SELECT HARDY SHRUBS. 



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BUDDLEYA VARIABILIS. 



A grand shrub, recently introduced from China, 

 .<f great value for its profuse bloom, graceful form 

 and highly decorative appearance in general. The 

 flowers resemble in color, appearance and fragrance 

 those of Heliotrope and are borne in such profu- 

 sion as to well nigh envelop the plant, from late 

 in June until October. Strong 1% to 2 ft., each 

 ■JOc; doz." $2.00. 



CERCIS CANADENSIS. 



Red Bud ur Jt das Tree. 

 A tall shrub, or small tree, the branches of which 

 are covered in spring before the leaves appear, with 

 pretty pea-shaped pink flowers. Showy and unique 

 when in flower and its glossy heart-shaped leaves 

 render it especially attractive. 8 to 4 ft., each 25c; 

 doz. $2.50. 



CORNUS PANICULATA. ^^^^ dogwood. 



Uf upright habit with handsome foliage. It flow- 

 ers freely and the bloom is succeeded by white fruit 

 on red peduncles; presenting a <-harraing effect, 3 

 4 ft., each 25c: doz. .S2.5ri. 



DEUTZIA. 



Crenata fl. pi. Double Deutzia.— A great bloom 

 er. bearing racemes of handsome, double white flow- 

 ers, lightly tinged with pink; late in June. 



Gracilis.— Of dwarf habit, growing only to about 

 two to three feet, and covered with a mass of beau- 

 tiful, pure white, bell-shaped flowers; early in June. 

 A popular and charming shrub. 



Lemonei.— The finest of all, and one of the best of 

 hardy shrubs. Magnificent broad, dense heads of 

 bloom, opening very full, pure snowy white, each 

 panicle forming a veritable bouquet, and completely 

 covering the bush. A great improvement upon Deutzia 

 gracilis the flowers being larger and more endnrlnf 

 and th« bush a strong grower. 



Stronf plants, each 20c; doz. 12.00. 



EXOCHORDA GRANDIFLORA. 



Pearl Bush. 

 A beautiful shrub which bears slender racemes of 

 conspicuous pure white flowers in great profusion. 

 It has soft light green foliage, grows to large size 

 and should be given plenty of room. 2 to 3 ft., each 

 20c; doz. $2.00. 



FORSYTHIA VIRIDISSIMA. '^^^^^-^ bell. 



A well kuowu l)euutiful and free flowering shrub 

 of spreading habit. The bell-shaped, bright yellow 

 flowers are densely hung upon the graceful branches 

 in early spring, before the leaves appear, with de- 

 lightful effect. 2 to 3 ft., each 15c; doz. $1.50; 3 to 

 4 ft., each 25c; doz. $2.50. 



HYPERICUM VAN FLEETI. 



Golden Lace. 



A new shrubby Hypericum of the greatest value, 

 and the freest blooming and most valuable shrub, 

 producing yellow flowers, that has, as yet, been of- 

 fered. Blooming as it does, from early in August 

 until late in autumn, tx. is an especially desirable ad 

 dition to the list of Shrubs, so few others flowering 

 at the same season. When it is remembered thai 

 the plant is of dwarf, compact habit, as hardy as an 

 oak and is literallj' covered with golden-yellow flow- 

 ers an inch in diameter, and in their make-up, look 

 at a short distance, "for all the world" like gold 

 lace, some idea of its beauty is recognized. 



Strong plants 1% to 2 ft., each 25c; doz. $2.50. 



Heavy plants 2 to 8 ft., each 35c; doz. $3.50. 



ITEA VIRGINICA. 



A compact bush of dwarf habit with attractive 

 glossy leaves which turn to a deep rich red in 

 autumn. In June it bears a profusion of dainty 

 racemes of pure white flowers, having the delightful 

 odor of pond lilies. Strong plants IV2 to 2 ft., each 

 25c; doz. $2.50. 



KERRIA. '■">^<HuRrs. 



Japonica. Globe Flower.— Of slender habit, four 

 to five feet high, producing handsome, single bell- 

 shaped orange-yellow flowers throughout summer. 

 Extremely hardy. Strong 2 to 3 ft., each 25c; doz. 

 $2.50 



Japonica fl. pi. Double-flowered Globe Flowek. 

 —Grows four or five feet high with slender green 

 brauch«e and pretty, closely serrated leaves. The 

 double flowers are deep orange yellow and are pro- 

 duced in profusion throughout the summer months. 

 Strong plants 2 to 3 ft., each 25c; doz. $2.50. 



Japonica variegata.— A low growing variety, very 

 airy and graceful, with dense, light green foliage, 

 beautifully margined with white. Very ornamental, 

 and one of the most valuable dwarf shrubs. Single 

 golden yellow flowers. Strong plants IH to 2 ft., 

 eaeh 2&c; doz. |2.50 



