FORSYTHIAS, HYDRANGEAS, LILACS, ETC. 



EUONYMUS japonicus. An upright, evergreen shrub with handsome foli- 

 age that shines as if varnished. Make beautiful specimen plants. 1-yr. 

 size, 20 cts., postpaid; 2-yr. size, 35 cts. □. 



FORSYTHIA viridissima [Golden Bells). April. 5 to 6 feet. Bears long rows 

 of bright golden yellow flowers. Splendid for mass planting. 



F. Fortune!. April. Color deeper yellow than Viridissima. Erect branches 

 and handsome, broad, dark green leaves. 



Prices for Forsythias: 25 cts. each, postpaid; 2-yr. size, 40 cts.; 3-yr. size, 60 cts. □ 



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. 

 i-yr. size, 25 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 40 cts.; 3-yr., 60 cts. Q 



Hydrangea, "Hills of Snow' 



(//. arborescens 

 grandiflora) 



Graceful Deutzia gracilis. See foot of page 34 



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 good 

 for cutting for indoor decoration and at a time when few other flowers can be 

 obtained, i-yr. size, 35 cts., postpaid; 2-yr. size, 50 cts.; 3-yr. size $1 Q. 



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. 



l-yr. size, to bloom this year, 35 cts. each, S3. 53, per doz., postpaid; 2-yr. size, 50 cts. each, 

 $5 per doz., $30 per 100; 3-yr. size, $1 each, $7.53 per doz., $50 per 100 Q 



HYDRANGEA paniculata grandiflora, Standard or Tree Form. $1.10 

 each D. 



pf|e 4i) New French Hydrangeas (H. 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. 

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



KERRIA 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, i-yr. size, 

 20 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 

 35 cts. □. 



Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora 



Sweet Lilac (Syringas) 



Japan Snowball (Viburnum plicatum). See page 36 



Nearly every one is fond of Lilac blossoms. Their sweet fragrance comes with 

 the first breath of spring, and their delicate colors of blue and white seem like a 

 legacy from our grandmother's garden. Still popular. They bloom in May, and 

 grow to 8 or 10 feet in height. 

 Old-Fashioned or Common Lilac (S. vulgaris). Strong, vigorous, upright 



growth; rich, dark green foliage and large panicles of fragrant, purple flowers. 

 Standard White Lilac (S. vulgaris alba). Same habit of growth as above, but 



with pure white, fragrant flowers. 

 Persian Lilac, Purple (S. persica). 7 to 8 feet. A neat, handsome-growing little 



tree, with slender branches and long, narrow foliage, and a great favorite for 



planting in dooryard and lawn. Blooms early in the spring; the flowers grow 



in immense clusters; deep rich purple, and deliciously sweet. 

 Persian Lilac, White {S. persica alba). Similar to the purple, but pure white 



and very fragrant. 

 Mme. Lemoine. The most beautiful, double-flowered, white. 

 Charles X. Large,' reddish purple flowers. Trusses open and free. 



Price of above Lilacs, in 2-yr. size only, 60 cts. each, or the 6 for $3 □ 



West Grove, Penna. 



Hardy Shrubs 



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