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CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS 



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Viburnum Dilatatum. A gem and one of the most desirable of the Snowballs, of strong upright spreading growth, 

 the white heads of flowers which aopear in early summer being followed vnth bright scarlet fruit which remains 

 on the plant until late in the autumn. 60 cts. each. 



— Plicatum {Japan Snowball). One of the choicest hardy Shrubs; the perfect balls of pure white flowers are borne 

 in great profusion in May. $1.00 each. 



— Opulus {High Bush Cranberry). The white flowers in June are followed in Autumn by bright scarlet berries, 

 which are ver>' attractive until very late in winter. 60 cts. each. 



— Opulus Sterilis {Snowball or Guelder Rose). The popular w-hite Snowball, filled with large pendant balls 

 of white flowers in May. 60 cts. each. 



— Rhytidophyllum. A rare variety with dark green nearly evergreen foliage, very or- 

 namental, the yellowish white flowers are followed in September by red berries finally 

 turning black. 75 cts. each. 



Vitex Agnus CastUS {Chaste Tree). A graceful Shrub, growing from 5 to 6 feet high, with 

 dense spikes of Ulac-colored flowers late in summer. 60 cts. each. 



— Macrophylla. In general habit similar to V. Agnus Castus, but much stronger 

 in all its parts, the foliage being larger while the trusses of lavender-blue flowers are 



fully double the size. It blooms from July to September, and is likely to become as 

 popular as the Butterfly Shrub, to which we consider it far superior. Strong 

 young pot-grown plants, 50 cts. each. 

 Weigelia Candida. Fine pure w'hite; flowers of large size. 60 cts. each. 



— Rosea. Soft rosy carmine. 60 cts. each. 



— Rosea Foliis Purpureis (.Vra'). This is entirely distinct and wOl prove a wel- 

 come addition to the shrub border, not on account of its light pink flowers but 

 for its foliage efiect, its leaves being of a rich bronzy purple. 60 cts. each. 



— Rosea Nana Variegata. Variegated green, yellow and pink leaves; 

 verj- effective and useful; flowers delicate rose. 60 cts. each. 



— Eva Rathke. The finest WeigeUa in cultivation; flowering continuously 

 *Jiroughout the summer and autumn; of a rich ruby carmine. 60 cts. each. 



HEDGE PLANTS 



Berberis Thunbergi (Japan Barbary). Where a dwarf deciduous hedge 

 is wanted, nothing equals this beautiful Barberrj'. Requires but httle prun- 

 ing to keep in shape. The leaves are small, light green, and towards fall 

 assume rich, brilUant colors, the fruit or berries becoming scarlet. Absolutely 

 hardy in all parts of the country. Plant 12 to 15 inches apart. Extra 

 strong 3-year-old plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 

 Boxwood Edging. Bushy plants, 4 to 5 inches high, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; 



$90.00 per 1000. 

 California Privet {Ligustrum Ovjlifolium). Of all hedge plants this is the most popu- 

 lar, and more of it is planted than all others combined. It is of free growth, and 

 succeeds tmder the most adverse conditions, such as under dense shade of trees, 

 etc. Strong plants, 24 inches high. §6.00 per 100; SSO.OO per 1000. 



Vitex M.ACROPn-ixiji 



Spiraea Thunbergi. One of the most charming of all low- 

 growing Shrubs, with fine dehcate foliage, and a profusion 

 of small white flowers in spring. 60 cts. each. 



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

 of compact habit and a beautiful o mament for the lawn at any 

 season, but when in flower it is a complete fountain of white 

 bloom, illustrated on page 201. 60 cts. each. 



Syringa, or Lilac, Common Purple {Syringa Vulgaris). The 

 old favorite, and one of the best. 60 cts. each. 



— Common White (5. Vulgaris alba). Flowers white, fragrant, 

 beautiful. 60 cts. each. 



Symphoricarpus Racemosus (Snowberry). A well-known 

 dwarf Shrub with pink flowers and white berries that hang 

 on the plant the greater part of the winter. 60 cts. each. 



— Vulgaris (Red Fruited, or Indian Currant). Similar to the 

 above, but with bright red fruit. 60 cts. each. 



Tamarix Africana {Tamarisk). Strong, slender, tall-growing ir- 

 regular Shrubs, with feathery foliage and smaU, delicate flowers, 

 borne profusely on gracefully-bending branches. These pink 

 flowers are very attractive during May. 60 cts. each. 



— Hispida Aestivalis. A distinct variety, with dehcate, 

 soft, pink sprays of flowers in July and August, a time when 

 the shrubbery border is compararively bare of flowers. 60 

 cts. each. 



— Indica. Very strong-growing, with feathery plumes of pale 

 pink flow-ers in late summer and autumn. 60 cts. each. 



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

 include packing and delivery to any transportation line in Philadelphia 



Prices 



