ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 



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HALESIA TETRAPTERA. — SILVER BELIi. 



(natural size.) 



HALESIA. Silver Bell. Halesie, Fr. 



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H. tetraptera. Common Snowdrop Tree. A beautiful large shrub, with 

 pretty white, bell-shaped flowers in May. It is distinguished by its four-winged fruit, 

 which is from one to two inches long. One of the most desirable shrubs. §1.00. 

 See cut. 



HIBISCUS. Althaea, or Kose of Sharon. Eibisch, Ger. Guimauve, Fr. 



The Althaeas are fine, free-growing, flowering shrubs, of the easiest cultivation. Very- 

 desirable on account of blooming in August and September, when scarcely any'other tree'or 

 shrub is in blossom. 



H. Syriacvis var. Boule cle Feu. Large, very double, well-formed 

 flowers, of a beautiful violet red color. Plant vigorous ; flowers late. 



