WA PREER • JHIlADHJHIA-flU ^fcHuTc ! HARDY SHRUBS 



DAPHNE FIOMANA. 



A valuable dwarf Shrub, forming almost spherical bushes 

 about 18 inches high, covered during the latter part of May and 

 early June with masses of small, attractive lilac-tinted white 

 flowers, and continuing in flower off and on all summer and fall. 

 Strong plants, $1.25 each. 



ERICA (Heath). 



Closely allied to Heather, requiring the same conditions. 



Cinerea. A pretty, low, loose-growing sort, with medium 

 large rose-colored flower bells. 



Mediterranea hybrida. A handsome, variety, with dark 

 red, nodding flowers very early in spring, useful also for forc- 

 ing in pots. 



Vagans Alba {Cornish Heath). Of compact growth, with 

 upright clusters of pink flowers. 



— Rubra. Similar to above, but with rosy-red flowers. 

 Bruckenthalia Spiculifolia. A Heath closely allied to the 



Erica family, with fine, needle-like leaves and light pink 

 flower heads in June. 



Price, any of the above, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. Set of 

 5 sorts, $2.00. 



EUONYMUS (Spindle Tree). 



Upright or decumbent evergreen Shrubs, growing best in light, 

 sandy soil; splendid subjects for seashore planting. 

 Japonica. Of upright growth, with large, round, glossy green 



foliage; fine as an individual specimen. Specimens 18 t<> '_' I 



inches high, $1.00 each. 



— aurea variegata. A beautiful variety, with glossy, dark 

 green foliage, bordered golden vellow. Specimens 18 to 24 

 inches high, $1.00 each. 



— Radicans (Creeping Euonymus). A low, procumbent 

 Shrub, with often climbing or trailing branches, which root 

 along the ground, forming a desirable covering for rocky banks 

 or rough walls. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



KAEMIA EATIFOEIA. 



'Mountain Laurel, or Calico Bush. 

 Our native laurel, one of the most valuable evergreen Shrubs, 

 bearing in May and June clusters of pinkish-white flowers of 

 great beauty. Strong cultivated plants, $1.00 each; $10.00 per 

 doz.; $75.00 per 100. 



MAGXOLIA GRANDIFLORA. 



A magnificent species, with handsome evergreen foliage, pro- 

 ducing in June immense white delightfully fragrant flowers. 

 ■While there are several fine specimens of this tree in the vicinity 

 of Philadelphia, it is not considered reliably hardy north of 

 \\ ashington. 



Pot-grown plants, 2 feet high, 50 cts. each. 



MAHONIA AQUIFOLIA. 



A dwarf Shrub, with shiny green prickly foliage and clusters 



of yellow flowers in May, followed 

 each. 



by bluish berries. 35 cts. 



Hardy Rhododendron. 



OSMANTHUS ILICIFOLIA. 



A compact, dense Shrub, with stiff, spiny-toothed, shining 

 leaves; thrives best in a partially-shaded protected position. 

 $1.00 each. 



RHODODENDRONS. 



This grand genus, with their huge clusters of flowers in beau- 

 tiful colorings, stand unequalled among hardy flowering Shrubs, 

 and during the latter part of May or early June no flower 

 is more gorgeous, while the bright evergreen foliage 

 is attractive at all seasons. They require only a good 

 garden soil, which should be dug at least 2 feet deep 

 and well mixed with leaf mould or peat, and a some- 

 what sheltered situation, the north angle of a build- 

 ing, which the majority of other plants dislike, being 

 one of their favorite locations. They delight in an 

 ample supply of water during their growing season, 

 but must have perfect drainage. During the summer 

 a mulch of any loose, light material is beneficial, and 

 a protection of leaves or brush through the winter. 



To allow the next season's flower buds to develop, 

 the old flower heads should be carefully removed after 

 they are faded. We offer but a limited list of hybrid 

 varieties, which, however, is selected from the hardi- 

 est of the Catawbiense type. 

 Abraham Lincoln. Lively red. 

 Album Elegans. A fine white. 

 Caractacus. Purplish-crimson. 

 Catawbiensis Alba. Pretty blush. 

 — Qrandiflora. Soft violet-mauve. 

 Charles Dickens. Deep crimson. 

 Delicatissima. Blush-white. 

 Everestianum. Light rosy-lilac. 

 General Grant. Analine-red. 

 Kettledrum. Red. 

 Roseum Elegans. Bright rosy-lilac. 

 Parson's Grandiflorum. Crimson-rose. 



We can furnish any of the sorts in strong bushy 

 plants, well set with buds, in the following sizes, 

 varying according to habit of variety: 



Height. Each. Doz. 100. 



12 to 18 inches $100 $10 00 $75 00 



15 to 24 inches 150 15 00 100 00 



18 to 36 inches 2 50 25 00 200 00 



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 doz. 



All prices include boxes, packing and delivery to transportation company in Philadelphia. 



