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HARDY ORNAMENTAL PLANTS -Continued. 



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Viburnum plicatum. Japanese Snowball. 



TAMARIX africana. (African Tamarisk.) An erect-growing shrub with Doz. 

 slender branches covered with light feathery foliage and bearing beautiful 

 spikes of pale pink flowers in May. All varieties of Tamarix are adapted 

 to planting by the seaside. 35 cts. each ... ... ... ... S3. .50 



hispida aestivalis. Of vigorous, erect growth, with delicate foliage of a 



soft moss-green color; flowers pink, appearing in August. 35 cts. each ... 3.50 



VIBURNUM cassinoides. A handsome native shrub of medium size, bear- 

 ing large c.vmes of white fiowers in June and clusters of black berries in 

 autumn. 40 cts. each ... ... ... ... ... ... 4.00 



Larger Plants. 75 cts. each 7.50 



VTBVKSVM..— Continued. 



Carlesi. A Japanese variety of recent introduction, bearing large corymbs 

 of sweet-scented white fiowers resembling those of the Bouvardia. A 

 very desirable shrub. Sl.OO each ... ... ... .... ...SIQ.OO 



dentatum. (Arrow-Wood.) A tall native shrub, bearing greenish-white 

 fiowers in June; fruit deep blue; one of the best shrubs for massing. 35 

 cts. each ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 



Larger Plants. 50 cts. each 



dilatatuni. (Japanese Bush Cranberry.) Handsome free-flowering va- 

 riety of dwarf-spreading growth, with pure white flowers in May and June, 

 followed by scarlet fruits in Autumn. 75 cts. each ... ... ... 



lentago. (Sheepberry.) A native shrub attaining large size. Flowers in 

 large cymes, white, very fragrant, followed by clusters of bluish-black 

 fruit. 35 cts. each ... ... ... ... ... ... . . 



Larger Plants. 50 cts. each 



molle. A large native shrub, with pubescent leaves and white flowers 

 which appear later than most of the other sorts. Fruit blue, in clusters. 

 35 cts. each ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 



opulus. (High Bush Cranberry.) A most ornamental shrub with white 

 flowers in June, followed in Autumn by bright scarlet berries which remain 

 on the plant well into Winter. 35- cts. each ... ... ... ... 



Larger Plants. 50 cts. each -. . . 



opulus Sterills. (Snowball or Guelder Rose.) A favorite tall-growing 

 shrub, bearing in May large, globular pure white flowers. 35 cts. each . . . 

 Larger Plants. 50 cts. each 



tomentosum. (Hairy Japayiese Viburnum.) A large shrub with rich, 

 deep green plicated foliage and massive cymes of pure white flowers ranged 

 along the branches in June. 35 cts. each ... ... ... ... 



Lcirger Plants. 50 cts. each 



tomentosum var. plicatum. (Japanese Snowball.) This is vastly su- 

 perior to the common Snowball and is considered one of the finest shrubs 

 grown. It is of moderate symmetrical growth, has handsome dark green 

 plicated leaves, and in June bears a profusion of large, pure white, globular 

 heads of sterile flowers. 50 cts. each ... ... ... ... ... 



WEIGELA. (Dierrilla.) 



Candida. This is considered the best white flowered Weigela, coming into 

 bloom in June and continuing more or less throughout the Summer. 35 

 cts. each ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 



floribunda. A free-flowering, ^^gorous-growing shrub, producing crimson 

 flowers in June and July in the greatest profusion. 50 cts. each 



rosea. In June the plant is covered with large rosy-pink fiowers; an elegant 

 shrub of erect, compact growth. 35 cts. each ... ... ... ... 



rosea variegata. This is a variety of the preceding, ha\'ing somewhat lighter 

 rosy-pink flowers and the foliage marked with silvery-white; one of the 

 best variegated-leaved shrubs. 35 cts. each ... ... ... ... 



Eva Rathke. Bright crimson flowers in June and usually throughout the 

 Summer. 50 cts. each ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 



XANTHORHIZA apiifolia. Dwarf spreading shrub, th^i^^ng in sun or 

 shade, valuable for ground-covering purposes or for a sub-growth among 

 taller shrubs. 30 cts'. each 



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HEDGE PLANTS. 



The best Hedges are formed by setting the plants in a single row about twelve inches apart. 



Acacia, or Honey-Locust. (Gleditschia triacanlhos.) Thorny, almost 



impenetrable. 2 to 3 ft. . . ... ... ... ... ... 



Barberry, Common. (Berberis vulgaris.) A tall plant, forming an 



excellent hedge or screen. IJ to 2 ft. ... ... ... ... 



Japanese. (Berberis Thunbergii.) Ornamental and defensive; 



rarely loses its lower branches. IJ ft. . . . ... ... ^ . . 



Large Plants. IJ to 2 ft 



Buckthorn. (Rhamnus catharticus.) Forms a tall, strong hedge, 



dark green fohage 

 Lilac, Common. Very ornamental, may be clipped to four or five 



feet or allowed to grow to eight to twelve feet in height 

 Philadelphus coronarius. (While Syringa.) A tall hedge of free 



growth; valuable for partial shade . . . ' ... ... ... 



Rosa rugosa rubra. Rich green foliage and large rosy-crimson 



flowers followed by large orange-scarlet fruits; very ornamental, 

 Rugosa alba. Large single white flowers ... ... ... ... 



Spiraea Van Houttei. An excellent hedge, where a natural un- 



trimmed effect is desired. 2 ft. 



Doz. 



100 



$2.50 S20.00 



2.00 



12.00 



2.25 



15.00 



2.75 



20.00 



2. 50 



18.00 



2.50 



20.00 



2.50 



20.00 



3.00 



20.00 



3.00 



20.00 



Privet, Californian. (Liguslrum oralijolium.) The most popular Privet; foliage 



dark green; grows rapidly. The plants should be set ten to twelve inches 



apart. To form a dense hedge from the base, the plants should be pruned low 

 for two seasons after planting.- 



1 to IS ft. 



2 to 2i ft. 



Doz. 100 

 Sl.OO S6.00 I 3 to 35 ft. 

 1.50 10.00 I 



Doz. 100 

 S2.00 S12.0() 



15.00 



Privet Amoor. (Ligu-^lrum amurense.) Large, oblong, glossy-green foliage and 

 clusters of white, fragrant flowers; fine for hedges and mass plantings. 



Doz. 100 Doz. 100 



lJto2ft. Sl.OO S7. 00 I 2 to 3 ft. $1.50 $12.00 



Privet, Chinese. (Liguslrum Ibota.) Very hardi' and ornamental, desirable for 

 partial shade, should be closely trimmed for three or four years if compact form 

 is desired. Doz. 100 



1 to 2 ft. $1.. 50 $10 01) 



Larger Plants. 2 to 21 ft 2.25 15.00 



PLANTS FOR EVERGREEN HEDGES. 



Arbor Vitse. American. (Thuya Occidenlalis.) Forms a handsome, hardy, ever- 

 green hedge. Plants up to three feet high may be set twelve inches apart, larger 

 sizes fifteen to eighteen inches. We carry the largest stock of the Arbor Vitae 

 in the Eastern States, having many thousands of fine trees of the larger sizes. 

 Hedges, four, six or eight feet in height may be formed immediately from the 

 respective sizes of trees, all of %vhich have been carefully transplanted. 



Doz. 100 Doz. 100 



Hemlock Spruce. (Tsuga Canadensis.) Forms a handsome, dark-green hedge- 



The best evergreen hedge for partial shade. 

 (Distance) 



apart Doz. 100 

 llto2 ft. (18in.) SO. 50 $.50. 00 I 2! to 3 ft. 

 2 to 2J ft. (24 in.) 10.00 80.00 | 



(Distance) 



apart Doz. 100 

 (30 in.) $15.00 $110.00 



IJ to 2 ft. 

 2 to 25 ft. 



$4.00 $30.00 

 5.00 40.00 



2J to 3 ft. 

 3 to 35 ft. 



87.00 $55.00 

 10.00 75.00 



For larger sizes, see page 60. 



Norway Spruce. (Picea exceha.) 

 (Distance) 



apart Doz. 100 

 lJto2 ft. (18in.) $4.00 S30.00 

 2 to 25 ft. (24 in.) GOO 45.00 

 2! to 3 ft. .(27 in.) 8 00 60.00 



(Distance) 

 apart Doz. 100 



3 to 4 ft. (30in.) $15 00 SIOO.OO 



4 to 5 ft. $2.50 each, 25.00 



