CORLISS BROS., INC., NURSERIES 
GLOUCESTER, MASS. 
CLIMBING ROSES, continued 
Max Graf. 1 railing Rose useful as a ground- 
cover to hang over banks and to cover 
rough ground. Handsome, bright reddish 
pink, single flowers borne in loose sprays, 
starting about mid-June. Potted only. 
Mme. Gregoire Staechelin. Also called 
“Spanish Beauty.” Stiff, erect Climber 
with huge, fragrant, delicate pink flowers, 
stained crimson. Broad, frilled petals and 
profuse bloomer. Mid-June. 
Paul’s Scarlet Climber. A popular Climb¬ 
ing Rose of moderate vigor, highly prized 
for its clusters of medium-sized, vivid 
scarlet flowers in early June, remaining in 
good condition for a long period. 
Primrose. It is bright yellow in the bud, 
opening to pale, transparent, lemon-tinted 
medium-sized, fully double flowers of great 
beauty, retaining the yellow tint until the 
petals fall. One of the first to bloom in 
June and one of the last to finish. 
Silver Moon. Beautiful, semi-double pure 
white flowers with petals of great substance, 
beautifully cupped, forming a clematis¬ 
like flower in mid-June. The large bunch 
of yellow stamens in the center of each 
flower adds to its attractiveness. 
ROSA RUGOSA 
Strong-growing shrubs, blooming fre¬ 
quently throughout the season. Excellent 
seashore variety. Beautiful red berries in 
the fall. 
^Suitable for foundation plantings. 
§Berried Shrubs. 
§*Pink. 3-4 ft. 
13^-2 ft. 65 cts. each; S5.75 per 10. 
§*White. 3-4 ft. 
13^-2 ft. 75 cts. each; S6.50 per 10. 
Rosa Rugosa Hybrids 
These are new hybrids having splendid 
foliage and the habit of the Rugosa. They 
are perfectly hardy in every respect. 
*Agnes. 6 ft. A yellow Rugosa. The double, 
medium-sized, lasting blooms are amber 
color with a deeper center; very fragrant. 
3-4 ft., SI.00 each; $9.00 per 10. 
*Blanc Double de Coubert. 4-5 ft. Snowy 
white, double flowers produced freely 
through summer and fall. Considered by 
many as the finest pure white Rugosa. 
13^-2 ft., 75 cts. each; $6.50 per 10. 
*F. J. Grootendorst. 4 ft. Small, fringed, 
bright red flowers produced in large 
clusters freely throughout the growing 
season. 132^2 ft., 65 cts. each; $5.75 per 
10. 3-4 ft., $1.00 each; $9.00 per 10. 
*Hansa. 5 ft. Dark crimson, semi-double 
flowers in profusion. 2-3 ft., 75 cts. each; 
$6.50 per 10. 
*New Century. 4-5 ft. Splendid, very 
large, fully double, clear flesh-pink flow¬ 
ers with light red centers and creamy 
edges; fragrant. Erect, strong-growing 
plant with tough foliage, highly resistant 
to insect and disease attacks. 13^-2 ft., 
potted, $1.25 each. 
*Pink Grootendorst. 4 ft. A new variety, 
similar to E. J. Grootendorst, except that 
flowers are clear flesh-pink. A fine com¬ 
panion variety. 114-2 ft., 65 cts. each; 
$5.75 per 10. 3-4 ft., $1.00 each; $9.00 
per 10. 
*Ruskin. 6-7 ft. Buds and flowers like 
those of a deep crimson-red Hybrid Per¬ 
petual, with Rugosa fragrance and excel¬ 
lent lasting quality. Entirely hardy, 
ft., potted, $1.25 each. 
*Sir Thomas Lipton. 6-8 ft. A thrifty 
plant with pure snow-white llowers 
throughout the season. 134“2 ft., 65 cts. 
each; $5.75 per 10. 3-4 ft., $1.00 each; 
$9.00 per 10. 
POLYANTPIA ROSES 
Baby Ramblers 
Unlike all other single Roses, these new 
hybrids are of a vigorous habit, growing 
from 2 to 3 feet high and are a mass of at¬ 
tractive flowers throughout the season. They 
bear relatively small llowers in huge clusters 
somewhat resembling the old-fashioned 
Ramblers. 
Extra-heavy plants, potted the modern way, 
$1.00 each; $9.50 per 10 
Ellen Poulsen. 134 It. Dwarf plants with 
small, rullled, bright pink llowers in huge 
clusters. A very free-flowering variety. 
Golden Salmon. 2 ft. Bright orange- 
scarlet buds expanding to glistening orange 
blooms that fairly blaze in the sunlight. 
Very showy. 
Ideal. 2 ft. Striking, dark velvety crimson 
flowers of medium size and globular form. 
They have an elusive fragrance and give 
a magnificent effect in the garden. 
Katharina Zeimet. 134 It. Flowers are 
pure white, lully double, fragrant, pro¬ 
duced continuously in large clusters on 
strong plants. 
La Marne. 2 ft. A beautiful, semi-double 
variety with very pretty, good-sized flow¬ 
ers, blush at center and bright salmon-rose 
at the edges of the petals. 
Lafayette. 2 ft. Large, semi-double, strik¬ 
ing light crimson llowers of open, frilled 
form. Blooms very liberally in loose 
clusters. Most dependable for its con¬ 
tinuous display of color. 
Miss Edith Cavell. 2 ft. Small, semi-double, 
scarlet-red flowers shaded darker, are borne 
in nice clusters all season. Strong, bushy 
plants with good foliage. 
Triomphe Orleanais. 2 ft. Good-sized, 
semi-double, slightly fragrant blooms of a 
rich cherry-red color are borne in large 
clusters. 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
These shrubs or bushes, of which there are a vast number, and like¬ 
wise many varieties, are much admired for their characteristic shapes. 
beautiful flowers, colorful fruits, or magnificent foliage. Shrubs are 
one of the most useful and decorative plants. 
SPECIAL PRICES ON QUANTITY 
* Suitable for foundation plantings, 
t Adapted to partial shade. 
§ Berried shrubs. 
ACANTHOPANAX 
t*Pentaphylla. Five-leaj Aralia. 10 ft. A 
tall-growing shrub with stout, prickly 
stems and bright green, glossy foliage. 
Excels in shade. Each Ten 
3- 4 ft.$0.75 
4- 5 ft. 1.00 
ALMOND. See Prunus. 
AMELANCHIER 
t §Canadensis. Downy Sbadblow. 20 ft. A 
beautiful shrub bearing flowers in May and 
purple fruit in June. 
2-3 ft.$0.75 $6.50 
3M ft. 1.00 9.00 
4-5 ft. 1.50 12.50 
ARALIA. See Acanthopanax. 
ARONIA Chokeberry 
t §*Arbutifolia. Red Chokeberry. 8 ft. 
Densely branched shrub, bearing clusters 
of white flowers in May, followed by masses 
of red berries. 
2- 3 ft.$0.75 $6.50 
3- 4 ft. 1.00 9.00 
f^Melanocarpa. Black Chokeberry. 6 ft. 
Has smooth leaves, white flowers in April 
and May, followed by large, black berries. 
2- 3 ft.$0.75 $6.50 
3- 4 ft.90 8.00 
AZALEA Azalea 
t*Arborescens. Sweet Azalea. 5 ft. The 
very fragrant llowers, which are white 
tinged with pink, appear in June and July. 
15-18 in., B&B.$2.00 $18.00 
Azalea, continued 
t*Calendulacea. Flame Azalea. 6 ft. A 
most beautiful shrub, bearing profusion of 
pale yellow to fiery red flowers in May and 
June. Verv showy. Each Ten 
15-18 in., B&B.$2.00 
134^2 ft., B&B. 2.50 $22.50 
2-3 ft., B&B. 3.75 35.00 
t*Kaempferi. Torch Azalea. 5 ft. A desir¬ 
able shrub with brilliant orange-red flowers 
in April and May. See page 23. 
15-18 in., B&B.$2.50 $22.50 
134-2 ft, B&B. 3.00 27.00 
2-234 It., B&B. 3.75 35.00 
t*Mollis. Chinese Azalea. 6 ft. Flowers in 
shades of red, yellow, and orange are pro¬ 
duced in large clusters in May and June. 
A very hardy variety. We offer this in 
mixed colors only. 
15 18 in., B&B.$2.25 $20.50 
t*Vaseyi. Pinksbcll Azalea. 6 ft. One of 
the very best ornamentals. Delicate white, 
pink, or deep rose flowers appear in April 
or May. 
15-18 in., B&B.$2.50 $22.50 
134-2 ft., B&B. 3.00 27.00 
BAYBERRY. See Myrica. 
BEAUTY BUSH. See Kolkwitzia. 
BERBERIS Barberry 
*§Thunbergi. Japanese Barberry. 5 ft. A 
slow-growing shrub with brightly colored 
foliage and red fruit in the fall. 
134-2 ft.. . .$21.00 per 100. ,$0.30 $2.40 
2-3 ft.40 3.50 
*Thunbergi atropurpurea. Red-leaved 
Japanese Barberry. 5 ft. Of the same habit 
as the preceding except that the foliage is 
dark red throughout the summer. 
134-2 ft.$0.65 $5.75 
3^ ft. 1.50 12.50 
Berberis, continued 
*Tbunbergi pluriflora erecta. Truehedge 
Columnberry. Plant Patent No. 110. 
Hardy, compact, and upright. Foliage 
more dense than the common Barberry 
changing to brilliant tints in autumn. Ten 
134~2 ft.$36.00 per 100. . $4.50 
BLUEBERRY. See Vaccinium. 
BRIDAL WREATH. See Spiraea. 
BUCKTHORN. See Rbamnus. 
BUDDLEIA Butterfly-Busb 
Cbarming. 6 ft. See page 3. 
*Ile de France. 5 ft. This is one of the best 
Buddleias. The flowers are fragrant, rose- 
purple suffused violet, on long, symmetrical 
spikes. Blooms from July to September. 
Each Ten 
4 yr.$1.00 $9.00 
5- yr., extra heavy. 1.50 12.50 
BUTTERFLY-BUSH. See Buddleia. 
CHOKEBERRY. See Aronia. 
CLETHRA 
t*Alnifolia. Sweet Pepper. 5 ft. A dainty 
native shrub, bearing spikes of creamy 
white, fragrant flowers. July to September. 
2-3 ft.$0.75 $6.50 
CORAL-BERRY. See Symphoricarpos. 
COTONEASTER 
§Apiculata. Cranberry Co.oneaster. 5 ft. 
A very desirable, medium-sized shrub with 
pink blooms in June, followed by showy 
red fruit. 
6- in. pot-plants, 2 ft.$1.50 $12.50 
fHorizontalis. Rock Cotoneasler. 3 ft. Low, 
horizontal-branched shrub. Glossy foliage. 
Pinkish white blooms in spring, followed 
by bright red fruit. Supreme for rock¬ 
planting. 
6-in. pot-plants, 9-12 in.. . . $1.25 $12.00 
6-in. pot-plants, 12-15 in.. . . 1.75 15.00 
6-in. pot-plants, 15 18 in.. . . 2.25 20.50 
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