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ELLWANGER & BARRY'S CATALOGUE. 
COTONE ASTER. Mispel, Ger. Cotoneaster, Fr. 
C. microphylla. Small-leaved Cotoneaster. Of trailing habit; leaves 
small, crowded, obcordate, dark green and shining above; hairy beneath. Fine for 
covering walls, banks, etc. 50 cents. 
C. rot till difolia. Round-leaved Cotoneaster. A beautiful, low-spread¬ 
ing shrub, with small foliage, white flowers and red berries. 50 cents. 
CRATAEGUS. Thorn. 
C. pyracantha. Evergreen Thorn, or Burning Bush. Native of South 
of Europe. A low, bushy plant, retaining its foliage all winter. Has pinkish, or 
white flowers, succeeded by dense clusters of orange-scarlet berries. 
var. alba. White-fruited Pyracantha. A variety with pure white 
fruit. Used for hedges. 
var. JLalamlii. A variety with larger leaves than the type. 50 cents. 
KALMIA. Lceffelbaum, Ger. 
Iv. latifolia. Mountain Laurel, or Calico Bush. A beautiful native 
evergreen shrub, with shining foliage and dense clusters of pink or nearly white 
flowers in spring. Requires same treatment as the Rhododendron. $1.00. 
MAHONIA. Asliberry. Mahonie, Fr. 
M. aquifolium. Holly-leaved Mahonia. A native species of medium 
size, with purplish shining, prickly leaves, and showy, bright yellow flowers in May, 
succeeded by bluish berries. Its handsome, deep green, glossy foliage, and neat habit 
render it very popular for decorative planting. 
RHODODENDRON. Rosebay. 
The Rhododendrons are magnificent flowering Evergreen Shrubs. All prefer a peaty soil 
and a somewhat shaded situation. The Catawbiense varieties are the most hardy and succeed 
in our climate better than any other. In this latitude they require to be protected in winter. 
Rb. Catawbiense. Catawba Rosebayl A bushy shrub, with broadlv oval 
leaves, and compact round clusters of lilac and violet flowers in June. We have a 
large collection, embracing the best varieties of this hardy species. Plants with flow¬ 
ering buds, about 18 to 24 inches, $1.50 to $2.00 each. 
CLASS IV.—CLIMBING AND TRAILING SHRUBS. 
Price, 35 cents each ; except otherwise noted. 
A most useful class of plants for this country, for covering cottages, verandas, walls trel¬ 
lises, etc. 
ACTINIDIA. 
A. polygama. A climbing plant from Japan, and said to be most beautiful 
when in full flower. The flowers are white with a purple center, and sometimes cover 
the whole vine. The fruit is round, edible, and has a fine flavor. 
A. var. polygama. A variety of the above with long fruit. 
