Title: Hardy ferns & flowers, shrubs, roses, etc.
Identifier: CAT31285183 (find matches)
Year: 1901 (1900s)
Authors: Southwick Nurseries; Edward Gillett (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Massachusetts Catalogs; Ferns Catalogs; Perennials Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Roses Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs
Publisher: Southwick, Mass. : Edward Gillett
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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30 EDWARD GILLETT, SOUTHWICK, MASS., U. S. A. KALMIA latifolia (Calico Bush, Mountain Laurel) An evergreen shrub, growing luxuri- antly along our mountain sides, forming large patches ; or in single round-topped specimens in moist, open fields, the dark shining leaves giving a brightness to the landscape. In May and June the gorgeous col- oring of the large rose or white flowers lends an enchantment to the picture that one will not soon forget. It is of easy culture in almost any situation. I have a good stock to select from in size, shape and color : 6 to 9 inches, 20 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.; 9 to 12 inches, 30 cts. each, $2 per doz ; 1 to 1% feel. 50 cts. each, $3 per doz.; 1 )A to 2 feet, $1 each, $5 per doz.; 2 to 3 feet, $3 each, $25 per doz. LAURUS Benzoin (Spice Bush) Grows 6 to 15 feet high, with large oblong ovate leaves. 25c. each, $1.50 per doz. S. officinale (Sassafras). Grows 15 to 30 feet high. Flowers greenish yellow, appearing with the leaves; bark spicy and aromatic. 15 cts. LEDUM latifolium ( Labrador Tea). A dwarf evergreen, 1 to 2 feet high, with handsome heads of white flowers. Leaves with revo- lute margins, covered under- neath with yellow wool. 25 cts each, Si. 50 per doz. Lycium Chinefise (Matrimony Vine;. LEUCOTHOE Catesbaei. A fine evergreen shrub, 2 to 4 feet high, with deep glossy green foliage ; flowers white, in showy spikes. Easily handled in a moist, shady place. 25 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. LIGUSTRUM ovalifolium (California Privet). A very hardy Privet from California ; grows 4 to 6 feet. The finest for hedge plants, also for seashore. 1 to 2 feet. 25 cts. L. Ibota. A broad form, also good for hedge 25 cts. L. vulgare (Common Privet). Forms fine clumps. Flowers white, followed by black berries. 25 cts. LIRIODENDRON Tulipifera (Tulip Tree). A tall native tree, pyramidal in outline, with broad leaves and tulip-like flowers. Light yellow in color. 4 years 25 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. LONICERA ciliata (Fly Honeysuckle). Shrub, 3 to 5 feet high. Flowers greenish yellow. 20 cts. each, $1 per doz. L. oblongifolia. Grows 2 to 5 feet high, with yellowish-white flowers, oblong leaves and purple fruit. Does well in cultivation. 25 cts, LYCIUM Chinense (Matrimony Vine). A shrub with long, recurved drooping branches. Flowers small, greenish purple, followed by orange-red berries Desirable for covering old walls, etc., growing quickly. 25 cts. each, $125 per doz. MAHONIA aquifolia. Low, flowering when 2 feet high; flowers yellow. The leaves are evergreen and of the most beautiful tints imaginable ; from dark green to light shades of scarlet and purple. Some are dull, while others are of glossy shades. Quite hardy. Leaves greatly admired for table decoration. 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. MYRICA cerifera (Bayberry, or Wax Myrtle). Three to 5 feet high, forming good clumps, with rather small, deep green, shining leaves, having a rich fragrance. It takes readily to cultivation even when planted on the seashore. 25c. each, $1.50 per doz. M. gale (Sweet Gale). The flowers come out before the leaves. Foliage bright green and fragrant. Does nicely near the water. 4 feet. 25c. each, $1.50 per doz.
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