NURSERYMEN— PLANTERS 
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DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
By planting to a definite plan, this result was secured in less than three years 
EUONYMUS Burning Bush 
Euonymus alatus (Cork-barked Euonymus). A very distinct and 
ornamental shrub, with beautiful corky bark. The yellow flowers arc 
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, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 it , 50 cts. each, $4.50 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 Forsythias, ranges among the best and most useful of 
all our deciduous shrubs. This variety is ot 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, S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 45 cts. each, 
$4 for 10. Also well adapted for hedges at S25 per 100 plants. 
F. suspensa (Weeping Golden Bell). Ot graceful weeping habit, with 
the same rich green foliage and wealth of bloom as the species. 2 to 
3 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 45 cts. each, S4 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, S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 45 cts. each, S4 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, S4.50 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, S4.50 for 10. 
HIBISCUS SYRIACUS 
(Althea, 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.-pl. A fine shade of violet. 
Totus albus simplex. Large, single, white, noble flowers. 
All varieties, 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, 
$4.50 for 10; hedge size, $25 per 100 
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, $3.50 
for 10. 
ILEX 
Ilex verticillata (Black Alder, or Winterberry). A hardy, attractive 
native, with bright green foliage. It is covered with showy scarlet 
beriies in fall. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
HYDRANGEA 
Hydrangea arborescens. This is the hardiest and a fine native 
shrub. Does quite well in the shade. The flat, white flowers appear in 
June. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each. $3 for to; 3 to 4 ft.. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
H. arborescens alba grandiflora. A splendid variety and a great 
improvement on the above. 2 to 2 A ft.. 40 cts. each, $3.50 for 10. 
H. hortensis Otaksa. A vigorous, dwarf grower, with healthy, dark 
green foliage. The most popular variety and a fine plant for tubs and 
vases. Numerous large and heavy flower-heads in either pink or blue 
shades. They require some winter protection. 1 to 2 ft., 50 to 75 cts. 
H. hortensis. New Hybrids. This is a remarkable strain of fine new 
varieties of this popular flower. They stand our winters well. If, how- 
ever, the buds should get injured they will bloom on the young shoots 
sprouting from below — this is the greatest feature about them. They 
come in different shades of pink, blue, and pure white. Strong and healthy 
field-grown bushes, ready to bloom. 75 cts. and Si each. 
H. paniculata. Strong grower; open panicles of creamy white flowers. 
2 to 3 ft.. 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft.. 50 cts. each. $4.50 for 10. 
H. paniculata grandiflora (Grcat-panicled Hydrangea). In July and 
August the branches droop gracefully under the weight of immense 
flower-trusses, which arc creamy white. i l A to 2 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 
10; 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. each, S2.50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. each, S3. 50 foi 10. 
HYPERICUM - St. John’s Wort 
Hypericum Moserianum. A valuable little plant, of dwarf, pen- 
dulous habit; foliage is deep, glossy green, contrasting well with the 
golden yellow flowers, i ft., 30 cts. each; $2.50 for 10. 
JASMINUM 
Jasminum nudiflorum (Yellow Jasmine). A fine, slender shrub, 
which may be trained like a vine. On the first warm days of spring the 
pretty yellow flowers appear. iK to 2 x /i ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10. 
KERRIA, or CORCHORUS 
Kerria japonica. A grand shrub, effective not only when in foliage 
and bloom, but also when leafless, because of its vivid green branches. 
Flowers yellow, single. iK to 2 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10. 
K. japonica flore-pleno (Globe Flower). In growth and habit 
similar to the above, but the golden yellow flowers are double and globe- 
shaped. A perpetual bloomer. 1% to 2 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10. 
LIGUSTRUM Privet 
Ligustrum ciliatum, or Medium. Narrow, light green foliage and 
an abundance of black berries. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each. S3 for 10; hedge 
size, S25 per 100, S200 per 1,000. 
L. Ibota. Another hardy and strong grower, with curving branches. 
In June there are pretty white flowers, plentiful and fragrant, followed 
by bluish black berries. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each. S3 foi 10; hedge size, S25 
per 100, $200 per 1,000. 
L. Ibota Regelianum (Prostrate Privet). Similar to the species, but 
the branches are denser, twiggy, and horizontal-spreading, somewhat 
drooping at the ends. Very distinct and hardy. Highly valued tor hedges. 
2 to ft., 35 cts. each, S2.50 for 10; 3 to 3 K ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 
for 10; hedge size, S25 per 100, S200 per 1,000. 
L. ovalifolium (California Privet). Good and useful for groups and 
mass planting. The healthy, glossy green leaves are persistent till late 
in winter. It stands close shearing better than any other plant. 2 to 3 
ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4 for 10; hedge size. 
1 ft., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 1% to 2 ft., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 
2 to 3 ft., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; 3 to 4 ft., Sio per 100, $90 per 1,000. 
Trained Globes, perfect specimens, $1.50 to $5. 
Trained Standards, very ornamental, 51.50 to $2.50. 
L. vulgaris (Common Privet). A strong, upright grower, generally 
used as a hedge plant in Europe. The leaves turn to a purple hue in fall. 
2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
