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pure double white flowers. W hen in flower the weight causes the 
branches to droop gracefully to the ground. A plant no one should 
be without. 
2 to 3 feet.50c. 
Prunus Sinensis var. rosea plena. (Pink Flowering 
Almond). 
Similar to preceding, the flower being a rosy pink. The variety 
most often used. 
2 to 3 feet.50c. 
RHAMNUS: BUCKTHORN 
Rhamnus catharticus (Common Buckthorn), S to 10 feet. 
A tall growing shrub with dark green foliage, and black berries 
in the Fall. A shrub that will grow anywhere and will stand a great 
deal of abuse, thus very good for planting in cities or in shaded 
places. Makes a fine hedge. 
2 l < to 3 feet (Hedges).25c. 
Rhamnus Carolinianus or frangula (Carolina Buckthorn), 
8 to 10 feet. 
Similar to preceding variety, has greenish flowers in June and 
black berries in the Fall. 
3 to 4 feet .35c. 
RIIUS: SUMACH 
A very hardy class of plants, thriving in any soil 
and producing very ornamental effects when in leaf 
and fruit. Used in producing backgrounds of bright 
colors for Autumn effects. 
Rhus copallina (Shining Sumach), 6 feet. 
A beautiful shrub with fine lustrous foliage, which changes to 
bright rich crimson in the Fall. Has greenish yellow flowers in 
August. A very effective shrub in mass planting. 
2Ji' to 3 feet.35c. 3 to 4 feet 
Wcigela Rosea 
50c. 
