AZALEAS (Continued) 
AZALEA mollis ( Chinese Azalea). This little 
plant is literally covered with bloom in April 
or May. The flowers are rather larger than 
those of some other azaleas. The bloom shows 
a multiplicity of colors in shades of red, yellow 
and orange. 12-18 in., $1 each; $7 per doz. 
A. pontica ( Ghent Azalea). April. This species 
is unequaled for brilliancy and variety of color. 
The habit is very similar to A. mollis; the flow- ! 
ers are not quite so large or perfect; the colors , 
possibly a little more delicate. An especially I 
pretty sort of plant among beds of rhododen¬ 
drons and other broad-leaved evergreens. 12-18 [ 
in., $1 each; $7 per doz. 
BERBERIS: THE BARBERRIES 
CEPHALANTHUS occidentalis ( Button Bush). 
An interesting, midsummer bloomer; the small, 
whitish flowers are clustered in little balls, one 
inch in diameter. 
CERCIS japonica ( Japan Judas). See page 25. 
CHIONANTHUS virginica ( White Fringe). For 
description, see page 25. 
CITRUS trifoliata ( Hardy Japan Orange ). An 
interesting shrub, growing from 6 to 10 feet 
high, with smooth, green bark, armed with long, 
sharp spines; beautiful white flowers, with the 
delicate orange-blossom fragrance, are followed 
by small golden fruit, as tempting and as dis¬ 
appointing as the “Apple of Hesperides.” 50 cts. 
each; young plants for hedging, $20 per 100. 
CLETHRA alnifolia ( Sweet Pepper Bush). A 
pretty little shrub that blooms freely for several 
weeks in summer; very fragrant white flowers 
in slender racemes; an excellent honey plant 
for bees. 
(See illustration, page 42.) 
An important family of shrubs, combining va¬ 
riety of form and color of foliage with bright red 
fruits or berries which, carried through the winter, 
create a charming contrast with the snow. The 
deep red autumn foliage of the Berberis Thun- 
bergii enhances its value for every group and 
should be considered indispensable for every lawn. 
They are perfectly hardy, easily transplanted and 
free from insects. As an ornamental hedge it is 
as attractive in winter as in summer. 
BERBERIS thunbergii ( Thunberg’s Japanese Bar¬ 
berry). A shrub of marked excellence on ac¬ 
count of its bright green foliage, which changes 
to brilliant colors in the fall, and its bright 
scarlet berries, which are very conspicuous 
throughout the winter. The habit is dwarf 
and regularly spreading. Grows well in the 
shade and is extensively used in hedging. Is 
Very hardy, has never been known to winter- 
kill even in our extreme cold winters, i-ipi ft., 
25 cts. each; $2 per 10; $15 per 100; $120 per 
1000. \p2-2 ft., 30 cts. each; $2.50 per 10; 
$18 per 100; $150 per 1000. 
B. vulgaris ( Common Barberry). May. An erect, 
sturdy grower with light green prickly leaves. 
Clusters of golden yellow flowers; later dark 
red berries that last throughout the winter. 
B. vulgaris purpurea ( Purple Barberry). A de¬ 
sirable purple-leaved shrub of upright habit and 
prickly stem, bearing an abundance of yellow 
flowers in May, and reddish-purple fruit in 
autumn, which remains nearly all winter. 50 cts. 
each. 
CALYCANTHUS floridus ( Sweet Shrub). The 
wood is fragrant; foliage rich; flowers of rare 
chocolate color, having a peculiarly agreeable 
odor. Flowers in June and at intervals after¬ 
wards. 
CORNUS: THE DOGWOODS 
Springs harbingers. They combine all that is 
most desirable and characteristic of that beautiful 
season. The foliage is dense and the leaves beau¬ 
tiful in form and detail. No other tree or shrub 
does quite as much to glorify our woods in autumn. 
The red stemmed varieties give the winter land¬ 
scape a brilliant aspect. 
CORNUS florida ( White Dogwood). See page 
25 - 
C. mascula ( Cornelian Cherry). A large shrub 
that bears bright yellow flowers early in spring 
and bright red berries in autumn. 40 cts.; $4 
per doz. 
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