LOVETT'S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



Deciduous and Evergreen Shrubs 



PIERIS (Andromeda) 

 Floribunda — 2 to 3 feet. Early in April this 

 dense shrub bears a profusion of delicate white 

 flowers in dense, upright panicles, somewhat re- 

 sembling Lilies-of-the-Valley. This broad-leaved 

 evergreen is splendid for foundation plantings, 

 rock gardens, etc. Bushy, 12 to 18 in. plants, 

 $4.00 each. 



^ PRUNUS 



Glandulosa (Japonica Nana, Double Flowered 

 Almond) — Double, soft pink flowers. Blooms 

 very early in the season. A most attractive va- 

 riety. 3 to 4 feet. Illustrated on page 29. 

 Glandulosa (Japonica Nana Alba) — White 

 form of above. Splendid plants of either va- 

 riety, 2 to 3 ft., each, 75c. 



Japonica Rosea Pendula (Weeping Japan Cher- 

 ry) — The long, slender branches, sweeping to 

 the ground, give this variety the appearance of a 

 waterfall of pink flowers. See illustration, page 

 3 1 . Selected trees with 1 year heads, $7.50 each. 

 Pissardi (Purple-leaved Plum) — A dwarf grow- 

 ing tree with handsome purple leaves through- 

 out the entire summer and fall. Small white 

 flowers in spring, followed by dark, wine-red 

 fruits. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50 

 each. 



RHODODENDRON 

 Maximum (Great Laurel) — The most popular of 

 our native broad-leaved evergreen shrubs. Hardy 

 and vigorous, it thrives best when disturbed the 



PHILADELPHUS VIRGINAL 

 The New Double Flowering 

 Mock Orange, Blooms in June 

 and in the Fall. See Page 33 



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least. In late June and July large, rosy-pink flow- 

 ers are produced in clusters. The large glossy 

 leaves make this plant an object of beauty the 

 year around. 18 to 24 in., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 

 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 each. Write ifor special quota- 

 tions on carload lots. 



ROSA 



Multiflora — Vigorous, long, arching canes bear 

 huge clusters of white flowers in June and vast 

 quantities of bright red berries during the fall 

 and early winter months. Excellent for massing. 

 2 to 3 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 

 Rugosa (Japanese or Romanus Rose) — An up- 

 right shrub with large, rich green leaves, pro- 

 ducing a wealth of rose-colored flowers three 

 inches across during the summer, followed by 

 brick red fruit. Very sturdy. IV2 to 2 ft., 40c; 

 2 to 3 ft., 60c each. 



SALIX 



Caprea (Pussy Willow) — Our plants of this va- 

 riety are of a very superior strain, which pro- 

 duces silvery buds in early spring, approximately 

 double the size of the old-fashioned variety. 

 Our customers planting this variety will, we are 

 sure, be deUghted. 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 



SPIRAEA 



Their freedom of bloom, variety of sizes, and 

 long season make these the most popular of all 

 flowering shrubs, unequalled by any other 

 single group. 



Anthony Waterer — 2 feet. Full, flat clusters of 

 brilliant purple-crimson flowers are borne in 

 June and July on erect stems. An invaluable 

 sort. 12 to 18 in., 40c; 18 to 24 in., 60c each. 



Arguta (Garland Spiraea) — 4 feet. The lace- 

 like, hazy foliage makes the plant attractive 

 throughout the entire year. Abundant white 

 flowers in early May. 18 to 24 in., 50c each. 



Billardi — 6 feet. Dense, plume-like panicles of 

 rosy pink flowers, excellent for cutting, are pro- 

 duced from early June until late October. 2 

 to 3 ft., 40c; 3 to 4 ft., 60c each. 

 Billardi Alba — The white form of the preced- 

 ing. 2 to 3 ft., 40c each. 



Froebeli — Bright crimson flowers. Dwarf and 

 similar to A. Waterer, but a trifle taller than 

 that variety, with broader leaves. Illustrated on 

 page 38. 12 to 18 in., 35c; 18 to 24 in., 50c; 



2 to 3 ft., 75c each. 



Opulifolius (Snowball-leaved Spiraea) — 8 to 10 

 ft. Branches droop under heavy, flat umbels of 

 white flowers in June, turning to red with age. 

 Red berries follow the flowers. Valuable for 

 shaded locations. 4 to 5 ft., 75c each. 

 Opulifolius Aurea — Like the preceding, but with 

 foliage of pure yellow, turning to bronze in au- 

 tumn. 3 to 4 ft., 50c; 4 to 5 ft., 75c each. 

 Prunifolia fl. pi. — Original Bridal Wreath. In 

 May and early June the branches are laden with 

 masses of dainty, double, pure white flowers. 2 

 to 3 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 

 Reevesiana — Pure white, double flowers through- 

 out May and June. The graceful, arching 

 branches retain their foliage till late fall. 2 to 



3 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each. 



