EVERGREEN SHRUBS. 



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Ail the plants here offered will be sent by 

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lail at prices quoted. If sent by express or freight larger specimens 



RHODODENDRON. 



All things considered, 



the Rhododen- 

 di-on is undoubtedly the most beautiful 

 shrub in cultivation and there is nothing 

 grander in the way of flowering plants, 

 considering both bloom and foliage. The 

 handsome, dark green color and glossy 

 richness of its persistent foliage, in con- 

 nection with the variety and beauty of 

 color of its magnificent cliisters of flow- 

 ers produce an indescribable effect. It is 

 a mistake to suppose that the Rhododen- 

 dron will grow only in peat, as claimed 

 by many. More or less peat or leaf 

 mould is very desirable, as it also is for 

 many other kinds of plants, but we do 

 not hesitate to plant without it. Mulch- 

 ing is very beneficial. 



Hybrid Seedlingrs. These are grown 

 from seed of the choicest varieties and 

 embrace every shade and color; but their 

 colors are not known. Wonderful dis- 

 plays of Rhododendrons have been made 

 with these unnamed hybrid seedlings, and 

 we can confidently recommend them as 

 promising immense satisfaction. They 

 are very hardy. Wm. Falconer, an emi- 

 nent authority, prefers them to all others. 

 Nice bushy field grown plants, ea., 30c; 

 2 for 50c; doz., $3.50. 



Pofiticuiii SeedlinffS. Seedlings of the species that is largely planted in Europe, but which is not generally hardy 

 with us except iu sheltered locations. The colors run through the various shades of scarlet and crimson to deep 

 purple. They are magnificent in bloom and handsome at all times. Bushy field grown plants, ea., 25c; 3 for 60c-, 

 doz., $2.00; one of each for 50c; 6 each for $2.00. 



We have a large assortment of the finest na med kinds, descriptions and prices of which will be found in our 

 nmmi of 0R1NA1>1EINTAL trees and PLAINTS, mailed for 15c. 



AZALEA. VARIEGATED EUONYMUS. 



Azalea amcna superba grandiflora. A magnificent Euonymus radicans variegatus. Among plants of its 

 shrub, and the finest of all the hardy Azaleas. It is of ^'lass none are more beautiful than this charming httle 



strong growth, with handsome, glossy, bi'onze-green 

 foliage, and large, beautiful, rosy-}>urple fiowers that 

 literally covei' the bush in June with a perfect blaze of 

 color. In profuseness of bloom it exceeds anything we 

 have seen, and is then a sight to behold. At all times 

 it is a handsome and effective little shrub, from its 

 dwarf, dense habit and beautiful, glossy foliage. It is 

 one of the choicest of evergreen shrubs and splendid for 

 bordering Rhododendrons. Ea., 35c; 2 for .50c. 



BOX. 



Dwarf, (Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa) . The 

 well-known variety used in the edgings of beds and 

 walks, for which it is admirably adapted. It is well 

 furnished with dark-green, glossy foliage, and fully 

 retains its dwarf, bnshy habit. Ea., 15c; 3 for 25c; 

 doz., 75c; 50, $2.00; 100, $3.50. 



GoIdwH-Ieaved. {Buxus sempervirens foliis aureis.) 

 New and exquisite, being especially effective when 

 grouped with the green-leaved varieties. It is of dense, 

 compact form, with round, bright golden-yellow foliage 

 of superlative beauty. Ea., 30c; 2 for 50c. 



MAHONIA. 



Holly-leaved. (Mahon ia aquifolia.) A native shrub 

 of medium size, with handsome, prickly foliage of a 

 deep, glossy, dark green, and racemes of rich, yellow 

 flowers in May, succeeded by bluish-black berries. 

 Strong, field-grown plants, e*» ^ for 60c. 



shrub, with its small, myrtle-like, glossy-green foUage, 

 finely variegated and broadly margined with creamy- 

 white, tinged here and there with rosy-purple. Its 

 habit is decidedly traiUng or creeping, and it cUngs to 

 walls and buildings after the manner of ivy, although 

 it may be readily grown in shrub form by training to 

 a stake. Valuable for massing, for rockwork, and for 

 borders. As hardy as an oak. Field-grown plants, ea., 

 20c; 3 for 50c. 



YUCCA. Adam's Needle. 



Yucca filamentosa. 



With its stout, lance- 

 shaped foliage and 

 tall stems of four to 

 seven feet high, form- 

 ing at the top a huge 

 pyramid of branch- 

 ing panicles of large, 

 drooping, creamy- 

 white flowers, it pre- 

 sents a majestic ap- 

 pearance, and is very 

 handsome and effect- 

 ive. Unexcelled for 

 planting in clumps on 

 the lawn. Strong, 

 field-grown plants, ea. 



25c; 3 for 60c. Seed, 5cperpkt. 



