GILLET'S 
BERRY 
BEARING 
SHRUBS 
COTONEASTER 
Handsome shrubs, leaves of varying shades of 
green, some turning to bright fall colors; flowers 
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. gracilis. (R.) 3 ft. One of the choicest new 
creeping cotoneasters, very prostrate, rather slow 
growing, foliage glossy evergreen, smaller than Box¬ 
wood, berries are bright rose red in great profusion. 
Potted, 40c, 50c and 75c. 
C. horizontalis. (R.) 3 ft. Deciduous. One of the 
best trailing shrubs. Branches grow almost on the 
ground. Leaves shiny, small and turn red before 
falling. Flowers pinkish white. Berries bright red in 
great profusion. Hardy. Potted, 25c, 35c, 50c. 
C. microphylla. (R.) 3 ft. Spreading habit, but 
semi-erect. Dark green foliage, evergreen. Berries 
rose-red. Quite hardy. Does well in part shade. 8 to 
12 inch, 35c; 12 to 18 inch, 50c. 
C. microphylla thymifolia. 2 ft. (R.) Very small 
leaves. Very dwarf. Excellent rock plant. Berries 
small coral-red. 8 to 12 inch, 60c; 6 to 8 inch, 50c. 
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. 
Quite hardy, sheds most of leaves in cold climate. 
B.B., 18 to 24 inch, 50c; 24 to 30 inch, 75c; 30 to 36 
inch, $1.00. 
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. B.B., 18 to 24 
inch, 60c; 2 to 3 ft., $1.00. Fairly hardy. 
C. parneyi. 8 ft. (C. lactea.) The finest foliage and 
the showiest berries. Foliage much larger than 
Cotoneasters, with big clusters of immense brilliant 
red berries in the fall and winter. Full sun. B.B 
3 to 4 ft., $2.25; 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 18 to 24 inch, $1.00; 
12 to 18 inch, 60c. 
C. heberphylla. 7 ft. Deciduous. Here is a hardy 
fine foliaged berried shrub, with attractive dark red 
berries. Foliage turns red in Fall. B.B., 2 to 3 ft., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
WHITE SNOWBERRY 
An old-fashioned gem of the garden. 
(Priced last column) 
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. B.B., 18 to 24 inch, $1.50; small plants 50c. 
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. Thunbergi. “Japanese Barberry.” With small 
green leaves that turn glorious orange, yellow and 
red in Fall. Berries bright red, pendant from 
branches, staying well into the winter. Easily 
pruned to globe shape. Fine for low hedges. Decidu¬ 
ous. 8 to 12 inch, 15c; 12 to 18 inch, 25c; 18 to 24 
inch, 35c. 
See Page 11 for hedge sizes. 
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, 15 to 18 inch, 50c; 18 to 24 inch, 85c. 
A NEW BARBERRY 
Berberis verruculosa. “Chinese Dwarf Barberry.” 
3 ft. Zero. Finest new low growing variety which 
makes a low mound of dark green foliage, grey be¬ 
neath. Evergreen in all climates and in cooler 
climates the foliage turns a gorgeous red. Likes 
full sun. Golden flowers in spring. Gal. containers, 
60c. 
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 grey with brown 
dots. 18 to 24 inch, $1.25. 
E. pungens maculata. “Golden variegated leaf.” 
Rare and elegant variety of above species. Large 
frosty leaves, beautifully marked with golden yel¬ 
low. Best in part shade. 15 to 18 inch, $1.75; in small 
pots 50c. 
EUONYMOUS 
E. Alatus. “Winged Euonymous.” S. 10 ft. Very 
interesting shrub with corky wings on branches, 
with profusion of orange-red fruit, followed by bril¬ 
liant colored foliage in fall. Deciduous. Hardy. 12 
to 15 inch, 25c; 18 to 24 inch, 60c; 2 to 3 ft., 85c. 
Euonymous ’ fertilis. See Page 8. 
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. 
1. 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/ 2 to 2 ft., $1.75. 
Following are much heavier bushy female plants, 
with berries; 2 to 2 y 2 ft., $3.75; 2 l / 2 to 3 ft. $4.50 
and up. 
Male plants at 25% less than quoted prices. 
Silver Variegated Leaf. Form of English Holly. A 
beautiful shrub for part shade, with Silver edged 
prickly leaves. Small plants, 75c to $1.00. Golden 
variegated leaf. Small grafted plants, 85c; gal. cans, 
$1.25. 
I. Cornuta. “Chinese Holly.” 15 ft. Leaves similar 
to English Holly but rectangular. Red berries. 
Stands more heat than English. Grafted female 
plants with one male, 1 to \ l / 2 ft., $1.75; 1 x / 2 to 2 ft., 
$2.50. 
I. Crenata. “Japanese Holly.” Shrub-like. Dark 
green small leaves. Can be sheared to neat speci¬ 
mens. Black berries. Sheared specimens, 12 to 15 
inch, $1.50; 15 to 18 inch, $1.75; 18 to 24 inch, $2.00. 
I. Latifolia. NEW. 20 ft. Like all Holly is slow 
growing, but is very much worth while. Glossy 
green leaves of size and shape of English Laurel, but 
slightly toothed. Red berries in dense clusters. One 
of the most beautiful Hollies. Hardy to 5° above 
zero. Seedling plants 6 to 8 inch, 50c. 
I. Opaca. “American Holly.” 20 ft. Native of 
Eastern states. A desirable ornamental on many 
situations. Hardier than English Holly. For plants 
that have berried, size 3 to 4 ft.,$4.00 per pair; 2 to 
3 ft., $3.00, 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., female 
with male, $2.50 per pair; 18 to 24 inch seedlings, 
50c each. 
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. 
Hardy. For sun or shade. B.B., 12 to 15 inch, 75c; 
15 to 18 inch, 85c; 18 to 20 inch, $1.00. Heavier 
grades, $1.50 to $2.00. 
M. bealei. “Japonica.” Medium sized shrub, unique 
foliage; large, spiny, light green, turning yellow 
with age. Flowers yellow; berries blue. Suitable fot 
shady location. Quite hardy. 12 inch, 85c. 
*M. ilicifolium compacta. (S.) A new variety 
with foliage much like Oregon Grape though some¬ 
what lighter in color; growth dwarf and compact, 
making it a fine little shrub for foundation planting. 
Balled, 6 to 8 inch, 40c. 
NANDINA 
Nandina domestica. “Heavenly Bamboo.” 5 ft. (S.) 
Though not a true Bamboo it is made up of a num¬ 
ber 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. B. B., 6 to 8 inch, 25c; 8 to 12 inch, 
40c; 12 to 15 inch, 60c. 
Berries of Pyracantha Lalandi 
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. Sets its berries best in full sun. 
Pyracantha atalantoides. Magnificent new variety, 
upright in growth, dark lustrous foliage, brilliant 
orange 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. B.B., 12 to 18 inch, 75c; 18 to 24 inch, 
$1.00; gal. cans, 60c. 
P. crenulata yunnanensis. Variety Graberi. 12 ft. 
Splendid spreading growth semi-prostrate; but can 
be trained against wall or to frame low windows; 
foliage glossy; masses bright red berries, remain 
until early spring. Excellent for general ornamental 
planting; birds do not molest the fruit. Potted, 25c, 
35c, 50c. B.B., 12 to 18 inch, 50c; 18 to 24 inch, 75c; 
gal. cans, 60c. 
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. Hardy. Potted, 
25c, 35c 50c. B.B., 18 to 24 inch, 50c; 2 to 3 ft., 75c; 
4 to 5 ft., $1.25; 5 to 6 ft., $1.50. 
P. formosana. Splendens. 8 ft. Possibly the showi¬ 
est of all this group of berried plants, recently intro¬ 
duced from Formosa. A solid mass of brilliant red 
berries in fall and winter which, being on short 
stems display much better than some of the adver¬ 
tised kinds which have heavy berries which tend to 
droop. B.B., 18 to 24 inch, 75c; 2 to 3 ft., $1.00. 
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 baulks. Deciduous. 
S. Vulgaris. “Red Snowberry.” “Coral Berry.” 3 ft. 
Habit compact. Loaded during fall and winter witk 
dark red berries in dense clusters. 3 to 4 ft., 75c; 2 to 
3 ft., 60c; 18 to 24 inch, 40c. 
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. 12 to 18 inch, 40c; 18 to' 24 
inch, 50c. 
*S. Racemosus (White Snowberry). 3 ft. Dwarf 
shrub with small pink blooms. Showy large white 
berries that hang on the plants the greater part cf 
the winter. 12 to 18 inch, 40c; 2 to 3 ft., 75c. 
"Means native of California. 
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