OF NEW, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL PLANTS. 39 



HYPERICUM PATULUM. 



Per plant. 



11 This magnificent hardy evergreen flowering shrub is a grand acquisition to our scanty 

 list of hardy flowering species. Its individual flowers, which are produced in 

 bunches, are pale yellow, and of great substance, resembling much in appearance 

 the beautiful Gardenia Javinica. It continues long in perfection, commencing to 

 flower in June, and has been in fine perfection till the first week in Novem- 

 ber." — M. Carrier e 25 



IDESIA POLYCARPA. 



A very beautiful new Japanese tree, with a handsome spreading head and fine foliage 

 6 inches broad and of a bright green. The flowers, which are of a yellowish green 

 spring from the axils of the upper leaves in long gracefully drooping branched 

 racemes. They are deliciously fragrant, their odor resembling that of a Vanda. 

 These are followed by numerous orange berries, about as large as a small cherry. 

 Tree quite hardy 50 to 75 



PYRUS MATTLEI. 



This desirable new fruit has been introduced into England from Japan ; it is allied to 

 the Japan Quince. The fruit is the size of a moderate Quince, of a bright apricot 

 color, and makes a rich conserve. The flowers, which are produced in great pro- 

 fusion, are of a most brilliant orange scarlet color. It is one of the most beautiful 

 flowering trees of recent introduction, as well as a valuable fruit Small plants, 50 



*PHELLODENDRON AMURENSIS. 



A pretty medium-sized tree from the Amour, with a straight stem and dense head and 

 long pinnated foliage ; produces the Siberian Cork. '• This is just now 7 (November) 

 a beautiful object in my garden. My specimen tree is about 12 feet in height, and 

 has a tall pyramidal crown of from 3 to 6 feet. The form of its foliage, which is 

 deeply lobed. gives it a singular appearance, and the coloration of the leaves, which 

 are bright red, is very fine. It retains its foliage very late." — Max Leichtlin 75 



RHODOTYPES KERRIOIDES. 



This handsome shrub is from Japan. It is one of the earliest to bloom, coming out the 

 first fine days in February. The flowers with which the plant is clothed are pure 

 white and very showy, a great acquisition among shrubs, quite hardy 30 to 50 



COCCJLUS CAROLINIANUS. 



A rapid growing climber, perfectly hardy. It produces racemes of vivid scarlet berries 

 which hang on the vines all winter. 50 cts. each. 



*NEVIUSIA AL ABA MEN SIS. 



A new native shrub of great beauty. "It occurred in thickets under a long escarpment 

 of rock, and when in full bloom looked liked a snow wreath. In its native place it had a 

 southern exposure at the base of a high cliff, and at an elevation above the tops of the trees 

 below; at that place I have seen virgate wreaths of it three feet long covered with bloom." 

 $1.00. 



ANDROMEDA AR BO RE A.— Sorrel Tree. 



A rare American small tree, called in Europe, Lily-of-the-Yalley Tree, from the resem- 

 blance of its bloom to that lovely flower. 50 cts. 



*CARPENTERIA CA.LIFORNICA. 



This is an extremely rare shrub even in its native habitat. It is a handsome shrub, the 

 flowers being large pure white, with yellow tipped stamens. The leaves are broadly lance 

 shaped of thick texture with recurved margins; it grows from six feet to fifteen feet in 

 height, and is very bushy. One of the most valuable shrubs which have been introduced for 

 years. "A great acquisition." — Garden. Ready in May. $1.00 each. 



