HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 
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DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
An inexpensive and beautiful treatment of a short, steep terrace, with Regel’s Privet 
CRATAEGUS The Thorns 
These are among the most beautiful flowering dwarf trees and shrubs. 
They do not require much space, are hardy and long-lived. The showy 
flowers are often sweet-scented and the fruit is ornamental. 
Crataegus coccinea (Scarlet Thorn). A beautiful native Thorn and 
the first one to bloom. White blossoms in the beginning of May; bright 
scarlet fruit in the fall. 4 to 5 ft., 75 cts.; 5 to 6 ft., Si. 
C. Crus-galli (Cockspur Thorn). A flat-growing bush or small tree, 
with horizontal branches and long, pointed thorns. Fruit and leaves 
produce a great color display in autumn. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
C. oxyacantha (English Hawthorn). This foreign species includes 
several beautiful varieties, with double, white, pink and red flowers. 
They are exceedingly showy, sweet-scented and characteristic of many 
European gardens. Our hybrids are grafted plants. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts., 
4 to s ft., Si to Si. 50. 
CYDONIA 
Cydonia Japonica; syn., Pyrus Japonica (Japan Quince). An 
exquisite little Japanese bush, with sharp spines and glossy foliage. In 
May the bush is a blaze of color. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 for 10. 
CYTISUS 
Cytisus Laburnum (Golden Chain). A full-grown bush or dwarf 
tree when in perfect bloom is a sight never to be forgotten. The flowers, 
drooping in graceful racemes, seem to shower the plant with gold. Blooms 
in early summer. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., 75 cts. 
each, S6 for 10. 
DEUTZIAS 
Deutzia crenata candidissima (Double White Deutzia). A useful, 
strong-growing plant, of graceful appearance, especially when covered in 
June with double, white flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 4 to 
5 ft., heavy, 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
D. crenata, Pride of Rochester. Of equally vigorous growth. 
Flowers also double and white, but the petals are tinted rose underneath. 
3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 for 10. 
D. gracilis (Dwarf Deutzia). This is one of our most useful little 
shrubs, literally covered with double, white flowers in May. 1 to iK ft., 
25 cts. each, S2 for 10. 
D. Lemoinei (Lemoine’s Deutzia). A wonderful hybrid Deutzia of 
medium size; it blooms early, the slender, drooping branches being cov- 
ered with pure white, well-formed flowers. iM to 2 ft., 45 cts. each, 
S3. 25 for 10. 
DIERVILLA The Weigelas 
Diervilla florida, or rosea. Like all the Weigelas, for hardiness and 
wealth of bloom it cannot be surpassed. Splendid, strong-growing shrubs 
for general use. Blooms in May and June; rose-colored flowers. 3 to 4 
ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
D. florida Candida. Of the same good habits as the species, but the 
flowers are pure white. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for xo; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 
each, S4.50 for 10. 
D. florida nana variegata. Of double value. Extremely showy when 
laden with pale pink flowers, and just as pretty throughout the season, on 
account of its beautiful variegated foliage. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 
for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 45 cts. each, S4 for 10. 
D. hybrida, Eva Rathke. An exquisite hybrid Weigela; the best 
red-flowering sort. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. each, S3. 50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 ets. 
each, S4.50 for 10. 
ELAEAGNUS Silver Thorn 
Elaeagnus angustifolia (Oleaster). A tall-growing, open-headed 
shrub or small tree, with silvery foliage. The yellow flowers in June are 
fragrant, followed by yellow fruit. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
EUONYMUS • Burning Bush 
Euonymus alatus (Cork-barked Euonymus). A very distinct and 
ornamental shrub, with beautiful corky bark. The yellow flowers are 
succeeded by bright red berries and the foliage turns to splendid autumn 
tints. 2 to 3 ft., 75 cts. each, $6 for io. 
E. Europaeus (European Burning Bush). Of vigorous, upright growth, 
sometimes attaining size of a small tree. The orange-red seed-pods, 
combined with highly colored foliage produce a most striking fall effect. 
2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 for 10. 
EXOCHORDA 
Exochorda grandiflora (Pearl Bush). A rare but very hardy Chinese 
shrub. Extremely beautiful in May, when covered with pure white 
starry flowers; fragrant. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 
FORSYTHIA Golden Bell 
Forsythia Fortunei (Fortune’s Golden Bell). This remarkably fine 
shrub, like all the Fotsythias, ranges arming the best and most useful of 
all our deciduous shrubs. This variety is of upright growth, with healthy 
green foliage. The first few warm spring days will turn these shrubs into 
a blaze of yellow. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 45 cts. 
each, $4 for 10. 
F. suspensa (Weeping Golden Bell). Of graceful weeping habit, with 
the same rich green foliage and wealth of bloom as the species. 2 to 
3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 45 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
F. viridissima. Of more spreading growth, with glossy narrow 
leaves of the richest green. Golden yellow flowers in April. 2 to 3 ft., 
35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 45 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
HALESIA 
Halesia tetraptera (Silver Bell, or Snowdrop Tree). A tall-growing 
shrub or small tree, with slightly drooping branches and dark green 
foliage. In early May it is laden with white, fragrant flowers resembling 
snowdrops. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each. $4.50 for 10. 
HAMAMELIS 
Hamamelis Virginica (Witch Hazel). An interesting native shrub, 
doing well in moist places. The small, bright yellow flowers appear in 
late fall. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
HIBISCUS SYRIACUS 
(Alth a, or Rose of Sharon) 
Popular and useful shrubs, hardy and beautiful when in bloom. Just 
as fine and suitable for specimen plantings as for groups and hedges. 
The following named varieties are among the best: 
Pulcherrima. Single; white, tinted cherry-red. 
Duchesse de Brabant. Large, double; reddish purple; free bloomer. 
Violacea fl. pi. A fine shade of violet. 
Totus albus simplex. Large, single, white, noble flowers. 
All varieties, 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S 3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, 
$ 4.50 for 10 
HIPPOPHAE 
Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn). An irregular-growing 
shrub, with spiny branches and silvery gray foliage. The small yellow 
flowers in May are inconspicuous, but the showy orange-colored berries 
ripening in September, are very showy. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. each, S3. 50 
for 10. 
