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DIERVILLA— Continued 
Diervilla rosea (Rose-coloi cd Weigela) . From China. 
Erect, coniiiaot growth. One of the finest. Has 
rose-colored flowers in June. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts.; 
3 to 4 ft., 45 cts. 
var. iloribunda. Profuse bloomer; flowers are 
(lark red. A fine variety. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts.; 
3 to 4 ft., 4a cts. 
var. variegata. A dwarf form, with variegated 
leaves. Flowers dee[j rose. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. 
D. trifida. Of dwarf habit. Produces loose, yellow 
flowers in June. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
EL.EAGNUS. Oleaster 
Elseagnus argentea (Silver-leaved Ol(-asler). L. .V 
large shrub, sometimes forming a .small tree, with 
long, narrow, silvery-gn-en foliage; flowers yel- 
low, followed by yellow fruit. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 
3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
E. longipes (Japanese Oleaster). M. .\ .shrub with 
reddish-brown branchlets; foliage dark green 
above, silvery beneath; yellowish-white, fragrant 
flowers; scarlet, edible fruit. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 
to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
EUONYMUS. Strawberry Tree 
Euonymus alatus (Cork-barked P^uonymus). M. 
A dwarfish variety, corajjact in habit ; wood very 
corky; foliage small; yellowish flowers, followed by 
red fruit; the foliage is brilliant red in Autumn. 
Choice. 2 to 3 ft., .Sl.OO; 3 to 4 ft., 81.50; 4 to 5 
ft., extra, $3.00. 
E. Americanus (Strawberry Bush). M. An up- 
right, slender-glowing shrub; flowers yellowish or 
reddish green; fruit pink and very showy. 2 to 3 
ft., 35 cts. 
E. Europzeus (Strawben-j' Tree) . L. Erect shrub, or 
sometimes small tree; vigorous, compact growth; 
foliage dark green, turning to crimson in the Fall; 
flowers yellowish, followed by orange-scarlet 
fruit. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. ; 4 to 5 ft,, 50 cts. 
E. obovatus (Running Strawberry Bush). D. Alow, 
procumbent shrub, the stems rooting wherever 
they come in contact with the ground. Leaves 
bright green; flowers purplish. Desirable for 
planting rocky banks. 1 to 2 ft., 30 cts. 
Cork Bark Euonymus. iUionymus alatus 
White Weigela. DiervUla Candida— 5ce page 21 
EXOCHORDA. Pearl Bush 
Exochorda grandiflora. I,. This is a Chinese shrub 
of robust growth, producing loose clusters of pure 
white flowers in May; one of the best of shrubs 
where the climate is not too severe. 2 to 3 ft., 
35 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 45 cts. 
FORSYTHIA. Golden Bell 
The Forsythia is indispensable as an early-bloom- 
ing shrub. The flowers appear in immense quan- 
tities before the leaves, completely hiding the 
branches. It is one of the (easiest shrubs to cultivate. 
All varieties, 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 45 cts. 
F. Fortune!. M. Upright in habit, with broad, de(^p 
green foliage, turning to a purpli.sh tint in the 
Autumn; flowers deep yellow and in great profu- 
sion. 
F. intermedia. L. This al.so is an erectt-growing 
shrub, but when full grown th(! branches become 
arching and it resembles F. susjiensa; the blo.s- 
.soms are much like F. Forluiu>i; very Horiferous. 
F. suspensa. M. In this variety we have the weep- 
ing form, with long, pendulous Ijranehes; golden- 
yellow flowers early in April. 
F. viridissima. M. Forms a more bush-like shrub 
than olhiu- varieties; its foliage is deeji green; 
flowers .somewhat later than the other sorts. 
GENISTA. Broom 
This plant is of value in poor, thin soil where 
nothing else can bo made to grow. 
Genista tinctoria (Dyer's Broom). This plant is 
quite i)rominent in the wild sections of eastern 
Massachusetts. It bears gold(>n-yellow blossoms 
in June and attracts attention when grown in 
masses. Fine for rockeries and dry hills, or for 
banks. Do not let it go wild. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 
to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
