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Ligustrum Ibota Regelianum. A handsome Japanese 

 Privet, with spreading branches and dark green foliage, con- 

 trasting well with the fragrant racemes of white flowers in sum- 

 mer, a splendid shrub to grow as an isolated specimen or for an 

 informal hedge. 60 cts. each. 



— Lucidum. A very distinct Japanese species, growing 5 to 6 

 feet high, with large, leathery, dark green, glossy foliage, which 

 is retained on the plant until very late. It forms an attractive 

 symmetrical specimen bush. 50 cts. each. 



— Oval'ifolium Auream {Golden-leaved Privet). A beautiful 

 golden variegated form a[id very effective for associating with 

 other dwarf shrubs. 60 cts. each. 



— Ovalifolium (California Privet). See page 202. 

 Lilacs. See Syringa, page 202. 



Loniceras {Busk Honeysuckles). 



— Grandiflora Rosea. Rosy red flowers, striped with white; 

 June. 60 cts. each. 



— Ledebouri. A vigorous-growing Shrub with red flowers in 

 May. 60 cts. each. 



— Morrowi. A handsonje Japanese variety, with white flowers 

 during May, but especially valuable for its bright red fruit 

 during the summer and autumn months. 60 cts. each. 



— Nitida (Miniature Privet-leaved Honeysuckle). A unique 

 dwarf shrub with miniature privet-like foliage, which is almost 

 evergreen. The plant may be clipped similar to a boxwood, 

 in fact with frequent clipping it may be used for a dwarf edging, 

 8 to 10 inches high. 30 cts. each. 



— Pileata. Of the same general habit as Lonicera Nitida, but 

 with slightly larger foliage, also a most desirable dwarf nearly 

 evergreen shrub. 30 cts. each. 



— Tatarica (Tartarian Honeysuckle). Pink flowers, contrasting 

 beautifully with the foliage; blooms in June. 60 cts. each. 



Nandina Domestica (Chinese Bamboo). A very handsome 

 small shrub, hardy as far north as Philadelphia, growing about 

 three feet high, with graceful light green foliage, which turns to 

 a most attractive bronzy red early in the autumn. The small 

 white flowers are produced in good-sized erect panicles in spring, 

 followed by bright crimson berries. Strong plants, $1.00 each. 



Philadelphus Bicolore (New). Large salver-shaped flowers, 

 pure white with a distinct blotch of purplish carmine at base of 

 petals, very distinct. 75 cts. each. 



— Conquette. Large, single flowers in clusters of 3 to 5, 

 completely covering the plant. 60 cts. each. 



— Coronarius (Garland Mock Orange). The popular tall variety; 

 very sweet and one of the first to flower. 60 cts. each. 



— Coronarius Aureus. The golden-leaved Garland Mock 

 Orange. 60 cts. each. 



— Girandole (New). A really wonderful acquisition having 

 very large imbricated flowers which are borne in dense clusters 

 along the branches, the flowers are of a milky white and surpass 

 all others individually as well as in the general effect of the 

 plants which grows from 3 to 4 feet high. $1.00 each. 



— GrandiQorus. A large white, robust grower. 60 cts. each. 



— Nivalis. A splendid free flowering white. 60 cts. each. 



— Sylviane ( New). This is also very distinct, having large, well 

 expanded flowers of pure white suffused with pale pink in the 

 centre. 75 cts. each. 



— The Banner. A hybrid variety of the Mock-Orange, form- 

 ing a shapely shrub 3 to 4 feet high, with very large single 

 flowers, one of the most desirable varieties. 60 cts. each. 



Prunus Japonica fl. pi. (Double -flowering Almond). A beauti- 

 ful dwarf Shrub, producing its showy double flowers early in 

 May before the leaves appear. We can supply both white and 

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



— Pissardi (^Purple-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, 3 to 4 feet high, $1.00 each. 



Spiraea Van Houiiei 

 (Offered on page 202) 



Prunus Triloba (Double-flowering Plum). An 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 succeeds 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 of a cloud of smoke or mist. 

 75 cts. each. 



Sambucus Nigra Aurea (Golden Elder). Of strong growth, 

 and one of the best yellow foliage Shrubs; the color is re- 

 markably bright, rich and constant, and makes a fine contrast in 

 the shrubbery border. 60 cts. each. 



Spiraea Anthony Waterer. A valuable variety; color liright 

 crimson; it is of dwarf, dense growth never exceeding 30 inches 

 in height; in bloom the entire summer and fall. 60 cts. each. 



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



— Douglasi. Spikes of deep pink flowers during July and 

 August. Very desirable. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. 60 cts. each. 



— Margaritae. 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 (Virginian Guelder Rose). An interesting 

 variety of medium growth with golden-tinted foliage and large 

 white flowers in June. 60 cts. each. 



— Prunif olia (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. 



— Reevesi fl. pi. Of medium growth, with double white flow- 

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



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



