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CORNUS — Continued 
Cornus florida. See Deciduous Trees. 
C. mascula (Cornelian Cherry). L. Handsome 
shrub of dense growth, with glossy foliage; very 
attractive in early Spring, with its yellow flowers, 
and again in the Fall, with shining scarlet fruit. 
2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 
C. paniculata (Gray Dogwood). One of the best 
native shrubs; free flowering; very handsome when 
in bloom and with its white fruits on red peduncles 
in the Fall. 3 to 4 ft., 30 cts. 
C. sanguinea (European, or Red Osier Dogwood). 
Branches deep red or purplish red; the greenish 
white flowers arc followed by black fruit. 2 to 3 
3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 
C. sericea (Silky Dogwood). M. This reddish- 
stemmed sort is a late bloomer, and its corymbs 
of white flowers appear about the close of June. 
Its blue berries in October are very pretty. 3 to 
4 ft., 30 cts.; 4 to 5 ft,, 40 cts. 
C. Sibirica. Sec Cornus alba. 
C. stolonifera (Spreading Cornel). M. A shrub 
usually with dark, blood-red branches and pros- 
trate stem. Flowers in dense cymes, followed by 
white berries. VeVy showy in Winter. 3 to 4 
ft., 30 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. 
var. aurea (Golden-barked Dogwood). A strik- 
ing contrast when planted with the red-barked va- 
riety. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. ; 3 to 4 ft., 45 cts. 
var. Baileyi. M. Erect gi-ower, with dark 
branches; blooms nearly all Summer. Fall color- 
ing of foliage and Winter coloring of twigs un- 
equaled. 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. ; 5 to 6 ft., 60 cts. 
CORONILLA 
Coronilla Emerus (Scorpion Senna). D. A beau- 
tiful, hardy shrub from Southern Europe, with fine 
yellow flowers in April. IJ^ to 2 ft., 35 cts. 
CORYLUS. Filbert 
Corylus Americana (Common Hazel). L. The nuts 
produced lay this species are smaller than those of 
the European, but are sweet and of fine flavor. 
Very hardy. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
C. Avellana, var. purpurea (Purple Hazel). L- 
The best purple-leaved shrub. The foUage is 
large and holds its color throughout the Summer. 
Tender in the North. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts.; 3 to 4 
ft., 50 cts. 
CYDONIA 
Cydonia Japonica (Japan Quince). M. A shrub 
with spreading, spiny branches. Glossy leaves; 
flowers are a deep scarlet, in clusters. The Quince- 
shaped, fragrant-, golden-yellow fruit remains a 
long time in Summer. 2 to 2)4 ft., 25 cts.; 2J^ to 
3 ft., 35 cts. 
DAPHNE. Mezereon 
Daphne Mezereum (Common Mezereon). D. 
Showy red (lowers in March, before the leaves ap- 
pear, foUowed by crimson fruit; very fragrant. 
The earliest of the flowering shrubs. 50 cts. 
D. var. album. D. Pure white flowers; orange 
fruit. 50 cts. 
CARYOPTERIS 
Caryopteris Mastacanthus (Blue Spirsea). S. A 
low spreading shrub, producing clusters of beauti- 
ful blue, fragrant flowers from September until 
frost; dies to the ground here, but, if protected 
with light covering, proves hardy. 30 cts. 
CEANOTHUS. New Jersey Tea 
Ceanothus Americanus (Red-root). Upright- 
growing shrub, producing numerous small white 
flowers in dense panicles in June, entirely covering 
the bright green foliage; thrives in dry and shady 
places. to 2 ft., 30 cts. 
CEPHALANTHUS. Button Bush 
Cephalanthus occidentalis. Hardy ornamental 
shrub; has curious balls of white blossoms and 
long stems; thrives well in moist or wet ground. 
2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
CERCIS. See Deciduous Trees 
CHIONANTHUS. See Deciduous Trees 
CLETHRA. White Alder 
Clethra alnifolia (Sweet Pepper Bush.) M. 
shrub with rich green foliage and spikes of fra- 
grant yellowish white flowers throughout the sea- 
son. A native shrub rapidly coming into favor. 
It thrives in shady, damp places, where not many 
shrubs will grow. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. 
DESMODIUM. See Lespedeza 
DEUTZIA 
Deutzia crenata (Single White Deutzia). Showy 
white tinged pink flowers in close spikes. Vigor- 
ous gi-owth. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. ; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
var. candidissima plena (Double White Deut- 
zia). L. Similar to the above, but with pure white 
flowers throughout. Choice. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 
3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
var. Pride of Rochester. L. Flowers double 
white, back of the petals tinged with rose. One of 
the best. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
var. Watereri. A new form of Crenata, with 
large, double, pink flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 
to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
D. gracilis. Slender, often arching branches. Low, 
dense, globular habit; flowers pure white, in ra- 
cemes. 15 to 18 in,, 30 cts.; 18 to 24 in., 40 cts. 
var. rosea. New. Flowers ashy rose, clearrose in 
the center. 35 cts. 
D. Lemoinei. M. A vigorous grower and excellent 
for forcing; very desirable; early bloomer; panicles 
of pure white flowers borne on stout branches. 2 
to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
DIERVILLA. Weigela 
Diervilla Candida (White Weigela). One of the 
best. Handsome light, green foliage and showy, 
pure white flowers. Blooms all Summer. Vigorous 
and fine in habit. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 45 
cts. 
D. hybrida Desboisi. An abundant bloomer; 
flowers deep rose. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 
45 cts. 
var. Eva Rathke, An erect, free-flowering Wei- 
gela; flowers brilliant crimson, a beautiful, distinct, 
clear shade. Blooms more or less all Summer. 2 
to 3 ft., 45 cts. 
