HARDY PLANTS OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS 
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HARDY NATIVE DECIDUOUS TREES AND SHRUBS, continued 
ILEX VERTICILLATA. Common Winterberry. The 
handsome sprays of brilliant berries, which are 
often used for decorating, justly proclaim the 
high rank of this grand shrub. Widely dis¬ 
tributed. 1 to 2 feet_ 
2 to 3 feet_ 
LARIX LARICINA. American Larch. This is the 
native Tamarack, a deciduous conifer which 
looks like an evergreen in summer, but the foli¬ 
age turns yellow and drops completely each 
autumn. 4 to 6 feet. BUB_ 
6 to 8 feet. BUB_ 
8 to 10 feet. BUB_ 
10 to 12 feet. BUB_ 
LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA. Sweet Gum. 
1 to 2 feet_ 
2 to 3 feet_ 
LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA. Tulip-Tree. Yel¬ 
lowish tulip-like flowers. 2 to 3 feet_ 
3 to 4 feet_ 
10 to 12 feet_ 
LYONIA LIGUSTRINA. He-Huckleberry. A much- 
branched shrub. Leaves oblong. Flowers in 
racemes, forming terminal panicles. 
lYi to 2 feet. Clumps BUB_ 
MAGNOLIA ACUMINATA. Cucumber-Tree. A tall 
tree with spreading branches. In May and June, 
it bears many greenish yellow flowers which are 
followed by rosy red fruits about 3 inches long. 
2 to 3 feet_ 
3 to 4 feet_ 
4 to 6 feet_ 
PRICE IX QUANTITIES 
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$ .50 
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1.25 
1.15 
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1.75 
1.65 
1.50 
2.50 
2.25 
2.00 
3.00 
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2.50 
.40 
.34 
.30 
.60 
.50 
.45 
.45 
.35 
.32 
.65 
.55 
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3.50 
3.00 
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75 
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.46 
MAGNOLIA MACROPHYLLA. Bigleaf Magnolia. 20 
to 60 feet. A symmetrical tree with stout, wide 
spreading branches forming a wide-topped head. 
Leaves very large, 20 to 30 inches long, 9 to 
10 inches wide, bright green above, silvery gray 
beneath. Flowers creamy white, fragrant, 10 to 
1 2 inches across. Fruit 2 to 3 inches long, rose- 
color, A beautiful and distinct hardy tree. 
6 to 1 2 inches_2_ .35 
3 to 4 feet_ .85 
MAGNOLIA TRIPETALA. Umbrella Magnolia. Im¬ 
mense white flowers and very large leaves. 
6 to 12 inches_ ,35 
1 to 2 feet_ .45 
MALUS CORONARIA. Wild Sweet Crab. 15 to 35 
feet. A small tree with spreading spiny branches. 
forming a symmetrical round head. Leaves ovate 
or heart-shaped. Flowers very fragrant, pink or 
rose-color. Fruit yellow-green, fragrant, and 
waxy. Frequently used for making preserves. 
3 to 4 feet_ .90 
MYRICA CAROLINIENSIS. Northern Bayberry. 6 to 
12 inches _ .30 
.25 .22 
.75 
.30 .27 
.36 .34 
.75 
.24 .22 
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