Azalea Kempferi. 
AZALEA Keempferi. This charming and wonderfully floriferous 
Japanese shrub has scarlet flowers and is absolutely hardy; one 
of ‘the very finest of the introductions to our gardens from Japan. 
Each, $1.00; doz., $10.00. Larger Plants, each, $2.00; doz., $20.00. 
AZALEA ledifolia. The large fragrant flowers of this hardy Japanese 
plant have a decided bluish tinge. Blooms when very small; valuable 
for the border or for forcing. Each, $1.00; doz., $10.00. 
BERBERIS Thunbergii minor. 
type and even more compact in habit. 
Each, 50 ets.; doz., $5.00. 
BETULA japonica var. szechuanieca. A beautiful new Silver Birch 
from the borders of Thibet, with relatively thick, dark green leaves, 
broadly triangular in shape and retained on the tree late into the Fall; 
perfectly hardy and very quick-growing. Trees 8 to 10 feet. Each, 
$5.00; doz., $50.00. 
CALLICARPA japonica. A charming hardy shrub, grows 3 to 5 ft. 
high and in the Autumn is laden with lovely rose-purple berries in 
axillary clusters, throughout the full length of the shoots. Should 
be pruned to the ground each Spring. Lach, 50 cts.; doz., $5.00. 
CLEMATIS, koreana. In habit this resembles C. tangutica, but 
differs from that variety in having glaucous foliage and flowers of a 
copper-yellow. This, as its name implies, is Korean, not Chinese. 
Each, 30 ects.; doz., $3.00: 
WASHINGTON ELM. 
Smaller in every way than the 
Valuable for rockeries. 
Plants, 5 to 6 ft. Each, $5.00. 
NEW CHINESE SPRUCES. 
The researches of the well-known plant collector, Mr. E. H. Wilson, have proved that 
Western China is the headquarters of the Spruce tribe and that about half the known species 
Most of these species were successfully introduced by Wilson, and 
In their native habitat, 
Mr. Wilson assures us that they are singularly handsome trees and they promise to be of 
We take pleasure in offering the 
grow in that region. 
their behavior in cultivation with us is so far entirely satisfactory. 
immense value to the gardens of Eastern North America. 
garden public of this country the following six new Spruces. 
PICEA asperata. 
PICEA asperata var. notabilis. 
PICEA asperata var. ponderosa. 
Collection 6 of varieties, $15.00. 
Collection of 6 varieties, $25.00. 
Small plants, each, $3.00. 
Larger plants, each, $5.00. 
R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. 
We have growing in our Nurseries a limited stock of these Elms, 
which we propagated from scions of the original Washington Elm in Cambridge, Mass., 
under which Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Troops, 1775. 
PICEA Balfouriana. 
PICEA montigena. 
PICEA retroflexa. 
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PLANT NOVELTIES. 
RARE PLANTS. | 
CLETHRA tomentosa. (‘‘Woolly Pepper Bush.) A handsome na- 
tive shrub growing 5 to 10 feet tall, producing in August an abund- 
ance of pure white flowers. Should be in every garden. Each, 50 
ets.; doz., $5.00. 
COTONEASTER integerrima. A perfectly hardy and highly orna- 
mental shrub with spreading branches and roundish leaves. The 
fruit is dark bloomy-red and is very freely produced and remains on 
the plant far into the Winter. Each, 75 ets.; doz., $7.50. 
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus. A very hardy shrub from central 
Japan, grows 6 to 12 ft. high and is very bushy. The bell-shaped 
flowers, borne profusely in racemose clusters, are yellow, deeply 
stained and striped with salmon and crimson. Leaves turn a won- 
derful color in Autumn. Merits a prominent place in every garden. 
Each, 50 ects.; doz., $5.00. 
GENISTA precox. A hybrid Broom with sulphur-yellow flowers 
produced in great abundance in May. Habit similar to the well- 
known G. albus. Each, 50 cts.; doz., $5.00. 
HYDRANGEA petiolaris. This splendid hardy climber, hitherto has 
been but little known, although it was introduced from Japan a 
generation ago. Once established, it climbs rapidly, clinging by 
rootlets like English Ivy. The foliage is bright green, quite massive, 
and numerous flat flower-cymes are produced which average 8 to 10 
in. in diameter. The flowers are white, opening in early Summer. 
Strong plants, each 75 ects.; doz., $8.00; 100, $65.00. 
LIGUSTRUM acuminatum var. macrocarpum. A hardy Japanese 
privet in habit like L. ibota, but with very large, shining black fruits. 
Each, 50 ects.; doz., $5.00. 
LONICERA bella. This Bush Honeysuckle is a hybrid between L. tata- 
rica and L. Morrowii and combines the good qualities of both parents. 
It grows 8 to 10 ft. tall and more in diameter, and flowers and fruits 
abundantly. The flowers vary from pure white to pink, and the fruit, 
which is ripe in August, is red. Altogether it is a very handsome and 
valuable hardy shrub. Each, 50 ets.; doz., $5.00. 
MENISPERNUM dahuricum. A very hardy vine with large, deep 
green leaves, and blue-black fruits. Suitable for low trellises and as 
a tangled growth over rocks. Each, 50 cts.; doz., $5.00. 
PHELLODENDRON sachalinense. (Asiatic Cork Tree.) A tree 
with broad, round head and short trunk clothed with pale, thick, 
corky bark. The green pinnate foliage is never attacked by insects 
or fungi. The clustered black berry-like fruits remain on the trees 
after the leaves have fallen. 8 to 10 ft. Each, $3.00. 
SYMPHORICARPUS orbiculatus aureo reticulatus. (Vartegated 
Coralberry.) Medium sized, twiggy shrub with leaves variegated 
with yellow; reddish-purple fruit. Each, 35 ets.; doz., $3.50. 
SYMPLOCOS eratzgoides. A tall-growing ornamental shrub with 
white flowers followed by clusters of cobalt-blue fruit in Autumn. 
One of the finest bermed shrubs. Each, $1.00; doz., $10.00. 
VIBURNUM Carlesii. A Korean plant of recent introduction, bear- 
ing large corymbs of sweet-scented white flowers resembling those of 
the Bouvardia. A most desirable shrub. Each, $1.00; doz., $10.00. 
Picea asperata. 
