24. Better Shrubs 

Pyracantha coccinea lalandi Firethorn 
Attractive large clusters of white flowers in late spring, but more 
renowned for the abundance of fiery orange — scarlet berries which 
remain most of the winter. Can be trimmed for foundation planting 
in dry soil, or trained as a vine. 
Each Per 10 
se re eM ete $2.50 $22.50 
Rhamnus cathartica Common Buckthorn 
Fine spiny shrub, with dark green foliage, white flowers and small 
black fruits. Excellent hedge or screen plant. Will thrive in partial 
shade, and will succeed in wind swept situations. 
5 in. pots 
Each Per 10 Per 100 
Se tO 4 Et ee eee es $1.00 $9.00 $75.00 
A tOWONdts vay : pee 25 11.00 90.00 
Setom Om tte 1.50 13.50 120.00 

Rhodotypos seandens (kerrioides) Black Jetbead 
This spreading dwarf shrub of crinkly heavy veined leaves blossoms 
with snowy white flowers in May followed by sets of shiny black ber- 
ries cupped in leaves. Excellent for facing down in front of a tall 
shrub. 
Each [Ter 10 
2 A) BE le $1.25 $11.00 
Rhus — Sumac 
A family of coarse-foliaged shrubs with large, irregular 
branches. They deserve notice wherever boldness and de- 
cisiveness of effect are wanted. Their display of autumn 
colors is unequalled. Thrives in poor light soil. 
Rhus aromatica (canadensis) Fragrant Sumac 
A spreading shrub with clusters of short spikes of small, yellow 
flowers before the leaves. The thick, fragrant foliage turns crimson 
in autumn. This Sumac is valuable for planting on embankments or 
slopes to prevent erosion. 
Each Per 10 
$ .90 $ 8.00 
Each Per 10 
18 to 24 in. Datonsutts $1.25 $11.00 
R. cotinus (see Cotinus coggygria) 
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Rosa rugosa — Rugosa Rose 
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ROSA — Roses for Shrub Use 
Many types of Roses lend themselves to use as flowering 
shrubs; in front of taller shrubs in the border, in foundation 
plantings, massed along paths and walks, etc. Roses used in 
this way will surpass in beauty the majority of the flowering 
shrubs because of their greater range of colors, the vividness 
of the colors and the longer season of bloom. 
The Rugosas are especially fine for bold masses, particu- 
larly at the seashore. For grouping in the garden, no plants 
will afford as much pleasure as the Floribunda Roses. (See 
page 38-39 for complete list. 
Rosa hugonis Golden Rose of China 
This handsome, arching shrub, with spiny stems and delicate foli- 
age, blooms very early in May in long garlands of bright yellow, 
single flowers which are followed by red, translucent fruits. The 
best single yellow Rose for shrub use, especially in the background 
of the rock garden. Give it a warm, sunny exposure to induce it to 
flower early. The plant is perfectly hardy. 
Each Per 10 
he) Bh the $1.50 $13.50 
Bar tOer4e Ets Wai Geis heereetans oe eee eee 2.00 18.00 
R. rugosa Rugosa Rose 
A stout, upright shrub, densely covered with prickly spines, and 
having bold, wrinkled foliage. The flowers are very large, single, rose- 
red, and very fragrant, followed by crimson-scarlet fruit. Excellent 
near the seashore. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
18 to 24 in. $1.25 $11.00 246 to 3 ft. . $1.75 $16.00 
2 to 2% ft. 1.50 13.50 3 to 3% ft. 2.00 18.00 
R. rugosa alba White Rugosa Rose 
The habit and foliage are similar to the preceding, but the fragrant 
flowers are pure white. Makes a splendid hedge, particularly at the 
seashore. 
Each 
$1.50 
Per 10 
$13.50 
Each Per 10 
18 to 24 in. $1.75 $16.00 
2 to 2% ft. 
R. wichuraiana Memorial Rose 
One of the finest and most interesting shrubs for slope plantings. 
A wide-spreading, creeping plant with numerous strong roots to 
hinder soil erosion. The flowers are white, and will blossom from 
July to September. 
Each 
mepeotecnas Rial eas 
Per 10 
$11.00 
Salix purpurea nana 
Dwarf Blue-leaf Arctic Willow 
This dwarf Willow will thrive in wet, heavy soils as well as in drier 
surroundings, in poor soil and difficult locations. Its low, compact 
habit makes it an ideal plant for rock gardens as a specimen or accent, 
at steps and entrances, as an edging for paths and walks, and as a 
low hedge, either trimmed or left natural. The many slender branches 
are densely covered with narrow leaves of a unique and pleasing 
blue-gray color. 
Each Per 10 
.. $1.25 $11.00 
Each Per 10 
18 to 24 in. PAROY Gy ity oy, nae ERTS) 
