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J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



NURSERY STOCK 



Spirea — Van Houttei 



DEUTZIA 



2 to 3 ft. 75c each. 



Profuse blooming shrubs, useful for massing or planting in 

 borders, very attractive. 



GRACILIS: (Slender Deutzia) A small shrub with slender, often 

 arching branches, covered with clouds of pure white flowers in 

 graceful nodding racemes. Good for edging borders. 

 CRENATA ROSEA PLENA: Double white, tinged with pink; 

 very desirable tall shrub. Slightly fragrant; June. 

 Pride of Rochester: Vigorous flowers, borne in large panicles, 

 are pinkish white, with under-side of petals, rose. June. 



FORSYTHIA 



FORTUNEI: (Golden Bell) One of thevery earliest shrubs to 

 b\oom and unsurpassed in splendor and brilliancy by other spr ng 

 flowering varieties. The tall, arching branches are covered with 

 golden yellow blooms in April. Good as single specimens or as a 

 hedge. 2 to 3 ft. 75c. 



HYDRANGEA 



ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA ALBA: The snow-white 

 blooms are of the largest size, coming into flower early in June 

 and lasting until late in August. Is more hardy than any other 

 sort and especially suited for shaded places. $1.00 each. 

 PANDICULATA GRANDIFLORA: Without doubt the best- 

 known and most popular summer-flowering Shrub in cultivation. 

 The flowers, which are borne in dense pyramidal panicles, are 

 white when they first open but gradually change to rose color, 

 and remain in good condition for weeks. They are excellent for 

 planting as specimens or grouped in large beds. $1.00 each. 

 TREE FORM: A very desirable form of Hydrangea, the branches 

 starting out 3 ft. from the ground. Fine for specimens or back- 

 ground. 3 to 4 ft. $1.75 each. 



Hedge Plants 



AMUR RIVER PRIVIT 



Most popular of all hedges. Thrives under the most adverse 

 conditions. Being absolutely hardy, it increases in beauty with 

 each successive year. No further expense after planted and adds 

 beauty and charm to any home. 12 to 18 in. $8.00 per 100; 

 18 to 24 in. $10.00 per 100. 



hrubbery border, 

 the lawn, as 

 12 to 18 in. 



BARBERRY 



THUNBERGI: Popular for mixing_ in the shrubr. 

 as single specimens, or for planting in clumps on t 

 well as for foundation plantings and for hedges, 1J 

 $12.00 per 100.; 18 to 24 in. $18.00 per 100. 



NEW RED -LEAVED JAPANESE 

 BARBERRY 



Similar in all respects to the green-leaved Japanese Barberry 

 but of a rich, lustrous, bronzy red, becoming more brilliant and 

 gorgeous throughout the summer. In the fall its foliage changes 

 to vivid orange, scarlet, and red shades, more brilliant and more 

 effective than in the ordinaryjapanese Barberry. It is followed 

 by the same brilliant scarlet berries common to the type which 

 remain on the plant the entire winter. 



All that is required to develop its brilliant coloring at all sea- 

 sons is that it be planted in full exposure to the sun. 75c each; 

 10 for $4.50; $30.00 per 100. 



Hardy Ornamental Shrubs 



— Continued 

 MALUS 



FLOWERING CRAB APPLE: (Bechtel's) A shapely little tree 

 producing quantities of very double large, pure pink flowers 

 with noticeable fragrance. Vigorous grower. 3 to 4 ft. $2.50 ea. 



LILAC 



2 to 3 ft. 75c each. 



PURPLE: (Syringa Vulgaris) 

 WHITE: (Syringa Alba) 



PHILADELPHUS 



VIRGINALE: (Mock Orange) One of the finest new ornamental 

 shrubs. The flowersare snow-white, large, crested, fragrant, and 

 come in great quantities. The best feature of this variety is its 

 constant bloom, for unlike other Philadelphua, it blooms through- 

 out the season. Makes splendid specimen plants. $1.25 each. 



RHUS 



SUMAC: (CopaUina) The leaves are beautifully cut like a deli- 

 cate fern and in fall assume the most brilliant colors, this com- 

 bined with its showy clusters of crimson fruit, makes it a most 

 valuable subject either as a single specimen or for mass plant- 

 ing. $1.00 each. 



SPIREA 



ANTHONY WATERER: A perpetual bloomer of dwarf habit, 

 flowering profusely when small. Flowers of a lovely dark crim- 

 son-red, borne in dense clusters, and have a peculiar feathery ap- 

 pearance. 18 to 24 in. 75c each. 



PRUNIFOLIA: (Bridal Wreath) One of the best and earliest 

 blooming shrubs. Flowers double, white, and very abundant 

 along the stem, handsome dark green shining foliage, turning 

 orange in autumn. May. 2 to 3 ft. 75c. 



VAN HOUTTEI: One of the most beautiful spring-blooming 

 shrubs. The arching branches bend to the ground under the im- 

 mense number of blossoms, making a complete fountain of small 

 white flowers. Beautiful ornament for the lawn at any season. 

 2 to 3 ft. 75c. 



VIBURNUM 



PLICATUM: (Japanese Snowball) A desirable varety bearing 

 an abundance of ball-shaped white flowers, in May. One of the 

 most popular hardy shrubs, having highlv ornamental foliage, 

 with purple autumn coloring. 2 to 3 ft. $1.75. 



STERILIS: (Common Snowball) This is the popular white 

 snowball, bearing large round clusters of pure white flowers in 

 May. Strong growth and spreading habit. 2 to 3 ft. 75c. 



WEIGELIA 



ROSEA: A strong symmetrical grower. An attractive shrub 

 with spreading branches covered with beautiful dark green foliage 

 and a wealth of trumpet-shaped, slightly fragrant, rose-colored 

 flowers. June. 2 to 3 ft. 75c. 



Hedge of Barberry '''humbergl 



