Edward Gillett , Southwick , Mass. — Shrubs and Trees 77 
LAURUS Benzoin (Spice Bush) Grows 
6 to 15 inches high with large, oblong- 
ovate leaves; it forms fine bushy clumps, 
literally covered with small, spicy, yel¬ 
low flowers in early spring, followed by 
the rather large, red berries which cling 
to the twigs until quite late in the 
autumn. 25 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
M. Gale (Sweet Gale). Grows 4 feet 
high. The flowers come out before the 
leaves. Foliage bright green and fra¬ 
grant. Does nicely near water. 25 
cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
NEMOPANTHES Canadensis (Moun- 
tian Holly). A medium-sized shrub, 
with bright red berries in autumn. 
25 cts. each, $2.00 per doz.; XX, 50 
cts. each, $4.00 per doz. 
PHILADELPHUS grandiflorus (Large- 
flowering Syringa). A rapid-growing 
shrub. 25 cts. 
RHODORA Canadensis. A low shrub, with showy rose-purple flowers, which 
precede the leaves in May. 25 cts. each, $2.00 per doz.; heavy stock, 35 cts. each, $3.00 
per doz. 
RHUS aromatica (Fragrant Sumac). A straggling bush, seldom 3 feet high. Flow¬ 
ers pale yellow, fruit red. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
R. copallina (Dwarf Sumac). From 2 to 4 feet high. Leaves very highly colored in 
autumn. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
R. glabra (Smooth Sumac). Branches smooth; leaves red in autumn. Forms a bush 
10 to 12 feet high. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
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, $1.50 per 
doz. 
KERRI A Japonica (Japanese Rose). A 
low shrub with slender, green branches 
and large, yellow flowers. A beautiful 
shrub and a good bloomer. The flow¬ 
ers are brighter if it can have partial 
shade and mulched in winter. 25 cts. 
each. 
MYRICA cerifera (Bayberry or Wax 
Myrtle). 3 to 5 feet high, forming good 
clumps, with rather small, deep green, 
shining leaves, having a rich fragrance. 
Takes readily to cultivation even when 
planted on the seashore. 25 cts. each, 
$2.00 per doz. 
PYRUS arbutifolius. A shrub with 
small, shining leaves, beautifully tinted 
in autumn. 25 cts. each. 
Azalea viscosa, 2 years (see page 73) 
