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CLETHRA — White Alder. 



C. Vlnifolia — This great favorite is popularly- 

 known as Sweet Pepper Bush, and is one 



of the most interesting and most desirable 



of all hardy shrubs. It is adapted to all 

 soils and situations, particularly in shady 



places. The flowers are produced in spikes, 



are creamy white and very sweet-scented. 



Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



CORNUS — Dogwood. 



A class of shrubs particularly valuable for 

 ornamental planting, either singly or in 

 masses, some for the striking beauty of their 

 variegated foliage, others for t,he high-colored 

 bark of their branches. All produce an abun- 

 dance of flowers at different times throughout 

 the summer, followed by handsome berries. 

 C. Alba (Red Twigged Dogwood) — A very de- 

 sirable variety; flowers white. It is very 



effective in winter, when the leaves are off, 



its bright red branches being very attrac- 

 tive and ornamental. 

 C. Elegantissima Variegata — A very handsome 



shrub with beautiful variegated silver and 



green foliage. Each 50c. ■ 

 C. Sanguinea (Red Dogwood) — Fine, hardy 



shrub, very conspicuous and ornamental in 



the winter, when the bark is blazed red. 

 C. Sericea (Silky "Cornel) — A variety highly 



esteemed for its vigorous habit, purple 



twigs and pale blue berries. 



Except where noted, each 

 $2.50. 



DEUTZIA. 



Very handsome and exceedingly useful Jap- 

 anese shrubs, hardy and well adapted to all 

 ordinary soils and situations. 

 D. Gracilis — Flowers double white, produced in racemes four to six inches long, in June and July. 



D. Crenata — Double white and pink flowers; very desirable. Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



EUONYMUS — Spindle Tree. 

 Large shrubs or small trees especially valuable for the great beauty of their foliage when it assumes its bright and varied 

 tints in fall, and for the brilliant rose-colored or orange seed-vessels which clothe the plant as with a mantle of fire. Hence 

 the popular name of the following species: 



E. Americanus (American Burning Bush) — Shining foliage and deep scarlet fruit. 



E. Europaeus (European Burning Bush) — An excellent variety, with fine foliage and brilliant berries. Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



25ei per doz. 



CLETHBA ALNIFOLIA. 



COENUS ELEGANTISSIMA. 



FORSYTHIA — Golden Bell. 



Pretty shrubs, producing drooping yel- 

 low flowers in the early spring before the 

 leaves appear. 



F. Fortuneii — A very handsome variety, 

 with shining foliage and trumpet-shaped, 

 pendulous, bright yellow flowers. 



F. Suspensa (Weeping Forsythia) — Simi- 

 lar to the above in the form and color 

 of its flowers, but the habit of the plant 

 is drooping, the branches being long and 

 pliant. "Very useful on verandas and 

 trellises. 



F. Viridissima — Similar to Fortuneii, but 



has deeper green bark a-rid foliage and 

 lemon vellow flowers. 

 Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



NOTE — In filling or- 

 ders, the utmost care is 

 exercised in selecting, 

 digging, handling and 

 packing all shrubs, so as 

 to insure safe delivery 

 and perfect satisfaction 

 to our customers. 



HIPPOPHAE. 

 Sea Buckthorn. 



H. Rhamnoids — An. upright 

 shrub, with narrow wil- 

 low-like silvery foliage, 

 particularly effective in 

 combination -with other 

 shrubs. 

 Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



FOIiSYTHIA. 



DEUTZIA GRACILIS. 



HALESIA — Silver Bell. 



A large shrub of robust habit, very valuable 

 for lawn planting. Foliage dense and light 

 green. Flowers pure white, pendulous and bell- 

 shaped, very beautiful. 



H. Diptera (Snowdrop Tree) — A handsome vari- 

 ety, with Snowdrop-like flowers. 

 Each, 40c; per doz. $4.00. Extra large, each 

 $1.00. 



HAMAMELIS — Witch Hazel. 



"A most useful shrub for general planting and 

 massing, succeeds in any soil and location. 

 H. Virginica — A tall shrub, with large fine foli- 

 age. It is a late bloomer, producing its showy 

 vellow flowers just before the leaves ripen in 

 fall. Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



DEUTZIA CRENATA. 



JEXTRA LARGE, BUSHY PLANTS OF ALL, OF THE ABOVE SHRUBS, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED, EACH 50c; PER DOZ. $5.00. 



