GENERAL CATALOGUE 



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CLASS III.— EVERGREEN SHRUBS 



ANDROMEDA 



A. floribunda. D. A very pretty, evergreen plant, of dwarf, compact habit, with rich dark green 



foliage and pure white flowers in great abundance in spring; requires same treatment as the 

 Rhododendron. $3.00. 



BUXUS. Box 



The species and varieties of the Tree Box are beautiful lawn shrubs or small trees, well adapted to small places. They 

 flourish best when partially shaded. In this climate they require protection. 



B. sempervirens. Cojimon Tree Box. D. From England. A handsome shrub with deep green 



foliage. 50c. 



var. Handsworthii. Handsworth's Box. D. An upright, vigorous variety, with oval leaves ; 

 very hardy and ornamental. 50c. 



var. rosmarinifolia. Rosejiary-leaved Box. D. Forms a beautiful small bush ; foliage glau- 

 cous. 50c. 



var. nana. Dwarf Box. E. The well-known sort used for edging. $8 per 100 plants; about 18 

 plants to the yard. 



KALMIA. American or Mountain Laurel 



K. latifolia. Calico Bush. D. A beautiful native evergreen shrub, with shining foliage and dense 

 clusters of pink or nearly white flowers in spring. Requires same treatment as the Rhodo- 

 dendron. $1.50. 



MAHONIA. Ashberry 



M. aquifolia. Holly-leaved Mahonia. D. A native species of medium size, with purplish, shining, 

 prickly leaves, and showy, bright yellow flowers in May, succeeded by bluish berries. Its hand- 

 some, deep green, glossy foliage and neat habit, render it very popular for decorative planting. 50c. 



RHODODENDRON. Rosebay 



The Rhododendrons are magnificent flowering Evergreen Shrubs. All prefer a peaty soil and a somewhat shaded 

 situation. The Catawbiense varieties are the most hardy ,*and succeed in our climate better than any other. In this lati- 

 tude they require to be protected in winter. 



Rh. Catawbiense Seedlings. Catawba Rosebay. D. Round clusters of lilac and violet flowers. 



Plants with flowering buds about 18 to 24 inches. $1.50. 

 Rh. Named Varieties. D. Selected from the hardiest sorts. Plants with flowering buds, about 18 



to 24 inches. $2.00. 



CLASS IV.— CLIMBING AND TRAILING SHRUBS 



A most useful class of plants for this country, for covering cottages, verandas, walls, trellises, etc. 



ACTINIDIA 



A. arguta. A rapid growing, climbing plant from Japan. The flowers are white with a purple center, 

 and sometimes cover the whole vine. The fruit is round, edible, and has a fine flavor. Hand- 

 some large foliage — a most desirable climber. 50c. 



AKEBIA 



A. quinata. A singular Japanese climbing shrub, with fine foliage, purple flowers and ornamental 

 fruit. 35c. 



AMPELOPSIS 



A. quinquefolia. American Ivy, or Virginian Creeper. Has beautiful digitate leaves that become 

 rich crimson in autumn; a very rapid grower. Like the Bignonia and Ivy, it throws out tendrils 

 and roots at the joints, hj which it fastens itself to anything it touches. One of the finest vines 

 for covering walls, verandas or trunks of trees ; affords shade quickly. 35c. 

 var. Engelmanni. Shorter jointed than quinquefolia. A good climber, grows 6 to 10 feet in a 

 season. 35c. 



A. Veitchii. Japan Creeper. Boston Ivy. Leaves smaller than those of the American, and overlap 

 one another, forming a dense sheet of green. The plant is a little tender while young, and 

 requires protection the first winter; but once established, there is no further risk'. It grows 

 rapidly and clings to w^all or fence with the tenacity of Ivy; the foliage is very handsome in sum- 

 mer, and changes to crimson scarlet in autumn. For covering walls, stumps' of trees, rockeries, 

 etc., no plant is so useful. For the ornamentation of brick and stone structures, it can be speci- 

 ally recommended. 35c. 



