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Framingham Nufsenes, Ffamingham. Mass. 
SYRINGA— Continued 
Hybrid Varieties of Syringa Vulgaris 
All varieties, 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. 
var. Charles X. Magnificent clusters of reddish 
purple flowers; leaves large and shining, 
var. Ludwig Spaeth. Long panicle; individual 
large flowers, single dark red; fine and distinct, 
var. Marie le Gray. Finest white Lilac. Flow- 
ers single white, in panicles. Valuable for forcing, 
var. Madame Lemoine. Superb double white, 
var. Rubra de Marley. Used by European flo- 
rists for forcing. Flowers single, rich rosy purple. 
An exceedingly free bloomer. 
TAMARIX. Tamarisk 
Tamarix Africana. L. An ornamental shrub of 
graceful appearance. Light feathery foliage and 
large, loose panicles of pinkLsh flowers. 3 to 4 ft ., 
40 cts. 
T. Gallica. L. Slender spreading branches. Leaves 
dull to bluish green. White or pinkish flowers in 
racemes from May until July. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 
VACCINIUM. Huckleberry 
Vaccinium corymbosum (Blueberry). M. A na- 
tive shrub having bunches f white flowers in May, 
followed by edible fruit in August. \]/2 to 2 ft. 
(iO cts.; 2 to 3 ft., 75 cts. 
VIBURNUM. Arrowroot 
Viburnum acerifolium (Maple-leaved Viburnum). 
M. A slender, low-growing shrub, with flat 
heads of white flowers in May. Purple-crimson 
berries in Autumn. Grows well in the shade. 2 
to 3 ft., 45 cts. 
V. cassinoides (White Rod). M. An upright 
grower, well furni.shcd with dull green foliage. It 
has creamy white flowers in June, followed by 
black fruit ii Autumn. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts.; 3 to 4 
ft., 60 cts. 
VIRBURNUM— Continued 
Virburnum dentatum (.\rrow-wood). M. It has 
glossy green foUage, white flowers in June, crimson 
berries turning blue in Autumn. One of our best 
shrubs for landscape planting. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts.; 
4 to 5 ft., 45 cts. 
V. lantana (Wayfaring Tree). L. Of robust 
gi-owth, having large foliage, silvery underneath. 
Produces clusters of white flowers in May, and red 
fruit turning black in Autumn. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. ; 
3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
V. Lentago (Sheep-berry). L. Flowers creamy 
wliite and very fragrant. Foliage a light glossy 
green. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 
V. moUe (Soft-leaved Viburnum). M. While this 
is a native shrub, it is quite rare. It resembles 
Dentatum, but has broader foliage and larger 
fruits. 2 to 3 ft., :55 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 ct.s. 
V. Opulus (High-bush Cranberry). L. One of 
the best shrubs for general planting. It has 
red berries resembling Cranberries, which i-e- 
main until early Winter. Its foliage is large and 
healthy and seldom attacked by insects. 2 to 3 
ft., 30"cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 
var. nanum. D. A very dwarf variety, form- 
ing a bush about 2 feet in height. It produces 
no flowers, but makes a pretty dwarf plant. 50 
cts. 
var. sterilis (Common Snowball). L. A well- 
known shrub of large size, jiroducing large, snow- 
ball-like flowers in May. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.; 3 to 4 
ft., 35 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 45 cts. 
V. tomentosum (Single Japan Snowball). M. 
Foliage resembles the Japan Snowball; flowers 
white, in flat racemes and in great profusion. It 
is perfectly hardy, vigorous and free-blooming. 
2 to 3 ft., 40 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., .50 cts. 
var. plicatum (Japan Snowball). M. A native 
of North (^hina. It has handsome plicated 
leaves; globular heads of pure white flowers in 
June. It surpasses the common Snowball in 
many respects. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 
75 cts. 
Japan Snowball. Viburnum plicatum 
WEIGELA. 
See Diervilla 
XANTHOCERAS 
Xanthoceras sorbifolia. L. 
A tall growing shrub from 
North China with stout up- 
I'ight branches; leaves dark 
green above, paler beneath ; 
flowers white with a blotch 
at the base changing from 
yellow to red. IVIay. 15 
to 18 in., 35 cts.; IJ^ to 2 
ft., 45 cts. 
XANTHORRHIZA 
Xanthorrhizaapiifolia. D. 
A native shrub of low 
growth, bearing racemes 
of plum-(^olore(l flowers in 
April. Valuable for its fo- 
liage and dwarf habit. 10 
to 12 in., 30 cts.; 12 to 15 
in., 40 cts. 
