HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. 



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HARDY SHRUBS. 



First quality, 30 cts. each, except wliere noted ; iiS.OO per dozen ; §20.00 per 100. 



NEIV HARDY GENISTA. 



(Genista Andreana.) 



A most desirable shrub either for planting in the 

 open border or for growing on in pots as a decorative 

 spring-flowering plant, like the well-known Genista 

 Fragrans and Racemosa that are grown so exten- 

 sively for Easter decorations; but unlike these vari- 

 eties, which are entirely yellow, the flowers of this 

 new variety, which are nearly four times as large, are 

 produced in large terminal racemes, the lower lip being 

 of a bright yellow, while the upper one is of a rich brown- 

 ish crimson; a combination of color entirely distinct and 

 pleasing. 

 The plant is of elegant habit, with dark green stems and foliage, 

 and IS said to be hardy south of New York. 



, We offer good strong plants at 50 cts. each. 



Andromeda Mariana. One of the finest of our native shrubs; 

 the individual flowers are long and tubular, borne in large branches. 

 They are of a peculiar waxy-white that is very pleasing ; the wood 

 and foliage are both peculiar, and in autumn the leaves turn a deep 

 led, and remain on until severe weather. 

 Azalea Olient. A magnificent class of hardy flowering plants, 

 bearmg Hi^'e trusses of lovely, fi-agrant flowers. Their diversity of color and 

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

 for out duoi purposes Very dry situations are not suitable for this class. The soil 

 should be piepaied as per instructions for Rhododendrons. The collection offered is from 

 the best European sources. §1.00 each ; 75 cts. each ; $7.50 per dozen. 

 Althea, or Rose of Sharon {Hibiscus Syriacus). Strong, erect-growing shrubs of 



the easiest culture, which bear large and showy flowers in early fall. 

 Double Rose. Double Wliite. Double Purple,. 



Varieg'ated Leaved. Leaves conspicuously marked. 



The Altheas are very desirable on account of flowering in August and September, when 

 few other shrubs are in bloom. 

 Barberry, PlU'ple {Berber-is vulgaris purpurea). Violet colored foliage and fruit; very 



effective. 

 Burning" Busll {Euonyrnus Europeus). Pods covered with scarlet seed during autumn 



and winter. 

 CalycanthUS, Sweet Sbrub {Calycanthus Floridus). Flowers fragrant, like strawber- 

 ries ; double and of a chocolate color. 

 Clethra Alnifolia {Sweet Pepper Busk). Avery desirable dense-growing shrub, with dark- 

 green foliage and shoM'y upright spikes of creamy white, intensely fragrant flowers, continuing 

 in bloom a long time. The season of bloom is later than most shrubs, which is a valuable 

 feature. 

 Deutzia Crenata. Bears a profusion of pink and white flowers; very pretty. 



— Crenata flore plena {Double-flozvering Deutzia"). Flowers double white, tinged with pink. One 

 of the most desirable flowering shrubs in cultivation. 



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Genista Andreana. 



Deutzia Fortunei. Large, pure white single flowers. 



— Gracilis. A dwarf bush, covered with spikes of pure 

 white flowers in early summer. 



Dogwood, Red Twig-g-ed {Comus sanguinea). A 

 strong growing bush, with crimson colored branches, making 

 it an attractive object in winter. 



Exochorda grandiflora. Finely shaped shrub, with a 

 profusion of the most lovely pure white flowers ; blooms in 

 the spring. 50 cts. 



Forsytllia, Golden Bell {E. viridissima). Bears bright 

 yellow flowers before the leaves appear. 



Fringe, Purple or Smoke Tree {Rhus cotinus). 

 Has very curious bloom, which when covered with dew re- 

 sembles a cloud of smoke or mist. 50 cts. 



— White {Chionajithus Virginica). The bloom is very 

 much like white fringe ; one of the most pleasing ornaments 

 for the lawn. 50 cts. 



Globe Flower {Kerria, or Corchorus Japonica). Small 



shrubs, with abundant yellow flowers in early summer. 

 Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. The flowers 



are borne in dense pyramidal panicles ; are white when they 



first open, but gradually change to rose color, and remain in 



good condition for weeks. 25 cts. to $1.00. 

 Japan Quince {Pyrus Japonica). A very showy and 



popular shrub, which blooms profusely in early spring; 



flowers dazzling scarlet. Makes an excellent hedge. 

 Judas Tree, or Japan Red Bud (C. Japonica). 



The flowers are a brilliant rose color, and borne in profusion. 



3 to 5 feet. -SI 00 to §1.-50. 

 L/aburnum {Cytisus laburnum). Long racemes of golden 



yellow flowers. In bloom June to July. 



The common purple 

 alba). Flowers pure 



Liilac, Common {Syringa vzilgaris) 

 species, and one of the best. 



— Common White {S. vulgaris 

 white; very fragrant ; beautiful. 



liOnlcera Tartarica. White Tartarian Honeysuckle. 



Fragrant pink and white flowers ; upright growing. 

 Magnolia purpurea. Dwarf; flowers bright purple; 



very profuse. .3 to 5 feet. 60 cts. 

 Mock Orange, or Syringa {Philadelphus). Fragrant 



pure white flowers. 



— Large Flowered {P. grandijlora). Showy; large 

 flowers ; slightly fragrant. 



Privet, California {L. ovalifoHum). Nearly evergreen. 

 Bears white flowers in the early summer; one of the best 

 hedge plants. 



Spirea Billardii. A strong-growing, pink-flowered, late- 

 blooming species. 



— callosa alba. Low, dwarf growth ; white. 



— callosa rubra. Low, dwarf growth ; red flowers. 



IXEA YIRGIJ^ICA. 



One of the prettiest of our native shrubs, and yet but little 

 known. It grows from 4 to 6 feet high, and produces numer- 

 ous racemes of pure white flowers during June, which have a 

 delicious fragrance not unlike the ordinary Pond Lily. The 

 foliage and stem turn to a beautiful red during the autumn. 

 This is one of the very best hardy shrubs, growing naturally 

 into a compact and symmetrical shape, and blooming so freely 

 as to appear to be covered with snow. It will succeed in any 

 position. 30 cts. each; 4 for |1.00. 



