DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
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A simple treatment of Privet and Vines makes a very effective and practical planting for this narrow office-building plot. 
LONICERA • Bush Honeysuckles 
Lonicera f ragrantissima (Chinese Fragrant Bush Honeysuckle). 
A very ornamental and useful plant. The broad, leathery leaves are 
almost evergreen. Extremely fragrant, pinkish white flowers appear 
early in spring. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
L. Morrowi (Japanese Honeysuckle). A strong grower, with twisted 
branches and dark green foliage. White flowers in May. The shining 
red fruit ripens in August and remains till winter. 2 to 3 ft., 3s cts. each, 
S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, S4 for 10. 
L. tatarica rubra (Tartarian Honeysuckle). A well-known, strong- 
growing bush, with crimson flowers in May and June, and crimson berries. 
Makes a splendid hedge plant. 2 to 3 ft.. 35 cts. each, S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 
50 cts. each, S4 for 10; hedge size, S 2 5 per 100. 
L. tatarica alba. A white-flowering variety of the species. 2 to 3 ft.. 
35 cts. each, S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, S4 for 10. 
MYRICA 
Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle). Splendid shrub, with dark green, 
fragrant foliage, held almost through the winter. Reddish flowers ap- 
pear in May, followed by white, waxy berries, to 2 ft., 50 cts. each, 
$4.50 for 10. 
PHILADELPHUS Mock Orange 
Philadelphus coronarius (Garland Mock Orange). An old-fashioned 
shrub of great merit and beauty. Hardy and vigorous grower. Fragrant, 
pure white flowers in June. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
P. grandiflorus. Strong and rapid grower, with drooping branches 
and large, white flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
P. Lemoinei. A remarkably fine hybrid, of graceful appearance. 
Abundant fragrant white flowers in June. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 
for 10. 
PTELEA • Hop Tree 
Ptelea trifoliata. An interesting, tall-growing shrub or small tree, 
with deep green leaves. They are trifoliate and have a hop-like odor. 
Dense, showy seed-clusters in summer till fall. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, 
$3 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
RHAMNUS 
Rhamnus catharticus (Buckthorn). Large-growing shrub, useful 
because of its hardiness in smoky atmospheres and its endurance of par- 
tial shade. Ornamental berries in fall. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10. 
RHODOTYPOS 
Rhodotypos kerrioides (White Kerria). Hardy and desirable shrub 
for general use. Not at all particular as to soil. Snowy white flowers in 
May; effective black berries during the summer and fall. 2 to 3 ft., 
35 cts. each, S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., heavy, 50 cts. each, 54-50 for I0 - 
RHUS • Sumac and Mist Tree 
Rhus cotinus (Mist or Smoke Tree). An interesting and remarkable 
shrub of large and vigorous proportions. Leaves bright, pleasing green. 
In summer a profusion of delicate, feathery flowers appear, resembling 
a cloud of smoke. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 for 10. 
R.copallina (Shining Sumac). Fine, dense-growing ornamental, with 
dark green, shining foliage, displaying most gorgeous autumn tints. 
In July and August dense panicles of cream-colored flowers are borne, 
succeeded by effective scarlet seeds. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 
3 to 4 ft., so cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
R. glabra laciniata (Cut-leaved Sumac). A great shrub for mass 
effect. The foliage is beautifully cut, like fern-leaves. Also distinct for 
fall coloring. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
R. typhina (Staghorn Sumac). A well-known, native Sumac of great 
beauty, especially because of its splendid autumn tints. 3 to 4 ft., 
35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
RIBES • Flowering Currants 
Ribes aureum (Golden Currant). Hardy and useful shrub, with 
glossy green foliage; showy, yellow fragrant flowers in May, followed by 
blackish fruit. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, 
54.50 for 10. 
R. sanguineum (Red-flowering Currant). A very fine variety, with 
long, hanging racemes of deep red flowers. Blooms in July. 2 to 3 ft., 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
ROBIINIA 
Robinia hispida (Pink Locust). Very beautiful and interesting when 
in bloom. The flowers are borne in loose nodding racemes, resembling a 
Wistaria blossom and are of a magnificent rose color. Blooms appear 
repeatedly during the summer. Strong grafted bushes, 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts.; 
strong grafted trees, 5 to 6 ft., $1.25. 
SAMBUCUS The Elders 
Sambucus canadensis (Common Elder). A strong-growing native 
shrub, splendid for mass planting and wild effects. White flowers in 
June and useful black berries in August and September. 3 to 4 ft., 
35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
S. nigra aurea (Golden Elder). The bright, golden yellow leaves, 
retain their color all summer, make it a desirable plant for contrast 
effects. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
SPIRAEA 
Spiraea arguta. A noble shrub of medium height. The feathery, 
grayish green foliage is very attractive, and early in May it is covered 
with a multitude of small white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
S. Bumalda. A fine, dense, and bushy Spirea of medium size; com- 
pact corymbs of rose-colored flowers in July. 1% to 2 ft., 35 cts. each, 
53 for 10. 
S. Bumalda, Anthony Waterer. Probably the best of all dwarf 
Spireas. Just as effective for foreground and border-planting as for use 
as a specimen. Its pretty, clean foliage is variegated with creamy white 
and yellow, and its bright crimson flower-heads are perpetual all through 
the summer. 1 to ft., 35 cts. each, 53 for 10; iK to 2 ft., 50 cts. 
each, 54.50 fir 10. 
S. callosa. Compact, upright-growing, of medium height. Glaucous 
foliage and rosy pink blossoms. 1^ to 2% ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
S. Douglasi (Douglas’ Spirea). A tall-growing sort, with spikes ol 
deep rose-colored flowers in July and August. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, 
53 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, 54 foi 10. 
S. opulifolia (Ninebark). The strongest and most rapid grower of all 
the Spireas. Healthy, light green foliage; in June the branches bend 
gracefully under the weight of creamy white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. 
each, I2 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, 53 for 10. 
S. prunifolia flore-pleno (Bridal Wreath). Dark green, glossy foli- 
age and an abundance of small, double, white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
each, 53 for 10. 
S. Reevesi. Similar to Van Houttei, but more erect growing. It 
blooms profusely in May and June, and holds its handsome foliage quite 
late in autumn. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., heavy, 
50 cts. each, 54 for 10. 
S. Thunbergii (Thunberg’s Spirea). Not unlike Arguta, but dwarfer 
in habit. The long, narrow, pleasant green leaves produce beautiful 
autumn tints. April and May find this graceful little shrub covered with 
myriads of tiny, snow-white flowers. \]/ 2 to 2 ft., 35 cts. each, 53 for 
10; 2 y 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, 54 for 10. 
S. tomentosa. The dark green leaves are woolly beneath. From 
July to September deep pink, long, steeple-shaped flower-spikes are pro- 
duced in great profusion. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, 53 for 10. 
S. Van Houttei. One of the most useful of all flowering shrubs. 
•Equally good as a specimen as for masses, groups, and hedges. The 
graceful, arching branches bend in May and June under the weight of 
flowers almost to the ground. 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 foe 10; 3 to 
4 ft., heavy, 35 cts. each, 53 for 10; hedge size, 525 per 100. 
