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Ligustrum Ibota. A graceful hardy Privet from Japan, of spread- 

 ing habit, bearing small, fragrant white flowers in June and July. 

 30 cts. each. 3 



kegelianum. A handsome Japanese Privet, with spreading 



branches ancV'dark green foliage, contrasting well with the racemes 

 of fragrant white flowers in summer; elegant and graceful as an 

 isolated "specimen or for an informal hedge. 30 cts. each. 



— Ovalifolium Aureum ( Golden-leaved Privet). A beautiful 

 golden variegated form and very, effective for associating with other 

 dwarf shrubs. 50 cts. each. 



— Ovalifolium (California Privet). See page 229. 

 Lilacs. See Syringa, page 227. 



Loniceras (Bush Honeysuckles). 



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

 35 cts. each. 



— Morrowi. A handsome Japanese variety with white flowers 

 during May, but especially valuable for its bright red fruit during 

 the summer and autumn months. 35 cts. each. 



— Tatarica (Tartarian Honeysuckle). Pink flowers, contrasting 

 beautifully with the foliage; blooms in June. 35 cts. each. 



Magnolia Conspicua ( Chinese White Magnolia). A highly 

 prized species, large white flowers, which open about the middle of 

 April. Fine bushy plants, about 3 feet high, $3.50 each. 



— Grandiflora. A magnificent species, with handsome evergreen 

 foliage, producing in June immense white delightfully fragrant 

 flowers. While there are several fine specimens of this tree in the 

 vicinity of Philadelphia, it is not considered reliably hardy north 

 of Washington. Pot-grown plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 50 cts. each. 



— Sotllangeana. A Chinese species which, while shrub-like 

 in its young growth, attains the size of a tree in time; its 

 flowers which are produced early in spring, are cup-shaped, 

 3 to 5 inches in diameter, and are white inside, flushed with 

 purple outside. Strong, heavy plants, $2.50 each. 



Alba Superba. A splendid white flowered form of the 



above $3.00 each. 

 Lennei. A variety of Soulangeana in which the outside 



petals are of a deep crimson. Strong, heavy plants, $2.50 each. 



— Stellata. A Japanese species, of dwarf habit and pure 

 white, semi-double flowers during April. The earliest to 

 bloom. Strong plants, $1.50 each. 



Japanese Maples 



Mahonia Aquifolium. A dwarf Shrub, with shiny green 

 prickly foliage and clusters of yellow flowers in May, followed 

 by bluish berries. 50 cts. each. 



Philadei.phus Coronarius 



JAPANESE MAPLES 



(Acer Japonicum and Polymorphum) 



These are exceedingly beautiful, especially in spring, when 

 they burst into leaf, and the colors of the foliage are deep and 

 decided. 



Japonicum Aureum. Golden yellow foliage. 15 to 18 

 inches high. 

 Polymorphum Atropurpureum. Purple leaved variety, deeply 



cut. 18 to 24 inches high. 

 Polymorphum Dissectum Atropurpureum. A handsome 

 variety; leaves a beautiful rose color when young; change to a deep 

 and constant purple as they become older; deeply and delicately 

 cut, giving them a fern-like appearance. 15 inches high. 

 Price. Any of the above Japanese Maples in four-year old pot- 

 grown specimens, of size noted, $1.25 each. 

 Osmanthus Delavayi. A valuable new evergreen shrub intro- 

 duced from Yunnan where it grows at an altitude of 9000 feet, 

 therefore perfectly hardy. The foliage is small of a deep green 

 color; the fragrant, pure white tubular flowers are borne in terminal 

 clusters at the end of the branches in very early spring. There 

 being so few dependably hardy evergreen shrubs, this will prove a 

 desirable acquisition. $1.25 each. 



— Ilicifolius. A compact, dense Shrub, with deep green, spiny- 

 toothed, shining leaves; thrives best in a partially shaded, protected 

 position. 50 cts. each. 



Philadelphus Conquete. Large, single flowers in clusters of 3 

 to 5, completely covering the plant. 35 cts. each. 



— Coronarius (Garland Mock Orange). This is the popular 

 tall variety; very sweet and one of the first to flower. 35 cts. each. 



— Coronarius aureus (Golden-leaved Mock Orange). Fine 

 golden-yellow foliage contrasting beautifully with the dark leaves 

 of other shrubs. 35 cts. each. 



— Urandiflorus. A large white flowered, robust grower. 35cts.each. 



— Nivalis. A splendid free-flowering single white. 35 cts. each. 



Wc will supply any of the Shrubs priced at 35 cts. each for $3.50 per doz ; $20.00 per 1 00 



