WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 



SEEDSMEN, NEW YORK 



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Hardy Vines and Shrubs 



Popular Hardy Climbing Vines. 



AMPElrOPSIS VEIXCHII (Boston Ivy). 



One of the finest climbers we have for covering walls, as it c'ln^s 

 firmly to the smoothest surface. In summer the foliage is a rich shade 

 of green, but in the fall it assumes the most gorgeous tints of scarlet, 

 crimson and orange so dazzling as to be seen at a great distance. 

 15 cts. each, 3 for 35 cts.. 12 for $1, postpaid. Large size, pot-grown 

 plants, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., b}' express, at purchaser's expense. 



CLEMATIS. 



15 Cts. each, 3 for 40 cts., the set of 6 for 75 cts , postpaid ; large 

 plants 50 cts. each, S5 per doz., by express, at purchaser's 

 expense. 



Ducliess of Edinburgh. One of the best double whites, of vigor- 

 ous habit ; free bloomer and deliciously fragrant. 



Henryi. A vigorous grower and a free bloomer, producing its large 

 pure white flowers constantly during summer and early autumn. 



Jackmanni. The flowers are large, intense rich velvety violet- 

 purple and are produced in such masses as to form a cloud of bloom. 



Afadamo Baron-Veillard. Of recent introduction and quite like 

 its parent, the popular Jackmanni, in habit and make-up, except that 

 its flowers are a lively satiny lavender-pink ; entirely distinct from any 

 other variety and charming in effect. 



Madame Edouard Andrp. Of the Jackmanni type and the nearest 

 approach to a bright red that has yet appeared. The flowers are very 

 large, usually six-petaled, of a distinct, pleasing shade of carmine, and 

 are produced in bewildering profusion. 



Paniculata. Flowers pure white, hawthorn-scented, and borne in 

 great masses of panicles or clusters, so profuse as to fairly cover the 

 plant with a sheet of fleecy white. 



HONEYSUCKLES. 



25 cts. each, S2.50 per doz. 



Hall's Japan. A strong-growing, almost evergreen sort with pure 

 white flowers changing to yellow. Very fragrant and covered with 

 flowers from July to November. 



Chinese Evergreen. A favorite old-fashioned Honeysuckle, 

 prized for its profusion of bloom and delicate perfume ; has dense al- 

 most evergreen foliage. 



CHIIVBSB "WISTAKIA. 



One of the most beautiful of all Wistarias; a vigorous, strong-grow- 

 ing vine, producing in early summer a great profusion of large clusters 

 of lovely, rich, violet-blue flowers, deliciously sweet and exceedingly 

 handsome. 15 cts. each, 3 for 40 cts., postpaid; large plants 35 cts. 

 each, $3.50 per doz., by express, at purchaser's expense. 



Choice Hardy Floivering Shrubs. 



Price of the following Shrubs, except where noted, 35 cts. each. 



BER6ERIS vulgaris (European Barberry). A handsome shrub. 

 Yellow flowers, followed in fall by scarlet fruit. 

 Atropurpurea. A purple-leaved variety of the above. 50 cts. 



CALYCANTHUS floridus (Sweet-Scented Shrub;. Flowers choco- 

 late color. Fragrant, like strawberries. 



CORNUS alba sanguinea (White-fruited, red-stemmed Dogwood). 

 Remarkable in winter for the red color of its branches. 50 cts. 



CYDONIA.japonica carnea H. pi. (Japan Quince). Flesh-colored, 

 double flowers, produced early in spring. 75 cts. 



DEUTZIA crenata fl. pi. a I ha. Flowers double white, tinged with 

 pink. One of the best shrubs in cultivation. 50 cts. 



Gracilis. Dwarf, compact, pure white. 



FOIiSYTHIA viridissima (Golden Bell). The best early-flower- 

 ing shrub. 50 cts. 



HIBISCUS syriacus atrornbens (Althea, or Rose of Sharon). 

 Very showy purple flowers. 35 cts. 



Poliis variegatus. Variegated foliage, highly ornamental. 60 cts. 



HYDRANGEA paniculata grandiflora. Immense white flowers 

 One of the finest shrubs in cultivation. A general favorite. 

 50 cts. to $1.50. 



PHILAnEIiPHUS coronarius (Mock Orange, or Syringa). Strong- 

 growing ; pure white fragrant flowers in June. One of the hand- 

 somest of the early shrubs. 50 cts. 



RHODODENDRONS. The grandest of hardy evergreen shrubs, in 

 flower and foliage. Colors, rose, crimson, pink, white, lilac, purple 

 and variegated. Plants with 8 to 10 buds, $1.50 ; 10 to 15 buds, $2. 



Everybody 



Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. 



SYRINGA (Lilac). The purple sweet-scented variety, 

 knows what a beautiful shrub the lilac is. 25 cts. 



Persica alba (White Persian Lilac). Beautiful sprays of white 

 flowers ; slender, graceful grower. 35 cts. 



SPIR'E.^ Billardii. Pink-flowered; a late blooming species. One 

 of the handsomest of the Spiraeas. 50 cts. 

 prunifolia fl. pi. (Plum-Leaved Spiraea). Double white flowers m 

 spiral form. 40 cts. 



VIBURNUM opulus (Snowball). Flowers white; a well-known 

 shrub. 50 cts. 



WEIGELA amabilis. Pink flowers; free bloomer. 

 Blooms with Philadelphus and makes a splendid coui- 

 panion to it. 50 cts. 

 amabilis alba. White, very showy. 50 cts. 

 variegata. Beautiful variegated foliage. 50 cts. 



FOR HEDGES. 



CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A splendid hedge plan! ; 

 glossy green foliage ; white flowers ; very rapid groweir. 

 3 to 3!^2 feet high, $6 per 100. 



HARDY OR.\NGE (Cilriis Irifoliala). A grand plant 

 for either hedges or specimen plants. A true Orange 

 and entirely hardy, having stood unprotected in a 

 temperature of eighteen degrees below zero. It fruits 

 freely and blooms in spring with wonderful profusion. 

 The blooms are large, pure white and impart the same 

 fragrance as other Oranges. The fruit, though smaH 

 in size compared with those in the market, are equal 

 in beauty, but too acid to eat, although, used_ as 

 lemons, make a refreshing drink. 2 to 3. feet high, 

 30 cts., $3 per doz. , 



