198 



/flEHiyA.l)I» 



CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS 



>HHifl»Elil>Mlk\ 



Callicarfa Porpubba 



Callicarpa Purpurea. A splendid berried Shrub for the 

 border or planted in clumps on the lawn; it grows about 3 

 feet high, its branches gracefully recurving; these are covered 

 in August with tiny pink-tinted flowers, followed in late Sep- 

 tember by great masses of violet-purple berries, borne in 

 clusters from the axil of every leaf, these remain on the plant 

 until mid-winter. All fall berried plants are useful and attrac- 

 tive, and this is one of the most desirable. (See cut.) Strong 

 plants, 60 cts. each. 



Calluna (Scotch Heather). Very pretty small shrubs, grow- 

 ing from one to two feet high, producing their interesting 

 flowers from July to September, well adapted to plant in the 

 hardy border or any sunny position in the garden. We cffer 

 both the pink and white varieties as under — 



— Vulgaris. Rosy pink. 



Alba. Pure white. 



Strong plants of either, 75 cts. each. ' 



Calycanthus Floridus {Sweet or Strawberry Shrub). An old favor- 

 ite with double chocolate-colored strawberry-scented flowers in May. 

 60 cts. each. 



Cercis Canadensis (Judas 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 to 5 feet high, $1.00 each. 



Chionanthus Virginica ( White Fringe). Atallgrowing native Shrub 

 blooming profusely in June. The singular flowers resemble bunches of 

 white silken fringe, hung gracefully among the foliage. Plants 2 to 3 

 feet high, $1.00 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. «" -*- —"'• 



60 cts. each. 



Azalea Amoena. This little gem is practically evergreen, and in late 

 spring the plants are literally smothered with masses of rosy crimson 

 flowers. We off'er strong, bushy plants, 10 to 12 inches high, $1.00 each; 

 $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100. 



— Hinodeglrl. A Japanese variety, growing about 2J feet high, and pro- 

 ducing great masses of very bright, fiery-red, single flowers. Very desira- 

 ble on account of its brilliant color. Strong, bushy plants, 12 inches high, 

 $200 each; $20.00 per doz.; $150.00 per 100. 



— Ledlfolia 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 connection with high- 

 colored Azaleas, or as an individual specimen. Strong, bushy plants, 12 

 to 15 inches high, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Baccharls Hallmifolia (Groundsel Tree). A pretty, tall Shrub, which 

 is especially attractive in the fall on account of its fluffy white seedpods. 

 50 cts. each. 



Berberis Thunbergi (Japanese Barberry). 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 desirable for grouping, particularly around the base of a 

 porch or veranda to hide the foundation; succeeds in sun or shade, and is 

 the best hedge plant we know. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. Plants for 

 hedges offered on page 202. 



— Wilsonae. This pretty dwarf species is a comparatively recent introduc- 

 tion from Western China; it has glossy green leaves and long spines; in the 

 fall the foliage takes on the most beautiful autumnal red tints. Good 

 young 3-inch pot grown plants, 50 cts. each. 



Buddleia Variabilis Veltchiana (Butterfly Shrub or Summer Lilac). 

 One of the most desirable summer flowering shrubs, beginning to bloom in 

 July, it continues until cut by severe frost. The flowers are of a pleasing 

 shade of violet mauve, and are borne in dense cylindrical spikes, which, 

 under liberal cultivation, are from 12 to 15 inches in length by 3 inches in 

 diameter; it succeeds everywhere and flowers freely the first season planted, 

 and is always admired. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Buddleia (Butterfly Shrub) 



All prices include boxes, packing and delivery to transportation company in Philadelphia 



