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Pl*UIlUS (Flowering Almond and Plum) 



Japonica fl. pi. (Double-flo-wering Almond). A beautiful dwarf 

 Shrub, producing its sliowy double flowers early in May before 

 the leaves appear. We can supply both white and pink. Plants, -,>,<<«%^ 

 3 to 4 feet high, $1.00 each. '■ '^ 



Pissardi (Purple-leaved Plum). A dwarf Shrub, covered with singleF 

 white flowers in spring; when they first appear the leaves are a 

 lustrous crimson, changing to a rich purple. Plants, 3 to 4 feet high, 

 $1.00 each. (,_ 



Triloba (Double-flowering Plum). An interesting Shrub, of medium , 



height, bearing in early spring semi-double delicate pinlc flowers \ 



over an inch in diameter. Plants, 3 feet high, $1.00 each. 



RhodotypUS ( white Kerria) 



Kerrioides. A very ornamental Japanese Shrub of medium size, which succeeds 

 well in sun or shade, with pretty foliage and large single white flowers the latter 

 part of May. 60 cts. each. 



Rhus (Sumac) 



Cotinus (Purple Mist or Smoke Tree). It has been almost impossible for the past 

 ten years to procure this old favorite Shrub but we again have a limited supply 

 of strong bushy plants about 18 inches high. It is one of the attractive subjects 

 either planted as a single specimen or in the mixed border, forming a large 

 Shrub which in mid-summer is covered with large clusters of feathered flowers 

 giving the appearance of a cloud of smoke or mist. 75 cts. each. 



Typhina Laciniata {Cut-leaved 

 Staghorn Sumac). The leaves are 

 beautifully cut like a delicate Fern 

 and in fall assume the most brilliant 

 colors, this combined with its showy 

 clusters of crimson fruit makes it a 

 most valuable subject either as a 

 single specimen or for mass planting. 

 75 cts. each. 



Robinia (Rose Acacia) 



Hispida. A most desirable Shrub 

 producing large loose racemes of 

 beautiful rose-pink flowers in June. 

 75 cts. each. 



SambuCUS (Eider) 



Nigra Aurea (Golden Elder). Of 

 strong growth, and one of the best 

 yellow foliage Shrubs; the color is 

 remarkably bright, rich and con- 

 stant, and makes a fine contrast in 

 the shrubbery border. 60 cts. each. 



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Swii'iii ikli ARPUS Racemosi'^- 



Double-flowering Syring.\ or Lilac 



Symphoricarpus 



(Snowberry) 



Chenaulti (New). This is the 

 choicest of the Snowberries forming 

 naturally a most graceful, shapely 

 plant about 3 feet high and 5 ieet in 

 diameter with small foliage and 

 dense twiggy branches which in iall 

 bear an abundance of white to pink 

 fruits. 75 cts. each. 



Racemosus (Snowberry). A well- 

 known dwarf Shrub with small pink 

 flowers and large white berries that 

 hang on the plant the greater part of 

 the winter. 60 cts. each 



Syringa (Liiac 



Viburnum Opulus Sterilis 



Common Purple. (Syringa Vulgaris). The old tavunte, and one of the best. 

 60 cts. each. 



Common White (S. Vulgaris alba). Flowers white, tragrant. beautiful. 60 cts- 

 each. 



Charles X. A strong, rapid growing variety, with large, shining leaves. Trusses 

 rather loose; large, reddish purple. $1.00 each. 



Japonica. An elegant Japanese species, eventually forming a good-sized tree, 

 flowers creamy white, produced in great panicles a month later than other sorts. 

 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 in- 

 dividual 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 purplish-blue flower-^ 

 .00 each. 



William Robinson. Very double. Buds crimson-pink opening to deep violet- 

 mauve. $1.00 eai.h. 



We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cts. each for $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. Shrubs cannot be sent by mail 



