Hardy Shrubs, Vines and Plants. 



AZALEA MOLLIS.-The most 



brilliant and show^ of all hardy 



shrubs — exceeding even the Rho- 

 dodendron — and entirely hardy 



without protection in all situa- 

 tions. The bloom, which varies 



im color from the most intense 



rosy crimson to lemon yellow, 



literally covers the compact, 



spreading plant, forming a huge 



bouquet, and which remain in 



perfection a long time in May 



and June. Massed, they produce 



an effect that is actually brilliant 



and dazzling. Price, 60c each. 

 ACHILLEA -New Achillea.The 



Pearl. — The Great Cemetery 



Plant. It is a hardy perennial, 



the top dying down lo the ground 



evcy Winter. A plant will pro- 

 duce hundreds, and even thou- 

 sands, of flowers the first Sum- 

 mer, but when established the 



second year they frequently have 



more than five thousand perfect 



flowers on a plant at the same 



time. It commences to bloom 



early in July, and is a perfect 



mass of beautiful flowers till 



frost, the same bloom keeping 



rfect two or three months. Its 



owers are pure white, perfectly 



double, and produced in large 



sprays. For cemetery plantingit 



is the most valuable of all flowers, 



as it is sure to thrive and bear its 



great profusion of snow white 



flowers nearly the whole Summer 



for years and years. Price, 15 



cents each; two for 25 cents; 



or six for 50 cents. 



New Rose -Colored Achillea, 



Millefolium Knbru m .-This 



Achillea has large fronds or leaves 



of the most delicate fern-like ap- 

 pearance, that for foliage alone 



would be worthy of a place in any garden. But then it produces 



"arge clnsters of flowers a deep lake rose ii. color, making it wonder- 

 ally attractive when placed among shrubbery or Rose beds, giving 

 M a graceful effect. Price, 15 cents each. The two Achillea* 



iu'r 20 cents. 



AMPELOPSIS TEITCHII.— Boston Ivy. A beautiful, hardy climb- 

 ing plant of Japanese origin. This is one of the finest climbers we 

 know for covering walls, as it clings firmly to the smoothest surface, 

 covering it smoothly with overlapping leaves, which form a perfect 

 mass of foliage. The color is a fresh, deep green in Summer, chang- 

 ing to the brightest shade of crimson and yellow in Autumn. It is 

 quite hardy, and becomes more popular every year. Price, 10c each. 



ALTHAEA, or ROSE OP SHARON -These are the most beautifu 1 

 shrubs I have in my collection. The flowers are of large size, very 

 double and full, of various brilliant and striking colors. They bloom 

 freely during August and September, when scarcely any other shrub 

 is in bloom. Price, two kinds, Donble White and Rose, 15 cents 

 each; large plants, 50 cents each. 



CALTCANTHUS FLORIOUS.-The old fashioned sweet scented 

 shrub. A very compact-growing bush, producing its highly scented 

 flowers in Spring-time. A universal favorite. It is sometimes 

 called "Strawberry Shrub," from its delicious odor. Flowers choco- 

 late brown. Price, 15 cents each; two for 85 cents. 



DICENTRA SPECTABILIS.— Bleeding Heart. A hardy perennial 

 plant with rose colored flowers in great abundance. One of the best 

 border plants. Perfectly hardy and easily cultivated. Two feet 

 high. Flowers in April and May. Price, 20 cents each. 



DEUTZIA. — Crenata. Flowers double and white. A grand hardy 

 shrub. Price, 10 cents each. 



HYDRANGEA PANICULATA.— See page 20 for description and price. 



HONEYSUCKLES.— Anrea R»ticulata.— Golden-leaved. A variety 

 with beautiful variegated foliage. Price, 15 cents each, 

 Chinese Evergreen. — Blooms nearly all the season, deliciously fra- 

 grant, flowers buff, yellow and white. Price. 15 rents each, 

 nail's Japan. This is the most constant bloomer of the class, being 

 literally covered all Summer with beautiful yellow and white flowors. 

 Price, 15 cents each. 



Belgian, or European Sweet-scented.— A fine, hardy grower, 

 Fowers large and exceedingly sweet, color buff, yellow and red; a 

 constant bloomer. The finest Honeysuckle, suitable for trellis or 

 pillar. Price, 20 cents each. 



Scarlet Trumpet, or Red Coral —A rapid grower, bright red. with 

 trumpet-shaped flowers. This is the old, well-known variety. Price. 

 15 cents each. 



LILACS.— Everybody knows these old favorites. We have two kinds. 

 Lilac Purple.— Price, 25 cents each; large plants, 60 cts. each. 





CLEMATIS, Large Flowering. See page 20 for description and price. 



Lilac White. — Very scarce, but a most elegant and ciaste flower. 

 Price, 60 cents each; large plants, $1.00 each. 



PEONIES.— The Pt'neys of our Mothers' Gardens. Hardy, herba- 

 ceous. They are all hardy and admirably adapted to the climate of 

 our Northern States, growing well in almost any situation or soil, 

 although the flowers will be finer and colors brighter if planted in 

 deep, rich loam, well manured. I offer a splendid assortment in 

 twelve distinct varieties. Price, 25 cents each: five distinct 

 kinds for $1.00. 



PHILADElPHUS.— Mock Orange. Grows to a height of eight or 

 ten feet. I have both the double and single flowered. Price, 16 

 cents each; large plants, 25 cents each. 



PYRUS JAPONICA.— Burning Bush, or Japan Quince. A splen- 

 did lawn plant. A bright scarlet flower produced before the foliage 

 makes a gorgeous display. Price, 20 cents each, 



PURPLE FRINGE. Much admired for its long, feathery flower 

 stalks, which give the tree the appearance of being covered with a 

 cloud of smoke. Price, 25 cents each. 



SPIRE AS. — Very desirable for shrubberies or the flower garden. 

 Price, 15 cents each; large plants, 35 cents each. 

 Ballardii. — Flowers in spikes of pink or rose color. Price, 15 

 cents each. 



Prnnifolia. — Flowers like double small white Daisies, known as 

 Bridal Wreath. Price. 15 cent* each. 

 Tan Hontte,< 

 cents each. 



VIBURNUM OPULUS.— Snowball. Attaining a height of eight feet. 

 Produces its snow white flowers in large balls, or masses, in June. 

 Price, 25 cents each; large plants, 4o cents each. 



WISTERIA. — A popular hardy vine. It grows very rapidly, climbing 

 to a height of fifty feet or more. It flowers in early Spring, in long, 

 drooping racemes. Price, 20 cents each; large plants, 60c each. 



WEIGELIAS. — Rosea. — Flowers large and rose colored, borne in such 

 profusion that the whole plant appears a mass of lovely blooms. 

 Price, 20 cents each. 



Variegnted-leaved. — Deep green leaves, broadly margined yellow- 

 ish-white. Very striking and pretty. Flowers same as above, but 

 of smaller growth. Price, 20 cents fach. 



Candida. — This is the very best of all the white flowered Weigelias. 

 A strong, upright, erect gro—er, flowers pure white ond produced in 

 great profusion in June, and continues to bloom through the entire 

 Summer. Price, 20 cents each. 



WHITE DAY LILY.— Funkia Alba. The Funkias all make hand- 

 some, showy plants, and this is the best of its class. Beantiful. 

 broad, ovate leaves, with large, lily-like, pure, fragrant flowers 

 Price, 20 cents each. 



-Strong grower, pure white, in clusters. Price, 15 



