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Title: Allen's catalogue 1912 : choicest strawberry plants and other small fruits
Identifier: allenscatalogue119alle_0 (find matches)
Year: 1912 (1910s)
Authors: Allen Co. (Salisbury, Md. ); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs
Publisher: Salisbury, Md. : Allen Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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TRUE-TO-NAME ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 43 PHILADELPHIA, continued Speciosissimus. Of dwarf habit, forming bushes about 3 feet in height, and covered with very large, sweet-scented flowers; distinct and very fine. \2 to 15 in., 20 cts. each, Si.50 per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. each, S2.50 per doz. Aurea. Foliage golden yellow; very effective. Keeps its color the entire season, and will be found valuable for creating pleasing and striking contrast with purple-leaved shrubs. Small, well-rooted, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. Rhamnus Catharticus (Buckthorn i The dark foliage masses of this dense, twiggy- shrub are relieved by a profusion of attractive white flowers in June and July, followed by showy black fruit. Strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. each. Rhus (Sumach) Cotinus (Purple Fringe) Much admired for its curious fringe or hair- like flowers that cover the whole surface of the plant at midsummer. 18 to 24 in.. 25 cts. each, S2.25 per doz.; 3 to 4 ft.. 35 cts. each, S3 per doz. Rosa (Sweet Briar) Rubiginosa. The well-known Sweet Briar, with highly-scented foliage; small, pink, fragrant flowers and quantities of bright fruit. Blooms in June. Strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. each. Rugosa. The foliage exhibits a mass of dense, luxuriant, glossy green. The flowers are large, and the perfection of form and color; are produced con- tinuously throughout the season and until late in autumn, and as they mature are replaced by small golden and red fruit. Strong, 2-yr., well-rooted plants, 25 cts. each. Roses Crimson Rambler. A strong, rapid grower that produces exceedingly large and brilliant clusters of small, double crimson flowers in great profusion. There is nothing finer for trailing over verandas. Well-rooted, large. 2-yr. plants, 25c. ea.. S2 per doz. Dorothy Perkins. A splendid sort, with beau- tiful, shell-pink flowers, full, large and double. The tresses often contain 30 or 40 individual flowers. Good climber. Well-rooted. Large, strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. each, S2 per doz. These two foregoing Roses are the most import- ant of the Rambler Roses; once planted, they be- come practically permanent. Salix (Willow) Babylonica. Weeping Willow. Our common and well-known Weeping Willow; perfectly hardy and a rapid grower. 2 to 3 ft., strong, well-rooted, 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. each. Rosmarinifolia. Rosemary Willow. A hand- some, odd-looking tree, with rounded head, slender twigs and small, silvery leaves. Strong, well- rooted plants, 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each.; 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. each. Regalis. Royal Willow. Rich, silvery foliage; very ornamental. Small plants, well-rooted. 25 cts. each. Vitellina aurea. Golden Weeping Willow. Grows into a massive, low-headed tree. Light green leaves and brilliant yellow bark that is par- ticularly bright in the leafless months of winter. It makes a fine specimen, with a personality that other trees do not possess. Strong, 2- to 3-ft. trees, 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. each.
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Dorothy Perkins Roses SALIX. continued Aurea pendula. Very similar to the preceding variety, but with somewhat longer branches. Small, well-rooted trees. 25 cts. each. Britzensis. Red-barked Willow. This tree makes a very pretty specimen. Strong, well- rooted plants, 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. each.

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