36 W. B. Whittier & Co., South Framingham, Massachusetts. 
RAODOTYPUS— White Kerria. 
RHOD0TYPU3 kerrioides. Med. A vigorous shrub of upright, graceful habit, with 
very light green ovate foliage, and a constant succession of showy, single white 
flowers throughout the summer months, followed by clusters of shining black 
berries. 2 to 3 feet, 35 cts. 
RHUS— Sumac. 
KHUS aromatica (Fragrant S.). Med. A rapid-growing shrub of broad habit, with 
deeply lobed, highly polished, aromatic foliage, which takes on the most charm- 
ing autumn coloring. Useful for covering banks and for grouping with other 
shrubs. 35 cts. 
R. copallina (Dwarf S.). Sm. Of dense, low habit, with compound, glossy green 
foliage, assuming intensely brilliant autumn shades. Choice for massing. 35 cts. 
B. glabra (Smooth S ). t^er. A desirable native, with rich green, compound 
foliage of a sub tropical effect, assuming rich shades of orange and scarlet in ftU 
Flowers greenish white, in dense terminal clusters, followed by reddish fruits 
25 cts. 
E. — , var. laciniata (Cut, or Fern-leaved S.). A charming variety, in which the 
foliage is very deeply cut, giving a most attractive, fern-like appearance to the 
entire plant. 50 cts. 
123^ See Trees, for other forms of Sumac. 
RIBES— Currant. 
BIBES aurenm (Golden C). Med. A vigorous, upright shrub, with smooth, deeply 
lobed foliage and intensely fragrant yellow flowers borne in the greatest profu- 
sion in showy clusters in spring. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. 
ROSA— Rose. 
Single-flowered Varieties. 
A class that is rapidly coming into popularity, combining vigor of growth and 
abundance of bloom with great range of blooming season and range in color and size 
of flowers While they are well adapted for use in the Rose garden, yet they also 
have an additional use in masses by themselves, or in connection with other shrubs, 
and in belt planting. All those mentioned below are perfectly hardy and adapted 
to all soils. 
BOSA luoida (Shining-leaved R.). Sm. A dense, rounded bush, with shining, dark 
green foliage and a succession of rich, clear, rosy red flowers, followed by scar- 
let fruits. 25 cts. 
B — , var alba. A rare, pure white-flowered variety of the last, with charming 
fragrance. The flowers are of the purest white, with waxy petals, and are borne 
in greatest abundance. A plant of the highest merit. Si. 
B. Intea (Harrison's Yellow R.). Sm. An old favorite of upright habit with very 
spiny, dark brown branches, showy, finely cut foliage, and a wealth of large, 
showy, deep yellow flowers in June. 25 cts. 
B multiflora Japonica. Lz- A most vigorous, broad spreading shrub, with long, 
arching, spiny branches, light green foliage, and an immense profusion in June 
of white, sometimes tinged pink, fragrant flowers, borne in very large and showy 
terminal panicles, followed by richly colored masses of persistent fruits. 35 cts. 
- a. — , var. DawBon. A charming variety, bearing an immense profusion of semi- 
double, fragrant, deep pink flowers. 35 cts. 
X. nitida. Sm Of dense habit, with shining foliage, assuming bright autumn 
coloring and brilliant red flowers, followed by dark crimson fruits. 25 cts. 
