantly from June to September 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
K. argenteo-variegata. Dwarf habit; small green 
leaves, edged with white; valuable for planting 
the edges of shrub borders. 12 to 15 in., 35c. 
LAURUS. See Benzoin 
LESPEDEZA 
Lespedeza bicolor. S. A shrub from Japan, with 
slender branches, becoming tall and graceful; 
foliage resembles clover leaf; small purple flowers 
in July; a good slender-growing shrub for adding 
variety to a border. 3 to 4 ft., 30c. ; 4 to 5 ft., 40c. 
L. Sieboldii syn. Desmodium penduliflorum. A 
very desirable late-blooming plant; produces rosy- 
purple flowers in September, drooping in numerous 
long racemes, which at the top of the plant are 
panicled. The top of the plant dies to the ground 
in winter, and grows rapidly during the summer, 
producing flowers in the season. 3 yrs., 50c. 
LONICERA. Bush Honeysuckle 
Lonicera fragrantissima (Chinese Fragrant Bush 
Honeysuckle). M. A variety of strong growth, 
but rather straggling habit. Produces pinkish 
flowers in early spring, which are very fragrant. 
2 to 3 ft., 35c; 3 to 4 ft., 40c. 
fL. Morrowii (Japanese Bush Honeysuckle). M. A 
shrub with wide-spreading branches; leaves dark 
green above and grayish beneath; creamy white 
flowers in May and June, followed by bright red 
fruits ripening in August, and lasting until late in 
the fall. Very decorative. 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 
L. Ruprechtiana (Manchurian Honeysuckle). L. 
Particularly valuable for its yellowish white flowers 
in June, followed by showy red fruit in the autumn. 
Foliage dark red above, and grayish beneath. 3 to 
4 ft., 35c. 
fL. tatarica (Tartarian Honeysuckle). L. Bears a 
profusion of pink flowers in June, which contrast 
well with the foliage. Fruit is light red and borne 
in great profusion. 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 
L. — alba. L. Similar to L. tatarica; but with 
large, pure white flowers and crimson fruit. 3 to 
4 ft., 35c. 
All of this family are valuable, and their fruits serve 
as sources of food for birds. 
LYCIUM. Box Thorn 
Lycium barbarum. A hardy shrub with slender, 
spiny stems; fruit brilliant crimson. Good in poor 
soil. 2 yrs., 30c; 3 yrs., 40c. 
LIGUSTRUM. Privet 
tLigustrum amurense (Amoor River Privet). L. A 
tall-growing upright shrub; leaves dark green and 
lustrous, tardily deciduous; nearly evergreen in 
the South. Flowers white, in erect panicles. 
Splendid for hedges. 1 V 2 to 2 ft., $10.00 per 100; 
2 to 3 ft., 20c; $12.00 per 100. 
fL. Ibota (Japanese Privet). L. One of the hardiest 
and most graceful of all Privets; branches spread- 
ing and curving; foliage grayish green; produces 
white, fragrant flowers in June, followed by black 
berries; valuable for specimen, mass planting or 
hedges. 2 to 3 ft., 20c; $12.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 
25c; $15.00 per 100. 
fL. — Regelianum (Regel's Privet). M. A low, 
dense shrub, with almost horizontally spreading 
branches; it is absolutely hardy; graceful and 
sufficiently dense for hedge purposes, without 
trimming. 18 to 24 in., 25c; $15.00 per 100; 
24 to 30 in., 30c; $20.00 per 100. 
fL. medium. Similar to vulgare, but one of the least 
decorative varieties. It makes a good hedge 
plant. 2 to 3 ft., 20c; $15.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 
25c; $20.00 per 100. 
fL. ovalifolium (California Privet). L. A very hand- 
some shrub, but of somewhat stiff habit. It 
transplants easily, and is a strong, upright grower. 
Valuable for shrubbery, screens or hedges. 1 l A 
to 2 ft., $5.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., 20c; $9.00 per 
100; 3 to 4 ft., 25c; $12.00 per 100. 
fL. vulgare (Common, or European Privet). L. Not 
quite so regular in growth as the ovalifolium, but 
hardier. Foliage grayish green; flowers in June 
are white, followed by shining black berries. 2 to 
3 ft., 20c; $12.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 25c; $15.00 
per 100. 
MYRICA. Wax Myrtle 
fMyrica cerifera (Candleberry). M. A low, spreading 
native shrub; thrives in sandy places. It is a 
sub-evergreen, and is admired for its dark green, 
fragrant foliage. The flowers are inconspicuous, 
followed by white, waxy berries. One of our most 
desirable native shrubs. 10 to 12 in., 30c. 
fM. Gale (Bayberry). D. A native shrub, very 
effective in masses on account of its most delicate 
bluish green color. Desirable for planting in 
foreground of taller shrubs. 18 to 24 in., 40c. 
NEMOPANTHUS. Mountain Holly 
Nemopanthus mucronata. L. Ornamental shrub 
planted for its attractive fruit and handsome 
foliage. Upright grower with medium sized 
bright green leaves, inconspicuous whitish flowers 
in May and June with attractive red fruit on 
slender drooping stalks in August and September. 
2 to 3 ft., 30c; 3 to 4 ft., 40c 
P.EONIA ARBOREA 
(Tree Pseonias) 
The Tree Pseony is really one of the finest plants 
available for the garden or the conservatory. It is 
quite hardy, and does well under the simplest treatment. 
It flourishes in the most astonishing manner, bearing 
blossoms from 6 to 8 inches across, which will increase 
every year in beauty and size. In colors, the flowers 
range from white to reddish-black. Strong plants 
about 10 in., $1.50 each. 
