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Rhododendron maximum (Bay, or G-reat Laurel). A native variety, with hand¬ 
some, large, bold foliage, and rose-colored bloom in July. Latest of all Rhododendrons 
to flower. 50 cents to $1.00 each. 
Ribes (Flowering' Currant). Flowering currants are much prized for their pendant 
branches of flowers, the prevailing color of which is yellow. Gordonianum, however, is 
crimson and yellow, and Sanguineum red. 35 and 50 cents each. 
Sambucus aurea (Golden Elder). Bright-colored leaves, distinct and permanent all 
summer; of vigorous, spreading habit, but may be trained into compact, bushy form. 
Very valuable for heightening effects and giving tone and color to the lawn in contrast 
with other shrubs. 25 to 75 cents each. 
S. laciniata (Cut-leaved Elder). Deeply laciniated foliage. 35 to 75 cents each. 
S. variegata (Variegated-leaved Elder). Very showily marked. 50 cents each. 
Spiraea (Meadow Sweet) Billardi. Pink flowers, blooming nearly all summer. 
35 cents each. 
S. Bumalda. Dwarf, but vigorous habit; narrow foliage, and a profusion of rose-colored 
flowers in midsummer and autumn. One of the most desirable shrubs. 
35 and 50 cents each. 
S. callosa (Fortune’s Spiraea). Clusters of rose-colored flowers. 35 cents each. 
S. callosa alba (Dwarf White Spiraea). A fine, white-flowering, dwarf variety. 
35 cents each. 
S. crataegifolia (Hawthorn-leaved Spiraea). A handsome variety, resembling the 
Lance-leaved. 50 cents each. 
S. crispifolia. From Japan. Dark-green, curled leaves ; pink flowers. 50 cents each. 
S. opulifolia (Golden-leaved Nine-bark). Double white flowers, conspicuous and 
very effective. 35 to 50 cents each. 
S. prunifolia flore plena (Bridal Wreath, or Plum-leaved Spiraea). From 
Japan, and has pure white, daisy-like flowers in May. 35 cents each. 
S. Reevesii (Lance-leaved Spiraea). Pointed, narrow leaves, and large, round clusters 
of white flowers. 35 cents each. 
S. Sorbifolia. Leaves like those of the mountain ash. 35 cents each. 
S. Thunbergii (Thunberg’s Spiraea). Long, narrow leaves and white flowers. Hardy, 
and valuable for forcing. 25 to 50 cents each. 
Spiraea ulmifolia (Elm-leaved Spiraea). White flowers. 35 cents each. 
S. Van Houttei. Rich, delicate green foliage, and pure white flowers in great, cylindrical 
plumes, one to two feet in length. Fine. 50 cents each. 
Staphylea colchica (Bladder Nut). One of the finest early-flowering shrubs. Flowers 
white, fragrant, and disposed in clusters. Blooms at the same time as the Lilacs. 
$1.00 each. 
Styrax Japonica. A fine new shrub, with small, white flowers that hang from branches 
by long, slender pedicles. $1.00 each. 
Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac). Purple. 35 and 50 cents each. 
“ “ “ White. 35 and 50 cents each. 
S. vulgaris, Charles X. Magnificent clusters of dark-red flowers, produced in the 
greatest profusion. A splendid variety. Stout plants to bloom. 50 cents each. 
S. Japonica. A new species from Japan, becoming a good-sized tree. Foliage dark- 
green, glossy, leathery; flowers creamy white, odorless, in great panicles. A month 
later than other Lilacs. $1-50 ; few extra specimens, $3.00 each. 
Six shrubs of one variety for the price of five; twelve shrubs for the price of ten. 
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