50 J. T. LOVETT, INC., LITTLE SILVER, N. J.— HARDY SHRUBS 



ITEA 



VIRGINICA.— Of compact dwarf habit with 

 many dainty racemes of pure white flowers in June; 

 which have the dehghtful fragrance of pond lilies. 

 In autumn its pretty leaves turn to a deep rich red, 

 l}i to 2 ft., 25c. each. 



JUDAS TREE OR RED BUD 



AMERICAN (Cercis Canadensis).— A tall 

 growing shrub or small tree that has its branches 

 covered with small pea-shaped showy rosy pink 

 flowers in early spring, before its leaves are ex- 

 panded. 3 to 4 ft., 85c. each. 



PRIVET (Ligustrum) 



GLOBE PRIVET 



AMOOR RIVER or RUSSIAN (L. Amurense). 



— Has numerous panicles of white flowers during 

 June; in the autumn, the branches are loaded with 

 conspicuous, steel blue berries. Similar to L. 

 Ibota but hardier. 2 to 3 ft., 20c.; 3 to 4 ft., 30c. 



CALIFORNIA (L. Ovalifolium).— The popular, 

 hedge plant with dense glossy deep green leaves. 

 Of strong upright growth and largely used for 

 masking unsightly objects and as single specimens, 

 especially when grown in the globe and tree forms. 

 2 to 3 ft., 15c.; 3 to 4 ft., 20c.; 4 to 5 ft., 30c. each. 



For prices in quantity for hedging (see page 53). 



GOLDEN-LEAVED.— A variety of the Cali- 

 fornia Privet with bright lemon yellow leaves. 

 11^ to 2 ft., 20c.; 2 to 3 ft., 30c. each. 



GLOBE or BALL PRIVET.— The California 

 privet grown to form a dense solid ball of foliage 

 as shown in the illustration. 18 in. in diameter, 

 50c.; 24 in. in diameter, 75c. each. Large specimens, 

 from $1.00 to $5.00 each. 



PYRAMIDAL. — Grown in pyramidal form as 

 Box is largely grown and very useful in formal 

 gardening and as specimens. 



The plants I offer are dense and perfect in form 

 with broad base, 3 ft., $1.50; 4 ft., $2.00 each. 



TREE or STANDARD.— The California Privet 

 grown in the form of the well-known Bay Tree; 

 forming a solid mass of foliage in a globe on a bare 

 stem or trunk. Very useful in formal gardening 

 and rapidly becoming popular. As they are en- 

 arely hardy, they do not need housing in winter. 



and 4 year heads on 3 to 4 ft. stem, $2,00 each. 



arge specimens, from $3.00 to $10.00 each. 



LONICERA (Honeysuckle) 



FRAGRANTISSIMA (Fragrant Bush Honey- 

 suckle). — Of strong growing and spreading habit. 

 The exquisitely fragrant flowers are pinkish pearl 

 and appear very early, in advance of the foliage. 

 Leaves large, oval, deep green and glossy, remaining 

 upon the plant until mid-winter. 



TARTARICA (Tartarian Bush Honeysuckle). 



■ — An old favorite; of spreading habit, with deep green 

 foliage. The fragrant pink flowers appear in May in 

 great profusion and are followed by pretty, waxy, 

 light red berries. 



Either variety, 2 to 3 ft., 25c. each. 



PHILADELPHUS (Syringa) 



CORONARIUS (Mock Orange).— An old vari- 

 ety that remains very popular. Of strong upright 

 habit and produces in June a wealth of white 

 fragrant flowers that resemble orange blossoms in 

 appearance and odor. 2 to 3 ft., 25c.; 3 to 4 ft. 

 35c. each. 



PRUNUS (Plum) 



PISSARDI (Purple-leaved Plum).— A large 

 shrub or small tree having deep crimson leaves in 

 spring that change to reddish purple. In early 

 spring, the entire tree presents a mass of white 

 blossoms which are followed by small round, deep 

 red plums. 3 to 4 ft., 30c. each. 



TRILOBA (Double-flowered Plum).— A neat 

 and attractive shrub which produces in spring a 

 profusion of large semi-double dainty pink blossoms. 

 2 to 3 ft., 25c.; 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 



RHUS (Sumach) 



COTINUS (Purple Fringe or Smoke Tree).— 



Known also as Venetian Sumach. Grows to large 

 size. In June, its feathery bloom, which is borne in 

 large loose panicles of a light purplish color over the 

 entire bush, gives it the appearance of being en- 

 veloped, in smoke. 2 ft.^ 25c.; 3 ft., 35c. each. 



RHUS TYPHINA LACINATA 



TYPHINA LACINATA (Cut-leaved Stag- 

 horn Sumach).— Its large long leaves are so deeply 

 divided as to appear like lace. In autumn they turn 

 to hues of pink, crimson and gold. Extremely 

 decorative. 2 to 3 ft., 25c.; 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 



