Shrubs—Cont’d 
Ribes alpinum, MOUNTAIN CURRANT 3' 
A neat shrub of slow dense growth. Can be trimmed for a 
low hedge. Will grow in partial shade. 
12-18 inch 60c, 9-12 inch 40c 
Ribes americanum, AMERICAN BLACK CURRANT N. 4' 
A spreading shrub with inconspicuous flowers but neat 
foliage and attractive black fruit. 4-5 foot $1.00, 3-4 foot 75c 
Ribes cereum, SQUAW or WAX CURRANT N. 4' 
Dense slow-growing native shrub of attractive shape. Thrives 
in dry places. Small pink flowers in June and bright scarlet 
currants in summer. 2-3 foot 75c. 
Ribes aureum, SLENDER GOLDEN CURRANT N. 5' 
Spicy-fragrant bright yellow flowers in May. Edible black or 
yellow berries. Useful for thickets and to attract birds. 
3-4 foot 75c, 2-3 foot 50c 
Ribes saximontanum, ROCKY MOUNTAIN 
GOOSEBERRY N. 3' 
Low-growing thorny shrub, with graceful trailing habit and 
neat foliage. Good for covering banks and rocks. Valuable 
edible berries. 3-4 foot $1.00 
Robinia hispida, ROSE-ACACIA 5' 
Of loose spreading habit similar to dwarf sumac. Beautiful 
large heads of pink pea-like flowers. Spreads from suckers. 
5-6 foot $1.00, 4-5 foot 75c, 3-4 foot 50c 
Rosa blanda, MEADOW ROSE 3' 
Bright red upright stems, mostly thornless. Small pink 
flowers and persistent red fruits. 2-3 foot 40c 
Rosa foetida bicolor, AUSTRIAN COPPER ROSE 6' 
Also known as the Denver University Rose. Covered in June 
with large single flowers of a coppery or flame color, or 
sometimes distinct red and yellow petals. Probably the 
most striking bloom of any of our shrubs. Makes a bush of 
attractive shape and is hardy here. 3-4 foot $1.00 
Figure at right of name indicates average mature height. 
N. following name indicates a Native Colorado plant. 
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