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D REEK'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



HARDY SHRUBS— Con<i?ii«£Z. 



Deutzia, Rough Leaved iX". ^Taftca). Strong grower ; 

 single white flo^vers produc-ed in early summer. 



Dogwood, Red Twigged {Cornvs mnguinea). A 

 strong growing bush, with crimson colored branches, 

 making it an attractive object in winter. 



£\ochorda graudiflora. Finely shaped shrub, with 

 a profusion of the most lovely pure white flowers ; 

 blooms in the spring. 50 ct«., 75 ets. and $1.00 each. 



Filbert, Purple {Corylns purpurea). Leaves dark pur- 

 ple ; very curious and attractive ; contrasts beautifully 

 with other foliage when planted in a group. 



Forsythia, Golden Bell (F. viridissima). Produces 

 bright yellow flowers iu spring before the leaves ap- 

 pear. 



Forsythia, Weeping (F. suspensa). Has long droop- 

 ing branches. 



Fringe, Purple or Smoke Tree (Rhus cotinus). Has 

 Tery curious bloom, which when covered with dew, 

 resembles a cloud of smoke or mist. .50 cts. each. 



Fringe, White {Chionanthus Virginicu). The bloom is 

 very much like white fringe ; one of the most pleasing 

 ornaments for the lawn. 50 cts. each. 



Globe Flower (Kerriu, or CorchorusJuponica). Small 

 shmbs, with abundant yellow flowers in early summer. 



Hvpericum, or St. John's Wort {H. kahniaaum). 

 Flowers bright yellow ; blooms in midsummer. 



Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa). A fine shrub; 

 bears long slender spikes of dark violet flowers ; very 

 pretty. 



Japan Quince (Fi/rus Japonica). A very showv and 

 popular shrub, which blooms profusely iu early spring; 

 flowers dazzlingscarlet. Makes an e.xcellent and very 

 showy hedge. 



Jndas Tree, or Red Bud Japan [C. Juponica). The 

 flowers are a brilliant rose color, and borne in profu- 

 sion. 3 to 5 feet ; Sl.OO to .SI. 50 each. 



Xj&bnTnnm (Cytisu^ laburnum ). Long racemes of golden 

 yellow flowers. In bloom June to July. 



Lilac iSyringa vulgaris). Charles X. Large trusses of 

 reddish jiurple flowers. 



Lilac, Common (Syrhif/a vuigan's). The common pur- 

 ple species ; and one of the best. 



Lilac, Common White (i'. vu/garis alba). Flowers 

 pure white ; very fragrant ; beautiful. 



Lilac, French Red {S. Jiol/iomagensis). A distinct 

 variety, with reddish flowers of great size. 



Lilac, Josika's (S. Joiikea). Deep lilac flowers. A 

 choice late blooming variety. 50 cts. each. 



Lilac, Persian White (.S'. Persica alba). Slender 

 growth, fine, beautiful white flowers. 



Lonicera Tartarica. White Tartarian Honeysuckle. 

 Fragrant pink and wliite flowers; upright growing. 



Magnolia conspicua. Flowers large and pure white, 

 and borne profusely. 4 to 6 feet ; §.3.00 each. 



Magnolia gracilis. " Forms a bush 8 or 10 feet high; 

 flowers dark purple. 3 to 5 feet ; 60 cts. each. 



Magnolia Norbertiana. Flowers 10 inches in diam- 

 eter; upper side of petal white, under purple. 4 to 6 

 feet ; $1.50 each. 



Magnolia purpurea. Dwarf; flowers bright purple; 

 very profuse. 3 to 5 feet ; 60ct«. eaeli. 



Magnolia soulangeana. Beautiful; flowers of large 

 size, resembling Norbertiana. 4 to 6 feet ; S2.00 each. 



Mock Orange (Double flowered Syringa—Philadel- 

 phus ft. pi.) Partially double white flowers ; very 

 fragrant. 



Mock Orange, or Syringa (Philadelpliui). Fragrant, 

 pure white flowers. 



Mock Orange, Dwarf (P. nanus). A dwarf com- 

 pact variety ; neat and prettj'. 



Mock Orange, Large Flowered (P. grandiflora). 

 Showy ; large flowers ; slightly fragrant. 



Privet, California (Z. ovali/olium). Nearly ever- 

 green. Bears white flowers in the early summer ; one 

 of the best hedge plants. 



Prunus triloba. Double flowering plum. Flowers 

 delicate pink, thickly set on slender branches. 



Spirea arispfolia. Habit dense and bushy. Greenish 

 white flowers in July. 



Rharanus fragula (i?Mc/rfAorn). Flowers white. Small 

 black fruit. 



Kibes arvensis. Yellow flowering currant. 



" sanguinea. Bears profusely deep red tlowers 

 early in spring. 



Spirea Billardii. A strong growing, jiink Unwerecl, 



late blooming species. 

 Spirea callosa alba. Low dwarf growth; white 



flowers in mid-summer. ^ 



Spirea callosa rubra. Low dwarf growth; red flowers 



iu July — August. 

 Spirea Douglassi. Rose colored, late flowering. 

 Spirea opulifolia aurea. Distinctly yellow, ricli 



looking. One of the most efl^ective. 

 Spirea prunifolia (Bridal Wreath). Flowers double, 



white and abundant ; early blooming. 

 Spirea Reevesii. Covered in spring with an abun 



dance of white flowers. 

 Spirea Reevesii flore plena. A double flowering 



form of the above. 

 Spirea Thunbergii. One of the most charming of all 



low-growing shrubs, with fine, delicate foliage and a 



profusion of small white flowers in spring. 

 Spirea Tomentosa. Tufts of pink flowers in mid- 

 summer. 

 Snowberry (St/mphoricarpus racemosus). Pink flowers 



in summer ; large white, waxy berries in autumn. 

 Snowberry, (Ped or Indian Currant — S. glomeratus). 



More compact form, with small red berries in au- 

 tumn. 

 Tamarisk (Tarnarix tetandra). Feathery foliage, small 



fringed, light pink flowers. 

 Viburnum Snowball (Viburnum opulus sterilis). 



Snowy white flowers, tjorne in large balls in early 



summer. 

 Viburnum, Japan Snowball (V. plicatum). A new 



variety which blooms more profusely and in more per- 

 fect balls. 75 cts. each. 

 Viburnum, Maple-Leaved ( V. acerifolium). White 



flowers in summer; red berries in autumn. 

 Weigela Candida. Pure white. This is the only white 



AViegela that is of any value, all the other sorts being 



poor growers or bearing pink flowers. 50 cts. 

 Weigela Desboisii. Beautiful deep rose colored flowers. 

 Weigela Groenewegenii. Rose colored flowers streaked 



dark red. 

 Weigela hortensis nivea. Pure white; constant 



bloomer. 50 cts. each. 

 Weigela Isoline. Flowers open white, and change to 



blush. 

 Weigela lutea. Pale yellow ; blooms after the other 



varieties. 

 Weigela multiflora. Flowers pendulous, chocolate 



color with white stamens. 

 M'eigela rosea. Fine colored flowers ; one of the best. 

 Weigela Symondsii. Rose and white ; distinct and 



beautiful. 



HARDY GHENT AZALEA. 



A magnificent class of hardy flowering plants, bearing 

 large trusses of lovely, fragrant flowers. Their diversity 

 of color and form should render them, even to a greater 

 extent than at present, leading slirubs for outdoor purposes. 

 Very dry situations are not suitable fur this class. The soil 

 should be prepared as per instructions tor Rhododendrons. 

 The collection offered is from the best European sources. 

 $1.25 each ; §12.00 per dozen. 



HYDRANGEA PANICULATA 

 GRANDIFLORA. 



This is the finest iiardy shrub in cultivation, and endures 

 heat and cold extremely well. The flowers, which are 

 borne in dense pyramidal panicles in the greatest profu- 

 sion, are white when they first open, but gradually chaugs 

 to rose color, and remain in good condition for weeks. 

 25 cts. to $1.00 each, according to size. 



HEDGE PLANTS. 



American Arborvitae (Evergreen). 9 to 12 inches, $8.00 

 per 100; 12 to IS inches, $10.00 per 100; 18 to 24 

 inches, $15.00 per 100 ; 2 to 3 feet, $25.00 per 100. 



Cydonia Japonica (Deciduous). Bright scarlet flower- 

 ing. Makes an excellent hedge. $10.00 to $12.00 per 100. 



Hemlock Spruce (Evergreen.) \i to 2 feet, $26.00 per 

 100 ; 2 to 3 feet, -$40.00 per 100 ; 4 to 5 feet, $75.00 per 100. 



Osage Orange (Deciduous). Two years old, $1.00 per 

 100, S7.00 per 1,000. 



Privet, California (Deciduous). Dark green foliagi 

 bears trimming well. 1 to 2 feet, $20.00 per 100. 



