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LExAIOINE'S JVEW PHILADEI^PHUS 



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 totally 

 obscure the plant. 25 cts. 



MONT BLANC — The branches of this beautiful variety are covered with white flow- 

 ers that are deliciously fragrant. A grand species. 25 cts. 



NOTE — Tlie above two new Philadelphus are awaj' ahead of the old varieties. Being 

 dwarf they are superb for hedge planting. 



SYRINGA (Lilac) 

 Well known beautiful shrubs, indispensable in every collection. It is doubtful 



if anything in the whole range of flowering shrubs surpasses these in grace and 



elegance, or in hardiness and usefulness. As decorative plants on the lawn or in the 



border they are without a peer. All of the Lilacs are deliciously fragrant. One-year 



plants of Lilacs, 12 to 18 inches high, 25 cts. each; two-year plants, branched, 18 to 24 



inches, 50 cts. each; the set of nine Lilacs, in one-year-old plants, for ii;i.75; in two- 

 year-old plants the nine for $.3.50. 



ALPHONSE LAVALLE — Double dark blue shading to violet. Extra large panicles, 

 beautiful. 



CHARLES X — A strong, rapid growing variety with large, shining leaves, trusses 

 large, rather loose: reddish-purple. 



DR. STOCKHART — Single wine-red. Extra fine trusses. 



JOSIKAE (Hungarian Lilac) — A fine distinct species, with dark shining leaves and 

 purple flowers in June after other Lilacs are done flowering. Extra fine. 



MADAME CASMIR PERIET— Very large, creamy-white; superb. 



MADAME LEMOINE — A superb double flowering white variety ; can't be beat. 



MARIE LEGRAYE — Large panicles of single white flowers. The finest white Lilac. 



MICHAEL BUCHNER — Very large, erect panicles of pale lilac; superb. 



PERSICA ALBA (AVliite Persian Lilac) — Delicate white fragrant flowers shaded with 

 purple, rare. 



PRESIDENT GREVY — A beautiful blue. Individual flowers very double and very 

 large. The panicle is magnificent; one of the finest Lilacs. 



SOUVENIR DE LOUIS SPAETHE— Long panicles of large individual flowers, dark 

 purplish-red; very distinct. Superb. 



VILLOSA — Color light pink, almost white, one of the latest to bloom; very showy. 



VULGARIS (Common Lilac) — Bluish-purple flowers. A standard variety. Always 

 good. 



VULGARIS ALBA — Common white Lilac, very large trusses of cream colored flowers. 

 Extra. 



SPIREA 

 (Meadow Sweet). These are beautiful shrubs of the easiest culture, very desirable 



for planting on the lawn in groups or as single specimens. Their blooming extends 



over a period of three months. One-year, 15 cts. each; strong two-year-old plants, 



25 cts. each. 



ANTHONY WATERER — This beautiful gem makes a low, compact bush and is cov- 

 ered 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 therefore is seldom out of flower. As a pot plant or for growing in the 

 open ground, nothing can equal it. Perfectly hardy, it is unquestionably one of 

 the really meritorious plants that we cannot have too many of. 



PRUNIFOLIA ri. PI. (Bridal Wreath) — A wonderful shrub from Japan, with double 

 pure white flowers like white daisies in May. Keeps in flower a long time and 

 justly merits to be placed in the front rank among flowering shrubs. 



YAN HOUTTEI — At the flowering season in May and early June, the plant is cov- 

 ered with a mass of large white flowers, presenting a beautiful appearance. Very 

 hardy ; one of the finest shrubs in the catalogue. 



SNOWBALL (Viburnum) 

 (Viburnum Opulus Sterilis) — Guelder Rose. A well known favorite shrub of large 



size, with globular clusters of pure white flowers. The snowball of our mothers' 



gardens. Blooms in May. One-year plants, 15 cts.. ; two-year plants, 25 cts. 



WEIGELA (Diervilla) 

 They produce in June and July superb large trumpet-shaped flowers that almost 

 hide the plant. They are very desirable for the border or for grouping, and as 



specimens on the lawn. One-year plants, 15 cts.; strong two-year plants, 30 cts. each. 

 CANDIDA — A vigorous, erect grower, flowers pure white and produced in great 

 profusion in June, and the plants continue to bloom through the summer, even 

 until autumn. 



EVA RATHKE — A charming Weigela flower, brilliant crimson. A beautiful distinct 

 clear shade. 



ROSEA — An elegant shrub with fine rose colored flowers of erect compact growth. 

 Blossoms in June, 



ROSEA NANA VARIEGATA— Of dwarf habit and possessing clearly defined" silvery 

 variegated leaves. Flowers nearly white. It stands the sun well. 



