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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. 
—llicifolius. 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. 30 cts. each. 
—Coronarius (Garland Mock Orange). This is the popular tall 
variety; very sweet and one of the first to flower. 30 cts. each. 
—Coronarius aureus (Golden-leaved Mock Orange). Fine 
golden-yellow foliage contrasting beautifully with the dark leaves 
of other shrubs. 30 cts. each. 
—Grandiflorus. A large white flowered, robust grower, 30 cts. 
each. 
—Nivalis. A splendid free-flowering single white. 30 cts. each. 
—Purpureus Maculatus. Large white flowers, with a rosy-crim- 
son spot at the base of each petal. 30 cts. each. 
Prunus Japonicus fl. pl. (Douwbdle-flowering Almond). A 
beautiful dwarf shrub, producing its showy double flowers early in 
May before the leaves appear. We can supply both white and pink, 
35 cts. each. 
Jee pete I : —Pissardi (Purple-leaved Plum). <A pretty Shrub covered 
Magnolia Conspicua (Chinese White Magnolia). A with single white flowers in spring. When they first appear the 
highly prized species, large white fowers, which open about leaves are lustrous crimson, changing to arich purple. 35 
the middle of April. Fine bushy plants, about 8 feet high, cts. each. 
$3.50 each. —Triloba (Double-flowering Plum). An interesting Shrub 
of medium height, bearing in early spring semi-double deli- 
cate pink flowers over an inch in diameter. 35 cts. each. 
Pyrus Japonica (Japan Quince). ie very showy and popu- 
this tree in the vicinity of Philadelphia, it is not considered Jango prad of mediumencig ht which: Blooms) protuse|yincarly 
reliably hardy north of Washington. Tpoercti plants; 2 to 3 spring; fowets dazzling scarlet. Makes an excellent hedge. 
feet high, 50 cts. each. oi) Geb eee 
—Kobus. One of the hardiest species in cultivation. Forms a 
large tree with white flowers 4 to 5 inches across, blooming in . 
April and May, Strong pot-grown plants, 24 to 30 inches high, 
50 cts. each. 
—Soulangeana. 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. 
(Acer Japonicum and Polymorphum.) 
—Grandiflora. A magnificent species, with handsome ever- 
green foliage, producing in June immense white delightfully 
fragrant flowers. While there are several fine specimens of 
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. 
Polymorphum Atropurpureum, Purple leaved variety, deeply 
cut. 
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. 
Price. Any of the above Japanese Maples in fine four-year-old 
pot-grown specimens, 18 to 24 inches high, $1.25 each. 
Two-year-old plants, 6 to 8 inches high, 50 cts. each. PHILADELPHUS CoRONARIUS 
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