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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— HARDY SHRUBS 



JUNIPERUS PFITZKEIANU8 



Viburnum Carlesi. A Japauese variety of recent dis- 

 cover}-, bearing large corymbs of sweet-sceuted white 

 flowers, resembling somewhat in shape a Bouvardia. 

 The plant is of bushy habit and is a most valuable ad- 

 dition to the family. $1.00 each. 



— Opulis SterJIis [Snmvball or Guelder Rose.) The popu- 

 lar white Snowball, filled with large pendant balls of 

 white flowers in May. 35 cts. eaeh. 



— Rhytidophyllum. A beautiful Chinese introduc- 

 tion, with almost evergreen foliage, which is from 8 to 

 9 inches in length by 2 to 2i inches broad, of a dark 

 green, much channelled, making it most valuable as 

 an ornamental foliage subject; the vigorous growth are 

 terminated by yellowish-white flowers, which give 

 place in September to dark red berries. $1.50 each. 



Weigelia Candida. Fine pure white; flowers of large 

 size. 35 cts. each. 



— Rosea. Soft rosy carmine. 35 cts. each. 



—Rosea Nana Variegata. Beautiful, clearly defined 

 variegation of green, yellow and pink in its leaves; 

 flowers delicate rose-pink. 35 cts. each. 



Eva Rathke. Tlie finest Weigelia in cultivation; 

 (lowering continuously throughout the summer and 

 autumn; of a rich ruby carmine. 35 cts. each. 



CHOICE CONIFEROUS EVERGREENS 



The Coniferous Evergreens are indispensable in all ornamental plantings. They impart a finish to the landscape by 

 their quaint or symmetrical growth, and whether planted as single specimens on the lawn or grouped together in masses, 

 the light green, golden or silver-blue colors of their foliage are beautiful, winter and summer alike. We offer below a short 

 but select list of the hardiest and easiest grown varieties: 



Picea Pungens Glauca Kosteri. The blue Spruce of 

 Colorado, greatlj' improved. An indispensable addition 

 to every estate. The attractive silvery-blue color stands 

 out strongly against the green of all other shrubbery and 

 evergreens. A healthy, vigorous grower. Plants, 1^ feet 

 high, $2.00 each; 2 feet high, $3.00 each; 2A feet high, 

 $5.00 each. 



Abies Pinsapo Glauca t Sjjnninh Fir). A very handsome 

 evergreen, densely branched, the branches thickly placed 

 in whorls and spreading horizontallv. Plants, 2A feet high, 

 $2.00 each. 



Cryptomeria Japonica Lobbi Compacta ( Dwarf Japan 

 Cedar }. A handsome dwarf Japanese Conifera of pyrami- 

 dal outline. Extremely hardy, and should be in every 

 collection. F'lants. 2A to 3 feet high, $2.50 each. 



Juniperus Chinensis Argentea Variegata. Unattrac- 

 tive medium-sized variety with very dense bluish-green 

 foliage, interspersed with sprays of silver-white. Plants, 

 3 feet high, $2.00 each. 



Juniperus Japonica Aurea (Japanese Golden Cedar). A 

 particularly sturdy looking evergreen, perfectly hardy. 

 The bright golden tips to the foliage form a pleasing and 

 attractive contrast with the dark green background of the 

 rest of the plant. Plants, 2i feet high, $2.50 each. 



Juniperus Pfitzerianus. A beautiful new form, with 

 graceful dark green foliage. We consider this one of the 

 most substantial and attractive of the new evergreens. 

 Plants, 2^ feet high, $2.50 each. 



Juniperus Procumbens. A trailing form of the Chinese 

 Juniper. Splendid specimens, 2 feet in diameter, $3.00 

 each. 



Juniperus Virglniana Eiegantissima. A golden bronze- 

 leaved form of the Red Cedar, particularly attractive in 

 winter. 2 J feet high, $2.00 each. 



Juniperus Virginiana Glauca (Blue Virginia Cedar). A 

 very ornamental variety, with rich, silvery-blue foliage; 

 keeps color well throughout the entire year. One of our 

 finest blue trees. Plants, 2i feet high, $2.00 each. 



Juniperus Virginiana Schotti. More dense in growth 

 than the common form, making a beautiful compact speci- 

 men, with rich green foliage Plants, 2i to 3 feet high, 

 $2.00 each. 



Picea Alcoclciana (Alcock's Spruce). An attractive pyra- 

 midal tree. Foliage dark green above and silvery beneath, 

 giving the whole a variegated appearance. Plants, 2i feet 

 high,. $2. 00 each. 



Picea Omorilta. Foliage silvery underneath, giving it a 

 unii|ue and attractive appearance. Strong grower. Plants, 

 1. 1 feet high, $1.50 each. 



Retinispora Filifera Aurea. Dwarf grower, with the 

 foliage beautifully tipped with golden yellow. Very 

 rare. Plants, li feet high, $2.50 each. 



Retinispora Pisifera Aurea. A bright golden evergreen, 

 open but graceful style of growth, one of the best, holding 

 its color throughout the season. Plants, 3 feet high, $3.00 

 each. 



Retinispora Plumosa Aurea 'Golden Japan Cypress). 

 One of the best of the golden Coniferas, either as a speci- 

 Tnen or for planting in masses; a medium grower, heavily 

 branched, the whole plant very graceful. Plants, 3 feet 

 high, $3.00 each. 



Tliuya Occidentalis Lutea [Geo. Peabody's Golden Arbor- 

 vitae). Extremely attractive, having bright yellow foliage 

 at the terminals of the branches, which give the whole 

 plant a golden appearance. Plants, 3 feet high, $2.00 each. 



Thuya Orientalis Aurea Nana (Dwarf Golden Chinese 

 Arborvitae). Of very dwarf and compact habit; a perfect 

 gem where a dwarf tree is desired. The foliage, which is 

 arranged in flat vertical leaves, isadeoided pretty golden- 

 yellow. Fine specimens, 15 to 18 inches high, $1.00 each. 



