CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS 



We offer here but a few specialties in Hardy Shrubs for spring planting. We do not recommend the general planting of 

 deciduous shrubs in spring. C t Autumn Catalogue, issued early in September, will contain a full and comprehensive list of 

 desirable varieties, and delivery of these can be made during the autumn months when the plants are in a dormant condition. 



Abelia Chinensis Qrandiflora. A choice small Shrub of graceful 



habit, producing tlirough tl.e entire summer and fall months white 



tinted lilac heather-like flowers in such abundance as to completely 



cover the plant. 50 cts. each. 

 Althea William R. Smith. Everyone will be pleased with this 



splendid giant-flowering variety; one of our own introductions. 



Tlie habit of the plant is ideal, naturally forming attractive, symmetrical 

 liushy specimens, while the glistening pure white flowers are of giant siz:; 

 compared to all other sorts, being fully 4 inches in diameter under ordi 

 nary cultivation, and open out flat or salver-shaped quite different from 

 the older types which only partially expand; these large, showy flowers 

 are produced in great profusion from early in July until late in September, 

 and are very conspicuous at a period when comparatively few Shrubs ar^ 

 in bloom. Three-year-old plants, 75 cts. each; |7.50 per doz. 

 Azalea Amoena. This little gem is practically evergreen, and in late 



spring the plants are literally smothered with masses of rosy crimson 



flowers. We offer plants, 10 to 12 inches high, $1.00 each; $10.00 



per doz.; $75.00 per 100. 



— Ledifolia Alba. A choice hardy variety, producing in late spring 

 large pure white flowers similar to the well-known Azalea Indica Alba. 

 It is very free flowering, and is valuable to plant in connection with 

 high-colored Azaleas and Rhododendrons, or as an individual specimen. 

 Strong bushy plants, 12 inches high, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



— Yodogawa. This charming species is a perfect gem. It grows about 

 3 feet high, and early in May, before all other varieties, is literally cov- 

 ered with semi-double, lavender-pink flowers, a shade at once distinct 

 from all others and very pleasing. Stong plants, 10 to 12 inches high, 

 $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



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BuDDLKiA (Butterfly Shrub) 



Buddleia Variabilis Veitchiana {Butterfly Shrub or Summer Lilac). 

 One of the most desirable summer flowering shrubs, beginning to bloom 

 in July, it continues until cut by severe firost. The flowers are of a 

 pleasing shade of violet mauve, and are borne in 

 dense cylindrical spikes, which, under liberal cul- 

 tivation, are from 12 to 15 inches in length by 3 

 inches in diameter; it succeeds everywhere and 

 flowers freely the first season planted, and is always 

 admired. 35 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 

 per 100. 

 Calluna (Scotch Heather). Very pretty small 

 shrubs, growing from one to two feet high, pro- 

 ducing their interesting flowers from July to Sep- 

 tember, well adapted to plant in the hardy border 

 or any sunny position in the garden. We offer both 

 the pink and white varieties as under — • 



— Vulgaris. Rosy pink. 



Alba. Pure white. 



Strong plants of either, 75 cts. each. 



Hypericum Patulum Henryi. A new hardy 

 St. John's Wort of shrubby habit, growing from 

 2^ to 4 feet high, producing masses of large clear 

 yellow flowers during July and August, and re- 

 taining its neat foliage until late in the Autumn. 

 A most desirable Shrub. 50 cts. each. 



Althea William R. Smiti' 



Note. — Prices on Shruljs and all other plants 

 include boxes and packing and delivery to trans- 

 portation company in Philadelphia. 



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