HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— HARDY SHRUBS 



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Pyrus Japonicus (Japan Quince). A verj' showy 

 and popular Shrub, of medimu height, which blooms 

 profusely in early spring; flowers dazzling scarlet. 

 Makes an excellent hedge. 35 cts. each. 



Spirsea Anthony Waterer. A valuable variety; 

 color bright crimson; it is of dwarf, dense growth, 

 never exceeding 30 inches in height; in bloom the 

 entire summer and fall. 35 cts. each. 



— Prunifolia [Briilal Wreath). A favorite variety 

 and one of the best; it is a beautiful Shrub of 

 medium size with double white flowers in May. 

 35 cts. each. 



-Reevesii fl. pi. 



white flowers i 

 35 cts. each. 



Of medium growth, with double 

 clusters in May. Very fine. 



-Sorbifolia Stellipeda. A splendid improvement 

 on the old Mountain Ash-leaved Spira;a, witli which 

 it is identical, except that the white flowers are 

 prodnced in immense pyramidal panicles, frequently 

 ten inches wide by 15 inches high; these, backed 

 with Ihe bright green ferny foliage, appear like 

 large bouquets of bloom. Flowers during July and 

 August. [See cut.) Strong plants, 50 cts. each. 



-Thunbergii. One of the most charming of all low- 

 growing Shrubs, with fine delicate foliage, and a 

 profusion of small white flowers in spring. 35 

 cts. each. 



-Van Houttei. The grandest of all the white 

 Spirseas; it is of compact habit and a beautiful 

 ornament for the lawn at any season, but when in 

 flower it is a complete fountain of white bloom, the 

 foliage hardly showing. 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. 



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Staphylea Colchica (Bladder Nui). One of the finest tall- 

 growing early spring flowering Shrubs, coming into bloom at 

 the same time as Lilacs. Flowers very attractive, white and 

 fragrant; disposed in clusters of good size. 50 cts. each. 



Symphoricarpus Racemosus fructo alba (Snowberry). A 

 well-known dwarf Shrub with small pink flowers and large 

 white berries that hang on the plant the greater part of the 

 winter 35 cts. each. 



— Vulgaris (Red-fruited, or Indian Currant). Similar to the 

 above, but with bright red fruit. 35 cts. each. 



Syringa or Lilac Charles X. A strong, rapid growing 

 variety, with large, shining leaves. Trusses rather loose; 

 large, reddish-purple. 50 cts. each. 



Mme. Casimir Perier. The finest double white Lilac 



yet introduced. The individual flowere. which resemble 

 miniature Tuberoses, as well as the truss, are of immense 

 .^ize, deliciously scented; fine for cutting. (Sec nit.) 50 

 cts. each. 



Vitex Agnus Castus (Chaste Tree). A graceful Shrub, grow- 

 ing from 5 to 6 feet high, with dense spikes 6 to 8 inches 

 long, of lilac-colored flowers late in summer. 35 ct". each. 



