HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 



Those marked * may be planted in a shady place. 



*PHILADELPHUS, Mock Orange 



Very desirable free-blooming shrubs of erect habit and easiest culture in any common soil. 



Belle Etoile (new). The milky-white flowers are most unusual in that they have a conspicuous 

 light purple blotch in the center. For fragrance, verv little more can be asked than the perfume 

 wafted through the garden by this lovely bush. It's a vigorous but neatly growing shrub de- 

 velops with age into a good looking plant of about 5 feet in height. It is our latest importation 

 from France, and a few years ago received the Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society, 



Price, S2.50 each; §25.00 doz. 



Innocence (new). The long arching branches carry a wealth of large single alabaster white 

 (lowers. 5>o heavily loaded with flowers are the slender branches as to assume the appearance of 

 sheaves of bloom. They are of such purity of whiteness as to make all other Mock Oranges seem 

 gray by comparison. The fragrance is delightful, more delicate, yet more penetrating than that 

 of Jasmine. There is no doubt or question as to the superb quality of this shrub. Its flowers are 

 so intensely white, one constantly marvels at its ethereal effect. A "must" in every garden Ulti- 

 mate height about 6 feet. 



Price, $2.50 each; $25.00 doz. 



Virginal. Flowers are semi-double, two inches across; very prolific; delightfully fragrant. Main 

 crop of flowers is produced in late May and June, and a scattering of blossoms throughout the 

 summer. Very vigorous. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



SPIREA 



Anthony Waterer. Carmine crimson flowers from June to November. Height, 2 to 3 feet- 

 Prunifolia. (Bridal Wreath.) In May the branches are covered with small double white flowers 

 Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



Thunbergrii. Of dwarf, bushy habit; rarely exceeding 3 feet in height. White flowers in April 

 and May. 



Van Houtteii. Flowers of pure white, borne in greatest profusion in June. Very showy. Height 

 8 to 10 feet. 



Price, of spireas S1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



*SYMPHORICARPUS 



Racemosus, Snowberry. An old favorite. In July and August it has small pink flowers, which 

 are followed by great numbers of large, pure white, wax-like berries in clusters that remain until 

 freezing weather. 



Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



SYRINGA, Lilac 



Everyone wants lilacs in May; they add beauty and sweetness to any surroundings. 



Jan Van Tol. A new French Lilac with pure white, single flowers in long trusses. One of the 

 finest in cultivation. 



Price, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



Hugo Koster. Single. A superb, soft pinkish lilac. The trusses are beautifully formed; the con- 

 tour of the shrub is perfect. 

 Price. SI. 50 each; $15.00 doz. 



Ruhm Von Horstenstein. It is perfectly glorious in the richness of its magnificently formed, 

 large, sirgle roy;il purplish-red flowers. 

 Price, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



Vulgaris. (Common Purple Lilac.) The popular, old-fashioned purple variety. Heiglu, 12 to 

 14 feet. Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



Vulgaris Alba. (Common White Lilac.) Beautiful pure white flowers. 

 Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



TAMARIX 



Summer Glow. For sheer grace and beauty, there is no flowering shrub that can compare 

 with the lovely Tamarix. The dainty lace-like silvery blue-green foliage is surmounted throughout 

 the Summer with airy sprays of rosy red flowers which are admirable in the garden and superb 

 for cutting. This Tamarix combined with Gypsophila is most charming in Summer table arrange- 

 ments. Summer Glow is perfectly hardy, it thrives well in poor or light sandy soil and it is one 

 of the few shrubs that is not injured by Saline Spray at the Sea Shore. When fully matured, it 

 will attain a height of eight feet, but can be easily kept down to five or six feet by pruning. 

 Price, strong 2-year-old plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz. 



VIBURNUM 



Carlesi, Fragrant. One of the choicest shrubs of recent introduction. It is a native 

 of Korea and extremely hardy. Sometimes called the Fragrant Viburnum on account of its de- 

 licious fragrant clusters of waxy, pink flowers, which are produced in early spring. It likes an 

 abundance of sunshine. Height, 4 feet. Dr. Wilson rated this viburnum as a "real aristocrat." 



Price, S3.50 each; $35.00 doz. 



Opulus Steriles Common Snowball. The well known and justly popular Snowball Blooms 

 in May. Height, 10 to 12 feet. 



Price, plants 2 to 3 feet high, $ 1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



VITEX 



Macrophylla, Large Leaf Chaste Tree: A graceful shrub with attractive spikes of 

 lovely lavender blue flowers that stand out well against the star shaped leaves. Blooms from June 

 until fall. Height, 8 to 10 feet. 



Price, plants 2 to 3 feet high. St. 00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



*WEIGELA, Diervilla 



There is no shrub more deservedly popular. All of the varieties are very ornamental and should 

 be found in every collection. 



BRISTOL RUBY (Plant Patent 492) 



It makes a shapely, thrifty plant with attractive rich green foliage. Color is a soft ruby red 

 shading to garnet crimson; extremely pleasing in effect and without harsh tone. Attaining a 

 height of 6 to 7 feet at maturity, it makes a perfectly formed, well-rounded specimen requiring 

 very little pruning because it flowers well from old wood; no die-back or uneven growth at any 

 time. It has been widely tested, and has proven perfectly hardy. Excellent reports from Vermont 

 and other difficult regions, fully substantiate our own estimate of its unusual hardiness. 



Price, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



Candida. White flowers in great profusion from June to November. Heigiit, 6 to 8 feet. 



Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



Rosea. Rich, rose-colored flowers in June and July. A beautiful shrub. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



Price, $1 .00 each ; $10.00 doz. 



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