DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
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THE BERRYHILL NURSERY CO. 
The foundation planting, a hedge and a 
BERBERIS • The Barberries 
A species of small and medium-sized shrubs of great ornamental 
merit. They are unsurpassed used as specimen shrubs in foundation 
plantings or as hedge plants. 
Berberis Thunbergii (Thunberg’s Japanese Barberry). A low, 
spreading bush of dense growth, fitting in everywhere. It forms a grace- 
fully drooping shrub for low plantings and as a hedge plant it is in- 
valuable. It stands shearing well, and becomes impenetrable; but, if 
allowed to develop naturally, its beauty and gracefulness are unsur- 
passed. The foliage is of the daintiest green in spring and stands out in 
the most brilliant shades of orange and red in the autumn. The numerous 
bright scarlet berries last from fall well into winter, i to iK ft., 25 cts. 
each, $2 for 10; 1 1 / 2 to 2 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10; 2 to 2K ft., 50 cts. 
each, $4 for 10. Sheared and naturally grown specimens from Si to 
S2.50. For prices by the hundred, see under Hedge plants, page 18. 
B. vulgaris (Common Barberry). A sturdy, upright-growing bush, 
with light green, prickly leaves and showy golden yellow flowers in early 
summer; dark reddish berries lasting all winter. They are splendid for 
marmalade and jelly. \ l / 2 to 2 ft., 25 cts. each, S2 for 10; 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
each, S3 for 10. 
B. vulgaris purpurea (Purple Barberry). In habit and growth similar 
to the species; the foliage, however, is dark purple and remains so through- 
out the season. i>2 to 2 ft., 30 cts. each, S2.50 for 10; 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. 
each, S3. 50 for 10. 
BUDDLEIA. See page 31 
CALLICARPA 
Callicarpa purpurea. One of the showiest shrubs in the fall, with 
graceful long and slender branches. They are fully laden with tiny pink 
flowers; later with a multitude of violet-colored berries. 2 to 3 ft., 
35 cts. each, S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 for 10. 
CALYCAINTHUS 
Calycanthus floridus (Allspice, or Sweet Shrub). An old-fashioned 
and very popular shrub, of strong, erect growth. The foliage is large and 
handsome; the flowers are purplish brown and very fragrant. Ecpially 
good for sunny and for shady places. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10; 
3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
CARAGANA 
Caragana arborescens (Siberian Pea Tree). Hardy, upright grower, 
with light green foliage and golden yellow flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
CARYOPTERIS 
Caryopteris Mastacanthus (Blue Spirea). A low, bushy plant, 
especially valuable on account of its blooming late in September, i to 
1 % ft., 25 cts. each, S2 for 10; to 2]/ 2 ft., 40 cts. each, $3.50 for 10. 
CEANOTHUS 
Ceanothus Americanus (New Jersey Tea). A low and spreading 
native shrub, very useful for massing in dry locations. Flowers appear 
in midsummer in a profusion of foam-like, delicate white panicles. Very 
hardy. to 2 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10. 
C. hybrida, Gloire de Versailles. A beautiful hybrid variety, flow- 
ering all summer, with abundance of azure-blue trusses. \'/i to 2 ft., 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
CEPHALANTHUS 
Cephalanthus occidentalis (Button Bush). A hardy and strong- 
growing native bush, with fresh green foliage; flowers during the summer 
in form of dense, round, creamy white heads. Fine for waterside plant- 
ings. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
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CERCIDIPHYLLUM The Kadsura Tree 
Cercidiphyllum Japonicum. A fine Japanese ornamental of up- 
right, pyramidal growth. The light green, hardy foliage develops beau- 
tiful tints of yellow and scarlet in the fall. 4 to 5 ft., 75 cts.; 5 to 6 ft., Si. 
CERCIS • The Judas, or Red Bud 
Cercis Canadensis (American Red Bud). One of our most striking 
native plants when in bloom. Quite early in spring, before the leaves 
appear, branches and twigs are hidden by a veil of beautiful deep pink 
flowers. The foliage is heart-shaped, leathery and glossy green. Very 
hardy and splendid for massing and wild effects. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each. 
S4.50 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., 75 cts. each, $6 for 10; 5 to 6 ft., Si each, S7.50 
for 10. 
CHIONANTHUS 
Chionanthus Virginica (White Fringe Tree). A vigorous-growing 
bush, with large and handsome, dark green leaves. I11 May and June 
fringe-like, fragrant flowers appear in terminal panicles. Hardy and 
valuable. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
CLETHRA 
Clethra alnifolia (Sweet Pepper Bush). A useful little shrub, with 
rich green foliage and showy spikes of white flowers in late summer. 
2% to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 for 10. 
COLUTEA 
Colutea arborescens (Bladder Senna). An interesting bush of 
quick growth. Leaves small, light green; the yellow and brownish colored 
flowers are produced in long racemes and are succeeded by curious but 
showy red seed-pods. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. each, $3.50 for 10. 
CORINUS The Dogwoods 
Cornus alba (Siberian Dogwood). This is a hardy, useful shrub, with 
strong, bright red branches. .Splendid for contrast effects in winter. 
2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 for 10. 
C. alternifolia. A distinct variety and very graceful on account of 
its branches spreading in horizontal tiers above each other. Dark blue 
berries. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each. S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 for 10. 
C. Mas, or mascula (Cornelian Cherry). Strong and upright- 
growing bush, with dense, handsome, glossy foliage. One of the very 
first to bloom in spring, with showy yellow flowers. Scarlet berries in 
the fall. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 for io. 
C. sericea (Silky Cornel). Characteristic by reason of its silk-like 
leaves, purplish red branches and blue berries. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. each, 
$2 . 50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. each, S3. 50 for 10. 
C. stolonifera aurea (Golden-twigged Dogwood). A splendid bush 
for contrast effects in winter. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. each, S2.50 for 10; 3 to 
4 ft., 40 cts. each, S3. 50 for 10. 
CORYLUS 
Corylus Americana (American Filbert, or Hazelnut). A tall-growing, 
useful native shrub. Extremely hardy. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10. 
C. Avellana (European Hazelnut). Strong, upright bush, with 
rough, dark green foliage. Bears a profusion of sweet nuts in peculiarly 
fringed husks. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. to 75 cts. 
C. Avellana purpurea (Blood Hazel). One of our very best purple- 
foliaged shrubs; extremely effective. Hardy arid free from insects and 
fungus. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 for 10. 
COTONEASTER 
Cotoneaster Simonsii. A pretty and desirable shrub, with spreading 
branches; the deep, lustrous green foliage is almost evergreen. 2 to 
ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
