B. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. HARDY SHRUBS. 



145 



Viburnum Tomentosum. Hairy Japanese Viburnum. 

 A large shrub with rich deep green pUcated foHage and 

 massive cymes of pure white flowers ranged along the 

 branches in June. This is a grand shrub of picturesque Doz. 

 appearance, quite hardy and free growing. Each, .35 . $3 . 50 



Tomentosum var. plieatum. 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, phcated 

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

 globular heads of sterile flowers. Each, .50 ... 



Welgela. Abel Carrier. Diervilla. 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 



5.00 



5.00 



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 3 50 



Rosea. In June the plant is covered with large, rosy- 

 pink flowers; an elegant shrub of erect, compact growth. 

 Each, .35 3 . 50 



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 ... ... ... ... 3,50 



Eva Rathke. An exceedingly showy Weigela, bearing 

 large, bright crimson flowers in June and usually through- 

 out the summer. Each, .50 ... ... ... . . 5.00 



Xanthorhiza apiifolia. Dwarf spreading shrub thriv- 

 ing in sun or shade, valuable for gi'ound-covering pur- 

 poses or for a sub-growth among taller shrubs. Each, .30 3.00 



Viburnum plieatum. Japanese Snowball. 



HEDGE PLANTS. 



DECIDUOUS. 



The best Hedges are formed by setting the plants in a single row 



Acacia, or Honey-Locust. Thorny, almost im- Doz. loo 

 penetrable .12.00 S12. 00 



Barberry, Common, if to 2 feet. A tall plant 



forming an excellent hedge or screen. ... ... 2.00 12.00 



Thunberg's. Japanese. Ornamental and de- 

 fensive; rarely loses its lower branches. 1^ ft. . . 2.25 15.00 

 Large Plants. 1^ to 2 feet. 2.75 20.00 



Buckthorn, Rhamnus catharlicus. Forms a tall, 



strong hedge, dark green foliage. ... ... 2.25 15.00 



Lilac, Common. Very ornamental, may be clipped 

 to four or five feet or allowed to grow to eight 

 to twelve feet in height. 2.50 20.00 



PhUadelphus coronarius. While Syringa. Makes 

 an excellent tall hedge of free growth; valuable 

 for partial shade 2.50 20.00 



Spiraea Van Houttei. An excellent [hedge, where 



a natural untrimmed effect is desired. 2 feet 2 25 15 00 



about twelve inches apart. 



Privet, Calif ornian. The most popular Privet; 

 foUage dark green; grows rapidlj'. 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. 

 ItoUft 



2 to 2i ft 



3 to 31 ft 



Chinese. Ligu.%trum Ibota. Very hardy and 

 ornamental, desirable for partial shade, should be 

 closely trimmed for three or four years if compact 

 form is de.'^ired. 1 to 2 feet 



Larger Plants. 2 to 2nt. 



Rosa rugosa rubra. Rich green foliage and large 

 rosy-crim.son flowers followed by large orange- 

 scarlet fruits; very ornamental.. . . 

 Rugosa alba. Large single white flowers. 



Doz. 



SI. 00 



1.50 



2.00 



1.50 

 2.25 



3.00 

 3.00 



100 

 S6.00 

 10.00 

 12.00 



10.00 

 15.00 



20.00 

 20.00 



PLANTS FOR EVERGREEN HEDGES. 



Arbor Vitae. American. Thuya Occidentalis. Forms a hand- 

 some, 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 Vitse 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 which have been carefully 

 transplanted . 



Doz. 100 



U to 2 ft $4.00 $30.00 



2 to 21 ft 5.00 40.00 



21 to 3 ft 7.00 55.00 



3 to 3J ft 



For larger sizes see page 147. 



8.00 65.00 



Hemlock Spruce. Tsuga Canadensis. Forms a handsome, dark- 

 green hedge. The best evergreen hedge for partial shade. 



(Distance apart) Doz. 100 



lito2ft (18 in.) S6.50 S50.00 



2to2Ht (24 in.) 10.00 80.00 



2ito3ft (30 in.) 13.00 100.00 



Norway Spruce. Picea exceUa. 



H to 2 ft (18 in.) S3.50 S25.00 



2 to 21 ft (24 in.) 6.00 45.00 



2|to3ft (27 in.) 8.00 60.00 



3 to 4 ft (30 in.) 15.00 100.00 



4 to 5 ft. S2. 00 each 22.50 



For other Evergreens see pages 146-147. 



Six plants of one variety sold at dozen rate; 25 at 100 rate. 



