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Halesia Tetraptera {^Silvei- Bell, or Snowdrop Tree'). A beautiful large Shrub 

 with pretty bell-shaped white flowers; one of the most desirable Shrubs. 25 

 cts. each. 



Hydrangea Paniculata Qrandiflora. This is the finest hardy Shrub in 

 cultivation. The flowers, which are borne in dense pyramidal panicles in the 

 greatest profusion, are white when they first open, but gradually change to rose 

 color, and remain in good condition for weeks. (See cut on page 188.) 

 Fine bush plants, 25 cts. each ; J)2.50 per doz. 

 Extra " " 50 " " 5.00' 



Standard or tree-shaped plants, which will make beautiful specimens for the 

 lawn or garden, 75 cts. each. 



Itea Virginica. One of the prettiest native Shrubs; produces racemes of pure 

 white Uovvers during June, which have a fragrance not unlike the Pond Lily. 25 

 ct-;. each. 



Kaltnia Latifolia {Mountain Laurel, or Calico Bush). Our native laurel 

 and one of the most v.iluable evergreen Shrubs, bearing clusters of white or 

 pinkish-white flowers of great beauty. Strong cultivated plants, 75 cts. each ; 

 $7.50 per doz. ; $60 00 per 100. 



Lespedeza Bicolor [Bush Clover). A Japanese Shrub, growing about 6 feet 

 high, with effective pea-shaped pink and white blossoms, borne in drooping 

 clusters from the axils of the leaves in such profusion as to bend the branches 

 with their weight. 35 cts. each. 



Lonicera Fragrantissima [Fragrant Upright Honeysuckle). A spreading 

 Shrub with deep green folir.ge and fragrant white flowers appearing before the 

 leaves. 2.5 cts. each. 



— Tartarica ( Tartarian Honeysuckle). Pink flowers, contrasting beautifully with 

 the foliage; blooms in June. 25 cts. each. 



— Tartarica alba [White Tartarian Honeysuckle). A 

 creamy-white colored variety of the above, flowering during 

 May and June. 25 cts. each. 



— Tartarica Qrandiflora. A large-flowered form with bright 

 red flowers, striped with white ; flowers in June. 25 cts. 

 each. 



riagnolia Glauca. The native Magnolia of the swamps, 

 much admired for the beauty of its foliage and pure white 

 flowers, which are very fragrant. 2 to 3 feet, 75 cts ; 3 to 4 

 feet, $1 00 each. 



— Conspicua. A Chinese species of great beauty. Of Shrub- 

 like growth while young, attaining the height of a tree in 

 lime. Large, pure white flowers, borne in profusion before 

 the leaves. .i;2.00 each. 



— Soulangeana. Large creamy-white and purple flowers. 

 $2 00 each. 



— Purpurea. Deep purple, pinic in throat ; a dwarf, bushy 

 variety that blooms at intervals all summer. 50 cts. each. 



riahonia Aquifolia [Holly-leaved Mahonia). Valued for its 

 shiny green foliage and its clusters of yellow flowers, which 

 expand towards the end of April. 35 cts.,. each. 



Japanese Maple. 



Rhododendrons 



Mahonia, Fascicularis. Similar to the foregoing, but of 

 more erect' habit and with narrower spine-tOolhed leaves. 

 35 cts. each. 

 Japanese Maples. These are exceedingly beautiful, espec- 

 ially in spring and early summer, when they burst into full 

 leaf, and the various colors of the foliage are deep and de- 

 cided, and in autumn many varieties deepen in color and 

 assume very beautifiil tints. 



Japonicum Aureum. Scalloped leaves, of a bright 



golden yellow. giTOO each. 



Polymorphum Atropurpureum. Purple leaved 



variety, deeply cut. §!1.00 each. 



Polymorphum Dissectum Atropurpureum. A 



striking and handsome variety ; leaves a beautiful rose color 

 when young; change to a deep and constant purple as they 

 become older; deeply and delicately cut, giving them a fern- 

 like appearance. iJSl.OO each. 

 Phiiadelphus Grandiflorus {Mock Orange). A large- 

 flowering variety of this po|iular .Shrub. 25 cts. each. 

 — CoronariusFl, PI. Double white Mock Orange. 25 cts. 

 each. 



Phlomis Fruticosa. A dwarf Shrub, growing 2 to 

 4 feet high, with whorls of yellow flowers in June 

 and July. 2.^ cts. each. 

 Pyrus Japonicus [Japan Quince). A very showy 

 and popukar Shrub, which blooms profusely in early 

 spring; flowers dazzling scarlet. Makes an excel- 

 lent hedge. 25 cts. each ; ^2.50 per dozen. 

 Rhus Cotinus {Puipte Fringe, or Smoke Tree). 

 A low, shrubby tree, covered in midsummer with 

 large clusters of feathery flowers, giving the appear- 

 ance of a cloud of smoke or mist. 25 cts. each. 

 Rubus DeliciOSUS [Flowering Thimble Berry). 

 Grows from 4 to 5 feet high, and during early sum- 

 mer is covered with large white flowers, not unlike 

 a single white Rose. 25 cents each. 

 Rhododendrons. One of the most valuable of our 

 hardy decorative plants. They require only a good 

 garden soil, which should be dug at least 2 feet 

 deep and mixed with some leaf-mould or peat; it 

 is also well to mulch the ground during summer, 

 and protect with leaves or brush during the winter. 



We offer a choice collection of plants of the hardiest varieties, 

 ranging in color from the purest wdiite through all the shades 

 of rose, pink, purple and crimson. CSee cut.) All the plants 

 we offer are finely set with buds. 



12 to 15 inches high, % .75 each ; $7.50 per doz ; $60.00 per 100. 

 15 to 18 " " 1.00 " 10.00 " 75.00 " 



18 to 24 " " 1.50 " 15.00 " 110.00 " 



