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CornUS (Dogwood) 



Florida (White Flowering Dogwood). The so much admired native white 

 Dogwood. An ornamental, spreading large Shrub or small tree, producing 

 large white flowers in spring, the attractive foliage turning to brilliant rich 

 crimson early in the autumn. Strong plants 3 to 4 feet high, $1.50 each. 



Florida Rubra {Red Flowering Dogwood). A splendid rich rosy red form of 

 the above, when planted near each other the two varieties make a wonder 

 fully pleasing contrast in color. Strong plants 3 to 4 feet high, S3. 50 each. 



Daphne Cneorum (Garland nower) 



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, SI. 50 each: 

 §15.00 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 bear 

 during September, when few Shrubs are in bloom, attractive sprays of 

 bright rose-colored pea-shaped flowers. 60 cts. each. 



Deutzia 



Well-known profuseiflowering Shrubs, blooming in spring or early summer. 

 Succeed in any sunny position. 

 Crenata Magnifica. A most distinct variety with exceptionally large 



corj'mbs of pure white double flowers, produced in wonderful 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 {Douhle-fiowerlng Deutzia). Double white, tinged with 



pink; very desirable taU Shrub. 60 cts. each. 

 Gracilis, A favorite, dwarf bush, covered with spikes of pure white flower; 



in early summer. 60 cts. each. 



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



— Lemoinei. Without doubt one of the very best dwarf hardy 

 Shrubs; flowers very large and produced in cone-shaped heads 

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



ELleagnUS (Japanese Oleaster) 

 Longipes. A very desirable, nearly evergreen Shrub of medium 

 height, with light foliage, which is silvered on the under surface. 

 The abundant crop of orange-colored fruit is a very attractive 

 feature during the summer. 75 cts. each. 



FORSYTHIA 



Elsholtzia (Mlntshrub) 



Stavintoni. 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. 



'D'Exmix Crenata Magnifica 



Euonymus 



Alata (Corkbark). A Shrub different in character from others, having an 

 individuality of its own. It is particularly ornamental and interesting 

 on account of its curious corky bark. The small flowers of the spring 

 are followed by attractive red berries in the fall. It is also valuable on 

 account of its bright scarlet autumn foliage which makes it verj' con- 

 spicuous in the fall. Strong plants, SI. 00 each. 



Europaeus {Burning Bush). A conspicuous Shrub which in the autumn 

 and winter is loaded with scarlet seed-pods from which orange colored 

 berries hang on slender threads. 75 cts. each. 



Japonica Aurea Marginata. An evergreen Shrub with glossy dark 

 green leaves irregularly edged and variegated with golden yeUow, 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. 

 Strong plants in 6 inch pots, $1.50 each. 



— Argenteo variegata. Beautifully variegated with silvery white. 

 Strong pot plants, SI. SO each. 



ElxOChorda (Pearl Bush^ 



Grandiflora. A medium-sized Shrub, bearing white flowers in slender 

 racemes in early spring; very graceful; useful for cut flowers. 75 cts. each. 



ForSytHia (Colden Bell) 



Spectabilis. Strong, tall growing with very large flowers completely 



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

 Suspensa {Weeping Golden Bell). A tall Shrub of wiUowy growth, the 



branches gracefully arching, covered with golden yellow bells in early spring. 



60 cts. each. 

 Viridissima {Golden Belt). Strong erect habit; bright yeUow beU like 



flowers in early spring. 60 cts. each. 



Halesia (Silver Sell or Snowdrop Tree) 

 Tetraptera, One of the mos' desirable tall Shrubs, with pretty beU- 



shaped snow drop-iiie whit: flowers ia May. $1.00 each. 



We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 eta. each for Sfi.OO per doz.: $40.00 per 100. Shruhs cannot bo sent by tnail 



