Abelia (Bush Arbutus) 



Althea, Banner 

 55 cts. each; larger size, 



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 noted) at foot of this page 



Abelia grandiflora 



Bush Arbutus 



-<— # See illustration 



The dehcately fragrant, 



exquisite white flowers, 



faintly flushed with pink, 

 ^ ._ _ ..^ almost cover the bush all 



I summer. This plant is 



somewhat spreading in 



growth, reaches a height 



of about 4 feet, and has 



beautiful glossy Joliage 



that stays until late in the 



season. We find it is 



hardy here in southern 



Pennsylvania, but it 



needs w^inter protection 



further north. The smaH 

 plants make a lovely edging for walks or large beds. 

 75" cts., postpaid, 



ALMOND (Prunus), Double-flowering Pink. Grows 4 to 5 feet. Blooms before the 



leaves appear, with tassel-Hke flowers the whole length of the branches. A source of 



keen dehght in early spring. 2-yr. and 3-yr. sizes only. 

 A., Double-flowering White. A splendid companion for the Pink-flowering Almond as 



it blooms at the same time. These are among the loveHest blooming shrubs grown. 



2-yr. and 3-yr. sizes only. 



ALTHEA or ROSE OF SHARON (Hibiscus syriacus). The Altheas bloom at a time 

 when there are few other flowers blooming during July and August. They grow erect, 

 6 to 8 feet, and are useful for tafl hedges. They are extremely beautiful when in 

 full bloom and where an upright, tafl, formal hedge is wanted, one that wiH produce 

 quantities of bloom, Altheas are recommended. They are not spreading in growth 

 so should be planted 12 to 18 inches apart. 3 varieties. 



A., William R. Smith. Magnificent snow-white single flowers of giant size. Blooms from 

 July tfll late in Sept. 1-yr. size only, ^0 cts. postpaid. 



A., Jeanne d*Arc." Large, double, pure white flowers hke roses. No 3-yr. size. 



A., Banner. Flowers richly striped with pink and crimson. A hedge of this lovely 

 Althea looks hke a hedge of hardy Pelargoniums. No 3-yr. size. 



BARBERRY, Box. A new hardy edging plant. See page 91. 

 B., Japan. Splendid for hedges. See page 90. 



B., New Red-Leaved {Berberis Tbunbergi atropurpurea) . A real novelty in shrubs. 

 Offered and described on page 91. 



BERBERIS Wilsonae. Unusual smafl glossy foliage. SmaH golden yellow flowers 

 produced in dense masses, and followed by salmon-red berries. It has a striking 

 artistic appearance so much appreciated by Japanese gardeners. Makes fine speci- 

 men plants. It is used extensively in the Carolinas as this is one of the loveliest 

 hedge plants known. Hardy south of Philadelphia. No 3-yr. size. 



BOXWOOD, Evergreen. Dwarf, for edging. The neatest and best plant for edging 

 walks or flower-beds. Described and offered on page 91. 



•r|-Q Jp^^r^Q (unless otherwise noted), 35c. each, 10 for $3, postpaid; 2-yr. size 60c. each, 10 

 XTXCiv^lJ/v^ for $5; 3-yr. size 90c. each, 10 for S7.50. See Order Sheet for low delivery cost. 



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