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^^-^-iburnum Opulus {High Bush Cranberry'). 



The white flowers in June are followed in 



autumn by bright scarlet berries which are 



very attractive until late in winter. 25 els. 



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^^ Opulus SteriliS (Snowball or Guelder 



Rose). The popular while Snowball, filled 



~\ with large pendant balls of white flowers in 



\^ May. 25 els. each. 

 ^^,f^ Tomentosum. A most desiralile, attrac- 

 tive and free-llowering variety, with pure 

 •^- white flat cymes of flowers, borne along the 

 Branches early in June. 25 cts. each. 

 V— piicatum [Japan Snowball). One of the 

 choicest hardy Shrubs, with healthy dark fol- 

 iage ; the perfect balls of pure white flowers 

 are borne in great profusion ; a decided im- 

 \ provement on the old Snowball; very desir- 

 \ able. 50 CIS. each, 



■V- Lantana ( Wayfaring Tree). A tall-growing 



^^"~^ Shrub with large foliage, silvery underneath, 



and large clusiers of white flowers in May, 



succeeded by bright red berries, changing to 



black. 50 cts. each. 



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Weigelia Amabilis. A beautiful and distinct pink. 25 cts. 

 each. 



— Coccinea. Rosy crimson ; very free. 25 cts. each. 



— Candida, Fine pure white ; flowers of large size. 25 cts. 

 each. 



— Rosea. Soft rosy carmine. ' (See cut.) 25 cts. each. 



— Rosea Nana Variegata. A neat dwarf Shrub, valuable [\ 

 for the clearly defined variegation of green, yellow and pink '• 



and pink ; one of the finest variegated-leaved Shrubs. 25 cts. 

 ■each. 



Viburnum Pi.icatum {Japan Snowball). 



Weigelia Eva Rathke. The fine^t Weigelia in cultiva- 

 tion. A variety that is at once a remarkably flee bloomer 

 flowering continuously throughout ihe summer and autumn; 

 of an entirely distinct color, being a rich ruby-carmine, quite 

 different from anything heretofore offered. 25 cts. each ; 



\ $2 50 per doz. 



-Xanthoceras Sorbifolia. A pretty Shrub, producing race- 

 mes of pure white flowers with copper-colored streak at base 

 of petals ; one of the most interesting and beautiful of our 

 very e irly-fli)wering Shrubs. 25 cts. each. 



in its leaves; very effective and useful; flowers delicate rose'~~.^^anthorrhiza Apiifolia. Cultivated principally for its hand 



some foliage, which turns to a bright yellow in the autumn. 

 In April il bears small, deep-purple flowers. 25 cts. each. 



ALrXHEA (Rose of Sharon). 



Strong, bushy plants, 30 to 36 inches high, in choice variety. 

 'f 12.00 per 100. 



BOXWOOD EDGING. 



Nice Imshy plants, 4 to 6 inches high ; $1.00 per doz.; $6 00 

 per 100; S50 00 per 1000. 



All Shrubs offered at 25 cts. each will be supplied at $3.50 per doz.: $15.00 per 100. 



FLA.NTS. 



BERBERIS THUNBERGII. 



Where a low, dwarf, deciduous hedge is v\ anted, nothing 

 equals this beautiful Bai berry. It is of spreading habit, grow- 

 ing extremely thick right from the base, and requires but little 

 pruning to keep it in shape. The leaves are small, light green, 

 and towards fall assume rich, brilliant colors, the fruit or berries 

 becoming scarlet. Strong 3-year-old plants, 18 to 24 inches 

 high, 5^2.00 per doz.; $15^00 per 100 ; $120.00 per IQOO. 



CALIFORNIA PRIVET. 



Of all ornament d hedge plants tliis is the most popular, and 

 more of it is planted than all others comi ined. Its foliage is a 

 rich dark green, and is nearly evergreen, remaining on the plant 

 until midwinter. It is of free growth, and succeeds under the 

 most adverse conditions, such as under dense shade of trees, 

 where other plants would not exi^t. 



To form a dense hedge from the base up the plants should 

 be severely pruned the first two seasons. Plant the one-year- 

 ■ .Id size 8 inches apart in the row, the larger sizes 10 to 12 

 inches apart. Per ino. Per lOOO. 



Strong 1 year-old, 18 to 24 inches high $3 00 



2 " " 24 to 30 " " 4 00 



2 " " 30 to 36 " " 5 00 



Selected 2 " " .36 to 42 " " 8 00 



Weigelia Rosea. 



i25 00 



35 00 



45 00 



70 00 



OSAGE ORANGE. 



This is still used e.xtensively on farms and along highways, 

 but is seldom used in private gardens. It makes a strong and 

 defensive hedge that will turn cattle ; should be planted in 

 double rows 6 to 9 inches apart in the row. Strong 2-year-old 

 plants, $1.00 per 100 ; $^7.50 per 1000. 



ROSA RUGOSA (Ramanas Rose). 



Both the red and white-flowenng forms of these beautiful 

 Roses are fast becoming popular as hedge plants, their bright, 

 glossy foliage, which appears to be insect-proof, together with 

 the showy, large single flowers, which are followed by bright 

 red fruits, making them particularly desirable plants for the 

 purpose. Sironc 2-year-old plants. $20. 00 Jier 100. 



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