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THE FOLLOWING LIST OF HARDY SHRUBS AND 

 CLIMBERS, EMBRACES ALL THAT ARE MOST DE- 

 SIRABLE, AND SUCH AS WILL GIVE A SUCCESSION 

 OF FLOWERS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. 



(ALL STRONG, THRIFTY PLANTS.) 

 HYDRANGEA PAJV1CULATA GRAJJDIFLORA 



A fine hardy shrub, introduced from Japan. It is of bushy 

 and compact growth, attaining a height of several feet ; flow- 

 ers are white and borne in immense pyramidal panicles more 

 than a foot long ; remains in bloom along time. Undoubtedly 

 one of the finest hardy shrubs lately introduced. Price, 

 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for $1.00. 



HYDRANGEA. Otaska.— Unusually large glossy 

 green foliage, strong habit of growth. The flowers are borne 

 well above the foliage, trusses frequently measuring 10 inches 

 across. Color, rich dark pink. It is a profuse bloomer and 

 although not hardy, still deserves to be largely cultivated. 

 Price, 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for SI. 00. 



MOCK. ORANGE. Philadelphia Coronarius 



A popular shrub, strong vigorous grower, covering itself in 

 April and May with pure white flowers in clusters, the fra- 

 grance reminding one of the Orange Groves in Florida. 

 Price, 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for $1.00. 



ALTHEA DOUBLE VARIEGATED LEAVED. 

 A very fine, distinct variety, growth compact, about half of 

 each leaf being green and clear white, flower being pink and 

 very double ; should be in everv collection. Price, 25 cents 

 each ; 3 for 60 cents ; 6 for $1.00. 



ALTHEA DOUBLE WHITE. Rose of Sharon. 

 A strong grower, flowers clear double white, slightly tinted 

 pink, produced in wonderful profusion. Price, 20 cents 

 each ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for $1.00. 



FORSYTHIA VIRIDISSIMA. Golden Bell 



Beautiful yellow, bell-shaped flowers, profuse bloomer. 

 Desirable on account of its early bloom and rugged habits. 

 Price, 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for $1.00. 



DEUTZIA CRANATA.— An elegant shrub, height 

 from3to5 feet, flowers double white, variegated pink, magnifi- 

 cent shrub. Price, 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for $ 1.00. 

 DEUTZIA GRACILIS.— Small white flowers in abund- 

 ance on long graceful spikes, most desirable for cut flowers, 

 compact growth. Price, 25 cents each ; 3 for 60 cents. 



SPIKE A, PRUNIPOLIA. Bridal Wreath One 



of the most desirable of Spireas, producing beautiful double 

 white flowers, the entire length of branches. Price, 20 cents 

 3ach ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for $1.00. 



SPIRE A,REEVESII Very fine and perfectly hardy, 



flowers double white, differing from Prunifolia, growing in 

 clusters. Price, 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for $1.00. 



WEIGELIA PURPUREA Flowers a reddish pur- 

 ple, borne in wonderful profusion ; an elegant variety. 

 30 cents each ; 3 for 75 cents ; 5 for $1.00. 



WEIGELIA ROSEA This is one of the most popu- 

 lar hardy shrubs, flowers beautiful rose color, in great 

 quantity. 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for $1.00. 



WEIGELIA VARIEGATA. Similar to Rosea, 

 except that the foliage is beautifully variegated with white. 

 25 cents each ; 3 for 60 cents ; 6 for $1.00. 



WEIGELIA ISOLINE.— Flowers white tinted with 

 rose, a handsome variety. 25 cents each ; 3 for 60 cents. 



CALYCANTHUS PLORIDUS The old and well 



known sweet shrub. 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for $1.00. 



CORCHORUS JAPONIC A A desirable hardy plant, 



bearing beautiful rose shaped flowers, about one inch in diam- 

 eter, of a deep canary yellow. 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents. 



PURPLE LILAC— The well known and desirable 

 shrub with which all are familiar. 25 cents each ; 3 for 60 cts. 



SPECIAL OFFER. One plant of each of the above 

 hardy shrubs, 17 in all, and making a grand collection, 

 only $3.00 postpaid. 



ACHANIA MALVAVISCUS Although not hardy, 



this will be found one of the prettiest of shrubs, producing 

 unique scarlet flowers accurately shown in illustration. 

 Always in bloom, summer and winter, not subject to insects 

 of any kind, and a most satisfactory house plant in Winter. 

 25 cents each ; 3 for 60 cents ; $1,75 per dozen. 



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 Par\iculata 



JESSAMINE FRUTICANS.— The 

 earliest bloomer of all hardy climbers, some- 

 times blooming prior to the advent of spring, 

 and have even seen it in bloom in midwinter 

 covered with rich yellow flowers, before a 

 leaf appears. 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents. 

 EUONYMUS JAPONICA, VARI- 

 EGATA. — Desirable for clinging to low 

 walls, covering tree stumps, and unsightly 

 objects. 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents. 



CLIMBING FORSYTHIA.— A 

 strong rampant grower, and most desirable 

 for purposes of screen or shade, or where 

 dense foliage is required, flowers rich yellow. 

 25 cents each ; 3 ior 60 cents. 



CLEMATIS GRAHAMII.— A rapid 

 growing Clematis, producing its handsome 

 creamy white flowers very early in the sum- 

 mer, one of the best. 25c. each ; 3 for 60c. 



ENGLISH IVY Well known wall 



climber, familiar to all tourists, who have 

 visited some of the ancient ruins in England. 

 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents. 



AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. Jap- 

 anese Ivy, or' Miniature Virginia 

 Creeper.— Grows as rapidly as the old Vir- 

 ginia Creeper, and attains a height of fifty 

 feet. It clings firmly to any wall, tree, etc. 

 The leaves are small on young plants, of an 

 olive green color, changing to bright scarlet 

 in the Autumn. 20 cts each ; 3 for 50 cts. 

 HONEYSUCKLE HALLIANA — A 

 new white monthly honeysuckle fromChina, 

 AC H A N I A MA LV A V I SCU S. flowers pure white, turning to yellow,and de- 



liciouslv fragrant, is evergreen, retaining its freshness during winter. 20cents each; 3 for50cents. 

 HONEYSUCKLE, BELGIAN. European Sweet-Scented.— A delightfully pretty 

 honeysuckle of strong, vigorous habit, foliage dark green, and flowers most attractive, having a 

 blending of yellow, white and deep maroon ; with most delightful fragrance, 20c. each ; 3 ior 50c. 

 JAPAN VARIEGATED HONEYSUCKLE.— Foliage variegated; flowers yellow 

 and white, very fragrant. 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents. 

 One plant each of the above Hardy 

 Climbers, $1.25 postpaid. 



EAST INDIA MOUNTIAN FLEECE. 



" The Mountain Fleece, is one of the 

 loveliest and most deliciously fragrant 

 white fleecy flowers that has been intro- 

 duced, it is a hardy herbaceous perennial, 

 easy to grow, robust, and extremely pro- 

 fuse, blossoms from middle of Sept. until 

 middle of Oct., after the flush of summer 

 flowers is past, and before Chrysanthe- 

 mums come in, thus blooming at a time 

 when fine, hardy flowers are scarce and 

 much appreciated. A native of the Him- 

 alaya Mountains, it was introduced ten 

 years ago to the Royal Botanic Gardens, 

 Kew, London. Stems are 2% to 3J< feet 

 high, leafy from the base, and arise "from 

 a stout, spreading root. Flowers very 

 numerous, small, white, changing to pink, 

 deliciously fragrant, of fleecy appearance, 

 and arranged in auxiliary and terminal 

 or panicled racemes. The panicles last 

 long and perfectly as dried flowers." 20 

 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents ; 7 for $1.00. 



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