GILLET’S 
BERRY 
BEARING 
SHRUBS 
COTONEASTER 
Handsome shrubs, leaves of varying shades of 
green, some turning to bright fall colors; flower 
minute, usually white or pinkish; berries of many 
hues and colors varying from orange to bright scar¬ 
let. Unexcelled for grouping, corner effects and for 
edging large plantings of shrubbery borders and for 
rock gardens. Usually have in stock larger and 
smaller sizes than listed, of all varieties. 
PROSTRATE COTONEASTERS 
For Rock Gardens, Etc. 
Size is determined by spread and not by height. 
C. apiculata. (R.) New. Semi-prostrate. Berries 
bright red nearly the size of cranberries in great 
profusion. Hardy in the East. 12 to 18 inch, 75c. 
C. gracilis. (R.) 3 ft. One of the choicest new 
creeping cotoneasters, very prostrate, rather slow 
growing, foliage is a little larger and brighter than 
that of C. rotundifolia; berries are bright rose red. 
Potted, 40c, 50c and 75c. 
C. horizontalis. (R.) 3 ft. Deciduous. One of the 
best trailing shrubs. Branches grow almost on the 
ground. Leaves very small and turn red during win¬ 
ter, Flowers pinkish white. Berries bright red in 
great profusion. Hardy. Potted, 25c, 35c; balled, 12 
to 18 inch, $1.00. 
C. microphylla. (R.) 3 ft. Spreading habit, but 
semi-erect. Dark green foliage, evergreen. Berries 
rose-red, 35c to $1.25. Quite hardy. Does well in part 
shade. 
C. microphylla thymifolia. 2 ft. (R.) Very small 
leaves. Very dwarf. Excellent rock plant. Berries 
small coral-red, 8 to 12 inch, 50c; 12 to 15 inch, 75c. 
UPRIGHT COTONEASTERS 
C. Franchetti. 6 ft. Fast growing, upright arch¬ 
ing branches, leaves dark green on top; silvery be¬ 
neath. Older leaves turn red in fall. Many orange- 
red berries scattered over the branches in the winter. 
Fairly hardy. Potted 25c to 50c; balled, 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.75. 
C. heroveana. 6 ft. One of the finest upright 
growing Cotoneasters. Semi-drooping habit. Bril¬ 
liant red berries. Some of the leaves turn red in 
fall. Decorative when cut. Bushy, field grown plants. 
3 to 4 ft., $1.75; 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $2.00. 
C. pannosa. “Silverleaf Cotoneaster.” 8 ft. Leaves 
soft gray green, under sides silvery color. White 
flowers. Masses of dull silvery red berries, which 
remain all fall and winter. Fast growing and of 
graceful loose habit. Gal. cans, 50c; 3 to 4 ft., $1.25; 
4 to 5 ft., $1.50. Fairly hardy. 
C. parneyi. 8 ft. The finest foliage and the showi¬ 
est berries. Foliage much larger than other Cotone¬ 
asters, with big clusters of immense brilliant red 
berries in the fall and winter. Full sun. Gal. cans, 
60c; balled, 18 to 24 inch, 85c. 
C. heberphylla. 7 ft. Deciduous. Here is a hardy 
fine foliaged berried shrub, with attractive dark red 
berries. Foliage turns red in Fall. 12 to 18 inch, 40c. 
OTHER TREES AND SHRUBS PRODUCING BERRIES 
OF DECORATIVE VALUE ARE: 
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Junipers . 6 
Yews ........... 6 
Privets . 11 
Euonymous .8-13-14 
Rhamnus . 9 
Magnolia .. 9 
ARBUTUS 
A. unedo. “Strawberry Tree.” (S.) 10 ft. Large 
shrub, attractive glossy foliage. White flowers in 
winter months and with them the large red straw¬ 
berry-like fruit of previous season. Showy and hand¬ 
some. Balled, 12 to 18 inch, 75c; 18 to 24 inch, $1.00. 
BERBERIS. Barberry 
They add a great deal of charm to our gardens by 
their fall coloring and numerous berries of all shades 
and tints of blue and red, as well as their bright yel¬ 
low or orange flowers in spring. Will grow under all 
conditions except dense shade and wet situations. 
B. gagnepaini. 6 ft. A bushy plant with arching 
branches and long toothed, glossy Evergreen leaves 
wavy at the margins, orange flowers, and blue ber¬ 
ries. Ruddy fall color. Balled, V/z to 2 ft., $2.00. 
B. knighti. (S.) 5 ft. Leaves evergreen, elongated 
and prickly; flowers bright yellow; berries blue. 
Balled. 2 to 3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., 2.50. 
B. Thunbergi, atropurpurea. (Red Leaf Barberry) 
4 ft. When planted in full sun, a rich purple all 
summer, and in fall fiery red and orange coloring. 
Pendant purple berries. Deciduous. A beauty at all 
times, 12 ta 18 inch, 40c; 18 to 24 inch, 85c. 
ELEAGNUS 
E. pungens reflexa. “Silverberry.” 6 ft. A fine 
spreading shrub for part shade with leaves and stems 
covered with frosty, shiny scales, silvery on upper 
surface and bronze beneath. Tiny flowers in Novem¬ 
ber, very fragrant. Berries are silvery. 1 to 2 ft., 
75c. 
E. pungens maculata. “Golden variegated leaf.” 
Rare and elegant variety of above species. Large 
frosty leaves, beautifully marked with golden yel¬ 
low. 15 to 18 inch, $1.75. 
EUONYMOUS 
E. Alatus. “Winged Euonymous.” S. 10 ft. Very 
interesting shrub with corky wings on branches. 
Bears profusion of red berries, followed by brilliant 
cerise colored foliage in fall. Deciduous Bare Roots. 
1 ft., 25c; V/z to 2 ft., 85c. 
ILEX. Holly 
Holly prefers a moist, partially shaded location; 
fairly heavy soil. All holly species are dioecious; 
that is, male and female flowers are borne on sepa¬ 
rate plants. It is necessary to have both to insure 
a crop of berries on female trees. 
I. Aquifolium femina. “English Holly.” 15 ft. Dark 
green elegant waved, prickly leaves, grafted from 
trees that berry heavily. One male plant is sent 
with each grafted female tree, which should be 
planted in same hole or near the grafted plant. 
Prices per pair, size given is that of female tree, 
(male plants will be smaller) 12 to 15 inch, $1.25; 
15 to 18 inch, $1.50; V/z to 2 ft., $1.75. 
Following are much heavier plants, full of berries: 
2 to 2 l /z ft., $3.75; 2 Yz to 3 ft., $5.00. If not berried, 
price is 20% less. 
Silver Variegated Leaf. A beautiful shrub for part 
shade, with Silver edged prickly leaves. Price is 20% 
higher than the green leaf. 
I. Cornuta. “Chinese Holly.” 15 ft. Leaves similar 
to English Holly but rectangular. Red berries. 
Stands more heat than English Seedling plants. 15 
to 18 inch, 75c each; 18 to 24 inch, $1.00 to $2.00. 
Grafted female plants with one male, 1 to V/z ft., 
$1.75. 
I. Crenata. “Japanese Holly.” Shrub-like. Dark 
green small leaves. Can be sheared to neat speci¬ 
mens. Black berries. 12 to 18 inch, $1.00; 8 to 12 
inch, 75c each. 
I. Opaca. “American Holly.” 20 ft. Native of 
Eastern states. Balled, V/ 2 to 2 ft., $1.00; 24 to 30 
inch, $1.25; 30 to 36 inch, $1.50. Seedlings only, some 
will berry. For plants that have berried, $3.75 per 
pair, male and female. 
I. Verticillata. “Winter-berry.” A handsome de¬ 
ciduous form of Holly. At its best in moist soil. 
The sparkling masses of crimson fruits which ap¬ 
pear in October represent its greatest charm and 
carry its value far into winter, 4 to 5 ft., 90c. Berry 
bearing, $1.25. 10 to 15 inch, 25c. 
NANDINA 
Nandina domestica. “Heavenly Bamboo.” 5 ft. (S.) 
Made up of a number of canes densely clothed with 
compound leaflets, bronzy red when young, dark 
green at maturity, and with beautiful coppery red 
tones in winter. Thrives in sun or shade; covered 
with showy clusters of red berries in winter. Sizes 
run from 8 inches to 2 ft., 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00. 
* Means Native of California. 
(S) Means Shrub. 
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Mountain Ash .. 12 
Hackberry . 12 
Honeysuckle ... 13 
Bittersweet . 13 
Dogwoods . 13 
Hawthorns . 13 
MAHONIA. Holly Grape 
*M. aquifolium. “Oregon Grape.” (S.) 6 ft. Dark 
green leaves, coppery purple during winter. New 
growth very glossy. Flowers bright yellow. Clus¬ 
ters of blue berries from which a fine jelly is made. 
Does well in shade. Balled, 15 to 18 inch, 50c to $1.00; 
V/z to 2 ft., $1.25. Specimens, $1.50 to $2.50. 
M. bealei. “Japonica.” Medium sized shrub, unique 
foliage; large, spiny, light green, turning yellow 
with age. Flowers yellow; berries blue. Suitable for 
shady location. Quite hardy. Potted, 50c to $1.75. 
*M. repens. “California Barberry.” This is, with¬ 
out exception, the finest low growing native decora¬ 
tive shrub. Leaves holly-like and blue, grows close 
to ground. Full sun. Flowers bright yellow, in long 
racemes; fruit blueblack; growth slow. 75c to 85c. 
PYRACANTHA. Firethorn Crataegus 
They are exceedingly valuable for the great wealth 
of bright colored berries which they furnish in the 
fall and winter, and which remain on the plant for 
many months. They naturally grow quite tall, but 
if pruned back severely once a year will make a low 
dense bush. 
Pyracantha atalantoides. Magnificent new variety, 
upright in growth, dark lustrous foliage, brilliant 
scarlet berries clustered profusely up and down the 
branches. A beautiful sight when in berry and in 
spring as well as when covered with a white halo 
of bloom. Gal. containers, 60c. 
Pyracantha crenulata. 6 to 10 ft. Dark red berries 
scattered along the stems instead of in bunches. 
Leaves long, narrow, glossy, dark green. Grows 
slower and can be pruned to formal shapes. This 
variety will berry in part shade. Gal. cans, 50c; 
larger to $1.50. 
P. crenulata yunnanensis. 12 ft. Splendid form of 
preceding; growth semi-prostrate; foliage glossy; 
masses bright red berries, remain until early spring. 
Excellent for general ornamental planting; birds do 
not molest the fruit. Potted, 35c, 50c. Balled, 2 to 3 
ft., $1.25; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50. See hedge plants, page 10. 
P. coccinea lalandi. (S.) 15 ft. Of strong growth, 
making long shoots that can be trained against a 
wall if desired. Profusion of white flowers. Berries 
orange yellow in immense clusters. Potted, 35c. 
Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 4 to 6 ft., 
$1.75. 
P. formosana. 8 ft. Possibly the showiest of all 
this group of berried plants, recently introduced 
from Formosa. A solid mass of brilliant red berries 
in fall and winter Balled, trimmed specimen, 3x3 ft., 
$1.50 to $2.50. 
P. rogersiana aurantiaca. A new variety with foli¬ 
age and habit of growth much like P. crenulata 
yunnanensis but berries are golden yellow and 
remain in good condition on the plants much longer 
than most kinds. 5-gal. cans, 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; gal. 
cans, V/z to 2 ft., 60c. 
SYMPHORICARPOS. Snowberry 
Valued for their ornamental fruit, which remains 
on the plants all winter. Of slender growth, with 
fine foliage. Does well in part shade. Fine for cov¬ 
ering banks. Deciduous. 
S. Vulgaris. “Red Snowberry.” 3 ft. Habit com¬ 
pact. Loaded during fall and winter with dark red 
berries in dense clusters. 3 to 4 ft., 75c; 2 to 3 ft., 
50c; 18 to 24 inch, 35c. 
S. chenaulti. “Improved Coral Berry.” 5 ft. A 
lovely hybrid recently originated in the Arnold 
Arboretum. The numerous berries, considerably 
larger than the Coral Berry, are pink. Extremely 
graceful in habit with nearly evergreen lustrous foli¬ 
age. Small pink and white flowers in June. Does 
well in sun or shade. 2 to 3 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 65c. 
S. Racemosus (White Snowberry). 3 ft. Dwarf 
shrub with small pink blooms. Showy large white 
berries that hang on the plants the greater part of 
the winter. 50c each. 
WHITE SNOWBERRY 
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Berries of Pyracantha Lelandi 
