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ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 



HARDY DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 



Whether planted individually or collectively Shrubs are an important reature in the adornment of any yard. The rich green of the 

 summer foliage plays a greater part in landscape effect than is often realized. Would advise planting liberaiy of Shrubs. 



HIBISCUS SYR1ACUS 



Althea or Rose of Sharon. 



Also known as the Hollyhock shrub, belongs to the Mallow family. These are the most beautiful shrubs we have in our collection' 

 The flowers are of large size, very double and fu 1 of various brilliant and striking colors. They bloom freely during August and September 

 when scarcely any other shrub is in bloom. We offer nine of the very choicest varieties as foUows: 



-Largest of all Althea bloom; double wine- 



ANEMONEFLORA- 



red. 

 BOULE DE FEU, or Ball of Fire — Double red. 

 COELESTE — Single sky-blue; extremely showy. 

 JEANNE d'ARC— Double snow-white. 



Fine plants, 50 cents each ; $5.00 per dozen 



MONSTROSA — Semi-double white, red center. 

 PAEON I FLORUS— Double pink. 

 RUBUS — Single red; a striking variety. 

 SNOWDRIFT (Totus Albus) — Single pure white. 

 VIOLET CLARE — Double violet; very popular. 



The Ever-Blooming Butterfly Bush 



Buddleya Variabilis Magnifiea (Butterfly Bush.) 



It was a matter of some thought before this highly desirable 

 plant was finally christened with the common Eng ish name by 

 which it goes. Several years ago there were imported from Eu- 

 rope some plant novelties and this one was among them. We 

 observed it carefully for a season and were charmed with its beauty, 

 ease of culture and free flowering habit. The name Butterfly 

 Bush was applied to it because it seems to attract butterflies in 

 large numbers. Particularly we notice that it is not alone the 

 common little yellow species of butterfly, but also the large and 

 gorgeously colored butterflies that swarm about it as though 

 vieing with it in brilliancy of color. This shrub from a young 

 plant set out either in the spring or fall, will mature to full size the 

 first summer, producing a handsome bush, which the first ye.^r 

 often maintains a height of four feet. It produces long, graceful 

 stems, which terminate in taoering panicles of beautiful lilac- 

 colored flowers that are of miniature size and borne by the hun- 

 dred^ on a hower head which is frequently ten inches long. A 

 single plant the first season wi.l throw out as many as fifty flower 

 spikes, whhh increase greatly in number during succeeding years. 

 The year after planting, it generaly commences to flower in June 

 and continues each season until severe frosts nip it. The fo iage 

 and< olooms are exceedingly fine. The shrub is rather semi- 

 herbaceous, by which we mean in some latitudes it will die down 

 to the ground and while perfectly hardy, we recommend covering 

 the roots with manure, leaves or other suitable materials as winter 

 approaches, as this will produce a heavy growth the following 

 season. This shrub is very desirable as an individual specimen 

 in the lawn and garden, or placed promiscuously in the shrubbery 

 border. Fine plants, 25 cents; strong plants, 60 cents each. 



Buxus 



(Ornamental Box.) 



(Sempervirens) — Useful for edging and bordering walks, etc. 

 A handsome shrub with deep green foliage. This is not as dwarf 

 as the Sempervirens Nana, but we find it so much more vigorous 

 and hardy that we advise planting this and trimming to height 

 required. Fine for individual plants can be trimmed into any 

 shape desired. 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 

 hundred, by express at your expense. 



Calycanthus Floridus 



(Carolina Allspice or Sweet Scented Shrub.) 



A most desirable shrub. The wood is fragrant; flowers of a 

 rare chocolate color, having a peculiar agreeable odor that is very 

 penetrating. They blossom in June and at intervals afterwards. 

 Fine plants, 25 cents; strong two-year-old plants, 50 cents. 



Deutzias 



Their fine habit, luxuriant fo'iage and profusion of bloom render 

 them among the most beautiful of shrubs. They flower the latter 

 part of June. 

 DEUTZIA CRENATA (Fl. PI.)— Flowers double white, tinged 



with rose. 25 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents. 

 DEUTZIA GRACILIS— Dwarf habit. Covers itself with pure 



white bell-shaped flowers. 25 cents each; strong plants, 



50 cents. 

 DEUTZIA LEMOIN El— Habit dwarf and free flowering; double 



white flowers. 25 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents. 

 DEUTZIA PRIDE OF ROCHESTER— Large double white 



flowers. 25 cents; two-year plants, 50 cents. 



Forsyth ia 



GOLDEN BELLS (Viridissima.)— This splendid shrub lights 

 up your garden with glinting masses of yellow, very early in the 

 spring, before leaves appear. The bark of the young twigs is 

 bright green. 35 cents each. 



FORTUNE! — Erect tranches and handsome broad, dark green 

 leaves. Fine for individual specimens. 35 cents each. 



Golden Elder 



"Sambuscus Nigra." (Variegata Aurea.) 



Probably the most showy golden-leaved shrub. One of the 

 finest shrubs for ornamental purposes. Foliage bright yellow 

 with a profusion o£ berries. Gives a tone of contrast to any 

 shrubbery planting. 50 cents each. 



The King of All Shrubs. 



THE NEW HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS 



GRANDIFLORA ALBA 



Hills of Snow 



The Most Valuable Hardy Shrub Ever Introduced. 

 Plant in the Fall. 



This is the great new hardy shrub that has come to gladden 

 our yards and gardens. We place it first and foremost of all 

 shrubs. It makes a perfectly round, symmetrical bush that is 

 covered from June to August with handsome, large, pure white 

 flowers. Be sure and plant this new Hardy shrub — it will please 

 you greatly. Young plants, 25 cents; strong two-year plants, 

 50 cents. 



