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Staphylea Colchica (Bladder Nut). One of the finest 

 tall-growing early spring-flowering Shrubs, coming into bloom 

 at the same time as Lilacs. Flowers very attractive, white 

 and fragrant; disposed in clusters of good size. 60 cts. each. 



Symphoricarpus Racemosus (Snowberry). A well- 

 known dwarf Shrub -with small pink flowers and large white 

 berries that hang on the plant the greater part of the winter. 

 35 cts. each. 



— Vulgaris (Red Fruited, or Indian Currant) 

 to the above, but with bright red fruit. 35 cts. each. 



Tamarix Africana (Tamarisk). Strong, slender, tall, 

 growing, irregular Shrubs, with feathery foliage and small, 

 delicate flowers, borne profusely on gracefully-bending 

 branches. These pink flowers are very attractive during 

 May. 35 cts. each. 



— Hispida /4Estivalis. A distinct variety, with delicate, 

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

 the shrubbery border is comparatively bare of flowers. (See 

 cut. ) 50 cts. each. 



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

 pale pink flowers in late summer and autumn. 35 cts. each. 



Vitex Agnus Castus. (Chaste Tree). A graceful 

 Shrub, growing from 5 to 6 feet high, with dense spikes 

 G to 8 inches long, of lilac- 

 colored flowers late in sum 

 mer. 35 cts. each. 



Note. — Prices on Shrubs 

 and all other plants include 

 boxes and packing and de- 

 livery to transportation com- 

 pany in Philadelphia. 



Viburnum (Snowball) 



Viburnum Carlesi. A recent 

 introduction from Korea, pro- 

 ducing its delicately spice 

 scented flowers in May and 

 June. The buds before ex- 

 panding are of an attractive 

 pink color, and develop into 

 Bouvardia-like umbels of white 

 flowers which last in fresh con- 

 dition for a long time; entirely 

 distinct and most desirable. 

 SI 00 each. 

 — Lantana ( Wayfarirtg Tree). 

 A tall -growing Shrub with 

 large dark green foliage, sil- 

 of white flowers in May, followed 

 by red berries, changing tj black. 50 cts. each. 



— Opulus (High Bush Cranberry). The white flowers in June are fol- 

 lowed in autumn by bright scarlet berries, which are very attractive until 

 very late in winter. 35 cts. each. 



— Opulus Sterilis (Snowball or Guelder Rose). The popular white 

 Snowball, filled with large pendant balls of white flowers in May. 35 cts. 

 each. 



— Plicatum (Japan Snowball). One of the choicest hardy Shrubs, with 

 healthy dark foliage; the perfect balls of pure white flowers are borne in 

 great profusion in May. 50 cts. each. 



— Rhytidophyllum. A beautiful Chinese introduction, with almost ever- 

 green foliage, which is from 8 to 9 inches in length by 2 to 2} inches broad, 

 of a dark green, much channelled, making it most valuable as an orna- 

 mental foliage subject; the vigorous growths are terminated by yellowish- 

 white flowers, which give place in September to dark red berries. $1.00 

 each. 



We will supply tny of the Shrubs priced at 35 cts. each for $3.50 per dozen; $20.00 per 100 





