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J. T. LOVETT, INC., LITTLE SILVER, N. J. -SHRUBS, SHADE TREES 



SPIRAEA 



ANTHONY WATERER.— The finest of 

 the Dwarf Spiraeas. It excels all others in 

 brilliancy of color — a purple crimson — and is 

 the most profuse and persistent bloomer of 

 them all. 1^ to 2 feet, 25c. each. 



BILLARDL— Of erect habit but rather 

 dwarf. From early June until late October, it 

 produces a profusion of dense panicles of rosy- 

 pink flowers. 



OPULIFOLIA (Snowball-leaved Spiraea or 

 Ninebark). — Of strong growth with large at- 

 tractive leaves. Especially valuable for group- 

 ing in shaded locations. 



OPULIFOLIA AUREA (Golden-leaved 

 Spiraea). — A variety of the last named with 

 yellow leaves that turn to yellowish green. Has 

 white flowers in June. 



PRUNIFOLIA FL. PL. (Bridal Wreath).— 

 In May and early June the branches of this 

 old favorite are laden with masses of dainty, 

 very double, pure white flowers. Its pretty 

 glossy deep green leaves turn to crimson and 

 purple in autumn. 



VAN HOUTTEI.— The most popular and 

 most valuable of all the Spiraeas. In late May 

 and early June its pure white flowers are pro- 

 duced in such masses as to entirely cover the 

 broad spreading bush. Frequently planted in 

 hedges. (See cut.) 



Price, except as noted, 2 to 3 feet, 25c.; 3 to 

 4 feet, 35c. each. 



SYMPHORICARPUS 



RACEMOSUS (Snowberry).— An old fa- 

 vorite. Has small pink flowers in July and 

 August, which are followed by great numbers 

 of large pure white waxlike berries in clusters, 

 which remain until freezing weather. Con- 

 spicuous and interesting. 



ORNAMENTAL 



Of these Maples, Elms, Poplars, Lindens, e 

 prices of which will be given upon request. Ow 

 small quantities (especially of the larger sizes) 

 the popular varieties only and these of sizes that 



They are all however, much too large for shi 

 freight or express. 



A dozen of a variety will be supplied at ten 

 price of one). Price per 100 promptly given up 

 named. 



APPLE (Malus) 



BECHTEL'S DOUBLE - FLOWERED 

 CRAB (M. Angustifolia). — A grand tree of 

 dwarf habit. In May, it is well nigh covered 

 with clusters of large, double fragrant flowers 

 of soft apple blossom pink that resemble 

 roses. Flowers when young, 4 to S feet, 50c 

 cacb. 



VULGARIS (Indian Currant, Coral Berry). 



— Of low growing and graceful habit with nu- 

 merous small pink flowers in August and Sep- 

 tember, followed by dull red berries, literally 

 covering the branches and which remain near- 

 ly all winter. 



Either variety, 2 to 3 feet, 25c. each. 



VIBURNUM (Snowball) 



OPULUS STERILIS (Common Snowball 

 or Guelder Rose). — An old variety that retains 

 its popularity. Of strong growth and spread- 

 ing habit. In late May and early June it bears 

 large round clusters of pure white flowers 

 hung on long swaying stems. 2 to 3 feet, 25c. 

 each. 



PLICATUM (Japanese Snowball).— A 



choice hardy shrub of compact upright habit. 

 It produces large elegantly formed dense 

 clusters of pure white flowers in great profu- 

 sion during the last of May and early June. 

 2 to 3 feet, 30c. each. 



WEIGELA (Diervilla) 

 AMABILIS. — Of strong spreading growth, 

 with deep pink flowers in great masses during 

 June. 



CANDIDA. — Similar to the above except 

 the flowers are pure white and are produced 

 all summer. 



EVA RATHKE.— The flowers of this are a 

 deep garnet red and are produced in abun- 

 dance throughout the summer and autumn. 



VARIEGATED-LEAVED (W. rosea nana 

 variegata). — Not so strong in growth as the 

 others. The leaves are deeply margined with 

 clear creamy white, distinctly defined. In 

 June it produces light pink flowers in lavish 

 profusion. 



Any variety, 2 to 3 feet, 25c.; 3 to 4 feet, 

 35c. each. 



YUCCA 



FILAMENTOSA (Adam's Needle, Spanish 

 Bayonet). — Unique, picturesque and very use- 

 ful for grouping upon the lawn, in the peren- 

 nial border and for planting with shrubbery. 

 Has long, sword-like evergreen leaves with 

 hairy filaments and during July it throws up 

 stout flower stalks four to five feet high with 

 great panicles of large, drooping, lily-like 

 creamy white flowers. It is entirely hardy 

 and succeeds everywhere — even upon light, 

 sandy soil. 25c. each. 



SHADE TREES 



tc, we carry a full stock of varieties and sizes, 

 ing to the difficulty of packing Shade Trees in 

 with other nursery stock we list in this catalog 

 can readily be packed for shipment, 

 pment by mail. They must be forwarded by 



times the price of one (six for five times the 

 on request; also for varieties other than those 



BEECH (Fagus) 

 RIVERS' PURPLE-LEAVED (F. sylvatica 

 purpurea Riversii). — An improved form of the 

 well known purple^leaved Beech and the most 

 striking of all purple-leaved trees. The 

 leaves are crimson in early summer, deepen- 

 ing to rich purple with metallic cast. Of slow 

 growth, but attains a large size with age. 6 

 feet, $1.50 each. 



