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CJRTERS TESTED SEEDS—DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
Ilex verticillata (Winter Berry). L. A very ornamental shrub with 
upright branches and light green foliage; bright scarlet berries and 
very decorative. 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
Kerria japonica (Globe Flower). M. A valuable shrub, bearing 
globular single yellow flowers throughout the summer; the foliage 
is clear green above and pale below. 18 to 24 in., 50c. 
K. — flore pleno. Very double deep yellow flowers, which are 
more vigorous and more frequent in culture than the single variety. 
June to September 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
Lespedeza bicolor. S. A shrub from Japan, with slender branches, 
becoming tall and graceful; foliage resembles clover leaf; small 
purple flowers in July. 3 to 4 ft., 50c.; 4 to 5 ft., 75c. 
iLlGUSTRUM. Privet 
Ligustrum amurense (Amoor River Privet). L. A tall-growing 
upright shrub; leaves dark green and lustrous, tardily deciduous. 
Flowers white. 2 to 3 ft., 35c.; $25.00 per 100. 
L. Ibota (Japanese Privet). L. One of the hardiest and most 
graceful of all Privets; branches spreading and curbing; foliage 
grayish green; produces white, fragrant flowers in June. 2 to 3 
ft., 30c.; $20.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 35c.; $25.00 per 100. 
L. — Regelianum (Regel’s Privet). M. A low, dense shrub; it 
is absolutely hardy; graceful and sufficiently dense for hedge 
purposes, without trimming. 18 to 24 in., 35c.; $25.00 per 100; 
24 to 30 in., 45c.; $30.00 per 100. 
L. ovalifolium (California Privet). L. A very handsome shrub. 
It transplants easily, and is a strong, upright grower. Valuable 
for screens or hedges. 2 to 3 ft., 30c.; $20.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 
40c.; $25.00 per 100. 
L. vulgare (Common, or European Privet). L. Not quite so regular 
in growth as the ovalifolium, but hardier. Foliage grayish green; 
flowers in June are white. 2 to 3 ft,, 30c.; $20.00 per 100; 3 to 4 
ft., 40c.; $30.00 per 100. 
LONICERA (BUSH HONEYSUCKLE) 
L vnicera fragrantissima (Chinese Fragrant Bush Honeysuckle). 
M. A variety of strong growth. Produces pinkish flowers in 
early spring, which are very fragrant. 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 
60c. 
L. Morrowii (Japanese Bush Honeysuckle). M. A shrub with 
wide-spreading branches; leaves dark green above and grayish 
beneath; creamy white flowers in May and June. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
L. Ruprechtiana (Manchurian Honeysuckle). L. Particularly 
valuable for its yellowish white flowers in June, followed by showy 
red fruit in the autumn. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
L. tatarica (Tartarian Honeysuckle). L. Bears a profusion of 
pink flowers in June, which contrast well with the foliage. Fruit 
is light red and borne in great profusion. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
L. — alba. L. Similar to L. tatarica; but with large, pure white 
flowers and crimson fruit. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
All of this family are valuable, and their fruits serve as food for 
birds 
Lycium barbarum. A hardy shrub with slender, spiny stems; fruit 
brilliant crimson. Good in poor soil. 2 yrs., .50c; 3 yrs., 60c. 
Myrica cerifera (Candleberry). M. A low, spreading native 
shrub; thrives in sandy places. It is a sub-evergreen, and is 
admired for its dark green, fragrant foliage. 10 to 12 in., 50c. 
M. Gale (Bayberry). D. A native shrub, very effective in masses on 
account of its most delicate bluish green color. Desirable for 
planting in foreground of taller shrubs. 18 to 24 in., 60c. 
PHILADELPHUS (MOCK ORANGE) 
Philadelphus coronarius (Mock Orange). L. Shrub with upright 
branches; the pure white, fragrant flowers in June. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
p. _ folias aureis (Golden Mock Orange). D. A graceful dwarf 
variety, with bright yellow foliage, which retains its color through¬ 
out the season. 15 to 18 in., 60c. 
P. grandiflorus (Large-flowered Syringa). L. A vigorous, upright 
variety, with large, showy flowers in June; it grows rapidly. 3 to 
4 ft., 60c. 
P. Lemosnei (Hybrid Mock Orange). M. A choice and graceful 
variety; produces fragrant, pure white flowers in June. Should 
be included in every planting. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
p. _ Avalanche. D. A very graceful shrub, with slender, upright 
branches, covered with showy white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
P. — Mont Blanc. D. A charming variety of dwarf habit, with 
very large, fragrant flowers, produced in great abundance. 2 to 
3 ft., 60c. 
PRUNUS. Plum and Almond. 
Prunus maritima (Beach Plum). S. A handsome plant because 
of the great profusion of spring bloom; the flowers are white, 
followed by bright crimson and purple fruit. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
P. sinensis flore albo pleno (Dwarf White-flowered Almond). M. 
Produces very double white rose-like flowers in great profusion in 
the spring. 2 ft., 60c. 
p, _ flore roseo pleno (Double Pink Almond). M. Similar to 
the above; flowers double, rose-colored. 2 ft., 60c. 
P. triloba (Double-flowered Plum). M. A charming shrub with 
broad, abruptly pointed leaves; bearing beautiful light pink double 
flowers in spring. 2 to 3 ft., 60c,; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
Rhamnus cathartica (Buckthorn;. M. A fine hardy shrub with 
spiny branches; dark green foliage, white flowers and small fruios. 
Excellent hedge plant. 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
Rhododendron canadense (Canadian Rhodora). D. An attractive 
shrub with rose-colored flowers profusely borne in clusters before 
the leaves in May; glaucous foliage. 24 in., 2.50. 
Rhodotypos kerrioides (White Kerria). M. A bushy shrub bearing 
snowy white flowers in May; shining “black berries: thrives in all 
soils. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
RHUS. Sumac 
Rhus canadensis syn. aromatica (Fragrant Sumac). M. A 
spreading shrub; small yellow flowers; thick and fragrant foliage. 
In autumn the foliage turns to a dark crimson. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
R. cotinus (Purple Fringe, or Smoke Bush). L. A much-admired 
shrub for its purplish, mistv-looking flowers borne in early June. 
2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
R. glabra (Smooth Sumac). Large-growing shrub, with smooth 
bark. Very effective in autumn with its crimson seeds and foliage. 
2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
R. — laciniata (Cut-leaf Sumac). M. An ornamental variety 
similar to R. glabra; but has its leaves deeply cut, giving it a fern¬ 
like appearance. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. 
Robinia hispida (Rose Acacia). M. A shrub bearing beautiful 
rose-colored flowers on long pedicels in May and June. Useful 
for planting in large masses. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. 
SAMBUCUS (ELDER) 
Sambucus canadensis (Common Elder). L. A well-known native 
shrub with light green foliage. Flat heads of white flowers in 
June and July. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
S. nigra (European Elder). L. Large shrub with rough bark. 
Flowers in flat cymes, followed by black or dark green fruit. 3 to 
4 ft., 60c. 
S. — a urea (Golden Elder). L. Vigorous spreading habit. Distinct 
by reason of its yellow foliage. Requires full sun, when it is one 
of the best of the yellow shrubs. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
S. — laciniata (Cut-leaved Elder). M. Drooping habit, with 
deeply cut leaves producing a fern-like aspect. 18 to 24 in., 60c. 
SPIRAEA. Meadowsweet 
Spiraea arguta. M. The best early flowering white Spiraea. 
Blooms in May. Quite hardy. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
S. Blllardii. L. Foliage dull green; flowers bright pink, borne in 
rather narrow, dense panicles during July and August. 3 ft., 60c. 
S. Anthony Waterer. S. An improved form of Bumalda. 
A very free-blooming, compact shrub, with bright crimson flowers 
in rather dense corymbs. 18 to 24 in., 50c. 
S. superba. D. Quite dwarf; pinkish white flowers throughout 
the season. 18 to 24 in., 50c. 
S. opulifolia. L. Strong-growing shrub, with white flowers along 
the stems. Very useful for screening purposes; very hardy. 
3 to 4 ft., 50c.; 4 to 5 ft., 60c. 
S. — aurea (Golden-leaved Ninebark). L. Similar to Opulifolia, 
but has bright yellow foliage. 3 to 4 ft., 50c.; 4 to 5 ft., 60c. 
S. prunifolia #1. pi. (Bridal Wreath). M. Graceful shrub, with 
fine, double, pure white flowers along the stems in May. 3 to 
4 ft., 60c. 
S. rotundifolia. L. A rapid, grower with upright spreading 
branches and dark green rounded foliage, which is held very late. 
Pure white flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
S. Thunbergii. M. Of dwarf habit and graceful form; abundant 
white flowers in May; extensively used because of its fine foliage. 
2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
S. Van Houttei. L. The finest of all Spiraeas; round, graceful 
bush, with arching branches, which in June are covered with 
beautiful white flowers; handsome bluish green foliage. 3 to 4 
ft., 60c. 
Stephanandra flexuosa. M. A beautiful Japanese shrub, with 
graceful, spreading and drooping branches; handsome, deeply 
cut foliage; in June pure white flowers appear in panicled racemes. 
2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
SYMPHORICARPOS (SNOWBERRY) 
Symphoricarpos racemosus (Snowberry). M. Smooth shrub, 
with slender branches, usually bending under their load of white, 
waxy berries, which appear in autumn; flowers are rose-colored. 
2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
S. vulgaris (Indian Currant). M. Of more compact growth than 
the above; spreading graceful habit. The flowers are greenish- 
red and succeeded by dark purplish red berries in clusters. 2 to 
3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
SYRINGA. Lilac 
Syringa pekinensis (Chinese Lilac). L. Large shrub with slender 
spreading branches; handsome dark green foliage; creamy white 
flowers. 3 to 4 ft.. 1.00; 4 to 5 ft., $1.75. 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 102-106 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG., BOSTON, MASS. 
