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Euonymus Alata (Corkbark). A shrub different in character 

 from others, having an individuality of its own. It is particu- 

 larly ornamental and interesting on account of its curious corky 

 bark. The small flowers of the spring are followed by attrac- 

 tive red berries in the fall. It is also valuable on account of its 

 bright scarlet autumn foliage which makes it very conspicuous 

 in the fall. Strong plants, $1.00 each. 



— Japonica. An evergreen shrub with large round, glossy, 

 dark green foliage, a splendid plant for foundation planting, 

 particularly at the seashore, also fine to grow on in pots or tubs 

 for house decoration; hardy as far north as Philadelphia. 

 Bushy plants, 12 to 15 inches high, $1.00 each. 



— Japonica Aurea Marginata. 



and variegated with golden yellow. 



Leaves dark green irregularly edged 

 Strong pot plants, $1.50 each. 



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— Japonica Argenteo variegata. Beautifully variegated with silvery 

 white. Strong pot plants, $1.50 each. 



Exochorda Grandifiora (Pearl Bush). A medium-sized Shrub bearing 

 white flowers in slender racemes in early spring; very graceful; useful 

 for cut flowers. 75 cts. each. 



Forsythia Fortunei. Strong erect habit; bright golden-yellow flowers 

 in early spring. 60 cts. each. 



— Spectabilis. A strong, tall growing variety with very large flowers 

 completely covering the stems with its golden-yellow bloom. 60 cts. each. 



— Suspensa (Weeping Golden Bell). A tall Shrub of willowy growth, the 

 branches gracefully arching, covered with golden-yellow bells in early 

 spring. 60 cts. each. 



— Suspensa atrocaulis. Identical with Suspensa, excepting that the 

 young growth is tinted with purple and the stems are of a dark blackish 

 purple, very ornamental even when out of flower. 60 cts. each. 



— Viridissima (Golden Bell). Strong erect habit; bright yellow bell like 

 flowers in early spring. 60 cts. each. 



Daphne Cneorum (Garland Flower). A pretty dwarf spreading 

 shrub from 6 to 8 inches high, valuable for the rockery or for the 

 front of the border, producing beautiful bright pink, sweet-scented 

 flowers early in May. Strong four-year-old plants, $1.25 each; 

 $12.00 per doz. 



Desmodium Penduliflorum. A shrub which dies to the ground 

 in winter but comes up vigorously in spring, throwing up shoots 3 

 to 4 feet high, which bears during September attractive sprays of 

 bright rose co'ored pea-shaped flowers. 60 cts. each. 



Deutzias. Weli-inown profuse flowering Shrubs, blooming in spring 

 or early summer. The dwarf varieties are desirable for forcing 

 under glass. 



— Candidissima plena. A fine tall, double white, 60 cts. each. 



— Crenata Magnifica. A most distinct variety with exception- 

 ally large corymbs of pure white double flowers, produced in wonder- 

 ful profusion. 75 cts. each. 



— Crenata Mirabilis (New). Of very vigorous habit, the long 

 branches carry enormous pyramidal panicles of upright milk- 

 white flowers of largest size. 75 cts. each. 



— Crenata Staphyleoides (New). Exceptionally large white 

 flowers in great drooping panicles, these flowers are of peculiar 

 formation, reminding one of Staphylea Colchica, the Bladder Nut. 

 A splendid acquisition. 75 cts. each. 



— — rosea plena (Double-flowering Deutzia). Double white, tinged 

 with pink; very desirable tall Shrub. 60 cts. each. 



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

 white flowers in early summer. 60 cts. each. 



— Gracilis Campanulata (New). A large-flowered type of 

 Gracilis with milky white Campanula-shaped flowers. 75 cts. each. 



— — Rosea. A rose-tinted form of this favorite species. 60 cts. each. 



— Lemoninei. Flowers very large and produced in cone shaped 

 heads of pure white, which open out very full. 60 cts. each. 



— Pride of Rochester. A fine, tall growing double white flower- 

 ing variety. 60 cts. each. 



Elsholtzia Stauntoni. Its late flowering, September and October, 

 makes this a particularly valuable Shrub. It grows about four feet 

 high, of bushy branching habit, each branch terminated by a dense 

 4 to 8 inch long spike of attractive deep lilac colored flowers. 60 

 cts. each. 



Deutzia Crenata Magnifica 



We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cts. each for $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100 



