EDWARD GILLETT, SOUTHWICK, MASSACHUSETTS 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS AND TREES 
MYRICA cerifera (Bay-berry, or Wax Myrtle). Three to 5 feet high, forming good 
clumps, with rather small, deep green shining leaves, having a rich fragrance. 
It takes readily to cultivation even when planted on the seashore. 25 cts. each, 
#1.50 per doz. 
M. Gale (Sweet Gale). Four feet. The (lowers come out before the leaves. Foliage 
bright green and fragrant. Does nicely near the water. 25 cts. each, $ 1.50 per doz. 
NEMOPANTHES Canadensis (Mountain Holly). A medium-sized shrub, with bright 
red berries in autumn. 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
PHILADELPHUS coronarius (Syringa, or Mock Orange). A tall shrub, with large, 
pure white flowers in June A rapid grower. 25 cts. 
P grandiflorus « Large-flowering Syringa). A rapid-growing shrub. 10 to 12 feet, 25c. 
PTELEA trifoliata (Hop 'Free). A small tree, with curious winged seed-vessels. 
Fine specimen, nursery-grown, 50 cts. 
PYRUS arbutifolius. A shrub, with small, shining leaves beautifully tinted in autumn. 
25 cts. each, #1.50 per doz. 
QUERCUS palustris ( Pin Oak). This Oak is of exceedingly good form. The branches 
are somewhat drooping, leaves very deeply cut, glossy green, and of the most 
gorgeous tints in autumn. Plants 2 feet high, 25 cts. 
Q. rubra (Red Oak). Phis is one of the largest of the Oaks, forming symmetrical tops. 
The leaves are showy in autumn. Plants 3 feet high, 35 cts. 
RHAMNUS alnifolius. About 1 Vz feet high, clothed with yellow-green leaves. 'Fakes 
readily to cultivation. It possesses much merit as an ornamental plant on account 
of its compact habit and handsome foliage. 20 cts each, $1 per doz. 
RHODORA Canadensis. A low shrub, with showy rose-purple flowers, which precede 
the leaves in May. 25 cts. each, #1.50 per doz. 
RHUS aromatica (Fragrant Sumac). A straggling bush, seldom 3 feet high. Flowers 
pale yellow, fruit red. 25 cts. each. $1.75 per doz. 
R. copallina (Dwarf Sumac). From 2 to 4 feet high. Leaves very highly colored in 
autumn. 20 cts. each, $ 1.25 per doz. 
R. glabra (Smooth Sumac). Branches smooth ; leaves red in autumn. Forms a bush 
10 to 12 feet high. 20 cts. 
R. typhina (Common Staghorn Sumac). Mode of growth similar to R. glabra. The 
branches are covered with fine hairs. Leaves fine in autumn. 20 cts. each, #1 
per doz. 
R. Cotinus (Mist Flower, or Smoke 'Free). A small tree, with very fine seed-vessels of 
a reddish color, giving it a fine appearance. 25 cts. 
