K a tv a n a, North Carolina, and 'Boston t J\1 a s s a c h u s e 11 s 
HARDY NATIVE SHRUBS • DECIDUOUS, Con. 
POTENTILLA fruticosa. Shrubby Cinquefoil. 2-4 ft. From July throughout the 
summer it bears golden yellow flowers. A very ornamental and useful shrub. 1-2 
ft., 20c. ea., $1.50 for 10. 
PRUNUS alleghaniensis. Porter’s Plum. 5-15 ft. A rare species introduced by 11s, of 
low growth and literally covered with white, showy blossoms in May. A most ele¬ 
gant shrub. 1-2 ft., $2.50. 
maritima. Beach Plum. 2-7 ft. Splendid seashore plant. White flowers in early 
spring. 4-12 in., 15c. ea., £1 for 10; 1-2 ft., 25c. ea., 5*-75 for 10. 
pumila. Sand Cherry. 6 in.-6 ft. Very dwarf usually and does well in poor soil. 
Dark red fruit. 1-2 ft., 25c. ea., £2 for 10. 
PYRULARIA pubera (oleifera). Oil Nut. 4-15 ft. Hard to grow but a very interesting 
plant. Fruit like small pears. Small, 20c. ea., 
$1.75 for 10. 
RHAMNUS alnifolia. Alder Buckthorn. 3-6 ft. 
Small tree-like shrub. Flowers in June, not con¬ 
spicuous, the black, berry-like fruit more so, 
hanging in clusters. Good shrub. 6-12 in., 30c. 
ea., £2.50 for 10; 1-2 ft., 40c. ea., £3.50 for 10. 
Rhus hirta (typhina 
Staghorn Sumac. 
RHODORA canadensis. Rhodora. 1-3 ft. Of the Azalea family and no less showy 
than some of its species. The purplish rose-colored flowers are borne in profusion 
in May or June. Forms thick clumps and flourishes in very moist situations or in 
good garden soil. A most dainty and elegant shrub. 6-12 in., 15c. ea., £1 for 10; 
1-2 ft., 30c. ea., $2.50 for 10. 
RHUS aromatica. Fragrant Sumac. 3-8 ft. Spreading growth. Heads of greenish 
yellow flowers in May. Leaves turn dark scarlet in fall, orange-red berries in June. 
6-12 in., 20c. ea., £1.50 for ro; 12-18 in., 30c. ea., £2.25 for 10. 
copallina. Scarlet Sumac. 5-30 ft. Fine variety, with pinnate leaves 1 foot long, 
turning deep crimson in autumn. Fine for massing. 6-12 in., 15c. ea., £i for 10; 
1-2 ft., 25c. ea., £1.75 for 10; 2-3 ft., 35c. ea., £3 for 10. 
glabra. Smooth Sumac. 2-20 ft. Another brilliantly colored species; scarlet seeds 
and leaves at the same time in fall. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., £1.25 for 10; 2-4 ft., 30c. ea., 
£2 for 10. ... 
hirta (typhina). Staghorn Sumac. 10-40 ft. A very large, tropical-looking species, 
widely planted for quick effects. Scarlet fruit and leaves in fall. 1-2 ft.. 15c. ea., £1.25 
for 10; 2-4 ft., 25c. ea., £2 for 10; 4-6 ft., 40c. ea., £3.50 for 10. (Sec illustration.) 
RIBES cynosbati. Wild Gooseberry. 3-6 ft. Hanging bell-shaped flowers and large 
prickly berries. Colors in fall dark reds. 1-2 ft., 25c. ea., £2 for 10. 
rotundifolium. Eastern Gooseberry. 3-5 ft. Flowers greenish or purplish. Good 
park shrub. 1-2 ft., 25c. ea., £2 for 10. 
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