30 EDWARD GILLETT, SOUTHWICK, MASS., U. S. A. 
KALMIA latifolia (Calico Bush, Mountain Laurel) An evergreen shrub, growing luxuri¬ 
antly along our mountain sides, forming large patches; or in single round-topped 
specimens in moist, open fields, 
the dark shining leaves giving a 
brightness to the landscape. In 
May and June the gorgeous col¬ 
oring of the large rose or white 
flowers lends an enchantment to 
the picture that one will not soon 
forget. It is of easy culture in 
almost any situation. I have a 
good stock to select from in size, 
shape and color : 6 to 9 inches, 
20 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.; 9 to 
12 inches, 30 cts. each, $2 per 
doz ; 1 to 1% feet, 50 cts. each, 
$3 per doz.; 1 y 2 to2 feet, $1 each, 
$5 per doz. ; 2 to 3 feet, $3 each, 
$25 per doz. 
IAURUS Benzoin (Spice Bush). 
Grows 6 to 15 feet high, with 
large oblong ovate leaves. 25c. 
each, Sr. 50 per doz. 
S. officinale (Sassafras). Grows 
15 to 30 feet high. Flowers 
greenish yellow, appearing with 
the leaves; bark spicy and 
aromatic. 15 cts. 
LEDUM latifolium ( Labrador Tea). 
A dwarf evergreen, 1 to 2 feet 
high, with handsome heads of 
white flowers. Leaves with revo¬ 
lute margins, covered under¬ 
neath with yellow wool. 25 cts 
each, Si. 50 per doz. 
LEUCOTHOE Catesbaei. A fine 
evergreen shrub, 2 to 4 feet high, 
with deep glossy green foliage ; flowers white, in showy spikes. Easily handled 
in a moist, shady place. 23 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
LIGUSTRUM ovalifolium (California Privet). A very hardy Privet from California ; 
grows 4 to 6 feet. The finest for hedge plants, also for seashore. 1 to 2 feet. 
25 cts. 
L. Ibota. A broad form, also good for hedge 25 cts. 
L. vulgare (Common Privet). Forms fine clumps. Flowers white, followed by black 
berries. 25 cts. 
LIRIODENDRON Tulipifera (Tulip Tree). A tall native tree, pyramidal in outline, 
with broad leaves and tulip-like flowers. Light yellow in color. 4 years 25 cts. 
each, $1.50 per doz. 
LONICERA ciliata (Fly Honeysuckle). Shrub, 3 to 5 feet high. Flowers greenish 
yellow. 20 cts. each, Sr per doz. 
L. oblongifolia. Grows 2 to 5 feet high, with yellowish-white flowers, oblong leaves 
and purple fruit. Does well in cultivation. 25 cts, 
LYCIUM Chlrtense (Matrimony Vine). A shrub with long, recurved drooping branches. 
Flowers small, greenish purple, followed by orange-red berries Desirable for 
covering old walls, etc., growing quickly. 25 cts. each. $1.25 per doz. 
MAHONIA aquifolia. Low, flowering when 2 feet high ; flowers yellow. The leaves 
are evergreen and of the most beautiful tints imaginable ; from dark green to 
light shades of scarlet and purple. Some are dull, while others are of glossy shades. 
Quite hardy. Leaves greatly admired for table decoration. 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
MYRICA cerifera (Bayberry, 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. 25c. each, $1.50 per doz. 
M. gale (Sweet Gale). The flowers come out before the leaves. Foliage bright 
green and fragrant. Does nicely near the water. 4 feet. 25c. each, #1.50 per doz. 
Lycium Chivense (Matrimony Vine). 
