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Spiraea Anthony Waterer. A valuable variety; color bright 

 crimson; it is of dwarf, dense growth never exceeding 30 inches 

 in height; in bloom the entire summer and fall. 60 cts. each. 



— Billardi. Strong-growing, dense spikes of pink flowers in July. 

 60 cts. each. 



— Douglasi. Spikes of deep pink flowers during July and August. _^ 

 Very desirable. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. 60 cts. each. 



— Margaritae. A free-flowering variety with flat heads of soft fr 

 pink flowers from June to October; grows 3 to 4 feet high. 60 2 

 cts. each. 



— Opulifolia aurea (Virginian Guelder Rose). An interesting 

 variety of medium growth with golden tinted foliage and large 

 white flowers in June. 60 cts. each. 



— Prunifolia Fl. PI. (Bridal Wreath). A favorite variety and one 

 of the best; it is a beautiful Shrub of medium size with double 

 white flowers in May. 60 cts. each. 



— Thunbergi. One of the most charming of all low-growing Shrubs, with fine 

 delicate foliage, and a profusion of small white flowers in April and May. 

 60 cts. each. 



— Van Houttei. The grandest of all the white Spiraeas; it is of compact 

 habit and a beautiful ornament for the lawn at any season, but when in flower 

 in June it is a complete fountain of white bloom. 60 cts. each. 



Stephanandra Flexuosa. Of graceful fountain-like habit of growth with 

 finely and delicately cut leaves which in the autumn assume brilliant reddish 

 tints; the flowers are creamy white. 60 cts. each. 



Symphoricarpos Chenaulti (New). This is the choicest of the Snowberries 

 forming naturally a most graceful, shapely plant about 3 feet high and 5 feet 

 in diameter with small foliage and dense twiggy branches which in fall bear 

 an abundance of white to pink fruits. 75 cts. each. 



— Racemosus (Snowberry) . A well known dwarf Shrub with pink 4 flowers 

 and white berries that hang on the plant the greater part of the winter. 60 

 cts. each. 



Double-flowering Syringa or Lilac 



Similar to the 



— Vulgaris (Red Fruited, or Indian Currant). 

 above, but with bright red fruit. 60 cts. each. 



Syringa or Lilac, Common Purple (Syringa Vulgaris). 

 old favorite, and one of the best. 60 cts. each. 



The 



- Common White (S. Vulgaris alba). 

 beautiful. 60 cts. each. 



Flowers white, fragrant, 



A strong, rapid growing variety, with large, 

 Trusses rather loose; large, reddish purple. 



— Charles X. 



shining leaves. 

 $1.00 each. 



— Japonica. An elegant Japanese species, eventually forming 

 a good sized tree, flowers creamy white in great panicles a 

 month later than other sorts. $1.00 each. 



— Josikaea (Hungarian Lilac). A distinct species of stout erect 

 growth with dark shining leaves and purple flowers which are 

 produced late in June. $1.00 each. 



— Mme. Marie Lemoine. The finest double white Lilac yet 

 introduced. The individual flowers, which resemble miniature 

 Tuberoses, as well as the truss, are of immense size, deliciously 

 scented; fine for cutting. $1.00 each. 



— President Grevy. Magnificent panicles of large double blue 

 flowers. $1.00 each. 



— William Robinson. Very double, buds crimson- pink, 

 opening to deep violet-mauve. $1.00- each. 



Tamarix Africana (Tamarisk). Strong, slender, tall-growing 

 irregular shrubs, with feathery foliage and small, delicate flowers 

 • borne profusely on gracefully-bending branches. These pink 

 flowers are very attractive during May. 60 cts. each. 



— Hispida Aestivalis. A distinct variety, with delicate, soft 

 pink sprays of flowers in July and August, a time when the 

 shrubbery border is comparatively bare of flowers. 60 cts. each. 



— Indica. Very strong-growing, with feathery plumes of pale 

 pink flowers in late summer and autumn. 60 cts. each. 



Viburnum Carlesi. A rare Korean variety which is entirely 

 distinct with salver-shaped flowers of a delicate rose tinted 

 white, passing to white sweet-scented flowers produced in 

 terminal sub-globose cymes 2 to 3 inches in diameter, reminding 

 one somewhat of a spray of Bouvardia. Good bushy speci- 

 mens 1| to 2 feet high. $2.S0 each. 



— Plicatum (Japan Snowball). One of the choicest hardy 

 Shrubs, the perfect balls of pure white flowers are borne in 

 great profusion in May. $1.00 each. 



— Opulus (High Bush Cranberry). The white flowers in June are 

 followed in Autumn by bright scarlet berries, which are very 

 attractive until very late in winter. 60 cts. each. 



— Opulus Sterilis (Snowball or Guelder Rose). The popular 

 white Snowball, filled with large pendant balls of white flowers 

 in May. 60 cts. each. 



— Rhytidophyllum. A rare variety, particularly attractive 

 on account of its large dark green nearly evergreen foliage, the 

 yellowish white flowers are followed in September by red berries 

 finally turning black. $1.00 each. 



Vitex Macrophylla. Forms a most graceful, shapely, attrac- 

 tive plant, 3 to 4 feet high, with nicely divided foliage with 

 aromatic odor. The pretty lavender-blue flowers, arranged in 

 whorls on long, graceful terminal spikes or racemes begin bloom- 

 ing in July, continuing without interruption until frost. A most 

 attractive shrub for any position. Strong plants, 75 cts. each; 

 $7.50 per doz. 



Weigelia Rosea. • Soft rosy carmine. 60 cts. each. 



— Rosea Foliis Purpureis. This is entirely distinct and will 

 prove a welcome addition to the shrub border, not on account 

 of its light pink flowers but for its foliage effect, its leaves being 

 of a rich bronzy purple. 60 cts. each. 



— Rosea Nana Variegata. Variegated green, yellow and pink 

 leaves; very effective and useful; flowers delicate rose. 60 cts. 

 each. 



— Eva Rathke. The finest Weigelia in cultivation; flowering 

 continuously throughout the summer and autumn; of a rich 

 ruby carmine. 75 cts. each. 



Hedge Plants, See Page 206 



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

 include packing and delivery to any transportation line in Philadelphia 



