THE M. H. HARMAN COMPANY 
Spiraea Japonica, Anthony Waterer (See opposite page) 
RHUS, continued 
ioo; 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100; 
3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
R. Cotinus (Purple Fringe, or Smoke Tree). L. 
The large masses of misty, purplish flowers which 
this bears in June give it the name of Smoke Bush. 
The leaves change to varying colors in fall. 2 to 3 ft., 
35 cts. each, $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
each, S3. 50 for 10. 
R. glabra (Smooth Sumach). L. June. Ex- 
cellent foliage, topped in autumn with prominent 
crimson beads of seed. Fine autumn coloring. Good 
on rocky or poor soil. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $2.50 for 
10, S20 per 100; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. each, S3. 50 for 10, 
S30 per 100. 
R., var. laciniata (Cut-leaved Sumach). M. A 
most ornamental variety, with finely divided, fern- 
like leaves. As an individual plant it makes a beauti- 
ful specimen, the suckers forming a large clump. 12 
to 18 in., 35 cts. each, $2. 50 for 10. 
R. typhina (Staghorn Sumach). L. Grows gener- 
ally in bush form to 10 feet in height; the foliage is 
compound, light green and of large size; in autumn 
is brilliantly colored. A most effective plant for 
grouping in masses; thrives on poor soil. 3 to 4 ft., 
35 cts. each, $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100; 4 to 5 ft., 50c. 
each, S3. 50 for 10, $30 per 100. 
R., var. laciniata (Cut-leaved Staghorn Sumach). 
A very graceful shrub, with delicate, fern-like leaves; 
most brilliant in autumn. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4 
for 10. 
Ribes • Currant 
Valued for their easy growth and ornamental 
flowers and foliage. Among the best of shrubs. 
Ribes alpinum (Mountain Currant). T). May. 
Fragrant, yellow flowers; good foliage. Dwarf, com- 
pact habit. 18 to 24 in., 40 cts. each, $3.50 for 10. 
R. aureum (Missouri Currant). M. May. Early 
yellow flowers in showy racemes. Glossy foliage, 
which gives bright autumn tints. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
each, $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. each, 
$3 for 10, $25 per too. 
RIBES, continued 
R. floridum (Wild Black Currant). S. Black, 
edible fruit, which follows the light yellow flowers. 
A good shrub for the bronzy color of its leaves in 
autumn. 2 to 3 ft., 35c. each, $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100. 
R. Gordonianum (Gordon’s Currant). S. May. 
A valuable and profuse flowering variety. Flowers 
crimson and yellow, in pendent clusters. 2 to 3 ft., 
35 cts. each, $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100. 
R. sanguineum (Crimson-flowered Currant). S. 
July. Carmine flowers of fine color, with hand- 
some leaves. 2 to 2J ft., 35 cts. each, $2.50 for 10, 
$20 per 100. 
R., var. flore pleno. A double-flowered form of the 
preceding. The last two named varieties require 
warm, sheltered positions. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, $4 
for 10. 
Robinia • Acacia 
Robinia hispida (Rose Acacia). M. Is valued 
for its elegant clusters of rose-colored flowers, which 
expand towards the close of May, and continue 
for several weeks. The branches resemble a moss 
rose. It is a beautiful shrub for planting in large 
masses. Cut to the ground when transplanting. 2 to 
3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
Rubus • Bramble 
Rubus laciniatus (Cut-leaved Bramble). S. 
Grows 15 feet in a season and will thrive in the 
crevices of rocks and make a display of glossy, fern- 
like foliage of the greatest elegance. Exceedingly 
valuable for poor, rocky situations. 35 cts. each, $3 
for 10. 
R. odorata (Flowering Raspberry). M. All sum- 
mer. A noble plant, with leaves 6 to 12 inches 
broad, and pink-purple blossoms 2 inches across, in 
clusters, which continue to bloom all summer. Very 
fragrant. One of the most useful plants for partially 
shaded places, for rustii planting, or for groups. 25c. 
each, $2 for 10. 
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