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Mahonia Aquifolia. A dwarf Shrub, with shiny green prickly 

 foliage and clusters of yellow flowers in May, followed by bluish 

 berries. 35 cts. each. 



Japanese Maples. 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. 



Polymorphum Atropurpureum. Purple-leaved variety, 



deeply cut. 



Polymorphum Dissectum Atropurpureum. A hand- 

 some 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; twoyear- 



old plants, 6 to 8 inches high, 50 cts. each. 



Osmanthus llicifolia. A compact, dense Shrub, with deep 

 green, spiny-toothed, shining leaves; thrives best in a partially- 

 shaded, protected position. $1.00 each. 



Philadelphus Conquete. Large single flowers in clusters of 3 to 

 5, completely covering the plant. 25 cts. each. 



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

 tall variety; very sweet and one of the first to flower. 25 cts. 

 each. 



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

 golden-yellow foliage, contrasting beautifully with the dark leaves 

 of other Shrubs. 25 cts. each. 



— Qrandiflorus. A large white-flowered, robust grower. 

 25 cts. each. 



— Nivalis. A splendid free-flowering single white. 25 cts. 

 each. 



— Purpurea Maculata. Large white flowers, with a rosy- 

 crirason spot :U the base of each petal. 25 cts. each. 



THE PLANTING AND CARE OF SHRUBS. 



We call the attention of our customers to the article on 

 the above subject. See page 219. 



Rhus Tvphina Laciniata. 



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Prunus Japonica fl. pi, {Double-fioweriny 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. 

 — 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. 

 35 cts. each. 



Triloba (Double-flowering Plum). An interesting Shrub, 

 of medium height, bearing in early spring semi-double deli- 

 cate ])ink flowers over an inch in diameter. 25 cts. 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. 25 cts. each. 



Rhodotypus Kerrioides ( WJiite Kerria). A 

 very ornamental Japanese Shrub of medium size, 

 with pretty foliage and large single white flowers 

 the latter part of May. 25 cts. each. 



Rhus Cotinus [Purple Fringe, or Smoke Tree). 

 A low, shrubby tree, covered in midsummer with 

 large clusters of feathery flowers, giving the ap- 

 pearance of a cloud of smoke or mist. 25 cts. 

 each. 



— Typhina Laciniata (Cut-leaved Staghorn 

 Sumac). A large-growing, bold and effective 

 Shrub, with delicate fern-like foliage and brilliant 

 scarlet fruit in the autumn. 50 cts. each. 



Rhododendron Punctatum. A distinct species 

 of compact, spreading habit; fine for planting in 

 exposed situations, being very hardy ; in June 

 the plant is literally covered with clusters of 

 purplish-rose flowers. $1.00 each; $10.00 per 

 dozen. 



All prices include bozei, packinK and delivery to trantportation company in Philadelphia. 



