2*2 Ml1lENRrADI«ER4'HIIAD[LPH^^■^^•m CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS 



Tamarix Africana ( lamurink). Strong, slender, tall- 

 growing, irregular Shrubs, with feathery foliage and 

 small, delicate Howers, borne profusely on gracefully- 

 bending branches. These pink flowers are very attrac- 

 tive during .May. 25 cts. each. 



— Hispida /Estivalis. A distinct variety, with deli- 

 cate, holt, pink sprays of flowers in July and August, 

 a time when the shrubbery border is comparatively bare 

 of flowers. 35 cts. each. 



— Indica ( East Indian Tamarisk). Very strong- 

 growing, with feathery plumes of pale pink flowers in 

 lale -unimer and autumn. 2o cts. each. 



Weigelia Amabilis. 



A 



beautiful and 



distinct 



>ink. 



25 cts. each. 















— Candida. 



Fine pu 



re 



while; 



fl..wer> 



of large 



size. 



25 < i>. t-aih. 

















— 



Rosea. 



Its. each. 



Soft ros) 



■ carmine 



25 





1 





Viburnum Caklbsii. 



Viburnum Carlesii. A recent introduc- 

 tion Iriini Korea, producing its delicately 

 spice scented flowers in May and June. 

 The buds before expanding are of an at- 

 tractive pink color and develop into Bou- 

 vardia-like umbels of white flowers which 

 last in fresh condition for a long time; 

 entirely distinct and most desirable. 

 $1.00 each. 



— Opulus {Jliijh IhiHh Vrtinberrji). The 

 white flowers in June are followed in 

 autumn by bright scarlet berries, which 

 are very attractive until very late in win- 

 ter. 25 cts. each. 



— Opulus Sterilis ( Siioirball or Guelder 

 7i".v< ). The popular white .Snowball, 

 filled with large pendant balls of white 

 flowers in May. 2i5 cts. each. 



— Plicatum {Japaii'^Shou/ball). One of 

 the choicest hardy Slirubs,' with healthy 

 dark foliage; the perfect balls of pure 

 white flowers are borne in great profu- 

 sion in May. 50 cts. each. 



— Rhytidophyllum. A beautiful Chinese introduction, with almost 

 evergreen foliage, which is from 8 to 9 inches in length by 2 to 2i inches 

 broad, of a dark green, much chanelled, making it most valuable as an 

 ornamental foliage subject; the vigorous growths are terminated by ye 

 lowish-white flowers, which give place in September to dark red berries. 

 $1,011 each. 



Vitex Agnus Castus (Chaste Tree). A graceful Shrub, growing 

 from 5 to 6 feet high, with dense spikes 6 to 8 inches long, of lilac- 

 colored flowers late in summer. 25 cts. each. 



The Plantings and Care of Shrubs. 



The attention of our customers is called to the cultural notes on the 

 above, which appear on page 233 of this catalogue. 



Note. — Shrubs will be shipped on receipt of orders, or as soon as they 

 can be dug, unless instructed to the contrary, and can only be sent by 

 Freight or Express, at purchaser's expense. They are too heavy and 

 large to be sent by mail. No charge for boxes, packing or delivery to 

 express, freight or steamship lines in Philadelphia. 



— Rosea Nana Variegata. Beau- 

 tiful, clearly defined variegation 

 of green, yellow and pink in its 

 eaves; flowers delicate rose- 

 l>ink. 25 cts. each. 



Eva Rathke. The finest Wei- 

 gelia in cultivation; flowering 

 continuously throughout the sum- 

 mer and autumn; of a rich ruby 

 carmine. 25 els. each. 



Wei(;rlia. 



We will supply any of the Shrubs priced at 25 cts. each for $2.50 per dozen; $18.00 per 100. 



