For want of space we describe but a few of the choicest and most valuable Ornamental Shrubs, and give but 

 brief notes on these, although our assortment is very arge and complete. For other varieties see our Manual of 

 Ornamental Trees and Plants, mailed postpaid f oi 15 cents. 



There is nothing that so quickly or for the cost, adds so much to the cheerfulness, finish and value of a home 

 as Flowering Shrubs ; and by a judicious selection, bloom may be secured continuously throughout the season, 

 from May to November. With the addition of the variegated and golden forms and those bearing ornamental 

 fruit, there is always something new to interest and please the beholder. Hardy shrubs are better able to en- 

 dure exposed situations than most trees, and they develop in much less fertile soil than is required to perfect a tree. 

 Thus the inducements to plant shrubs are many and great. All we offer are entirely hardy without protection, 

 bloom at once and continue to grow lovelier year by year. 



The plants of all we offer have been groivn in the nursery one or more years and are well rooted and well ma- 

 tured. The prices include postage in all cases but if ordered to be sent by express or freight larger specimens 

 will be selected. Quotations for larger quantities than offered or for large specimens given upon application. 

 ALTHAEAo Rose of Sharon. the first season after planting. All are entirely hardy 



and of the easiest cultivation, thriving in almost any 

 soil and situation. Often used for forming ornamen- 

 tal hedges and when thus employed a most brilliant 

 effect is produced. 



Double Red. A beautiful bright crimson variety ; 

 vigorous and free bloomer. 



Double Crimson. {Coccinea fl. pi.) Beautiful, large, 

 double, brilliant scarlet-colored flowers. Altogether 

 the finest of the red varieties. 



Double Purple. Bright pm-ple flowers ; strong and 

 free grower. 



Double White {Lady Stanley.) Lovely pure white 

 with a few purplish stains in the throat. The finest 

 double white variety. 



Variegated-leaved. Handsomely variegated foliage, 

 green and clear light yellow. Variegation constant 

 throughout the summer, never burning nor fading. 

 One of the very best of all variegated-leaved plants. 



Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.50. One each of the five 

 varieties for 75c. 



ACACIA. Robinia. 



Sweet Pea Shrub (i?. hispida). Named for the re- 

 semblance, in size and shape, of its individual flow- 

 ers to the Sweet Pea, but in this the flowers are 

 produced in long, showj- clusters of great beauty and of 

 a lovely, deep rose color. The abundance of its bloom 

 is amazing, the entire bush being covered in Jime with 

 these most delightful flowers. It is of low growth, well 

 fm'nished with handsome pinnate foliage of rich green, 

 entirely hardy and comes into bloom remarkably early. 

 Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c. 



Beautiful and well known flowering shrubs, always 

 satisfactory and deserving of the most extended cul- 

 ture. Need but little attention, but respond readily to 

 priming and reasonable care. Especially valuable for 

 lawn and border planting as they bloom profusely at a 

 season when few other shrubs are in flower. Vigorous 

 dense upright habit with dark green foliage. Bloom 



