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CALIFORNIA PRIVET for Hedges. 



The above illustration shows a section of a hedge of the 

 famous California Privet. Of all the shrubs which have been 

 tried for hedging, none can compare with this. Of easy growth 

 and splendid foliage, free from insects. Its inexpensiveness 

 alone would give it first place for the purpose. It is now planted 

 by the million annually. Price, strong shrubs, 2 ft. high, 75c. 

 per doz., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1,000; extra strong, 3 ft. 

 high, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1,000. 



HARDY FLOWERING 5HRUB5. 



Below we offer a carefully selected list of hardy shrubs, to which we invite special 

 attention. They are all 3 to 4 years, transplanted, and range from 2 to 3> 2 feet in 

 height, according to variety: some, being stronger growing, are consequently taller at 

 the same age. The letters folio uinq the names indicate the season of blooming, 

 thus: A, April blooming: B, May: C, May and June: O.June: E, June and July: F, 

 June to November: G, July to October: H, July and August: I. August and September. 

 Althea, Double White. (I) The well-known "Rose of Sharon." 

 Althea, Double Red. (I) Similar to above, color red. 

 Althea Variegata. A handsome shrub with white and green 



markings on the foliage. 

 Berberis Purpurea. (C) (Purple Berberry.) Purple foliage. 

 Berberis Thunbergii. (C) A handsome shrub, red berries. 

 Calycanthus Floridus. (D) (Strawberry Shrub.) Fragrant. 

 Cercis Canadensis. (B) (American Judas Tree.) 50c. each. 

 Chionanthus Virginica. (C) (White Fringe.) 50c. each. 

 Corchorus Japonica. (G) Slender growth ; vellow flowers. 



" " alba. (G) White flowers. 



" " fl. pi. (F) (Also called Kerria Japonica.) 



Double yellow flowers. 

 Corchorus" Jap., Var. (G) Leaves variegated white and green. 

 Clethra Alnifolia. (I) Yellowish-white, sweet-scented flowers. 

 Cydonia Japonica. (A) (Japan Quince.) Scarlet flowers. 

 Deutzia Candida, £1. pi. "(E) Double white flowers. 



Deutzia Crenata. (E) Pure white, tinged rose color. 

 Deutzia Gracilis. (D) Pure white, low, compact habit. 

 Deutzia Lemoineii. (E) A fine and improved variety. 

 Exochorda Grandifiora. (B) Pure white flowers, very pretty. 

 Forsythia Viridissima. (A) Yellow sprays of flowers. 

 Forsythia Suspensa. (A) Yellow flowers, drooping habit. 

 Hedysarium Multijugum. (A) Flowers deep violet-red, in 



clusters 1 to 1| feet long. Price, 35c. each. 

 HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. (I) Large 

 white panicles of flowers, changing to pink at the base. 

 (See cut.) Strong bushes, 2i to 3 feet. 

 JAPANESE MAPLES. Beautiful dwarf trees, the leaf 

 variegation being truly wonderful. We offer Atropur- 

 pureum, deep maroon; A. dissectum, var., dark maroon 

 with white variegation; and Sanguinea, blood-red. Price, 

 2 to 3 feet, $1.00 each. 

 Lilac. (Syringa.) (B) The purple, sweet-scented variety. 

 Lilac, White Persian. (B) (Syringa Persica Alba.) Beautiful 

 sprays of white flowers; slender, graceful growth, 35c. each. 

 Philadelphus Coronarius. (D) (Common Syringa.) 

 Philadelphus Lemoineii. (D) A vastly improved variety. 

 Philadelphus Foliis Aureus. Handsome yellow foliage. 

 Prunus Pisardi. Foliage, fruit and shoots bright purplish-red. 

 Prunus Triloba. (B) (Double-flowering Plum.) Pink flowers. 

 RHODODENDRONS. (C) The grandest of hardy evergreen 

 shrubs, in flower and foliage. Colors, rose, crimson, pink, 

 white, lilac, purple and variegated. Plants with 8 to 10 buds, 

 $1.50 each; 10 to 15 buds, $2.00 each. (See cut.) 

 Rhodotypus Kerrioides. (C) Large, single, white flowers. 

 Ribes Missouriensis. (Flowering Currant.) Yellow flowers. 

 Sambucus Aurea. (Golden-leaved Elder.) 

 Spiraea Anthony Waterer. (F) Dwarf habit; carmine-crimson 



flowers. One of the most useful shrubs in cultivation. 

 Spiraea Bumalda. Rosy-pink, large flat clusters. 

 Spiraea Callosa. (F) Clusters of pink flowers. 



" " alba. (F) Same as above, white flowers. 



Spiraea Douglasi. (H) Spikes of beautiful rose-colored flowers. 

 Spiraea Thunbergii. (A) White flowers. Fine for cemeteries. 

 Spiraea Prunifolia. (C) (Bridal Wreath.) White, double flowers. 

 SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEII. (D) Flowers pure white, borne in 



greatest profusion; one of the best in its class. 

 Tamarix Gallica. (C) (Weeping Beauty.) Pretty pink flowers. 

 Viburnum Opulus Sterilis. (D) (Common Snowball.) 

 VIBURNUM PLICATUM. (D) (Japan Snowball.) Superior 

 in foliage and flower to the above. An exceedingly handsome 

 shrub. (See cut.) Price, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 

 Weigelia Candida. (F) Pure white flowers. A fine shrub. 

 Weigelia Rosea. (E) Rich rose-colored flowers. Strong growth. 

 Weigelia Rosea, Var. (E) Beautifully variegated foliage. 

 Xanthoceras Sorbifolia. (C) Upright spikes, flowers bell-shaped, 

 pure white, the centre rich reddish-brown. 40c. each. 



Price, except on varieties specially priced, 25c. each, $2.00 

 per doz., $16.00 per 100. Our selection of sorts. $1.50 per doz., 

 $12.00 per 100. By express or freight, purchaser to pay charges. 



