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EHRTA DRKR -PllllAD^LPIIIA-PA-^CFlOICE HARDY SHRUEsHfrJ 



BiiKiu HIS Thi'nbergii (As a hedge). 



Amorpha Fruticosa (Fulse Indigo). A strong-growing 

 Shrub, from 6 to 7 feet high, with finger-like spikes of indigo- 

 colored flowers, three or more spikes in a cluster; blooms 

 early in June. 2-5 cts. each. 



Andromeda ; Lil// of the Valley Shrub). Excellent for 

 bordering Rhododendron beds or for planting in conjunc- 

 tion with either the deciduous or evergreen hardy Azaleas; 

 blooms in May. 



— Floribunda. -A. handsome dwarf species, upright panicles 

 of nodding waxy-white flowers. $1.2o each; $12.00 per 

 doz. 



— Japonica. Very rich dark evergreen foliage and drooping 

 racemes of while blossoms of great beauty; very hardy. $1.25 

 each; $12.00 per doz. 



Aralla Spinosa (Hercules Club, Anyelicu Tree, or Devil's 

 WaU,i/if/-sfir/.). .\ singular native tree-like Shrub, growing 

 from 10 to 1-3 feet high, with very prickly stems, pinnate leaves 

 and immense panicles of white flowers in .August, followed by 

 black fruit which make it attractive until late in fall, an odd 

 tropical looking plant. 50 cts. each. 



Azalea Amcena. This little gem is practically evergreen, and in 

 late spring the plants are literally smothered with masses of rosy- 

 crimson flowers. We offer bushy plants: 



Each. 



10 to 12 inches high $ 75 



12 to 15 " " 1 00 



— Hinodegiri. An extremely hardy sort, growing about 2i feet 

 high and producing great masses of very bright, fiery-red, single 

 flowers. Very desirable on account of its brilliant color. Strong 

 bushy plants, 12 to 15 inches high, $1.25 each; $12.00 per doz.; 

 $90.00 per 100. Fine young plants, 5 to 6 inches high, 30 cts. 

 each; $3.00 per doz.; SliO.OO per 100. 



— Hinamayo. A new perfectly hardy species, with delicate rose- 

 pink flowers; a splendid companion to the brilliant Hinodegiri. 

 Well-budded 3-year-old plants, $1,50 each. 



Azalea Japonica Alba, or Ledifolia Alba. A choice hardy 

 variety, producing in late spring large pure white flowers 

 similar to the well-known Azalea Indica Alba. It is very 

 free-flowering, and is valuable to plant in connectiorj with 

 high-colored Azaleas and Rliododendrons. (See cut.) Strong 

 plants, 12 to 18 inches lii<^h. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. ; 

 IfiO.OO per 100. Fine bushy young plants, to 8 inches high, 

 30 CIS. each; $3.00 I>er doz.; $20.(10 per 100. 



— Mollis. Anthony Koster. One of the prettiest of this 

 section. Its inten.se golden orange-yellow flowers are of ex- 

 ceptionally laige size, and are produced very freely. Strong 

 plants, $1.25 e.ich; $12.00 per doz.; $90. 00 per'] 00. 



J. C. Van Tol. This is the best of the red flowering 



forms of Mollis, having exceptionally large flowers, and being 

 of strong vigorous habit. Strong plants, $1.00 each; $10.00 

 per doz.; $75. UO per 100. 



Mixed. All the choicest colors in mixture, including yel- 

 low, orange, red, etc. Strong plants, 75 cts. each; $7.50 

 per doz.; $00.00 per 100. 



— Pontica. Coccinea Speciosa. The brightest of this type, 

 brilliant reddish salmon with fiery red shadings. $1.00 

 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Davisii. The finest white, very free-flowering. $1.00 



each; $10.00 per doz. 



Nancy Waterer. A pleasing shade of Indian-yellow. 



$1.00 each: $1(1.00 per doz. 



Bouquet de Flore. A pleasing soft salmon-rose. Semi- 

 double. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Mixed in a splendid range of colors. 75 cts. each; 



$7..")0 per doz.; $()0.00 per loO. 



— Vodogama. This charming species is a perfect gem. It 

 grows about 3 feet high, and in Alay is literally covered with 

 semi-double lavender-pink flowers, a shade at once distinct 

 from all others and very plea.sing. Strong plants, $1.00 each; 

 $10.00 per doz. 



Baccharls Halimifolia ( Groniidnell Tree). A pretty, tall 

 Shrub, which is especially attractive in the fall on account of 

 its fluffy white seedpods. 25 cts. each; $2.r,0 per doz. 



Berberis Thunbergii {JujKihtxe B^rbir) y). A beautiful 

 variety with small foliage, assuming the most varied tints of 

 coloring in the autumn, and attractive scarlet berries, which 

 remain on the plant the greater part of the winter; very de- 

 sirable for grouping, particularly around the base of a porch 

 or verandah to hide the foundation; succeeds in sun or shade 

 and is the best hedge plant we know. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. Plants for hedges offered on page 243. 



— Vulgaris Purpurea {Purple Burbirry). Of erect, tall 

 growth, with fine purple foliage; the young shoots are red, 

 an<l in May it be.irs small yellow flowers, followed in fall by 

 bright red fruit. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



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$60 00 



10 00 



80 00 



Azalea Mollis 



Note that our prices on Shrubs include boxe^ and p^ctcn-j -i-i-I delivery to any express or freight line in Philadelphia. 



