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Hypericum Patulum Henryi. A comparatively new hardy 

 St. John's Wort of shrubby habit, growing from 2i to 4 feet high, 

 producing masses of large clear yellow flowers during July and 

 August, and retaining its neat foliage until late in the autumn. 

 30 cts. each. 



— Patulum Grandiflorum. A very vigorous growing introduc- 

 tion from China with large broad petalled flowers of a very bright 

 yellow. 50 cts. each. 



Ligustrum Ibota Regelianum. A handsome Japanese Privet, 

 with spreading branches and dark green foliage, contrasting well 

 with the fragrant racemes of white flowers in summer, a splendid 

 shrub to grow as an isolated specimen or for an informal hedge. 

 60 cts. each. 



— Ovalifolium Aureum {Golden-leaved Privet). A beautiful 

 golden variegated form and very effective for associatmg with 

 other dwarf shrubs. 60 cts. each. 



— Ovalifolium {California Privet). See page 206. 

 Lilacs. See Syringa, page 202. 



Loniceras {Bush Honeysuekles). 



— Grandiflora Rosea. Rosy red flowers, striped with white; 

 June. 60 cts. each. 



— Ledebouri. A vigorous-growing Shrub with red flowers in 

 May. 60 cts. each. 



— Morrowi. A handsome Japanese variety, with white flowers 

 during May, but especially valuable for its bright red fruit during 

 the summer and autumn months. 60 cts. each. 



— Tatarica {Tartarian Honeysuckle). Pink flowers contrasting 

 beautifully with the foliage; blooms m June. 60 cts. each. 



Nandina Domestica {Chinese Bamboo). A very handsome small 

 shrub, hardy as far north as Philadelphia; it grows about three 

 feet high with graceful light green foliage, which turns to a most 

 attractive bronzy red early in the fall. The small white flowers 

 are produced in good sized er-ect panicles in spring and are 

 followed by crimson berries. 75 cts. each. 



Philadelphus. Popular old-fashioned shrubs flowering i:i 

 May or June, succeed in almost any location. 



— Conquette. Large single flowers in clusters of 3 to 5, com- 

 pletely covering the plant. 60 cts. each. 



— Coronarius {Garland Mock Orange). The popular tall variety; 

 very sweet and one of the first to flower. 60 cts. each. 



— Coronarius Aureus. The golden-ledved Garland Mock 

 Orange. 60 cts. each. 



— Grandifiorus. A large, white, robust grower. 60 cts. each. 



— Nivalis. A splendid free flowering white. 60 cts. each. 



— The Banner. A hybrid variety forming a shapely shrub 3 

 to 4 feet high, with very large single flowers, one of the most 

 desirable varieties. 60 cts. each. 



— Virginal. Flowers 2 inches in diameter, that completely 

 cover the branches in May and early June, slightly fragrant, one 

 of the most desirable. 75 cts. each. 



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Prunus Japonica fl. pi. {Double-flowering Almond). A beauti- 

 ful dwarf Shrub, producing its showy double flowers early in 

 May before the leaves appear. We can supply both white and 

 pink. Plants, 2 to 3 feet high, $1.00 each. 



— Pissardi {Purple-leaved Plum). A dwarf Shrub, covered with 

 single white flowers in spring; when they first appear the leaves 

 are a lustrous crimson, changing to a rich purple. Plants, 3 to 

 4 feet high, $1.00 each. 



— Triloba {Double-flowering Plum). An interesting Shrub, of 

 medium height, bearing in early spring semi-double delicate 

 pink flowers over an inch in diameter. Plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 

 $1.00 each. 



Pyrus Japonicus {Japan Quince). A very showy and popular 

 Shrub, of medium height, which blooms profusely in early 

 spring; flowers dazzling scarlet. Makes an excellent hedge. 

 60 cts. each. 



Rhodotypus Eerrioides {White Kerria). A very ornamental 

 Japanese Shrub of medium size, which succeeds well in sun or 

 shade, with pretty foliage and large single white flowers the 

 latter part of May. 60 cts. each. 



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Rhus Typhina Laciniata {Cut-leaved Staghom Sumac). The 

 leaves are beautifully cut like a delicate fern and in fall assume 

 the most brilliant colors, this combined with its showy clusters 

 of crimson fruit makes it a most valuable subject either as a 

 single specimen or for mass planting. 75 cts. each. 



Robinia Hispida {Rose Acacia). A most desirable shrub pro- 

 ducing large loose racemes of beautiful rose-pink flowers in 

 June. 75 cts. each. 



Sambucus Nigra Aurea {Golden Elder). Of strong, growth 

 and one of the best yellow foliage Shrubs; the color is remark- 

 ably bright, rich and constant, and makes a fine contrast in 

 the shrubbery border. 60 cts. each. 



Spiraea Anthony Waterer. A valuable variety; color bright 

 crimson; it is of dwarf, dense growth never exceeding 30 inches 

 in height; in bloom the entire summer and fall. 60 cts. each. 



— Billardi. Strong-growing, dense spikes of pink flowers in 

 July. 60 cts. each. 



— Douglasi. Spikes of deep pink flowers during July and 

 August. Very desirable. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. 60 cts. each. 



— Margaritae. A free-flowering variety with flat heads of soft 

 pink flowers from June to October; grows 3 to 4 feet high. 60 

 cts. each. 



— Opulifolia aurea {Virginian Guelder Rose). An interesting 

 variety of medium growth with golden-tinted foliage and large 

 white flowers in June. 60 cts. each. 



— Prunifolia {Bridal Wreath). A favorite variety and one of the 

 best; it is a beautiful Shrub of medium size with double white 

 flowers in May. 60 cts. each. 



— Reevesi fl. pi. Of medium growth, with double white flow- 

 ers in clusters in May. Very fine. 60 cts. each. 



— Thunbergi. One of the most charming of all low-growing 

 Shrubs, with fine delicate foliage, and a profusion of small 

 white flowers in April and May. 60 cts. each. 



— Van Houttei. The grandest of all the white Spiraeas; it is 

 of compact habit and a beautiful ornament for the lawn at any 

 season, but when in flower in June it is a complete fountain of 

 white bloom. 60 cts. each. 



Stephanandra Flexuosa. Of graceful fountain-like habit of 

 growth with finely and delicately cut leaves which in the autumn 

 assume brilliant reddish tints; the flowers are creamy white. 

 60 cts. each. 



We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cts. each for $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100 



