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Prunus Japonica fl. pi. (Bouble-flowering Almond). 

 A beautiful dwarf Shrub, producing its showy double 

 flowers early in May before the leaves appear We can 

 supply both white and pink. PlantSj 2 to 3 feet high, 

 11.00 each. 



— Pissardi (Furple-leaved Plum), A dwarf Shrub 

 covered with single white flowers in spring; when they 

 first appear the leaves are a lustrous crimson, changing 

 to a rich purple. Plants, 2 to 3 feet high, $1 00 each. 



— Triloba {Double-flowering Plum)' Ati interesting 

 Shrub, of medium height, bearing in early spring semi- 

 double delicate pink flowers over an inch in diameter. 

 Plants, 2 to 3 feet high, $1.00 each. 



Pyrus Japonicus {Japan Quince). A very showy 

 and popular Shrub, of medium height, which blooms 

 profusely in early spring; flowers dazzling scarlet. 

 Makes an excellent hedge. 60 cts. each, 



Rhodotypus Kerrioides {White Kerria). A very 

 ornamental Japanese Shrub of medium size, which suc- 

 ceeds well in sun or shade, with pretty foliage and large 

 single white flowers the latter part of May. 60 cts. each. 



Rhus Cotinus {Purple Fringe, or Smoke Tree). A 

 low, shrubby tree, covered in midsummer with large 

 clusters of feathery flowers, giving the appearance ot a 

 cloud of smoke or mist. 75 cts. each. 



Satnbucus Nigra Aurea ( Oolden Elder). Of strong 

 growth, and one of the best yellow foliage Shrubs; the 

 color is remarkably bright, rich and constant, and makes 

 a fine contrast in the shrubbery border. 60 cts. each. 



Spiraea Anthony Waterer. A valuable variety; color 

 bright crimson; it is of dwarf, dense growth, never ex- 

 ceeding 30 inches in height; in bloom the entire summer 

 and fall. 60 cts. each. 



Spiraea Arguta Multiflora. A handsome Shrub about 5 

 feet high, with masses of pure white flowers in early May, 

 60 cts. each. 



— BillardL Strong- growing, pink-flowered. 60 cts. each. 

 alba. A white-flowered form. 60 cts. each. 



— Lindleyana. Of vigorous growth, bearing large panicles 

 of white flowers in July; foliage resembles Sumach. 60 cts. 

 each. 



— Margariteeo A free-flowering variety with flat heads of soft 

 pink flowers from June to October; grows 3 to 4 feet high. 

 60 cts. each. 



— Opulifolia aurea ( Virginiaji Guelder Rose). An inter- 

 esting variety of medium growth with golden-tinted foliage 

 and large white flowers in June. 60 cts. each. 



— Prunifolia (Bridal Wreath). A favorite variety and 

 one of the best; it is a beautiful Shrub of medium size with 

 double white flowers in May. 60 cts. each. 



— Reeves! fl. pi. Of medium growth, with double white 

 flowers in clusters in May. Very fine. 60 cts. each. 



— Thunbergl. One of the most charming of all low-growing 

 Shrubs, with fine delicate foliage, and a profusion of small 

 white flowers in spring. 60 cts. each. 



— Van Houttei. The grandest of all the white Spiraeas; it 

 is of compact habit and a beautiful ornament for the lawn 

 at any season, but when in flower it is a complete fountain 

 of white bloom, the foliage hardly showing. (See cut.) 

 60 cts. each. 



Syringa, or Lilac, Mme, Casimih Phkiee. Offered on page 202 



We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cts. each for $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100 



