DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
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THE BERRYHILL NURSERY CO. 
Malus floribunda 
Malus baccata 
Malus ioensis Bechteli 
JASMINUM • Jasmine 
Jasminum nudiflorum (Naked-flowering Jasmine). A valuable 
shrub on account of its early blooming period. Foliage dark green; 
flowers bright yellow. March. 
J. officinale (Common White Jasmine). A very graceful shrub- 
with long, slender branches. Foliage glossy green, affording delightful 
contrast with the finely scented white flowers. Blooms in spring. 
KERRIA • Globe Flower 
Kerria japonica (Corchorus japonicus). A low, green-branched 
shrub, with deeply cut, bright green foliage, changing to yellow. Flowers 
bright yellow, large, and showy. A very handsome shrub for mass 
planting. Continuous bloomer from June to October. 
K. japonica argenteo-variegata (Variegated-leaved Kerria). A 
form of the preceding, and quite similar. Leaves are small, bright green, 
and margined with white edging. 
K. japonica flore-pleno (Double-flowered Kerria). A vigorous 
shrub, with bright green foliage and double, yellow flowers, somewhat 
rose-shaped. July i to September io. 
LIGUSTRUM Privet 
Ligustrum amurense, North (Amoor River Privet). A shrub 
which will grow to fifteen feet if not trimmed. If planted in hedge, they 
should be at least a foot apart and closely trimmed each year. Will 
stand the coldest climates without injury. 
L. amurense. South (Amoor River Privet). This is the most popu- 
lar and valuable hedge plant for the South. It is evergreen, very dense 
in growth, a rich dark green, very compact; grows and establishes a good 
hedge in one year. Well adapted to general planting in the South. 
L. Ibota. Hardy, strong grower, with curving branches. In June 
there are pretty white flowers, plentiful and fragrant, followed by 
bluish black berries. 
L. Ibota Regelianum (Prostrate Privet). Similar to Ibota, but 
the branches are denser, twiggy, and horizontal-spreading, somewhat 
drooping at the ends. Very distinct and hardy. Highly valued for 
hedges. Needs no trimming. 
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. 
Trained Globes, perfect specimens. 
Trained Standards, very ornamental. 
L. vulgare (Common Privet). A strong, upright grower, generallv 
used as a hedge plant in Europe. The leaves turn to a purple hue in fall. 
LAGERSTROEMIA 
Crape Myrtle 
Lagerstroemia indica. One of the most beautiful of all flowering 
shrubs. Grows to medium size, and is widely used in the South in speci- 
men planting. Handsome red, pink and white flowers are borne from 
June until October. Not hardy north of the Ohio River. 
LAURUS • Spice Wood 
Laurus Benzoin. Grows to large size if not pruned. Foliage and 
wood aromatic; leaves large; flowers small, yellow. Can be sheared to 
any desired shape and makes excellent porch or lawn ornaments when 
used as tubbed specimens. 
L. Sassafras. A handsome shrub, with light green foliage, changing 
to gold and red in fall. Likes a sunny location. 
LONICERA • Honeysuckle 
Lonicera bella albida. A pretty shrub of low growth. Foliage 
bluish green; flowers white. Blooms in April. 
L. fragrantissima (Fragrant Upright Honeysuckle). A large shrub 
with many spreading branches. Leaves bright green; nearly evergreen. 
Flowers creamy yellow; fragrant; open in early spring. Considered one 
of the finest plants where a tall hedge is wanted. 
L. Ledebouri. A vigorous, low-growing shrub. Flowers fiery red. 
L. Morrowii (Japanese Bush Honeysuckle). Flowers are white. 
Bears scarlet berries in late summer and fall. April. 
L. tatarica (Tartarian Honeysuckle). A beautiful variety of con- 
siderable size. Leaves bright green; flowers light pink, followed by 
orange-red berries. 
L. tatarica alba (White Tartarian Honeysuckle). Flowers are white, 
and fragrant. In form and habit the same as the preceding. 
L. tatarica rosea grandiflora. Flowers are creamy pink, large. 
MALUS • Fragrant Flowering Crab 
Malus atrosanguinea. A fine ornamental shrub of good size. Flow- 
ers and foliage are deep purple, followed by small fruits. 
M. baccata. A large shrub or small tree. Foliage bright green; 
flowers white and fragrant. 
M. floribunda. A handsome shrub, bearing sweet-scented, pink 
flowers. April. 
M. floribunda Niedzwetzkyana. Bears pinkish white flowers. 
A fine decorative shrub. April. 
M. pulcherrima Scheideckeri (Double-flowering Crab). The 
flowers of this variety are rosy white and of double formation. 
M. ioensis Bechteli (Bechtel’s Double-flowering Crab). A fine shrub, 
forming a symmetrical compact bush. The rose-like flowers arc fragrant, 
double, and freely produced. 
MYRICA • Wax Myrtle 
Myrica cerifera. A large shrub, with deep green foliage, nearly 
evergreen; fragrant. Bears bluish purple berries. 
PHILADELPHUS Mock Orange 
A family of pleasing shrubs, growing to about io feet. The flowers are 
usually fragrant, and borne in loose, open clusters, blooming in early 
May and lasting for about a month. They make valuable decorative 
shrubs in either mass or specimen planting. 
Philadelphus coronarius (Common Mock Orange). A profuse 
bloomer, bearing snowy white flowers. 
P. coronarius foliis aureis (Golden Mock Orange). A form of the 
above. Foliage is a beautiful golden yellow. 
P. coronarius grandiflorus (Large-flowered Mock Orange). Flowers 
large, white; leaves large. One of the leading varieties for specimen 
planting. 
P. Lemoinei, Avalanche (Hybrid Mock Orange). A pretty, graceful 
shrub, with slender, arching branches. Flowers white, and borne so pro- 
fusely as almost to cover the shrub. 
P. Lemoinei erectus. Another one of Lemoine’s hybrids. Flowers 
white. Shrub has a vigorous erect habit. 
POTENTILLA • Cinquefoil 
Potentilla fruticosa. A low-growing shrub of upright habit. Foliage 
dark green; flowers golden yellow. A handsome shrub, used in mass 
planting. Blooms all summer. 
