HYDRANGEAS, PHILADELPHIA, SNOWBALLS, ETC. 



SEE PRICES AT FOOT OF PAGE 



v FORSYTHIA viridisslma (Golden Bell). April. 5 to 6 feet. Bears long rows 



of bright golden yellow flowers. Splendid for massing. See cut, page 36. 

 F. Fortune!. April. Color deeper yellow than Viridissima. 2-yr. size only. 

 HIBISCUS syriacus. See Altheas, page 36. 

 HONEYSUCKLE, BUSH (Lonicera tatarica). Grows 6 to 10 feet, and blooms 



early in the spring. Profusion of lovely white flowers in May and June, 



followed by translucent berries in the fall. 

 H., Bush. Same as above but flowers pink. 2-yr. size only. 

 H., Bush (Lonicera Morrowii). Grows 6 to 8 feet tall and is fine for making 



a screen or a background for other shrubs. The yellow flowers, which come 



in May, are followed by masses of brilliant scarlet berries which remain 



on the bushes a long time. One of the most attractive berried bushes 



grown. See prices below. 



Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora S ep*i°rXVa n d u o/tober 



The flowers are rich, creamy white, changing to pink, and borne in immense 

 clusters, often more than a foot long; it blooms in August, the first and every 

 succeeding year, and continues in bloom for months. It is entirely hardy, no 

 trouble to grow, and splendid effects can be obtained with this free-flowering 

 shrub by planting it in masses along driveways, in groups among shrubbery 

 or as a center for beds. See prices below. 



Hydrangea, "Hills of Snow' 



(H. arborescens 

 grandiflora) 



Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora 



Comes into bloom just after the passing of all the early spring flowers, while 

 its long flowering season, from June till late August, makes it an acquisition 

 on any lawn. Prune back severely in early spring. See prices below. 



French Hydrangeas (H. hortensis) 



Not entirely hardy. Fine for porches in summer. They are offered on page 43. 

 LONICERAS. See Honeysuckle, Bush, white, pink, and yellow at top of this page. 



Philadelphus (Mock Orange) \S? T C iil T 



Masses of exquisite fragrant white flowers in May and June. Growth 8 to 10 

 feet. They will bloom in shady places but do best in open sunlight. 

 Philadelphus coronarius. The true slock, which we have grown from cuttings, is 



very- fragrant. Only a few nurseries have original stock of this splendid variety. 



This is the vigorous, hardy, erect-growing old favorite Mock Orange. 

 P., Avalanche. < Xew). Large flowers on slender arching branches. 

 P., Bouquet Blanc. {New.) Large white flowers in immense quantities. 



P., Virginal. ( New.) This is 

 the grandest of all, with large 

 crested flowers borne in great 

 quantities. Without doubt one 

 of the finest introductions in 

 recent years and already 

 much in demand. (See cut.) 

 I-yr. size, 50 cts. each, post- 

 paid; 2-yr. size, $1 each a 



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Japan Snowball {viburnum piicatum) 



Pure white flowers in dense, globular clusters, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, which 

 look like balls of snow. The plant grows 6 feet and over, and the blooms fairly cover 

 the bush. The heavy ribbed foliage of deep, dark green is beautiful always, and 

 in May it makes a splendid setting for the handsome balls of snow-white flowers. 

 Extra-large plants, splendid specimens, $1.50 each □. See prices for other sizes below. 

 COMMON SNOWBALL {Viburnum Opulus sterile). June. 6 to 9 ft. Bears 



beautiful masses of flowers. Sometimes called the Guelder Rose. 



Japan Snowball (Viburnum piicatum) 



PRICES 



For any of the 



above (unless 



otherwise 



noted) 



NOTE QUANTITY PRICES 



Each 



10 for 



25 for 



100 for 



1-yr. Size, Postpaid .... 

 2-yr. Size, Field-Grown. 

 3-yr. Size, Field-Grown 



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 60D 

 90D 



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 5 00D 

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 18 00n 



$25 00 

 45 00D 

 65 OOD 



West Grove, Penna. 



Hardy Shrubs 



□ Indicates delivery not prepaid. See page 3 



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