FLOWERING • SHRUBS 



Hardy flowering shrubs are necessary for the proper ornamentation of a lawn or garden. They develop more quickly 

 than any otlier class of trees, and are, tlierefore, indispensable for filling a new lawn, where it is desirable to get something 

 to inake a show as quickly as possible. In laying out new places, tliey may be dotted about in groups, orassinglespeciuiens, 

 in many nooks and corners, which at first look bare, but which will eventually be occupied when the other trees and ever- 

 greens are fully developed. As thelatter increase in size, the slirubbery may be thinned out to make room for them. 



Tliey should be kept in handsome shape and size by frequent and judicious pruning. By selecting a dozen or mbre 

 varieties, a succession of bloom may be had throughout the summer months. 



♦CALYCANTHUS FLOKIDU8 (Sweet Shrub). An old 

 garden favorite, valued for the fragrance of its chocolate 

 colored flowers. 



CAKAGANA AKBOKESCENS {Siberian Pea Tree). 

 An erect symmetrical shrub that bears a profusion of yellow 

 pea-like blossoms. 



COKNUS MASCUIiA (Cornelian Cherry). A large shrub 

 that bears bright yellow flowers early in spring, and bright 

 red oval berries in autumn. 



* COKNUS SANGUINE A (Crimson Dogtvood). In winter 

 the bark is a bright glossy crimson, making this the most coti- 

 spicuons deciduous shrub, particularly when the ground is 

 covered with snow; very effective when dotted about the 

 lawn, and excellent for ornamental hedges, which, with the 

 addition of two or three strands of wire, will make an effec- 

 tual barrier. 



*CYDONIA JAPONICA (Japan Quince). One of the 

 most useful deciduous shrubs, whether as a bush in open 

 lawn, in groups, or as an ornamental or defensive hedge. 

 The bush is armed with stiff', sharp spines, and with the ad- 

 dition of two or three strands of barbed wire makes a thor- 

 oughly defensive hedge for all purposes. It does not require 

 much trimming, and can easily be kept within proper 

 bounds, but its crowning glory is the brilliant display of 

 scarlet flowers with which it is loaded in spring. 



*EUONYMUS EUKOPEUS (Burninq Bush or Strawberry 

 Tree). Very conspicuous in autumn and winter, when 

 loaded with scarlet seed pods, from which the orange colored 

 berries hang on slender threads. The European is darker 

 and more showy than the American. 



MAHONIA AQUIFOLIA (Holly Leaved\ An ever- 

 green shrub with glossy prickly holly-like -leaves, bright 

 yellow flowers. Thrives in shady situations. 



FLOWERING CURRANT (Ribes Aureum). An early 

 bloomer; small bright yellow flowers with a pleasant spicy 

 fragrance. 



*HYDKANGEA PANICUlJVTA GKANDIFLORA. 



This is the most popular hardy shrub at the present time. 

 The end of each branch is crowned with an immense head 

 of bloom, which is cream color in bud, pure white when fully 

 expanded, changing to pink and bronze with age, and finally 

 to brown when injured by frost ; entirely hardy. 



LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA (Tulip Tree, Pride 

 of the Forest). One of the largest and most stately native 

 forest trees. The trunk is usually perfectly straight, and 

 cylindrical for a great height; a very rapid grower ; bears a 

 profusion of large yellowish tulip shaped flowers. Must be 

 trausplanted when young. Each, 50c. 



*LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOOUM (California Privet). A 

 very ornamental shrub, with thick, glossy, nearly evergreen 

 leaves; very popular for ornamental hedges, and flourishes 

 almost everywhere. Write for prices in quantity. 



*PHII,ADELPHUS CORONARlUS(J»/ocfc Orange; syn , 

 Syringa). The profusion of milk white flowers, and their 

 delightful orange blossom fragrance, make this shrub a 

 general favorite; few hardy plants are more widely known 

 PRUNUS PISSARDii (Purple Leaved Plum). A small 

 tree of splendid compact habit, and exceedingly ornamental. 

 The young leaves are crimson, changingto dark, rich purple 

 with age; none of the purple leaved trees or shrubs excel it. 



*RHUS COTINUS (Purple Fringe, iimoke Trce\ A low 

 shrubhy tree, covered in midsummer with large clusters of 

 feathery flowers, giving the appearance of a cloud of smoke 

 or mist; singular and very pretty. 



RHUS GLABRA (Sumac). A bush or small tree, with 

 compound leaves and bright red panicles of flowers and 

 seed ; very bright and showy, particularly in autumn. 



*SPIRE.4. THUNBEKGII. A low bush, of graceful, 

 drooping habit, with very narrow leaves that take beautiful 

 tints in autumn ; one of the earliest and freest bloomers ; 

 flowers very small, white. 



*S. VAN HOUTTEI. A new spirea, which forms a 

 round, graceful bush, and blooms in the style of Reevesiana ; 

 new, scarce and very popular. 



*S. OPULIFOLIA AUBEA (Golden Spirea). A popular 

 and very effective yellow leaved foliag* plant. 



*S. REEVESIANA (Bridal Wreath). Flowers borne in 

 round clusters all along the t)ranches, which bend very 

 gracefully when loaded with bloom. 



S. LANCEOLATA. , A beautiful spirea with beautiful 

 finely cut foliage. 



*SAM:BUCUS nigra AUREA (Oolden-leaved Elder). 

 One of the best yellow foliage plants of large sfze ; the oolor 

 is remarkably bright, rich and constant. 



S. N. LACINIATA (Cut-leaved Elder). A vigorous 

 grower, with deeply cut leaves; distincf and interesting. 



*SYBINGA JAPONICA (TrecLilac). A vigorous grower 

 that forms a medium size<l tree, and blooms in loose sprea'l- 

 ing clusters of creamy white flowers; a magnificent new and 

 scarce species. Each, 50c. 



*S. PERSISA ALBA. White lilac, choice. 

 S. ALB.\ GBANDIFLOKA. Wiiite lilac, large flow- 

 ering. . 



*S. VULGARIS. Common purple lilac. 

 S. CHARLES THE lOtli. ,A fine variety that blooms 

 freely in large clusters. 

 . PRICES.— Those sorts marked * we can supply in mailing sizes at 20c. each, by mail, post-paid. Express sizes of all 

 kinds mentioned above, except those specially priced, 25c. each ; or 82.00 per dozen. Our express .size aVe fine, strong plants. 



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Special Surprise Collection of Flowering Shrubs by Express, at your Expense, for $2.00. 



This collection will be made up from the above list of the large size plants and will be a pleasing surprise when you 

 see the quality and quantity sent you. Try it and see. or >- s j' j 



