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HYDRANGEA. 



and thrives in all kinds of 

 to secure tlie finest bloom. 



soil, but prefei^s one that is rich and moist. 

 Ea.. 20c: 3 for oOc: doz.. si.50. 



Hydraogea panicalata sraadiflora. 



One of the finest hardy shrubs ever 

 introduced, and in size and magnifi- 

 cence of bloom not excelled by any 

 shinib in cultivation. The bush in 

 time attains a lai'ge size. gro^vLag 

 in beauty year by year. It is in the 

 full glory of bloom from August until 

 the middle or last of October, when 

 every branch is covered with an im- 

 mense panicle of fleecy, pure white 

 flowers, changing latei'.to a pinkish 

 hue. sometimes a foot long and nearly 

 as broad at the base, presenting an 

 aspect of majestic grandeur that ab- 

 solutely defies description. It should 

 have a prominent place in every gar- 

 den not only because it is such a glori- 

 ous shrub, but for its flowers appear- 

 _ ing at a time when few others are to 

 l-ie found. It is perfectly hardy, 

 verv free-growing, a profuse bloomer. 

 Must be cut back severely in early spring 



PURPLE FRINGE. 



PRUNUS PISSARDI. 



A large shrub of much 

 ornamental value for lawn 

 or shinibbery planting. Of 

 symetrical. rounded form 

 attaining a height possibly 

 of fifteen feet. It has beau- 

 tiful, clean-cut. oval leaves 

 of bright, glossy green, and 

 the flowers appear in June, 

 bome in large, loose, fringe- 

 like panicles of a light pm- 

 plish color which remain 

 imtil frost. It is very beau- 

 tiful and also very cm'ious, 

 its long, feathery fi-inge-like 

 growth making it appeal', 

 at a distance, as if envel- 

 oped in smoke or mist, on 

 account of which it is also 

 known as Smoke Tree or ^list Tree. Ea.. 20c: 3 for 50c. 



SNOWBALL OR GUELDER ROSE. 



A much admired and poptdar shrub and should be 

 found in every garden. It is of spreading habit and 

 attains a large size. In June it is covered with large. 

 globe-shape<l clusters of snow-white flowers, well mer- 

 i^.ng their name of '"Snow Balls."' Ea.. 20c; 3 for 50c. 



Absolutely indispensable in producing ornamental 

 effects, and there is no other hardy puriDle-leaved tree 

 or shrub in cultivation with more distinctly purple 

 foliage than this, or one that retains its color so pei-sis- 

 tently even dm-ing the heat of sununer. As an orna- 

 ment for the lawn it is unsm-passed. the rich, deep, 

 reddish-purple of its f oLiage. fi-uit and sheets making it 

 a conspicuous object, and when planted among golden- 

 leaved shinibs the conti-ast is magnificent. In early 

 spring it produces an abimdance of beautiful white 

 blooro. foUowed by fruit which is of but little value. 

 It is of upright halDit. vigorous growth, entirely hardy 

 and succeeds everywhere. 



We grow this grand shrub upon its own roots and 

 such 23htnts are of so much greater value than those 

 grown in the usual way by budding that the latter are 

 woHhless in comparison. Ea., 30c; 2 for oOc. 



VARIEGATED-LEAVED CORNUS. 



As its name indicates, this i-S 

 one of the most elegant of all 

 vai'iegated-leaved shi'ubs. The 

 large, effective, bright pea- 

 gi-een leaves are broadly mar- 

 gined with pure, clear white, 

 which is constant. A striking 

 and most beautiful shnib. but 

 prefers a moist situation and is 

 benefited by partial shade. Ea.. 

 30<-: 3 for Toe. 



Deutzia Gracilis. 



A lovely dwarf, compact ht- 

 tle sha"tib rarely exceeding two 

 feet in he'ght. Pure white, . 

 bell-shaped flowei-s, greatly resembling the Lilv-of-the- 

 VaUey. borne in the greatest profusion in gi-acefidlv 

 di-ooping branches, which are fairly loaded with the 

 lovely snow-white bells. Haidy and desirable for the 

 garden and la^^Ti and esi^eciaUy adapted for forcing and 

 blooming in the house. Ea., 15c: 2 for 2oc: doz.. 81.35. 



