Deciduous Shrubs 
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MYRICA. Bayberry 
Myrica cerifera (Candleberry). M. A low, spread- 
ing 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. 12 to 18 in., 
30 cts. 
P^ONIA ARBOREA 
(Tree Paeonies) 
The Tree Paiony is really one of the finest plants 
available for the garden or the conservatory. It is 
quite hardy, and does well under the simplest treat- 
ment. It flourishes in the most astonishing man- 
ner, bearing blossoms from 6 to 8 inches across. In 
colors, we have pink, scarlet and white. $2.00. 
PHILADELPHUS 
Syringa, or Mock Orange 
Philadelphus coronarius (Mock Orange). M. 
Shrub with upright branches; the pure white, 
fragrant flowers are produced in clusters in June; 
foliage dark green. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 
45 cts. 
Philadelphus coronarius var. aureus (Golden 
Syi-inga). M. A graceful variety, with bright 
yellow foliage, which retains its color throughout 
the season; very effective in shrubberies. 15 to 
18 in., 35 cts. 
c. var. nanus (Dwarf Mock Orange). D. A 
dwarf, compact shrub, with dark green foUage ; it 
flowers rarely, but is desirable for its form and fo- 
liage effect. VA to 2 ft., 30 cts.; 2 to 2^ ft., 40 
cts. 
P. Gordonianus. M. This variety has gi-ayish- 
brown branches and produces flowers later than 
the other sorts; the flowers are large, pure white 
and scentless. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. ; 4 to 5 ft., 45 cts. 
P. grandiflorus (Large-flowered Syringa). L. A 
vigorous, upright variety, with large, showy flow- 
ers in June; it gi-ows rapidly. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts.; 
4 to 5 ft., 45 cts. 
Mock Oranite. Philadelphus coronarius 
PHILADELPHUS— Continued 
Pililadelphus Lemoinei. M. Hybrid; this is a 
choice and graceful variety; produces fragrant, 
pure white flowers in clusters in June. 2 to 3 ft., 
35 cts. 
var. Avalanche. D. This is a graceful shrub, 
with slender, arching branches, covered almost 
the whole length with showy white flowers. 2 to 
3 ft., 35 cts. 
P. Mont Blanc. D. A charming variety of dwarf 
habit, with very large, fragrant flowers, produced 
in great bundance. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. 
POTENTILLA. Cinquefoil 
Potentilla fruiticosa (Shrubby Cinquefoil). M. 
A shrub producing numerous, bright yellow flow- 
ers, blooming throughout the Summer; thrives in 
either dry or wet soil; excellent for rockeries. 1 3^ 
to 2 ft., 30 cts.; 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. 
PRUNUS. Plum and Almond 
Prunus Pissardi. See Deciduous Trees. 
P. Sinensis var. alba plena (Dwarf White-flow- 
ered Almond). M. Produces very double, rose- 
like flowers in great profusion. 2 ft., 50 cts. 
var. rosea plena (Double Pink Almond). M. 
Similar to the above; flowers double rose-colored. 
2 ft., 50 cts. 
P. triloba (Double-flowered Plum). M. A charm- 
ing shrub with broad, abruptly pointed leaves; 
bears in early Spring beautiful light pink double 
flowers; very vigorous. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts.; 3 to 4 
ft., 50 cts. 
PTELEA. See Deciduous Trees 
PYRUS. Chokeberry 
Pyrus arbutifolia (Chokeberry). L. A beautiful 
densely branched shrub, bearing clusters of white 
flowers in May, followed by extremely ornamental 
red berries. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
P. floribunda var. nigra (Black Chokeberry) . 
M. Similar to the arbutifolia, but with glossy 
black fruit. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. 
RHAMNUS. Buckthorn 
Rhamnus cathartica (Buckthorn). M. A fine 
hardy shrub from Europe, with dark green foliage, 
white flowers and smaU fruits. Excellent hedge 
plant. 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 
RHODODENDRON 
Rhododendron rhodora (Canadian Rhodora). An 
attractive shrub with rose-colored flowers appear- 
ing before the leaves in May, growing wild over 
New England. Glaucous foliage. 15 to 18 in., 
60 cts. 
RHODOTYPUS. White Kerria 
Rhodotypus kerrioides. M. A bushy shrub bear- 
ing snowy white flowers in May ; shiny black seeds. 
Thrives in all soils. From Japan. 2 to 3 ft., 
30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
