GENERAL CATALOGUE. 



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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 



IN FOUR CLASSES. 



CLASS I. — Deciduous Shrubs. 



CLASS II. — Variegated-leaved Deciduous Shrubs. 



CLASS III. — Evergreen Shrubs. 



CLASS IV. — Climbing and Trailing Shrubs. 



CLASS I.— DECIDUOUS SHRUBS. 



C. denotes shrubs which attain 9 to 12 feet in height at maturity. 



D. " " " " 5 to 8 



E. " " " " 1 to 4 " " " 



AMORPHA. False Indigo. Unform, Ger. Amorphe, Fr. 



These are fine large shrubs, with small purple or white flowers in dense terminal panicles in July. 

 A. fragrans. Fragrant Amorpha. D. A hairy shrub. Flowers dark purple, June and July. 35c. 



ARALIA. Angelica Tree. Aralie, Ger. Angelique, Fr. 



The following species form small trees, and are very useful to give a tropical appearance to gardens. 

 They require slight protection with straw or evergreen boughs in winter. 



A. Japonica. C. A handsome and distinct shrub, from Japan, with large tripinnate leaves and spiny stems; 



flowers white, in large spikes in September. 50c. 

 A. Mandshurica. C. Native of north China. A species with very hairy and prickly bipinnate leaves. 



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A. pentaphylla. D. A pretty Japanese shrub, of medium size and rapid growth; branches furnished with 



spines ; leaves palmate, five lobed and pale green. 50c. 

 A. spinosa. Hercules Club. C. A native plant, valuable for producing tropical effects. 50c. 



AZALEA. Azalee, Ger. Azalee, Fr. 



A. mollis. E. A splendid hardy species from Japan, and one of the most valuable flowering shrubs. 

 Fkrwers large and showy yellow and different shades of red, in fine trusses. §1.00. 



A. Pontica. Pontic Azalea. Ghent Varieties. E. Native of Asia Minor. A species growing 3 to 



4 feet high, with small hairy leaves, and yellow, orange and red flowers, and possesses a delightful 

 perfume. May and June. In this latitude plants are improved by slight protection. $1.50. 



BACCHARIS. Groundsel Tree. Kretjzstratjch, Ger. 



B. halimifolia. D. A pretty shrub with dark green foliage, especially attractive in autumn with its fluffy 



white seed pods. 35c. 



BERBERIS. Barberry. Berberitze, Ger. Epine Vinette, Fr. 



The Barberries are a most interesting family of shrubs, varying in size from 2 to 6 feet high, rich in var- 

 iety of leaf, flower and habit. Their showy orange and yellow flowers in May or June are succeeded by 

 bright and various-colored fruit ; very ornamental in the autumn and winter. 



B. Canadensis. American Barberry. D. A native species, forming a shrub, or low tree, with hand- 

 some distinct foliage and yellow flowers from April to June, succeeded by red berries. 35c. 



B. ilicifolia. Holly-leaved Barberry. D. Large dark green leaves, remaining on the plant until late 

 in the winter. A fine variety. 75c. 



B. Thunbergii. Thunberg's Barberry. E. From Japan. A pretty species, of dwarf habit, small 

 foliage, changing to a beautiful coppery red in autumn. Valuable as an ornamental hedge. 50c. 



B. vulgaris. European Barberry. D. A handsome deciduous shrub, with yellow flowers in 

 terminal drooping racemes in May or June, followed with orange scarlet fruit. 35c. 

 var. purpurea. Purple-leaved Barberry. D. An interesting shrub, growing 3 to 5 feet high 

 with violet purple foliage and fruit ; blossoms and fruit beautiful ; very effective in groups and 

 masses, or planted by itself. 35 c. 



