Rytliorford, N. J. 
Flowering Shrubs 
VIBURNUM 
While there are some very distinct varieties, the 
majority of the known varieties are similar in appear¬ 
ance. They will grow in semi-shade but should have an 
open, moist situation. 
Viburnum acerifolium. Maple-leaved, Viburnum. 
Flat clusters of white flowers in early spring; dark 
berries in autumn. May 25. \y to 2 ft. B&B. 
75 cts. each. 
V. Carlesi. Fragrant Viburnum. Has large heads of 
waxy white flowers tinted rose and delightfully fra¬ 
grant. Has bushy habit with wider spread than 
height. May 15 to 25. 
Each 
iy 2 to 2 ft. B&B.$1 25 
2 to 2y ft. B&B. 1 75 
2y to 3 ft, B&B. 2 25 
V. cassinoides. Withe-Rod. Early in June this shrub 
bears large dusters of white flowers, followed by 
green berries which turn to red and then blue-black. 
The leathery leaves turn crimson and purple in the 
fall. Each Each 
2 to 3 ft.$0 70 | 3 to 4 ft.$0 90 
V. dentatum. Arrow-wood. Curiously toothed, heart- 
shaped leaves turning rich red and purple in the fall. 
Used as an ornamental hedge plant. Bears greenish 
white flowers early in June and dark blue berries 
later. Each Each 
2 to 3 ft.$0 60 1 4 to 5 ft.$0 90 
3 to 4 ft. 80 | 
V. dilatatum. Linden Viburnum. A highly decorative, 
free-flowering shrub bearing 6-inch clusters of pure 
white flowers in May and June, followed by scarlet 
berries which stay all winter. Handsome, coarsely 
toothed, bright green foliage. 
Each Each 
2 to 3 ft.$0 75 | 3 to 4 ft.$1 00 
V. Lentago. Nanny-berry. Has bright green leaves 
and yellowish white flowers, about June 1. Oval¬ 
shaped black fruits and richly colored foliage well 
into winter. Each 10 
2 to 3 ft.$0 75 $6 50 
3 to 4 ft. 1 00 9 00 
V. macrocephalum. Chinese Viburnum. Enormous 
white flowers in May. Leaves are long and finely 
toothed. 3 to 4 ft. Specimens. $7.50 each. 
V. molle. Kentucky Viburnum. Of robust habit, with 
round, dark green, hairy leaves. Large white flowers 
and blue-black fruits in the fall. June 1 to 10. 2 to 
3 ft., 60 cts. each. 
V. odoratissimum. Sweet Viburnum. White flowers 
in May, with oval leaves, 6 inches long. Fruit red 
turning black. Each Each 
6 to 7 ft.$3 00 1 8 to 10 ft.$5 50 
7 to 8 ft. 4 00 | 
V. Opulus. European Cranberry. A very fine sight 
when in bloom. Flowers white and berries seailet. 
Leaves are three-lobed and coarsely toothed. June 
1 to 10. Each 
3 to 4 ft.$0 60 
Standards with 4 to 5-ft. stems, heavy crown.. 
$5 to 7 50 
V. Opulus nanum. Q Dwarf Cranberry. Seldom bears 
flowers, but very useful for edging. 
Forms a 
dense, 
globular bush. 
Each 
10 
4 to 6 in. 
..$0 50 
$4 00 
8 to 10 in. 
60 
5 00 
10 to 12 in. 
75 
6 50 
15 to 18 in. 
85 
\y to 2 ft. 
. 1 00 
2 to 2y ft. 
. . 1 35 
V. rhytidophyllum. See Broad-leaved Evergreens. 
V. Sargenti. Sargent Cranberry Bush. Similar to V. 
Opulus but of more upright and dense habit. Flow¬ 
ers are slightly larger. 
Each Each 
2 to 3 ft.$0 75 | 4 to 5 ft.$1 00 
V. sterile (roseum). Common Snowball. Globes of 
pure white flowers. Very striking. June 1 to 10. 
5 to 6 ft., $1 each. 
Viburnum Sieboldi. Siebold’s Viburnum. Long, thick 
leaves of glossy green on stout branches. Panicles 
of white flowers. Each Each 
3 to 4 ft.$0 75 I 6 to 7 ft.$1 50 
4 to 5 ft. 1 00 ! 
V. tomentosum. Doublefile Viburnum. Felty leaves, 
and white flowers more flat than those of Plicatum. 
Decorative red fruits changing to black. May 15 to 
25. 2 to 3 ft., 75 cts. each. 
V. tomentosum lanceatum. Lance Viburnum. Simi¬ 
lar to Tomentosum but with a decidedly smaller leaf 
and flower. 4 to 5 ft. Specimens. $5 each. 
V. tomentosum plicatum. Japanese Snowball. Very 
handsome bush with white flowers often over 3 inches 
across. The bush grows in a picturesque manner, 
with branches at right angles to the main stem, and 
dark green, crimped foliage. May 25. 
Each Each 
2 to 3 ft.$0 65 | 4 to 5 ft.$0 85 
V. Wrighti. Wright Viburnum. A native of Japan. 
Very upright nature. The scarlet fruits are immensely 
attractive. 3 to 4 ft., 90 cts. each. 
WEIGELA 
Weigelas are easy plants to grow and very showy 
when in flower. They are well covered with trumpet¬ 
shaped flowers about May 20. 
Weigela amabilis. Rose Weigela. A vigorous and at¬ 
tractive shrub bearing light pink flowers very freely 
on spreading branches. May 25 to June 5. 3 to 4 ft., 
75 cts. each. 
W. , Eva Rathke. Bears dark carmine-red flowers 
which are produced on short branches from June to 
August. One of the showiest. 2 to 3 ft., 75 cts. each. 
W., Mme. Lemoine. Flowers white, with a delicate 
blush changing to pink. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. each. 
W. rosea. Pink Weigela. The common pink Weigela, 
very much used for landscape work. Handsome rose- 
colored flowers about the end of May. 3 to 4 ft., 
75 cts. each. 
XANTHOCERAS sorbifolia. A handsome shrub or 
small tree, bearing slender sprays of white flowers 
dotted with red and yellow. Foliage particulaily 
beautiful. iy to 2 ft., $2 each, $18 for 10. 
ZANTHORHIZA apiifolia. Yellow-root. A very at¬ 
tractive dwarf shrub, bearing racemes of curious 
brownish purple flowers. The autumn tints of the 
foliage are very attractive. For planting under leggy 
shrubs there is nothing better as a ground-cover. 
12 to 15 in., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
ZENOBIA pulverulenta. Dusty Zenobia. Still a 
rather rare shrub, notwithstanding its unusual merit. 
It produces a multitude of waxy white flowers on the 
underside of the spreading shoots. The light green, 
oval leaves are covered with a waxy film. If protected 
it is almost evergreen. 
Each Each 
2 to 2y ft.$3 00 I 3 to 3y ft.$4 50 
2J>o to 3 ft. 3 75 | 
Viburnum Carlesi 
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