HYDRANGEAS, PHILADELPHUS, SNOWBALLS, ETC. 



HIBISCUS syriacus. See Altheas, page 34. 



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

 early in the spring. An old-fashioned shrub, with sturdy, oak-like habit, 

 good foliage, especially useful for screens and masses. Profusion of lovely 

 white flowers in May and June, followed by translucent berries in the fall 



Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora 



BLOOMS IN AUGUST, SEPTEMBER. AND OCTOBER 



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. 4-yr. size, $1 each D . See other prices below. 



Hydr angea , *^Hills of Snow" ^"^^JniiTitZr 



One of the most valuable characteristics of this shrub is its coming into> 

 bloom just after the passing of all the early spring flowers, while its long flow- 

 ering season, from June till late August, makes it an acquisition on any lawn. 

 The heads of flowers are produced on long, strong stems, making them goodl 

 for cutting for indoor decoration. 4-yr. size, $1 each. See other prices below.. 



^|| ^) New French Hydrangeas (//• hortensis) 



These cannot be listed with the hardy shrubs as they are not entirely hardy 



everywhere in U. S. A. We find, with protection, they are hardy in this latitude. 



Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora Charming for porch and house-front decoration. They are offered on page 41. 



EIERRIA japonica flore-pleno (Corchorus). Double, orange-yellow flowers, 

 borne abundantly in May. Grows about 2 feet high and makes a neat, compact 

 shrub that is very popular. No 3-year size. 



Philadelphus (Mock Orange) \J^¥if 



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. Erect, compact habit of gro\\i;h. Tlie true stock, which 

 we have grown from cuttings, is very fragrant. Only a few nurseries have original 



stock of this splendid variety. 



P., Avalanche. (New.) Large 



flowers on slender branches 



which arch gracefully. 



P., Bouquet Blanc. (New.) A 



notable variety which produces 



large white flowers in immense 



quantities. 



P., Manteau d'Hermine. 



{New.) A dwarf variety with 



very small leaves. Suitable for 



rockeries, etc. No 3-year size. 



P., Virginale. {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. {Seecut.) i-ycar 



size only, $1 each, postpaid. 



New Fhiladelphus. Virginalt 



Japan Snowball (viburnum pUcatum) See cut 



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 each D- See otlier prices below. 

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

 Japan Snowball (Viburnum plicatum). beautiful masses of flowers. Sometimes called the Guelder Rose. 



PRICES 

 For any of the 

 above (unless 



otherwise 

 noted) 



NOTE QUANTITY PRICES 



l-yr. Size, Postpaid . . . 

 2-yr. Size, field grown. 

 3-yr. Size, field grown. 



Each 



$0 30 



son 



75a 



10 for 



$2 70 



4 son 



6 75n 



25 for 



T 



$6 00 

 10 OOD 

 15 OOD 



100 for 



$24 00 

 40 OOD 

 60 OOD 



West Grove, penna. 



Haidy Shrubs 



Q Indicates delivery not prepaid 



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