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Clethka Alnifolia (Swctt Pepper Bush). 



Buxus Sempervirens (Boxwood). The well-known Box- 

 wood, now so popular for planting as individual specimens on 

 the lawn, in vases and window boxes, and for the fine formal 

 and decoralive effects that can be produced by the many shapes 

 into which this plant can be trimmed. 



Pyramid -shaped Boxwood. 

 '2\ feet high, 12 to 14 inches diameter at l)ase ... .^2 50 each. 

 3' " " 14 to 16 " " " .... 3 00 " 

 3i " " 16 to 18 " " " .... 5 00 " 

 4' " " IS to 20 " " " 6 00 " 



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Bush-shaped Boxwood. 



8 to 10 inches high, bushy, 40 cts. each 



12 " " " 50 " " 



15 " " " 75 " " 



18 " " " ?1 00 " " 



24 " " " 2 00 " " 



Corchorus or Kerria Japonica fl. pi. ( Globe-flower). X 

 graceful Shrub, of medium height, with double yellow flow- 

 ers from June to October. 25 cts. each. 



Cornus Florida ( White-flowering Dogwood). An orna- 

 mental, spreading, irregularly shaped tree, producing large 

 white flowers in spring and rich crimson foliage in autumn. 

 Plants 4 to 5 feet high, 75 els. each. 



— — Rubra [lied-flowering Doywood). A rare variety, the- 

 flowers of which are rich, rosy-red. The two varieties make 

 a fine contrast. Plants, 3 to 4 feet high, $1.00 each. 



— Alba Siblrica [Siberia>i Dogwood). A strong-growing 

 variety, crimson colored branches in winter. 25 cts. each. 



— Sanguinea {Red-twigged Dogrcood). A strong-growing- 

 bush, with crimson-colored branches; especially attractive in 

 winter. 25 cts. each. 



— Mascula {Cornelian Cherry). A tree-like Shrub, pro- 

 ducing early in spring, before the leaves appear, clusters of 

 bright yellow flowers, which are followed by red edible ber- 

 ries. 25 cts. each. 



— Sericea {Silky Cornel). A reddish-stemmed variety of 

 strong growth, corymbs of white flowers late in June, followed 

 by pretty blue berries in October. 25 cts. each. 



Cotoneaster Horizontalis. A dwarf trailing evergreen Shrub 

 which during aulumn and winter is covered witli brilliant red 

 berries. Fine for rockeries or the edge of the border. 50 

 cts. each. 



— Panosum. Grows about 3 feet high, wiih dark green 

 foliage silvery on the under side, and bright red berries 

 which remain on the plant the greater part of the winter. 50 

 cts. each. 



— FranchetK Of graceful habit, with long, arched branches, 

 large light green leaves and attractive orange-yellow ber- 

 ries. 50 cts. each. 



.$4 00 per doz. 

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 . 7 50 " " 

 10 00 " " 

 .20 00 " " 



Boxwood Edging. 



Per Doz. Per 100. Per 1(100. 



Bushy Plants, 4 to 6 inches high jil 00 $6 00 $50 00 



7 to 8 " " 2 00 15 00 140 00 



8 to 10 " " 4 00 30 00 



" 10 to 12 " " 5 00 40 00 



Calluna (IJeather). Very pretty, small Shrubs, well adapted for borders of ever- 

 greens or for sunny, stony or sandy slopes and banks with moist surroundings. 

 Cut branches keep their lifelike appearance for months. 



— Vulgaris {Scotch Ueathcv). Racemes of dark, rose-pink flowers; July to 

 September. 



Alba. The true "White Scotch Heather." 



Elegantissima. A handsome white sort, of pleasing and attractive habit. 



Any of the above, 50 cts. each. One each of the three sorts, $1.25. 



Calycanthus Floridus {Sweet or Strawberry Shrub). An old favorite, with 

 double chocolate-colored strawberry-scented flowers. 25 cts. each. 



Cercis Canadensis {Jndns Tree, or Red Bud). A showy tall Shrub or small 

 tree. All the branches and twigs are covered with a mass of small rosy-pink 

 flowers early in the spring before the leaves appear. Plants, 4 feet high, 50 cts. 

 each. 



Chionanthus Virginica {Wiite Fringe). A tall-growing native Shrub, bloom- 

 ing profusely in June. The singular flowers resemble bunches of white silken 

 fringe; hung gracefully among the foliage. 25 cts. each. 



Clethra alnifolia ( White Alder, or Sweet Pepper Bush). One of the best of 

 our native dwarf Shrubs, bearing spikes of pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers 

 during July and August. 25 cts. each. 









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We will supply any of the Shrub* priced at 25 cU. each for $2.50 per dozen; $18.00 per 100. 



