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*CALIFORNIA PRIVET FOR HEDGES. 
The above illustrations show a section of a hedge of the famous California 
Privet. Of all the shrubs which have been tried for hedging, none can com- 
pare with this. Of easy growth and splendid foliage, free from insects. Its 
inexpensiveness alone would give it first place for the purpose. It is now 
planted by the million annually. Ready October 20th. 
Price, strong shrubs, 1} to 2 ft. high, 75c. per doz., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 
1000; extra strong, 2 to 3 ft. high, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. 
Leaflet on culture and care of Caliiornia Privet free on application. 
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. 
Below we offer a carefully selected list of hardy shrubs, to which we invite 
special attention. They are 2 to 3 years, transplanted. The letters following 
the names indicate the season of blooming, thus; A, April blooming; B, May; 
C, May and June; D, June; E, June and Julv; F, Jure to November; G, July 
to October; H, July and August; J, August and September. 
NOTE.—Those marked (*) may be planted in a shady place. 
Althea, Double White. (7) The well-known “ Rose of Sharon.” 
Althea, Double Red. (J) Similar to above, color red. 
Althea, Rosea Variegata. (J) Rosy red flowers, foliage variegated green and 
white. A very handsome species. 
*Berberis Purpurea. (C) Purple Burberry. Purple foliage. 
*Berberis Thunbergii. (C) This is a grand shrub for hedges. Perfectly hardy 
in the most Northern States, requires no tiimming. Graceful habit natu- 
rally, colors exquisitely in the fall and is a glorious sight when in fruit; it 
covers itself with brilliant red berries. Special price for hedges. $16.00 
er 100. 
Calycanthus Floridus. (D) (Strawberry Shrub.) Fragrant. 
Cercis Canadensis. (B) (American Judas Tree.) 50c. each. 
*Chionanthus Virginica. (C) (White Fringe.) 35c. each. 
*Corchorus Japonica. (G) Slender growth, yellow flowers. 
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alba. (G) White flowers. 
* 3 7 fl. pl. (8B) Double, yellow flowers. 
* ss Var. (G) Leaves variegated white and green. 
*Cornus Floridus. (B) (Dogwood.) White flowers. 
*Clethra Alnifolia. (J) Yellowish-white, sweet-scented flowers. 
*Cydonia Japonica. (A) (Japan Quince.) Scarlet flowers. 
*Deutzia Candida, fl. pl. (£) Double, white flowers. 
*Deutzia Crenrta. (F) Pure white, tinged rosy color. 
*Deutzia Gracilis, (D) Pure white, low, compact habit. 
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*Deutzia Lemoineii. (E£) A fine and improved variety. 
*Exochorda Grandiflora. (B) Pure white, flowers very pretty. 
*Forsythia Viridissima. (A) Yellow sprays of flowers. 
*Forsythia Surpensa. (A) Yellow flowers, drooping habit. 
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. (J) Large white panicles of 
flowers, changing to pink at the base. (See page 43.) (See cut.) 
HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA. (J) (See page 43.) 
plants, $1.00 each; l-year, 50c. each. 
Kerria Japonica. (See Corchorus Jap. fl. pl.) 
Lilac (Syringa Chas. X.) (5) The purple, sweet-scented variety. 
Lilac, White. (8) (Syringa Alba Grandiflora.) Beautiful sprays of white 
flowers; slender, graceful growth. 35c. each. 
*Philadelphus Coronarius. (D) (Common Syringa.) 
*Philadelphus Lemoineii. (D) A vastly improved variety. 
Philadelphus Foliis Aureus. Handsome yellow foliage. 
Prunus Pisardi. Foliage, fruit and shoots bright purplish-red. 
Prunus Triloba. (8) (Double-flowering Plur.) Pink flowers. 
*RHODODENDRONS. (C) The grandest of hardy evergreen shrubs, in flower 
and foliage. Colors, rose, crimson, pink, white, lilac, purple and variegated. 
Plants with 8 to JO buds, $1.50 each; 10 to 15 buds, $2.00 each. (See cut.) 
Rhodotypus Kerrioides. (C) Large, single flowers, white. 
*Ribes Missouriensis. (Flowering Currant.) Yellow flowers. 
Robinia Hispida. (F) (Rose Acacia.) A handsome shrub with long racemes 
of beautiful rose-colored flowers. 50c. each. 
Sambucus Aurea. (Golden-leaved Elder.) A very attractive shrub. 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer. (F) Dwarf habit; carmine-crimson flowers. One 
of the most useful shrubs in cultivation. 
Sniraea Bumalda. (F) Rosy-pink, large flat clusters. 
Sviraea Callosa. (F) Clusters of white flowers. 
Sviraea Callosa Superba. (F) Clusters of pink flowers. 
Sviraea Douglasi. (H) Spikes of beautiful rose-colored flowers. 
Sviraea Thunhercii. (A) White flowers. Fine for cerreteries. 
*Sniraea Prunifolia. (©) (Bridal Wreath.) White, double flowers. 
SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEII. (D) Flowers pure white, borne in greatest pro- 
frision: one of the best in its class. (See cut.) 
*Viburnum Opulus Sterilis. (D) (Common Snowball.) White flowers. 
*VIBURNUM PLICATUM. (D) (Japan Snowball.) Superior in foliage. and 
flower to the above. An exceedingly handsome shrub. (See cut.) Price, 
2 to 3 feet, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 
*‘Veicelia Candida. (F) Pure white flowers. A fine shrub. 
*\Veirveliqg Posea. (E) Rich rose-colored flowers. St-ong growth. 
*Weigelia Rosea Var. (£) Beautifully variegated foliage. 
Price, except on varieties specially priced 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $18.00 
per 100. Onr selection of sorts, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. By express or 
freight, purchaser to pay charges. 
All shrubs ready about October 20th. 
SPECIAL PRICES GIVEN ON LARGE QUANTITIES. 
2-year 
HARDY ROSES.—NOW READY. 
We offer below a fine collection of Hardy Roses. The plants are all 2 years 
old, pot-grown, and ready for immediate planting. Planted this fall, they 
shoul 7 bloom splendidly next year, being grown in pots makes them more 
valuable. 
Anna de Diesbach, rich carmine; Baroness Rothschild, satiny pink; Blanche 
Moreau (Moss), white; Comtesse de Marinais (Moss), white tinted blush; Conrad 
F. Meyer, new hardy Rugosa Rose, pure silvery pink, double; Coquette des 
Blanches, pure white; Jubilee, fiery-red; John Hopper, bright rose with carmine 
centre; Margaret Dickson, white, with pale flesh centre; Mrs. R Sharman 
Crawford, beautiful pink; Paul Neyron, lovely cark pink; Persian Yellow, 
hardy, yellow Rose; Prince Camille de Rohan, ce-k cri son-rmaroon; Ulrich 
Brunner, cherrv-red; Sweet Briar, the tn:e English Rosa Rugosa, red and 
white. Price, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz., $35.00 per 100. 
