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Prunus triloba. Double-flowered Plum. D. Native of China. A highly interesting and desirable addition 
to hardy shrubs; flowers double, of a delicate pink, upwards of an inch in diameter, thickly set on 
the long, slender branches; flowers in May. 50c. 
PTELEA. Hop Tree, or Shrubby Trefoil. Lederblume, Ger. Ptelea, Fr. 
P. trifoliata. C. A large shrub or small tree, of rapid growth and robust habit. Fruit winged, and in 
clusters; flowers in June. 50c. 
var. aurea. Golden-leaved Hop Tree. C. Beautiful glossy golden foliage, holds its color 
well. 75c. 
RHAMNUS. Buckthorn. Kreuzdorn, Ohndorn, Ger. Nerprun, Fr. 
R. catharticus. Purging Buckthorn. C. A fine robust, hardy shrub, of European origin, with dark 
green foliage, white flowers and small black fruit; a popular hedge plant. 35c. 
RHODOTYPUS. White Kerria. Scheinkerrie, Ger. 
Rh. kerrioides. C. From Japan. A very ornamental shrub of medium size, with handsome foliage and 
large, single, white flowers in the latter part of May, succeeded by numerous small fruit. 35c. 
RHUS. Sumach. 
Essigbaum, Ger. 
Sumach, Fr. 
R. aromatica. Fragrant Su¬ 
mach. D. A native var¬ 
iety, exhaling a strong 
odor. Flowers greenish- 
white; leaves lobed. 50c. 
R. copallina. Dwarf Sumach. 
Shining Sumach. D. 
Beautiful shining green fol¬ 
iage changing to rich crim¬ 
son in autumn. Greenish 
yellow flowers in August. 
35c. 
R. Cotinus. Purple Fringe, or 
Smoke Tree. C. From 
the South of Europe. A 
much admired shrub for its 
curious fringe, or hair-like 
flowers, that cover the 
whole surface of the plant 
in midsummer. It grows 
10 to 12 feet high, and 
spreads so as to require 
considerable space. 35c 
var. atropurpureus. Dark Purple-flowered Purple Fringe. C. Similar in appearance and 
habit of growth to the old variety, except that the flowers are of a dark reddish purple, quite 
distinct. 50c. 
R. glabra. Smooth Sumach. C. Very effective in autumn with its crimson seeds and foliage. 35c. 
var. laciniata. Cut-leaved Sumach. C. A very striking plant, of moderate size, with deeply cut 
leaves resembling fern leaves; dark green above and glaucous Mow, and turning to a rich redin 
autumn. 50c. 
R. Osbeckii. C. A beautiful species from China, of large size, with remarkable and very ornamental 
foliage, assuming a beautiful autumnal color. 75c. 
R. typhina. Staghorn Sumach. C. A large shrub or tree, brilliant foliage and scarlet fruit in 
autumn. 35c. 
RIBES. Currant. Johannisbeere, Ger. Groseillier, Fr. 
The flowering currants are gay, beautiful shrubs in early spring, and of the easiest culture. 
R. alpina. D. A good old variety. Small yellow flowers. Distinct. 35c. 
R. aureum. \ ellow-flowered, or Missouri Currant. D. A native species with glabrous, shining 
leaves and yellow flowers. 35c. 
R. Gordonianum. Gordon’s Currant. D. A hybrid between aureum and satiguineum. A hardy and 
profuse blooming shrub. Flowers crimson and yellow in pendent bunches in May. 35c. 
CUT-LEAVED SUMACH. 
