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DAPHNE FIONIANA. 



A valuable dwarf Shrub, forming almost spherical bushes about 

 18 Laches 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, ready March loth, $;i.2o each. 



BRICA (Heath). 



Closely allied to the Heather, requiring the same general 

 conditions. 

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



rose-colored flower bells. 

 /Vlediterranea hybrida. A handsome variety, with dark 



red, nodding flowers very early in spring; useful also for for::ing 



in pots. 

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



upright clusters of pink flowers. 



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

 Bruckenthalia Spiculifolia. A Ileath closely allied to the 



Erica family, with hue, 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. 



EUOXY:>irS (SpindleXree). 



Upright or decumbent evergreen Shrubs, growing best ia light, 

 sandy soil; splendid subjects for seashore planting. 

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



green foliage; fine as an individual specimen. 75 cts. each. 



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

 green foliage, bordered golden yellow. 7o cts. each. 



— Radicans {Greepinq Euonymutt), 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. 



Variegata. (Seepage 259.) 



Hardy Rhododenuro.n. 



KAI.:^IA I.ATIFOI.IA. 



iMountain Laurel, or Calico Bush.) 



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

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

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

 doz.; $7'). 00 per 100. 



MAGNOI^IA GRAISDIFLORA. 



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 vicin- 

 ity of Philadelphia, it is not considered reliably hardy north of 

 Washington. 



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

 " " 3 to 4 feet high, $1.00 each. 



MAHONIA AQUIFOI.IA. 



A dwarf Shrub, with shiny green prickly foliage and clusteri 

 of yellow flowers in May, followed by bluish berries. 35 cts 

 each. 



OS^IANTHUS ILICIFOI.IA. 



A compact, dense Shrul), with stiff, spiny-toothed, shining 

 leaves; thrives best in a partially-shaded protected position 

 11.00 each. 



RHODODENDRONS. 



This grand genus, with their huge clusters of flowers in beaa 

 tiful colorings, stand unequalled among hardy flowering Shrubs, 

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

 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 somewhat sheltered situation, the north 

 angle of a building, 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 drain- 

 age. 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 de- 

 velop, the old flower heads should be carefully 

 lemoved after they are faded. We offer but a 

 limited list of hybrid varieties, which, however, 

 is selected from the hardiest of the Catawabiense 

 type. 



Abraham Lincoln. Lively red. 

 Album Elegans. A fine white. 

 Caractacus. Purplish-crimson. 

 Catawbiensis Alba. Pretty blush. 

 — Grandiflora. Soft violet-mauve. 

 Charles Dickens. Deep crimson. 

 Delicatissima. Blush-white. 

 Everestianum. Light rosy-lilac. 

 General Grant. Analine-red. 

 Giganteum. Crimson-rose. 

 Kettledrum. Red. 

 Roseum Eiegans. 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. loo 



12 to 18 inches $1.00 $10.00 $ 75.00 



15 to 24 inches 1.50 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. 



Ail price* include boxe*. packing and deliverr to trintportation company in Philadelphia. 



