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TRUE-TO-NAME ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
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Speciosissimus. Of dwarf habit, forming bushes 
about 3 feet in height, and covered with very large, 
sweet-scented flowers; distinct and very fine. 12 to 
15 in., 20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. 
each, $2.50 per doz. 
Aurea. Foliage golden yellow; very effective. 
Keeps its color the entire season, and will be found 
valuable for creating pleasing and striking contrasts 
with purple-leaved shrubs. Small, well-rooted, 20 cts. 
each, $2 per doz. 
Rhamnus Catharticus (Buckthorn) 
The dark foliage masses of this dense, twiggy 
shrub are relieved by a profusion of attractive white 
flowers in June and July, followed by showy black 
fruit. Strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. each. 
Rhus (Sumach) Cotinus 
(Purple Fringe) 
Much admired for its curious fringe or hair¬ 
like flowers that cover the whole surface of the plant 
at midsummer. 18 to 24 in., 25 cts. each, $2.25 per 
doz.; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 per doz. 
Rosa (Sweet Briar) 
Rubiginosa. The well-known Sweet Briar, with 
highly-scented foliage; small, pink, fragrant flowers 
and quantities of bright fruit. Blooms in June. 
Strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. each. 
Rugosa. The foliage exhibits a mass of dense, 
luxuriant, glossy green. The flowers are large, and 
the perfection of form and color; are produced con¬ 
tinuously throughout the season and until late in 
autumn, and as they mature are replaced by small, 
golden and red fruit. Strong, 2-yr., well-rooted 
plants, 25 cts. each. 
Roses 
Crimson Rambler. A strong, rapid grower that 
produces exceedingly large and brilliant clusters of 
small, double crimson flowers in great profusion. 
There is nothing finer for trailing over verandas. 
Well-rooted, large, 2-yr. plants, 25c. ea., $2 per doz. 
Dorothy Perkins. A splendid sort, with beau¬ 
tiful, shell-pink flowers, full, large and double. 
The tresses often contain 30 or 40 individual flowers. 
Good climber. Well-rooted. Large, strong, 2-yr. 
plants, 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
These two foregoing Roses are the most import¬ 
ant of the Rambler Roses; once planted, they be¬ 
come practically permanent. 
Salix (Willow) 
Babylonica. Weeping Willow. Our common 
and well-known Weeping Willow; perfectly hardy 
and a rapid grower. 2 to 3 ft., strong, well-rooted, 
25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. each. 
Rosmarinifolia. Rosemary Willow. A hand¬ 
some, odd-looking tree, with rounded head, slender 
twigs and small, silvery leaves. Strong, well- 
rooted plants, 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each.; 4 to 5 ft., 
40 cts. each. 
Regalis. Royal Willow. Rich, silvery foliage; 
very ornamental. Small plants, well-rooted. 25 cts. 
each. 
Vitellina aurea. Golden Weeping Willow. 
Grows into a massive, low-headed tree. Light 
green leaves and brilliant yellow bark that is par¬ 
ticularly bright in the leafless months of winter. 
It makes a fine specimen, with a personality that 
other trees do not possess. Strong, 2- to 3-ft. trees, 
25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. each. 
Dorothy Perkins Roses 
SALIX. continued 
Aurea pendula. Very similar to the preceding 
variety, but with somewhat longer branches. Small, 
well-rooted trees. 25 cts. each. 
Britzensis. Red-barked Willow. This tree 
makes a very pretty specimen. Strong, well- 
rooted plants, 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 
50 cts. each. 
