i\ HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—HARDY SHRUBS 31 
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i \ Calycanthus Floridus (Sweet or Strawberry Shrub). An old favorite, with 
i \ double chocolate-colored strawberry-scented flowers in May. 35 cts. each. 
Cerasus James H. Veitch. A splendid, large, double pink form of the Japanese 
Cherry, flowering in early spring in great profusion, very showy and beautiful. 
50 cts. each. 
Clerodendron Trichotomum. A valuable but little known Shrub that is de- 
serving of great popularity. It forms bushy specimens 6 to 10 feet high, with large 
Catalpa-like foliage and large loosely arranged panicles of white flowers, backed 
by a reddish-brown calyx. These develop during August and September, and are 
followed by peacock-blue fruits which set on the red calyx, making the plant 
attractive until severe winter weather sets in. Strong young pot-grown plants, 35 
cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Corchorus, or Kerria Japonica fl. pl. (Globe-flower). A graceful Shrub of 
medium height, with double yellow flowers from early June to October. 365 cts. 
each. 
Cotoneaster Francheti. Of graceful habit, with long arched branches, large 
light green leaves and attractive orange-yellow berries. 50 cts. each. 
Crategus Oxyacantha fl. pl. (Dowbdle-flowering Hawthorn). The double 
form of the fragrant English Hawthorn; flowers in May and June. We offer double 
pink and white, 50 cts. each. 
Desmodium Penduliflorum. A Shrub which dies to the ground in winter, but 
comes up vigorously in spring, throwing up shoots 8 to 4 feet high, which bear 
during September, when few Shrubs are in bloom, attractive sprays of bright rose- 
colored pea-shaped flowers. 35 cts. each. 
Deutzia Gracilis. A favorite dwarf bush, covered with spikes of pure white 
flowers in early summer. 35 Cts. each. 
—Lemoinei. Without doubt one of the very best dwarf hardy Shrubs; flowers 
very large and produced in cone-shaped heads of purest white, which open out very 
full. 38 cts. each. Corcuorus 
Ekianthus Japonicus. An attractive Japanese Shrub, hardy | Evonymus Japonica. Large, round, glossy green foliage; 
as far north as Philadelphia; particularly attractive in the fine as an individual specimen. Specimens, 18 to 24 inches 
autumn, when its leaves turn a brilliant orange, more or less | high, $1.00 each. 
marked with red, its black fruit or berries at this time forming | — — aureo variegata. A beautiful variety, with glossy, 
a strong contrast. In early spring it bears numerous umbels dark green foliage, bordered golden yellow. Specimens, 18 
of pure white Andromeda-like flowers. $1.50 each. | to 24 inches high, $1.00 each. 
Forsythia Suspensa (Weeping Golden Bell). A tall Shrub of 
willowy growth, the branches gracefully arching, covered with golden- 
yellow bells in early spring. 35 cts. each. 
— Viridissima (Golden Bell). Strong, erect habit; bright yellow 
bell-like flowers in early spring. 35 cts. each. 
Genista Andreana, Daisy Hill. A hybrid variety of the Scotch or 
Rock Broom, with very large pale yellow flowers with rosy reflex, 
the wings having a large spot of garnet-red. Requires the protection 
of a cold frame in winter. 50 cts. each. 
— Andreana, Firefly. A variety with dark garnet wings margined 
with yellow. Standards suffused with red, calyx purple. 450 cts. 
each. 
Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora (Snow-ball Hydrangea). 
This magnificent, perfectly hardy American Shrub has snow-white 
blossoms of largest size. One of its most valuable characteristics is 
its coming into bloom just after the passing of all the early Spring 
shrubs, while its long flowering season, from early June until late 
August, makes it a valuable acquisition in any garden. Strong flow- 
ering plants, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
— Paniculata Grandiflora. Without doubt the best known and 
most popular summer-flowering Shrub in cultivation. The flowers, 
which are borne in dense pyramidal panicles a foot long in the great- 
est profusion, are white when they first open, but gradually change 
to rose color, and remain in good condition for weeks. We offer the 
following sizes: 
Fine plants, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Hyprancea PasicuLata GRANDIFLORA Extra fine plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
