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Weigela. 



VITEX (Chaste Tree). 

 Agnus Castus. A graceful Shrub, growing from 5 to 6 feet high, with 

 dense spikes 6 to 8 inches long, of lilac-colored flowers late in summer 

 25 cts. each. 



WEIGELAS. 



A\ ell-known, popular, fiee-flowering Shrubs, producing trumpet-shaped 

 flowers of many shades of color during June and July. (See cut. ) 

 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 tts. each. 



Rosea Nana Variegata. A neat dwarf Shrub, valuable for the clearly 

 defined variegation of green, yellow and pink in its leaves; very effective 

 and useful; flowers delicate rose and pink; one of the finest variegated 

 leaved Shrubs. 25 cts. each. 

 Eva Rathke. The finest Weigela in cultivation. A variety that is at 

 once a remarkably free bloomer, flowering continuously throughout the 

 summer and autumn; of an entirely distinct color, being a rich ruby 

 carmine. This fine shrub should be in every garden. 25 cts. each> 

 $2.50 per doz. 



XANTHOCERAS. 



Sorbifolia. A pretty Shrub, producing racemes of pure white flowers 

 with copper-colored streak at base of petals; one of the most interesting 

 and beautiful of our very early-flowering Shrubs. 25 cts. each. 



PRICES ON SHRUBS. 



We grow Shrubs extensively, and can supply all the varieties offered in 

 strong sturdy stock that is sure to give satisfactory results. 



It is importanf to plant all Shrubs as early in the spring as possible, or 

 they may be planted during the autumn. We can supply all the sorts 

 priced at 25 cts. each for $2.50 per doz. ; £18.00 per 100. Also please note 

 that these prices include boxes, packing and delivery charges to any 

 express, freight or steamboat line in Philadelphia. 



HEDGE PLANTS 



ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon). 



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

 $15.00 per hundred. 



BERBERIS THUNBERGII. 



\\ here a low, dwarf, deciduous hedge is wanted nothing 

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

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

 pruning to keep it 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-vear-old plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $2.00 per 

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



CALIFORNIA PRIVET. 



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

 more of it is planted than all others 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 pruned 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 100 Per 1000 



Strong, 1 yr., 18 to 24 in $3 00 $25 00 



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



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



ROSA RIIGOSA (Ramana. R„, e ). 



Both the red and white flowering forms of these beautiful roses 

 are fast becoming popular as hedge plants, their bright, 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- 

 old plants, $20.00 per 100. 



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

 6 to 12 inches high, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. 



California Privet Hedge. 



In comparing prices on Shrub* and Hedge Plant*, do not overlook'that our price* include packing and are free on board Philadelphia. 



