52 TLdlvard Gillett , South lvick, Massach usetts 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS AND TREES 
PHILADELPHUS grandiflorus (Large-flowering Syringa). A rapid-growing shrub. 25c. 
PTELEA trifoliata (Hop Tree). A small tree, with curious winged seed-vessels. 
Fine specimens, 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 some¬ 
what 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). This is one 
of the largest of the Oaks, form¬ 
ing symmetrical tops. The 
leaves are showy in autumn. 
Plants 3 feet high, 35 cts. 
RHAMNUS alnifolius. About \% 
feet high, clothed with yellow- 
green leaves. Takes 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. ; heavy stock, 
35 cts. each, #2.50 per doz. 
RHU S aromatica (Fragrant 
Sumac). A straggling bush, 
seldom 3 feet high. Flowers 
pale yellow, fruit red. 25 cts. 
each, Ji .75 per doz. 
R. copallina (Dwarf Sumac). 
From 2 to 4 feet high. Leaves 
very highly colored in autumn. 
Quercus palustris 25 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
R. glabra (Smooth Sumac). 
Branches smooth ; leaves red in autumn. Forms a bush 10 to 12 feet high. 25c. 
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 Tree). A small tree, with very fine seed-vessels 
of a reddish color, giving it a fine appearance. 25 cts. 
RIBES aureum (Missouri Currant). Flowers yellow, in racemes, quite fragrant. 
The leaves are highly tinted in autumn. 25 cts. 
R. Cynosbati (Wild Gooseberry)- Flowers greenish; berries quite large. 25 cts. 
each, #1.50 per doz. 
R. floridum (\\ ild Black Currant'. Flowers yellow ; currants black and edible. 25 cts. 
each, $1 .25 per doz. 
R. prostratum (Fetid Currant). Leaves showy in autumn. For rocky places. 20c. 
ROSA blanda (Early Wild Rose). Grows 1 to 3 feet high. Flowers light rose-color. 
25 cts. each, $ 1.50 per doz., $S per 100. 
R. Carolina (Swamp Rose). A native Rose, found in wet or moist places. From 4 to 
10 feet high. 25 cts. each, Jr.50 per doz. 
