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HYDRANaEA PANICULATA 



GRANDIPLORA. 



One of the finest hardy shiuhs ever introduced, 

 and in size and magnificence of bloona not ex- 

 celled by any shvnb in cultivation. The bush in 

 time attains a large size, growing in beauty year 

 by year. It is in the f nil glory of bloom from Au- 

 gust until the middle or last of October, wben 

 every branch is crowned with an immense panicle 

 of fleecy, pure white flowers, changing later to a 

 pinkish hue, sometimes a foot long and nearly as 

 broad at the base, presenting an aspect of majes- 

 tic grandeur that absolutely defies description. 

 Entirely hardy, very free-growing, a profuse 

 bloomer, and thrives in all soils. It should have 

 a prominent place in every garden, not only be- 

 cause it is such a glorious phrub, but for its flow- 

 ers appearing at a time when few others are to be 

 found. 2 yrs., 12 to 18 in., by mail, ea., 15c; doz., 

 $1.50; strong, 2)^ to 3 ft., ea.,' 25c; doz., $2.50. 



GOLDEN FLEECE.— Genista Japonica. 



PURPLE FRINGE. 

 Rhns Cotinus. 



Unlike other Genistas this forms a large shnib and is 

 perfectly hardy, having endured repeatedly a tempera- 

 ture of zero unharmed. It is an exquisite thing when 

 in bloom, anl very attractive at all times. In June it is 

 literally clothed with innumerable bright yellow, Sweet- 

 Pea-shaped blossoms, presenting a perfect mass of such 

 intense pure golden-yellow as to well merit the name of 

 Golden Fleece. Introduced by me from Japan. Mail, 

 ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; express, ea., 30c; 3 for 75c. 



ITEA VIRGINICA, 



A beautiful shrub that should be more generally 

 planted for its very ornamental appearance. It is of 

 compact form, with willow-like foliage, and racemes of 

 pure white flowers in June; very abundant and emitting 

 a delightful fragi'auce. The foliage, stems, and branches 

 turn to a rich, deep red in autumn, rendering the biish 

 very attractive and bright. Mail, ea., 12c ; 3 for 30c; 

 express, ea., 20c; 3 for 50c. 



LONICERA FRAGRANTISSIMA. 

 Fragrant Busli Honeysuckle. 



A strong-growing shrub of spreading habit, possessing 

 the charms of the popular Honeysuckle in a bush form. 

 The flowers are produced early, of a pretty pinkish- 

 white, very abundant, and more fragrant and sweetly 

 scented than Mignonette. Its rich, glossy, clean foliage 

 renders it attractive and cheerful at all seasons. Mail, 

 ea., 15c; doz., $1.50; express, ea., 25c; doz., $2.50. 



A large, handsome shrub 

 of much ornamental value 

 for lawn or shrubbery 

 planting. Of symmetrical, 

 rounded form, attaining a 

 height possibly of fifteen 

 feet. It has beautiful, 

 clean-cut oval leaves of 

 bright, glossy green, and 

 the flowers appear in June, 

 borne in large, loose, 

 fringe-like panicles of a 

 light purplish color, which 

 remain until frost, almost 

 entirely covering the bush. 

 It is very beautiful and 

 also very curious, its long, 

 feathery, fringe-like 

 growth making it appear, 

 at a distance, as if envel- 

 oped in smoke or mist, on 

 account of which it is also 

 known as Smoke Tree and 

 Mist Tree. Mail, ea., 15c; 

 express, ea., 25c. 



ROSE ACACIA. 



Robinia Hispida. 



Also known as 

 Sweet Pea Shrub. 

 Of low growth, with 

 handsome pinnate 

 foliage, producing in June and throughout summer ra- 

 cemes of beautiful rosy-pink. Sweet- Pea-like flowers in 

 great abundance. The stems and branches are covered 

 with red mossy growth like the Moss Eose. Mail, ea., 

 15c; express, 25c. 



