K e 1 s e y ' s 
Hardy 
American Plants 
HARDY NATIVE SHRUBS • DECIDUOUS, Con. 
EUONYMUS americanus. Strawberry Bush. 4-8 ft. Bright green leaves and 
branches, and highly ornamental, crimson fruit hanging till late. Fine winter shrub. 
1- 2 ft., 15c. ea., Ji for 10; 2-3 ft., 25c. ea., $2 for 10. 
GAYLUSSACIA frondosa. Blue Tangle. 2-4 ft. The Gaylussacias and their near 
relatives the Vacciniums, are among the most valued of our native shrubs for the 
gorgeous coloring of their foliage in fall, the hues ranging through all the shades of 
dark and vivid red. The fruit of most species is edible, and of great commercial 
value, G . frondosa producing fine sweet berries. Flowers in May, white. 6-12 in., 
15c. ea., $1.25 for 10. 
resinosa. Black Huckleberry, 1-3 ft. Low, with clammy leaves and pink-tinged 
flowers. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., $1.25 for 10. 
ursina. Buckberry. 3-6 ft. Rare southern species, berries peculiarly acid, used for 
jams and preserves. 6-9 in., 20c. ea., J1.75 for 10. 
HAMAMELIS virginica. Witch Hazel. 12-35 ft. A large and peculiar shrub, its 
yellow ribboned flowers appearing the last thing in fall or early winter, just as the 
leaves are dropping. The foliage is dark green, changing to a full yellow in autumn. 
Most desirable shrub. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., $1.25 for 10; 2-3 ft., 30c. ea., £2.50 for 10; 
3-4 ft., 50c. ea., $4 for 10. 
HYDRANGEA arborescens. Smooth Hydrangea. 4-10 ft. Corymbs of white flowers 
in June. Very useful for large shrub plantings in large grounds and parks. 1-2 ft., 
15c. ea., $1 for 10; 2-3 ft., 20c. ea., $1.50 for 10. Clumps, 3-4 ft., 35c. ea., 
$2.50 for 10. 
radiata. Silver Hydrangea. 6-8 ft. Handsome clumps, the large, serrate leaves dark 
green above and silvery white underneath. Ray flow.ers large but few. In the fall 
the frost curls the leaves, when they present a striking silver effect. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., 
$1 for 10; 2-3 ft., 20c. ea., $1.50 for 10. Clumps,'3-4 ft., 35c. ea., $2.50 for 10. 
ILEX decidua. Meadow Holly. 6-30 ft. The bright red berries of this deciduous Holly 
arc disposed along the stems like coral, making a wonderful winter effect, when the’ 
surroundings arc sombre or white. Small plants, 15c. ea., Jr for 10. 
verticillata. Virginia Winter Berry. 8-20 ft. A striking winter shrub, holding its 
scarlet fruit till early spring. 1-2 ft., 20c. ea., $1.50 for 10; 2-3 ft., 35c. ea., £2.50 
for 10. 
ILICIOIDES mucronata (Nemopanthes canadensis ^. Mountain Holly. 5-8 ft. Much 
like the deciduous Hollies, with ash-gray bark, berries light red. Very showy. 
Fine for planting along streams. 1-2 ft., 20c. ea.,’ Si.50 for 10; 2-2^ ft., 35c. ea., 
#2.25 for 10. 
ITEA virginica. Itca. 4-10 ft. Beautiful thick shrub, bearing racemes of highly fra¬ 
grant flowers in June. Foliage changes rich crimson. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., J1.25 for 10; 
2- 3 ft., 30c. ea., #2.50 for 10. 
LEUCOTI-IOE raccmosa. Swamp Leucothoc. 5-12 ft. May or June. White, waxy 
racemes of very sweet, white blossoms. 1-2 ft., 30c. ea., $2.50 for 10. 
recurva. Mountain Leucothoc. 2-10 ft. Yearly shoots are bright red and contrast 
beautifully with the old growths. Dainty racemes of white or pink bell-shaped flow¬ 
ers on curving stems. 6-12 in., 15c. ea., $1 for 10; 12-18 in., 25c.ea., $1.50 for 10. 
LIGUSTRUM ibota. 3-6 ft. Not native . A good hedge or shrubbery plant. Clumps, 
2-3 35 c - cn«» ?3 f° r IO - 
MENZIESIA pilosa. Alleghany Menziesia. 3-6 ft. A smooth mountain shrub, with 
reddish bark and small, nodding, pink-white blossoms in terminal clusters. 6-12 in., 
15c. ea., Ji for 10; 1-2 ft., 25c. ea., Jr.75 for 10. 
MYRICA asplenifolia. See Comptonia. 
cerifcra. Wax Myrtle. 2-5 ft. Nearly evergreen and a fine shore plant. Its greatest 
beauty is in its compact growth and waxy berries which persist through the winter. 
6-12 in., 25c. ea., J2 for 10. 
gale. Sweet Gale. 3-5 ft. Shore plant or garden. Fine willow-like leaves. 6-12 
in., 20c. ea., $1.50 for 10; 12-18 in., 30c. ea., $2 for 10. 
NEMOPANTHES canadensis. See Ilicioides. 
PIERIS ( Andromeda) mariana. 2-4 ft. White waxy flowers, borne along the length of 
the shoots. Early June. Foliage bronzes in the late summer. 6-12 in., 20c. ea., 
ft.50 for 10; 1-2 ft., 30c. ea., J2 for 10. 
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