NEW FLORAL GUIDE-SPRING 1898. 



New Perpetual Blooming RED SPIREA aSi 



This is undoubtedly the very finest Hardy Per- 

 petual Blooming Shrub recently introduced ; 

 grows low and compact, only 15 to 18 

 inches high, begins to bloom almost as 

 soon as planted, and continues the 

 the whole growing season. Flow- 

 ers are beautiful rosy crimson, and 

 borne in large round clus- 

 ters. If lifted and taken in 

 doors before hard freez- 

 ing, will bloom pro- 

 fusely all winter. 

 Highly recommended 

 for beds, borders, and 

 edging in door-yard 

 and lawn, or where 

 ever hardy, con- 

 stant blooming; 

 plants are wanted; 

 also for winter 

 blooming in 

 house or conser- 

 vatory. Valu- 

 able for all pur- 

 poses and will 

 be extensively 

 planted as soon 

 as known. 

 Price, 15 cts. 

 each ; 2 for 

 25 cts.; 4 for 

 50 cts.; 8 for 

 $1, postpaid. 

 Two year 

 plants, 30 cts. 

 each ; 5 for 

 $1, postpaid; 

 $3 per dozen» 

 by express. 



New 

 Japanese 

 Blue 5pirea 



(Caryopteris Mastacanthus.) 



We take pleasure in recommend- 

 ing this elegant New Blue Flower- 

 ing Japanese Shrub, for bedding 

 and general planting. It is hardy 

 here, and one of the neatest and 

 most satisfactory plants of its kind 

 we know. Itgrows erectand bushy. 

 18 inches to 2 feet high, and about 

 the same in diameter. Has pretty light green foliage and blooms most profusely during the late summer and fall months, 

 the first season, and every year. The flowers are lovely, deep lavender blue ; they have a curious fringed appearance, and 

 are borne in elegant clusters at the base of nearly every leaf all over the plant, so that the whole bush is literally covered 

 with bloom for months at a time. The flowers are very fragrant and much sought after by bees. The plant is not hurt by 

 early frosts, but keeps on blooming bright and cheerful till frozen up, or covered with snow. It is a graceful, handsome 

 plant, which attracts the attention of all. Price, 15 cts. each ; 3 for 35 cts.; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. Two year 

 plants, 30 cts. each; 5 for SI, postpaid; S3 per dozen, by express. 



NEW HARDY SPIREA VAN HOUTTEII. 



This splendid new variety is the hardiest of 

 all the Spireas; the bushes make fine compact 

 clumps about as broad as they are high, usual- 

 ly 3 to 4 feet It is an immense bloomer, the 

 flowers are pure snow white and borne in great 

 plume-shaped clusters which droop gracefully 

 all over the plant and make it one of the most 

 elegantly beautiful, hardy flowering shrubs in 

 cultivation; every one falls in love with it at 

 first sight. Recommended for all kinds of out- 

 door planting. 15 cts. each, 2 for 25 cts., S1.50 

 per dozen, postpaid. Larger plants, 20 cts. 

 each, 5 for $1, postpaid ; $2 per doz., express. 



SPIREA PRUNIFOLIA (Bridal Wreath). We 

 have the true variety ; erect habit of growth, 

 flowers pure white, perfectly double like little 

 roses and borne in great profusion the whole 

 length of the branches ; blooms early in Spring 

 and always greatly admired. 15 cts. each, 2 

 for 25 cts., postpaid. 



NEW SPIREA FROBELI, Height, 3 feet, 

 fine crimson flowers, borne in clusters, hardy 

 and handsome. 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts. 



SPECIAL OFFER ™LTe^«T 



SPIREAS DESCRIBEI> ABOVE, OlSTLY 60 



CTS., POSTPAID; liARGEB SIZE, 86 CTS. New Hardy Spirea Van Houtteii. 



Perpetual Blooming Red Spirea. 



