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Viburnum Carlesi. A Jap<inese variety of 

 recent discovery, bearing large corymbs of 

 sweet-scented white flowers, resembling some- 

 what in shape a Bouvardia. The plant is of 

 bushy habit and is a most valuable addition to 

 the family. $1 .00 each. 



— Opulus (Ili'jfi B'ish Craiibernj). The 

 white flowers in June are followed in autumn 

 by bright scarlet berries, which are very at- 

 tractive until very late in winter. 25 cts. 

 each. 



--Opulus Sterilis {Snowball or Guelder 

 Rose). The popular white Snowball, filled 

 with large pendant balls of white flowers in 

 May. 25 cts. each. 



— Plicatum {Jaj)an 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. 25 cts. 

 each. 



— Rhytidophyllum. A beautiful Chinese introduction, 

 with almost evergreen foliage, which is from 8 to 9 inches in 

 length by 2 to 2J inches broad, of a dark green, much chan- 

 nelled, making it most valuable as an ornamental foliage sub- 

 ject; the vigorous growths are terminated by yellowish-virhite 

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

 $1.50 each. 



Weigelia Amabilis. A beautiful and distinct pink. 25 cts. 

 each. 



— Candida. Fine pure white; flowers of large size. 25 cts. 

 each. 



— Rosea. Soft rosy carmine. 25 cts. each. 



— Rosea Nana Variegata. Beautiful, clearly defined varie- 

 gation of green, yellow and pink in its leaves; flowers deli- 

 cate rose-pink. 25 cts. each. 



— Eva Ratllke. The finest Weigelia in cultivation; flowering 

 continuously throughout the summer and autumn; of a rich 

 ruby carmine. 25 cts. each. 



Weigelia Rosea. 



Viburnum Plicatum (Japanese Snowball). 



HEDGE PLANTS. 



At,XHEA (Rose of Sharon). 



Strong, bushy plants, 24 to 30 inches high, in choice variety. 

 .515.00 per hundred. 



BBRBBRIS THIJ]\BKRGII. 



Where a low, dwarf, deciduous hedge is wanted nothing 

 equals this beauliful Barberry. It is of spreading habit, grow- 

 ing extremely thick right from the base, and requires but little 

 pruning to keep i; in shape. The leaves are small light green, 

 and towards fall assume rich, brilliant colors, the fruit or berries 

 becoming scarlet; absolutely hardy in all parts of the country. 

 Extra strong 3-year-old plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $2.00 per 

 doz.; §15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. 



CAI.IFORNIA PRIVET. 



Of all ornamental hedge plants this is the most popular, and 

 more of it is planted than all olhers combined. Its foliage is a 

 rich dark green, and is nearly evergreen, remaining on the plant 

 until midwinter. It is of free growth, and succeeds under the 

 most adverse conditions, such as under dense shade of trees, 

 where other plants would not exist. 



To form a dense hedge from the base up the plants should be 

 severely ]iruned the first two seasons. Plant the one-year-old 

 size 8 inches apart in the row, the larger sizes 10 to 12 inches 

 apart. 



Per lOo Per looo 



Strong, 1 yr., 18 to 24 in ^S 00 $25 GO 



Strong bushy, 2 yr., 24 to 30 in 5 00 40 GO 



" 2 yr., 30 to 36 in 6 00 50 00 



OSAGB ORANGE. 



This is still used extensively on farms and along highways, 

 but is seldom used in private gardens. It makes a strong and 

 defensive hedge that will turn cattle; should be planted in double 

 rows 9 inches apart in the row. Two-year-old seedlings, 6 to 12 

 inches high, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per'lOOO. 



PYRUS JAPONICUS (Japan Qaince . 



Strong 4-year-old plants, 24 inches hi2;h, $2.00 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



ROSA RITGOSA (Ramana, Rose. 



Both the red and white flowering forms of these beautiful roses 

 are fast becoming popular as hedge plants, their l>right, glossy 

 foliage, which appears to be insect-proof, together with the 

 showy, large single flowers, which are followed by bright red 

 fruits, making them particularly desirable plants for the purpose. 

 Strong 2-year-oId plants, $20.00 per 100. 



We will supply any of the Shrubs priced at 25 cts. each for $2.50 per dozen ; $18.00 per 100. 



