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Hardy Ornamental Shrubs—Continued 
Philadelphus—Continued 
PHILAE]ELPHUS GRANDIFLORA—Similar to the 
above, with more vigorous growth and larger tiowers. 
The Syringas are valuable tor grouping with other 
shrubs, forming large screens or hedges, which may 
not require pruning, and also fine for planting for 
lawn specimens. Price, each 35c; per 10, $3.00. 
Philadelphus Virginalis 
PHILADELPHUS VIRGINALIS—A magnificent new 
variety, far exceeds any other Mock Orange in beauty 
and form ; unusually large double bloom, pure white, 
sweetly scented, in clusters of five to seven, resem¬ 
bling a bride's boquet of orange blossoms, and 
ranking among the best for cutting. Flowers in June 
and continues over a long period. Price, each 40c; 
per 10, $3.50. 
Privet... 
PRIVET, AMOUR RIVER—Well known formal hedge 
plant for shearing; resembles the California Privet, 
but is much hardier and best for this latitude. The 
privets are not particular as to soil and they grow 
rapidly in open places or beneath the shade of trees. 
They are seldom attacked by insects, withstand shear¬ 
ing and can be kept at any height or clipped into 
artificial shape. Price, 2 to 3 ft., per 10, $1.00; per 100, 
$ 8 . 00 . 
LODENSE PRIVET—A dwarf wdth compact, very dark 
green foliage which stays on throughout the winter 
—suitable for edging around gardens, but exception¬ 
ally adapted for corner plantings, and with evergreens. 
Price, each 25c; per 10, $2.00; per 100, $15.00. 
REGAL’S PRIVET—A low-spreading form with grace¬ 
fully drooping branches, adapted to much the same 
use as the Japanese Barberry. The dense growth and 
dark green persistent leaves make it a desirable shrub 
for foundation or border planting, growing in shade 
and other impossible places. Price, each 35c; per 10, 
$3.00; per 100, $25.00. 
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PRUNIS CISTENA— (A New Purple Leaf Plum)—A 
native of China. In the sunlight the general effect 
is a bright red, for the foliage has more red than 
ordinary varieties while the growth is more compact 
and lower. Fine for single specimen or for grouping 
with other trees or shrubs. Holds its red color 
throughout the season. Price, each 40c; per 10 $3.50. 
RHODOTYPOS IvERRIOIDES—(White Kerria). An at¬ 
tractive rounded shrub 3 to C feet high, with beautiful 
yellowish green corrugated foliage and large, single 
white flowers late in May. black seeds following. Will 
endure partial shade. Price, each 35c; per 10, $3.00. 
RHAMNCS FRANGULA — (Buckthorn). A handsome 
shrub with shining foliage and attractive berries. 
Attaining a height of 10 to 12 feet. Makes very dense 
growth when sheared and is most valuable where a 
large hedge is desired. Price, each 25c; per 10. $2.00. 
Rosa (Shrub Roses)... 
The following group of Roses consists of hardy, 
vigorous varieties that require very little attention or 
pruning. Fine for the border or naturalistic groups, 
producing a profusion of single blooms, followed by a 
wealth of bright colored fruit that prolongs their 
beauty well into the winter mouths. For garden va¬ 
rieties see page 2G. 
ROSA BLANDA (Meadow Rose)—Single pink flowers, 
erect habit, with slender reddish-purple branches, 
almost thornless. Especially adapted for mass plant¬ 
ing. Red bark conspicuous in winter. Price, each 
30c; per 10, $2.50. 
ROSA NITIDA (Dwarf Prickly Swamp Rose)—Low 
shrub with glossy foliage and single pink flowers, 
followed by bright colored fruit that hangs on into 
the wdnter. A very hardy and desirable shrub. Price, 
eacli 30c; per 10, $2.50. 
ROSA RUGOSA (Japanese Wrinkled Rose)—A valuable, 
perfectly hardy Rose much used in landscape work, 
growing equally w T ell in sun or shade. The heavy 
wood and shrubby formation adapting it to hedges 
and hardy borders or to mixed shrubbery groups. 
The foliage is lustrous, dark green, usually corru¬ 
gated and impervious to attacks of insect pests. 
Flow’ers borne in clusters of varying size and con¬ 
struction and are succeeded in winter by persistent 
fruit which are large and showy. Price, each 35c; 
I>er 10, $3.00. 
ROSA SETIGERA (Illinois Prairie Rose)—A native 
climbing rose found growing wild throughout Central 
Illinois. Large single flowers borne in clusters, color 
a bright rosy-pink. Useful for massing in picturesque 
hillside brambles, as borders to wildwood drives, as 
tilling for dead corners, and with equal harmony, as a 
congenial mixer with shrubs and in single specimens. 
The foliage is extremely free from any defects and of 
a rich dark green. Price, each 30c; per 10, $2.50. 
Rhus (Sumac)... 
RHUS GLABRA (Smooth Sumac)—A large native shrub 
with branches taking the shape of stag horns. A 
highly ornamental shrub of wonderful foliage and 
brilliant fall colorings. Price, each 25c; per 10, $2.00. 
RHUS TYFHINA LACINIATA (Cut-Leaved Sumac)— 
Similar in growth to the preceding, but having finely 
cut leaves resembling fern leaves, which turn to 
brilliant orange and scarlet in the fall. Very popular 
for screen planting or massing with other shrubs. 
Price, each 30c; per 10, $2.50. 
RHUS COPALLINA (Upland or Shining Sumac)— 
Grows to 5 or 6 ft. tall, with very glossy foliage which 
turns in fall from bronze color to bright scarlet. 
Price, each 35c; per 10, $3.00. 
Sambucus (Elder)... 
SAMBUCUS AURE.A (Golden Elder)—Its golden-yellow 
leaves contrast beautifully wdth other shrubs. Flowers 
white, in flat-topped cymes. Growls naturally 8 to 10 
feet, but can be pruned into a neat, compact little 
bush. Price, each 25c; per 10, $2.00. 
SAMBUCUS LACINIATA (Cut-Leaved Elder)—Similar 
to the common Wild Elder, but with finely cut foliage, 
making a very desirable, handsome shrub. Produces 
handsome cymes of delicate white, fragrant flowers in 
June and July, followed by large clusters of black 
fruit. Splendid for massing with other shrubs. Price, 
eacli 25c; per 10, $2.00. 
Spirea (Bridal Wreath)... 
Large family of shrubs of refined, graceful habits, 
suitable to plant in almost any situation. The great 
abundance of blossoms and variation of color and sea¬ 
son of bloom make them very popular and as widely 
planted as any group of shrubs under cultivation. 
Varieties as follows: 
SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER—Low-growing type of 
very compact, dense habit, with flat-topped clusters 
of rose-colored flowers throughout the season. Fine 
for planting singly where a low, formal shrub is 
wanted and also well adapted for planting in front 
of larger shrubs or for foundation planting. Price, 
each 35c; per 10, $3.00. 
SPIREA ARGUTA—One of the finest of the early spring 
blooming shrubs, of light, slender growth of some¬ 
what drooping habit; foliage deep green; flowers 
minute, pure white. Medium size shrub. Price, each 
35c; per 10. $3.00. 
