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Ilex verticillata. Black Alder, or Winter-
berry. (S) A very hardy native shrub, with
attractive foliage and habit. Most orna-
mental in autumn and winter when covered
with brilliant red berries.
- 2 to 3 feet 50 cts. each, $5 per doz.
KERRIA, or CORCHORUS
Shrubs with slender, bright green branches that
are ornamental even when divested of leaves.
They grow in almost any soil, and do well in open
or shaded places. Kerrias are frequently winter-
killed north of New York. All the varieties have
attractive foliage, grow from 4 to 6 feet in height.
and are invaluable at the front of shrub-
beries or in groups by themselves. Orange-
yellow flowers are borne abundantly in May and
sparingly through the summer. ^r-_g
Kerria Japonica (simplex). Parent form with
single flowers. Very floriferous. each doz.
- 1 to 2 feet $0 25 $2 00
- 2 to 3 feet 35 3 00
2^ to 32 feet, heavy clumps .... 50 5 00
var. aurea variegata. A new variety, with
golden variegated leaves.
13 to 24 inches, very bushy . 50c. each, $4.50 per doz.
var. argentea variegata. A desirable silvery
variegated form, useful for contrasts.
EACH DOZ.
- 1 to 2 feet $0 25 $2 00
- 2 to 3 feet 35 3 00
2^ to 3^ feet, heavy clumps ... 50 5 00
Ligustrum • Privet
A group of ornamental shrubs, including, besides the familiar California Privet, some most desirable
plants. The Privets are not particular as to soil, and they grow rapidly in open places or beneath the
shade of trees. In shrubbery borders and masses their good qualities can be appreciated as well as in
the hedges by which they are best known. They are seldom attacked by insects ; withstand shearing
and can be kept at any height or clipped into artificial forms.
Ligustrum Amurense. Amoor Privet. (L) Con- L. Ibota. (M) .June to -July. Arching habit.
sidered more hardy than the California Privet.
Makes a good hedge and is desirable ; has up-
right branches and light green leaves that are
half evergreen.
EACH DOZ.
- 2 to 3 feet $0 25 $2 50
- 3 to 4 feet 35 3 50
narrow leaves and fragrant white flower-clusters.
This is believed to be the most hardy variety,
and can be grown throughout New York state.
Valuable for shrubberies and for hedges.
EACH DOZ.
- 3 to 4 feet $0 50 $4 50
7 to 8 feet, very heavy • 75 7 00
A BLOCK OF OUR CALIFORNIA PRIVET. We have ten acres of splendid plants for hedging
Prices per hundred and thousand upon application
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