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



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Hardy Deciduous Shrubs 



Whether planted individually or collectively Shrubs are an important feature 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 liberally of Shrubs. 



HIBISCUS SYRIACUS 



Althea or Rose of Sharon. 



Also known as the Hollyhock shrun, 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 full of various brilliant and striking colors. They bloom freely during August and Septem- 

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



ANEMONEFLORA — 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. 

 PAEON I FLORUS— Double pink. 

 RUBUS — Single red; a striking variety. 

 SNOWDRIFT (Totus Albus)— Single pure white. 

 VIOLET CLARE— Double violet; very popular. 



Fine plants, 40 cents each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.65 



The Ever-Blooming Butterfly Bush 



Buddleya Variabilis Magnifica (Butterffy Bush). 



It was a matter of some thought before this highly desirable 

 plant was finally christened with the common English name by 

 which it goes. Several years ago there were imported from Europe 

 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 num- 

 bers. Particularly we notice tnat it is not alone the common little 

 yellow species of butterfly, but also the large and gorgeously col- 

 ored 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, pro- 

 ducing a handsome bush, which the first year often maintains a 

 height of foirr feet. It produces long, graceful stems, which term- 

 inate in. tapering panicles of beautiful lilac-colored flowers that are 

 of miniature size and borne by the hundreds on a flower head 

 which is frequently ten inches long. A single plant the first season 

 will throw out as many as fifty flower spikes, which increase greatly 

 in number during succeeding years. The year after planting, it 

 generally commences to flower in June and continues each season 

 until severe frosts nip it. The foliage and blooms 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 pro- 

 miscously in the shrubbery border. Fine plants, 25 cents each; 

 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00; strong plants, 50 cents each. 



Buxus 



(Ornamental Box.) 

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

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

 the Sempervirens Nana, but we find it so much mbre vigorous and 

 hardy that we advise planting this and trimming to height re- 

 quired. Fine for individual plants; can be trimmed into any shape 

 desired. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00; $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 raw 

 chocolate color, having a peculiar agreeable odor that is very pene- 

 trating. They blossom in June and at intervals afterwards. Fine 

 plants, 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00; Strong two- 

 year-old plants, 50 cents each. 



Deutzias 



/Their fine habit, luxuriant foliage 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 each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00; two- 

 year plants, 50 cents each. 



DEUTZIA GRACILIS— Dwarf habit. Covers itself with pure 

 white bell-shaped flowers. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 

 for $2.00; strong plants, 50 cents each. 



DEUTZIA LEMOINEI— Dwarf habit and free flowering; double 

 white flowers. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00; 

 two-year plants, 50 cents. 



DEUTZIA PRIDE OF ROCHESTER— Large double white 

 flowers. 25 cents each ; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00; two-year 

 plants, 50 cents. 



Forsythia 



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; 3 for 95 cents; 12 for $3.50. 



FORTUNEI — Erect branches and handsome broad, dark green 

 leaves. Fine for individual specimens. 35 cents each; 3 for 

 S5 cents; 12 for $3.50. 



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 of berries. Gives a tone of contrast to any shrub- 

 bery planting. 50 cents each ; 3 for $1 .30; 1 2 for $5.00. 



Bush Honeysuckle 



HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN (Rosea)— The favorite old- 

 fashioned Bush Honeysuckle with slender upright branches. 

 Pink flowers. 50 cents each; 3 for $1.30; 12 for $5.00. 



HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN, (Alba.)— A white flowering 

 form of the above. 50 cents each ; 3 for $1 .30; 12 for $5.00. 



