CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS. 



SPECIAL PRICES. ^^^^"^S l^'S^ stocks of nearly all the 



shrubs listed in good strong plants, we can 



supply all varieties priced at 2-3 cts. each for $2.50 per doz.; §15.00 per 100, buyer's 



selection; if selection of varieties is left to us, $200 per doz,; $12 00 per 100. 



Altliea. {Rose of Sharoii). St-rong, erect-growing shrubs of the easiest cul- 

 ture, which bear large and showy flowers in early fall; Double rose. 

 Double white. Double purple. Variegated leaved. Verv desirable on ac- 

 count of flowering when few other slirubs are in bloom. 25 cts. each ; S2.50 

 per doz. 



Auiorplia FrilticOSa {False Indigo). A strong-growing shrub, from 6 

 to 7 feet high, with finger-like spikes of indigo-colored flowers, three or more 

 ■ipil^es in a cluster ; blooms early in June. 25 cts. each. 



Arjllia Pentapliylla. A pretty Japanese Shrub, of medium size and 

 rapid growth, with fine lobed palmate leaves of a pale green color, branches 

 furnished with spines. 25 Cls. each. 



— SpillOSa {HerciiLs Club'). A singular native tree-like Shrub, growing 

 from 10 lo 15 feet high, with very prickly stems, pinnate leaves and immense 

 panicles of vihite flowers in the month of August; an odd, tropical-looking 

 plant. 50 cts. each. 



AnrtrOUiecla Mariana {Lily of the Valley Shruh). Of dwarf, low growth, 

 bearing early in June panicles of waxy white drooping bell-shaped blossoms. 

 50 cts. each. 



— Polifoliai. A pretty native Shrub, growing about 18 inches high, pro- 

 ducing in May masses of globular urn-shaped flowers of a light rose color. 

 25 cts. each. 



Azalea Mollis. A beautiful species from Japan with large flowers of vari- 

 ous shailes of yellow, orange, carmine, etc. (See cut.) 



— Poutica, or Hardy Ghent. A magnificent class of 



hardy flowering plants, bearing large trusses of lovely, fra- 

 grant flowers. Their diversity of color and form should 

 render them, even to a greater extent than at present, leading 

 shrubs fi)r outdoor purposes. 



— Amoeiia {Dwarf Azalea^. This species forms particu- 

 larly neat symmetrical bushes from 2 to 2J feet high, and in 

 early summer when covered with its mass of bright solferino 

 flowers nothing can be more showy. 



Strong plants well set with Ijuds of any of the above 3 Aza- 

 leas. 75 cts. each ; $7.50 per doz. 



Baccliaris Haliiuitblia {Groundsell Ti-ee). A pretty 

 Shrub, which is especially attractive in the fall on account of 

 its fluffy white seei jiods, 25 cts. each. 



Berberis Tliunberg-ii., A beautiful Japan variety of 

 dwarf habit. Small foliage, assuming the moSt varied and 

 beautiful tints of coloring in the autumn ; very desirable for 

 grouping and a grand hedge plant. 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per 

 doz. 



— Vulg'ariS purpurea {Purple Berberry). Violet-col- 

 ored foliage and fruit; very effective. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. 



CalycailtllUS Floridns {Sweet or Strawberry Shrub). 

 An old favorite with double chocolate-colored flowers ; deli- 

 ciously strawberry-scented. 25 cts. each. 



Cerci.S Japonica (Japan Judas Tree or Red Bud). 

 Very showy and beautiful when in bloom. All the branches 

 and twigs are covere I with a mass of small pink flowers early 

 in the spring, before the leaves appear ; 4 ft. high. $1 00 each. 



Azalea Mollis. 



Chionanthus Vibginica. 



CllionantllllS Virginica {White Fringe). A tall-grow- 

 ing native Shrub, blooming profusely in June. The singular 

 flowers resemble bunches of white silken fringe hung grace- 

 fully among the foliage. (See cut.) 50 cts. each. 



Colutea Arborescens {Bladder Senna ) . A large Shrub, 

 with small delicate foliage and yellow pea-shaped blossoms, 

 flowering in June, followed by reddish pods or bladders. 25 

 cts. each. 



Corcliorus, or Kerria Japonica Fl. PI. {Globe 



Flower). A graceful Shrub with pretty double-yellow flowers 

 from June to October. 25 cts. each. 



Argentea Varieg'ata. A dwarf variety with small 



green foliage, edged with white, one of the prettiest of our 

 dwarf Shrubs. 25 cls. each. 



CornilS Florida {White Flowering Dogwood). An orna- 

 mental, speading, irregularly-shaped tree, producing large 

 white flowers in spring and rich crimson foliage in autumn; 

 4 to 5 feet. 50 cts. each. 



— I'^lorida lillbl'a {Red Flowering Dogwood). A new and 

 rare varieiy, similar to the common type except in color of the 

 flowers, which are rich rosy-red. The two varieties together 

 make a fine contrast; 3 ft., 50 cts.; 6 ft., $1.50 each. 



— SangTliliea {Red Twigged Dogwood). A strong grow- 

 ing bush, with crimson colored branches, making it an at- 

 tractive object in winter. 25 cts. 



— MaSCllla {Cornelian Cherry). A small tree-like Shrub, 

 producing early in spring, before ibe leaves appear, clusters of 

 bright yellow flowers which are followed by red berries. 25 

 CIS. each. 



— - — ■ Variegata. Identical with the above except in foliage, which is beau- 

 tifully variegated, one of our handsomest variegated Shrubs. 50 cts. each. 



— Sericea. A reddish stemmed variety, producing its corymbs of white flowers 

 late in [une, followed by pretty blue berries in October. 25 cts. each. 



Cotoneaster. These are among the most desirable of our Shrubs on account 

 of their graceful habit, beautiful small foliage and attractive fruit. We offer 

 four of the choicest varieties : 



— - Horizontalis. — ^epalensis. 



— Simonsii. — Thymifolia. 



35 cts. each.; $3 50 per doz. 



Cytisus Liaburnnm (Golden Chain). A dwarf tree or large Shrub with 

 shining green leaves and racemes of yellow flowers, which appear in early 

 summer. This Shrub is well appreciated and much used in England. It will 

 be as popular here when its beauty and effectiveness are betterknown. 25 cts. each. 



Daphne Cneorimi (Garland Flower). A pretty dwarf spreading Shrub, 

 especially suited for planting on rockeries, producing beautiful bright pink 

 sweet-scented flowers early in May. 50 cts. each. 



Desmodiiini Pendulifloruni. A shrub-like plant which dies to the 

 ground in winter, but comes up vigorously in spring, throwing up shoots 3 to 4 

 feet high, which bear during September attractive sprays of bright rose-colored 

 flowers. 25 cis. each ; ,?2.50 per doz. 



Eleagnus Longipes. A very desirable, nearly evergreen Shrub ; with light 

 foliage, which is silvered on the under surface with little white scales. The 

 abundant crop of orange-colored fruit is a very attractive feature during the 

 summer. 25 cts. each. 



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