VINTER AND SPRING FLOWERING BULBS AND PLANTS 



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Hardy Shrubs 



for 



Permanent Planting 



They are absolutely hardy, 

 ind, once planted, last indefl- 

 litely, increasing in size and 

 jeauty year after year. For cold 

 •limate where hardy plants are 

 leeded they stand without an 

 ?(iual. Planted in clumps, masses 

 )r used for hedges, screens, or 

 or Ailing unsightly corners, 

 hey make a glorious show, 

 rhey supply that certain some- 

 hing which is lacking in every 

 vard where hardy shrubbery is 

 not planted. We recommend a 

 liberal planting of this class of 

 plants. They last a lifetime and 

 are sure to give splendid satis- 

 faction. Their culture is exceed- 

 ingly simple. When received cut 

 the plants back about one-third 

 their growth if not done before 

 shipping. Set about three feet 

 apart for a screen, but as in- 

 dividual specimens plant wher- 

 ever desired. Water freely when 

 phmted, and for a few days 

 ■afterward. No protection re- 

 quired. They may be planted 

 as soon as ground is ready to 

 dig up until late spring. This 

 class of plants should be set out 

 earlier than Roses and other pot 

 plants, so if your order con- 

 tains some of them we will send 

 the different varieties at the 

 proper season. 



Some varieties, such as Hy- 

 drangea, Snowball, Weigelas, 

 Deutzias, require pruning in 

 early spring before new growth 

 starts. Here with us it is done 

 in late February or early March 

 each season. 



Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. 



Hydrangea Paniculata Grandi flora 



We grow and sell annually m.any thousands of these most popular of all 

 shrubs. They are extensively used for yard, lawn and hedge planting and 

 for screens. Attains a height of 5 to 7 feet ; hardy in all localities ; blooms 

 the first and every season in July and August, and continues in bloom for 

 two or three months; the flowers are massive, cone-shaped, often measuring 

 10 inches in length, and have a pleasing variation of color, changing from 

 original pure white to pink, and finally to beautiful, rich, coppery-red. 

 Well-rooted, field-grown plants that will bloom this year. 



Prices, one-year-old plants 25c. each; 5 for $1.00, postpaid; strong, two-year- 

 old, field-grown, blooming plants, 75c. each. 



Hydrangea Arborescens Sterilis 



The New Everblooming Hydrangea is, as its name 

 implies, constantly in bloom from early in June until 

 frost, and is one of the most important additions In 

 the way of hardy shrubs ever introduced. All summer 

 long it bears great clusters of white flowers, much like 

 the tender Hydrangea in size and form ; it will grow 

 to perfection in partial shade, making it most valuable 

 for massing under trees or growing on north side of 

 house. Handsome bright green foliage. 



Price, strong, vigorous plants, well rooted, 25c. each; 

 $2.50 doz., postpaid; larger, field-grown plants, with 

 several branches, fine roots, 75c. each, $7.50 doz. 



Lilacs (Syringa) 



New Everblooining Hydrangea. 



Best beloved of all the old-time garden shrubs, 



whose flowers never fail to charm with their delicate 



beauty or refresh with their tender fragrance. 



NEW PERSIAN.— This grand Lilac blooms in early 

 June. Flowers beautiful reddish purple, very fra- 

 grant and borne in profusion ; leaves rich, dark 

 green, rather small and delicately shaded; habit of 

 growth very neat and compact. 



WHITE. — This rare and beautiful White Lilac is much 

 sought after. 



PURPLE. — The old favorite and one of the best. 

 Price, in strong two-year-old plants only, 7jc. each. 



Althea - Rose of Sharon 

 Tlie flowers are brilliant and striking in color, 9 <o 



12 feet high when matured. Blooms during August 



and September. 



Alba Plena — Large, double, pure white flowers. 



Blanche — ^The nearest pure white of any double 

 variety. 



Double Purple -Deep reddish purple. 



Price 2 year old plants 75 cts. each by express. 



