R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. HARDY SHRUBS. 
Viburnum Tomentosum. Hairy Japanese Viburnum. 
A large shrub with rich deep green plicated foliage and 
massive cymes of pure white flowers ranged along the 
branches in June. Thisis.a grand shrub of picturesque Doz. 
appearance, quite hardy and free growing. Each, .35. $3.50 
Tomentosum var. plicatum. Japanese Snowball. This 
is vastly superior to the common Snowball and is con- 
sidered 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. Each, .50 
Weigela. Abel Carrier. Dierivilla. This variety pro- 
duces bright rosy-red flowers in June and July in the 
greatest profusion and is one of the most robust and freest 
flowering of the genus Weigelas are among the most 
gorgeous of our summer-blooming shrubs growing in 
well-rounded somewhat spreading bushes four to six feet 
in height. Each, .50 : 
Candida. This is considered the best white flowered 
Weigela, coming into bloom in June and continuing more 
or less throughout the summer. It forms a good-sized 
erect bush. Each, .35 ... 
Rosea. In June the plant is covered with large, rosy- 
pink flowers; an elegant shrub of erect, compact growth. 
Each, .35 oes Abew Gor es vole 
Rosea variegata. This is a variety of the preceding, 
having somewhat lighter rosy-pink flowers and the foliage 
marked with silvery white; one of the best variegated- 
leaved shrubs. Each, .35 a Ns 
Eva Rathke. An exceedingly showy Weigela, bearing 
large, bright crimson flowers in June and usually through- 
out the summer. Each, .50 j 
Xanthorhiza apiifolia. Dwarf spreading shrub thriv- 
ing in sun or shade, valuable for ground-covering pur- 
poses or for a sub-growth among taller shrubs. Each, .30 
5.00 
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3.50 
3.50 
3.50 
5.00 
3.00 
Viburnum plicatum. Japanese Snowball. 
HEDGE PLANTS. 
DECIDUOUS. 
The best Hedges are formed by setting the plants in a single row about twelve inches apart. 
Acacia, or Honey-Loecust. Thorny, almost im- Doz. 100 
penetrable. aA oat ae bens ... $2.00 $12.00 
Barberry, Common. 13 to 2 feet. A tall plant 
forming an excellent hedge or screen. ... a2 OOm eL2500 
Thunberg’s. Japanese. Ornamental and de- 
fensive; rarely loses its lower branches. 13 ft.... 2.25 15.00 
Large Plants. 1% to 2 feet. tle! epee Hon 2000 
Buckthorn, Rhamnus catharticus. Forms a tall, 
strong hedge, dark green foliage. se soo | PAPA = ISAO) 
Lilac, Common. Very ornamental, may be clipped 
to four or five feet or allowed to grow to eight 
to twelve feet in height. Saat mas oO .20200 
Philadelphus eoronarius. While Syringa. Makes 
an excellent tall hedge of free growth; valuable 
for partial shade. Bia ee oe ee 22502000 
Spirea Van Houttei. An excellent {hedge, where 
anatural untrimmed effect is desired. 2 feet. 2225, 15200 
PLANTS 
Arbor Vitz. American. Forms a handsome, hardy, evergreen 
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 Vite 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 respec- 
tive sizes of trees, all of which have been carefully transplanted. 
13 to 2 feet, doz., $4.00; 100, $30.00; 23 to 3 feet, doz., $5.00; 100, 
$40.00; 3 to 4 feet, doz., $8.00; 100, $60.00; 63 to 7 feet, doz., 
$30.00; 100, $200.00; 7% to 8 feet, doz., 340.00. 
Larger Sizes—prices on application. 
Privet, Californian. 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. Doz. 100 
1 to 13 ft. iti ... $1.00 $6.00 
2 to 23 ft. aii aise 5 Set Re ea WeGsf0) i10)5010) 
3 to 34 ft. €.2 we ste ste jee 2800 he 2500 
Chinese. Ligustrum Ibota. Very hardy and 
ornamental, desirable for partial shade, should be 
closely trimmed for three or four years if compact 
form is desired. 1to2feet ... ee Ae LOO LOROO 
Larger Plants. 2to23 ft. ... ae 5p DEP. GEOL) 
Rosa rugosa rubra. Rich green foliage and large 
rosy-crimson flowers followed by large orange- 
scarlet fruits; very ornamental... . AS Wee 300! 520500 
Rugosa alba. Large single white flowers. eto O0me20200 
FOR EVERGREEN HEDGES. 
Hemlock Spruee. Abies Canadensis. Forms a handsome, dark 
green hedge. The best evergreen hedge for partial shade. 2 
to 3 ft., doz., $10.00; 100, $75.00. 
Norway Spruce. Abies excelsa. 14 to 2 feet, doz., $2.50; 100, 
$20.00; 23 to 3 feet, doz., $6.00; 100, $40.00; 33 to 4 feet, doz., 
$14.00; 100, $100.00; 43 to 5 feet, doz., $18.00. 
For other Evergreens, see pages 146-147. 
Herbert S. Barnes, Esq., Redding Ridge, Conn., Dec. 18th writes: “The fifteen young Sugar Maples that you shipped to 
me last April are now as fine and thrifty alot of young trees as you can find anywhere about here. 
~ Py ay) ie) 
dvery one of them has done well. 
Six plants of one variety sold at dozen rate; 25 at 100 rate. 
