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



HARDY DECIDUOUS SHRUBS— Continued. 



Hibiscus Syriacus c ^oTsimronT 



Also known as the Hollyhock shrub, be- 

 longs to the Mallow family. These are the 

 most beautiful shrubs we have in our collec- 

 tion. The flowers are of large size, very 

 doubie and full of various brilliant and strik- 

 ing 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 follows: 

 AXEMOJiEFLORA — Largest of all Althea 



bloom; double wine-red. 

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

 COELESTE — Single sky-blue; extremely 



showy. 

 JEANNE d'ARC — Double snow-white. 

 MONSTROSA. — Semi-double white; red center. 

 PAEO.MFLORIS — Double pink. 

 RUBUS — Single red; a striking variety. 

 VIOLET CLARE — Double violet; very popular. 

 SNOWDRIFT (Totus Albus) — Single pure 



white. 



Fine plants, 15e each, the nine lor $1,10. In 

 two-year plants, 25c each, the nine for $2.00. 



New Hydrangea "Hills of Snow" 



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, 15 cents each; strong 

 two-year-old plants, 40 cents. 



Hydrangea Pan icu lata Grandiflora 



A great favorite, and there is nothing finer or 

 more showy, whether for planting in large masses 

 in parks or for single plants on the smallest lawns. 

 Blooms profusely from July until frost, in im- 

 mense white panicles, tinted with pink and then 

 with brown in the fully matured flower. The plant 

 should be cut back each spring fully one-half of the 

 past season's growth, as the flowers are much finer 

 if the plant is treated in this manner. The flowers 

 are much finer and larger* if grown in a good, rich 

 soil, but the plant is so hardy and so easily grown 

 that success is almost certain in any kind of soil 

 and in any situation. Young plants, 15 cents. Strong 

 flowering plants, for immediate effect, two years 

 old, 40 cents. 



Lilac Madame Casimir Perier. 



(See description page 39.) 



"Bridal Wreath" Spirea. 



Jasmine Primulinum 



(New.) This is a grand new hardy Jasmine of 

 bushy growth; star-shaped yellow flowers. Try 

 this plant. 20 cents. 



Kerria Japonica (Corchorus) 



A slender, green-branched shrub with globular, 

 yellow flowers from July to October; fine plants. 25e. 



Lonicera Grandiflora 



(Upright or Bush Honeysuckle) — A beautiful 

 shrub, producing large, bright red flowers striped 

 with white; blooms in June. 25 cents. 



Lonicera Tartar ica 



(Tartarian Honeysuckle) — This Honeysuckle also 

 grows in a bush form, bearing beautiful pink flow- 

 ers which contrast beautifully when planted with 

 Grandiflora, blooming at the same time. 25 cents; 

 the two Bush Honeysuckles for 40 cents. 



Rhus Cotinus fi±E3S?)- 



A much admired shrub for its curious fringe or "hair- 

 like flowers that cover the entire plant, giving it the ap- 

 pearance of being envolped in smoke. 25 cents. 



Spirea (Meadow Sweet) 



These are beautiful shrubs of the easiest culture. Their 

 blooming extends over a period of three months. One- 

 year, 15 cents each; strong two-year-old plants, 35c each. 



ANTHONY WATERER — This beautiful gem makes a low, 

 compact bush and is covered nearly the whole growing: 

 season with large umbels of deep crimson flowers which 

 measure nearly a foot across. When scarcely three 

 inches high it begins to bloom, and thereafter is seldom 

 out of flower. As a pot plant or for growing in the 

 open ground, nothing can equal it. 



VAN HOUTTEI (Bridal Wreath) — 'Without doubt the very 

 finest of all shrubs. With us in May and early June 

 the plant is completely covered with a mass of large 

 ■white flowers presenting a beautiful appearance. 

 Named the "Bridal Wreath" on account of its long 

 graceful sprays of pure white. 



Syringa or Philadelphus (Mock orange.) 



These are invaluable shrubs, blooming in June. 



CORONARIUS (Garland Syringa) — Pure white flowers, 

 highly scented. 20 cents; two-year plants, 35 cents. 



GRANDIFLORUS (Large-Flowered Syringa) — Has very 

 showy large white flowers, delicate fragrance. 20 cents. 



MANTEAU d'HERMINE (Cape of Ermine) — Dwarf growth 

 with long, slender branches densely covered from base 

 to top with sweet-scented double flowers of creamy- 

 white. In fact, the flowers are borne in such great 

 profusion as to totallv obscure the plant. 25 cents. 



MONT BLANC — The branches of this beautiful variety are 

 covered with white flowers that are delieiously fra- 

 grant. A grand species. 25 cents. 



NOTE — The last two named Philadelphus are away ahea 

 of the old varieties. Being dwarf, they are superb f- 

 hedge planting. 



