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Framingham Nurseries, Framingham. Mass. 
RHUS. Sumach 
RhUsaromatica (FiiignintSuiniic). M. Asi)re;i<l- 
ing slu'ub; small yellow flowers in clusters or short, 
spikes appear before the leaves; thick and fragrant 
foliage. In Autumn the foliage turns to a dark 
crimson. IJ/^ to 2 ft., 35 cts.; 2 to 3 ft., 45 cts. 
R. copallina (Sliining Sumac). S. Beautiful foli- 
age of lustrous green in Summer, changing to rich 
crimson in Autumn. Produces heads of greenish 
yellow flowers in August. Very ornamental and 
used for planting i i large masses. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. 
R. Cotinus (Purple Fringe, or Smoke Bush). L. 
A much-admired shi-ub for its purplish, misty- 
looking flowers borne in early June. In the Fall 
the leaves change to brown, red and yellow colors. 
2 to 3 ft., 35 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
R. glabra (Smooth Sumac). Large-growing shrub, 
with smooth bark. Very effective in Autumn with 
its crimson seeds and foliage. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts.; 
3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
var laciniata (Cut-leaf Sumac). An ornamental 
variety similar to Glabra, but has its leaves deeply 
cut, giving it a Fern-like appearance. 2 to 3 ft., 
50 cts. 
Rhus typhina (Stag-horn Sumac). A dense, vel- 
vety, hairy species. In Fall it has brilliant foliage 
and scarlet heads of fruit. Thrives in poor, rocky 
soil. 3 to 4 ft., 30 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. 
RIBES. Currant 
Ribes aurea (Golden Currant). M. Bush with 
glossy green foliage, which assumes bright Au- 
tumn tints. In May bears fragrant yellow flowers 
followed by dark brown fruit. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 
3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
ROBINIA. Acacia 
Robinia hispida (Rose Acacia). M. A shrub 
bearing beautiful rose-colored flowers on long 
pedicels in May and June. Useful for planting in 
large masses. Will grow in any soil, and when in 
bloom is highlv ornamental. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts.; 
3 to 4 ft., ()0 cts. 
ROSA. Rose 
See Rose Department 
RUBUS. Bramble 
Rubusodorata (Flowering Raspberry). M. Dense- 
growing form of the native raspberry. Foliage very 
large. Showy rosy purple blossoms in clusters. 
Very fragrant. Excellent for massing and for 
planting steep banks. Prefers partial shade and 
rich soil, but will grow in damp places where few 
shrubs thrive. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. ; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
SAMBUCUS. Elder 
Sambucus Canadensis (Conmioii KIder). L. .\ 
well-known native shrub with light gieen foliage. 
Flat heads of white flowers in June and July, fol- 
lowed bv reddish purple berries in Autumn. Very 
hardy. '2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
S. nigra (European Elder). L. Large shrub with 
rough bark. Flowers in flat cymes, followed by 
black or dark green fruit. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. ; 3 to 4 
ft., 40 cts. 
var. aurea (Golden Elder). L. Vigorous spread- 
ing habit. Distinct by reason of its yellow foliage. 
Requires full sun, when it is one of the best of the 
yellow shrubs. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
S. racemosus; syn., pubens (Red-berried Elder). 
M. Produces white flowers in May, followed by 
red fniit. Very hardy. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. 
SPIRiEA. Meadowsweet 
Spiraea arguta. M. Kcscinbles S. Tliunbergii, but 
is a larger and si ronger grower. The best early- 
flowering White Spirica. Blooms in May. Quite 
hardy. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
S. Bumalda. One of the best Spiraias. From 
Japan. Habit dwarf, but vigorous. In July 
bears rosy pink flowers in great profusion, 18 to 
, 24 in., 30 cts.; 2 to 214 ft., 40 cts. 
var. Anthony Waterer. A very free-blooming 
compact shrub, with bright crim.son flowers in 
rather dense corymbs. Foliage is somewhat 
variegated with crimson, white and yellow, and 
sometimes tinted with pink. 18 to 24 in., 30 cts.; 
2 to 2'^ ft., 40 cts. 
Spiraea callosa (Fortune's Spira;a) . S. Handsome 
shrub, with the unfolding leaves of a pretty pur- 
plish color; uiiright branches; in June pretty pink 
flowers appeal- in panicles. 2 to 23.'2 ft., 30 cts.; 
214 to 3 ft., 40 cts. 
var. alba. D. One of the best dwarf white- 
flowering shrubs; bushy, symmetrical form. 18 
to 24 in., 30 cts. 
var. superba. D. Quite dwarf; pinkish white 
flowers throughout the season. 15 to IS in., 35 cts. 
S. opuHfolia. Strong-growing shrub, with white 
flowers along the stems. Verj- useful for screen- 
ing purposes where immediate effect is desired; 
very hardy. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 45 cts. 
var. aurea (Golden-leaved Ninebark). Similar to 
(_)l)ulifolia: but has bright yellow foliage. 3 to 4 
ft., 35 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 45 cts. 
S. prunifolia fl. pi. (Bridal Wreath). M. Grace- 
ful shrub, with fine, double, pure white flowers 
along the stems in May. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 
ft., 40 cts. 
S. rotundifolia. L. A rapid grower, with up- 
right spreading branches and dark green rounded 
foliage, which is held very late. The piu'e white 
flowers in June are very showy. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. ; 
3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 
S. sorbifolia (Ash-leaved Spiraui). Leaves of this 
variety resemble those of the Mountain Ash; flow- 
ers appear in July and are white, in long elegant 
.spikes. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
S. Thunbergii. M. Of dwarf habit and graceful 
form; small white flowers and feathery foliage; ex- 
tensively used in shrub borders, because of its fine 
foliage effect. 2 to 2J^ ft., 30 cts.; 23^ to 3 ft., 
40 cts. 
S. ulmifolia. M. A desirable variety with elm- 
like leaves; flowers white, blooming in June. 2 to 
3 ft., 35 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 45 cts. 
S. Van Houttei. L. The finest of all Spirajas; 
round, graceful bush, with arching branches, 
which in June are covered with beautiful white 
flowers; handsome bluish green foliage; should be 
in every collection, 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 
35 cts.; 4 to 5 ft,, 50 cts. 
STEPHANANDRA 
Stephanandra fliexuosa. M. One of the finest 
Japanese shrubs; of graceful habit and spreading, 
drooping branches; handsome, deeply cut foliage; 
in June pure white flowers appear in panicled 
racemes; valuable for shrubbei ies or rocky banks. 
2 to 3 ft., 35 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 45 cts. 
