for Western Homes 
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 
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Rhamnus - Buckthorn 
RHAMNCS frangula (Glossy Buckthorn). Large and vigorous with numerous leafy branches. 
Leaves dark green above, lighter beneath, fading in autumn to tones of yellow, orange and red. 
Berries change from red to black in September. 8 to 12 feet. 2-3 ft., 50c; 3-4 ft., 75c each. 
The Sumacs are among the most showy of our orna¬ 
mental shrubs in autumn, their picturesque, gnarly, wind- 
bent masses forming a familiar part of the landscape along 
country roadsides in many parts of the country. The flowers 
are bright yellow in large terminal panicles, which in some 
sorts turn brilliant red in late summer. Fine for mass plant¬ 
ing. 
RHUS cotinus (Purple Fringe; Smoke Tree). A valuable 
ornamental shrub. Has curious fringe- or hair-like flowers 
that cover the whole tree, giving the appearance of 
smoke or mist. Spreading habit. Requires room to grow. 
15 to 30 feet. 18-24 in., 75o; 2-3 ft., $1.00, each. 
R. glabra (Smooth Sumac). A tall shrub, growing 8 to 15 
feet in height with handsome foliage which colors bright¬ 
ly in fall. Flowers yellowish green in July followed by 
scarlet fruit. 2-3 ft., 75c each. 
R. typhina laciniata (Cut-Leaved Sumac). A showy broad¬ 
headed shrub with large, long, deeply cut foliage; light 
green in color, changing to shades of red and yellow in 
autumn. The new growth is clothed with a peculiar 
down, giving an appearance of the growing horn of a 
deer. The bark below is a rich orange color. The flowers 
are borne in dense terminal panicles in June and July, 
and are followed by impressive red fruits. 2-3 ft., 50c; 
3-4 ft., 75c, each. 
Ribes - Flowering Currant 
The flowering Currants are attractive and showy ob¬ 
jects, extremely hardy and well adapted for universal cul¬ 
ture. Their attractive blossoms are deliciously fragrant, 
and are among the first to appear in the spring. 
RIBES aureum (Golden Currant). A native species with 
fragrant, yellow flowers appearing early in the spring 
with the leaves. Grows 5 to 6 feet and is valuable for 
border planting. 2-3 ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.00, each. 
One of the earliest 
flowering friends is 
the Golden Currant 
(Ribes aureum) whose 
fragrant golden yellow 
blooms appear with 
the young shoots. 
Rhus - Sumac 
The purplish smoky bloom of Rhus 
cotinus. A tall grower. 
Robinia Hispida 
Rose-Acacia. This beautiful shrub is much appreciated 
because of the abundance of its large, pink pea-like 
flowers. Grows to a height of about 5 ft. and when 
matured has about the same spread. 2-3 ft., 75c each. 
Fitted into the corners of this entrance is a most 
attractive planting. Tall growing shrubs 
in the corners edged with lower 
sorts and Hydrangeas Hank¬ 
ing both sides of the 
walk. 
RHODOT1TOS kerrioides (White 
Rhodotypos 
Kerria). A distinct plant and very attractive, with bright 
green leaves, and pure white flowers in late spring. Later 
come black berries that hang on all winter. Grows 4 to 5 
feet. Coming a little later than most of the early spring 
flowers makes it especially valuable. 2-3 ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., 
$1.00, each. 
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