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CALIFORNIA PRIVET FOR HEDGES. 



The above illustrations shows 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 eas> 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. 2 ft. high. 75c. per doz.. 84.00 per 100. S35.00 per 1000; 

 extra strong, 3 ft. high, 81.00 per doz.. S6.00 per 100. 855.00 per 1000. 

 -Leaflet on culture and care of California 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: .4. April blooming; B. May; 

 C. May and June; D. June; E, June and July; F. June to November;G. July 

 to October; H. July and August; /. August and September. 



NOTE. — Those marked (*) may be planted in a shady place. 



Althea, Double White. (/) The well-known " Rose of Sharon." 



Althea, Double Red. (/) Similar to above, color red. 



Althea, Rosea Variegata. (/) 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 trimming. 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. 816.00 

 per 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. 



* „ „ alba. (G) White flowers. 



* „ .. fl. pi. (B) Double yellow flowers. 



* ,, ,, Var. (G) Leaves variegated white and green. 

 *Cornus Floridus. (B) (Dogwood.) White flowers. 



*Clethra Alnifolia. (/) Yellowish-white, sweet-scented flowers. 

 *Cydonia Japonica. (A) (Japan Quince.) Scarlet flowers. 

 *Deutzia Candida, fl. pi. (E) Double white flowers. 

 *Deutzia Crenata. (E) Pure white, tinged rosy color. 

 *Deutzia Gracilis. (D) Pure white low, compact habit. 



HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS.— Continued. 



*Deutzia Lemoineii. (E) A fine and improved variety. 



*8xochorda Qrandiflora. (B) Pure white, flowers very pretty. 



*Forsythia Viridissima. (.4) Yellow sprays of flowers. 



*Forsythia Surpensa. (A) Yellow flowers, drooping habit. 



HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. (/) Large white panicles of 

 flowers, changing to pink at the base. (See page 40.) (See cut.) 



HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA. (See page 40.) 2-year plants. 

 S1.00 each; 1-year, 50c. each. 



Kerria Japonica. (See Corchorus Jap. fl. pi.) 



Lilac (Syringa). (B) The purple, sweet-scented variety. 



Lilac, White Persian. (B) (Syringa Persica Alba.) Beautiful sprays of lav- 

 ender white flowers; slender, graceful growth. 35c. each. 



*Philadelphus Coronarius. (D) (Common Syringa.) 



*Philadelphus Lemoineii. (D) A vast, improved variety. 



Philadelphus Foliis Aureus. Handsome yellow foliage. 



Prunus Pisardi. Foliage, fruit and shoots bright purplish-red. 



Prunus Triloba. (B) (Double-flowering Plum.) 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 10 buds, 81.50 each; 10 to 15 buds. 82.00 each. (See ctt.j 



Rhodotypus Kerrioides. (C) Large, single flowers, white. 



*Ribes Missouriensis. (Flowering Currant.) Yellow flowers. 



Robinia Hispida. (F) (Rose Acacia.) A handsome shrub with long racerres 

 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. Cne 

 of the most useful shrubs in cultivation. 



S^r^ea Bumalda. Rosy-pink, large flat clusters. 



Siirsea Callosa. (F) Clusters of white flowers. 



S">ir£ei Collasa Superba. (F) Clusters of pink flowers. 



Siirasa Douglasi. (H) Spikes of beautiful rose-colored flowers.- 



Soirasa Thunbergii. (.4) White flowers. Fine for cemeteries. 



*Soirsea Prunifolia. (C) (Bridal Wreath.) White, double flowers. 



SPIR/E4 VAN HOUTTEII. (D) Flowers pure white, borne in greatest pro- 

 fusion; one of the best in its class. (See cut.) 



Tamarix Gallica. (C) (Weeping Beauty.) Pretty pink flowers. 



* 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, 84.00 per doz. 



*WeigeIia Candida. (F) Pure white flowers. A fine shrub. 



*Weigelia Rosea. (E) Rich rose-colored flowers. Strong growth. 



*Weigelia Rosea Var. (E) Beautifully variegated foliage. 



Price, except on varieties specially priced, 25c. each, 82.50 per doz., 818.00 

 per 100. Our selection of sorts, 82.00 per doz., 815.00 per 100. By express or 

 freight, purchaser to pay charges. 



All shrubs ready about October 20th. 

 SPECIAL PRICES GIVEN ON LARGE QUANTITIES. 



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 

 should bloom splendidly next year, being grown in pots makes them more 

 valuable. 



Anna de Diesbach, rich carmine; Baron de Bonstetten, blackish-crimson; 

 vivid red shadings; Baroness Rothschild, satiny pink; Coquette des Alpes, white, 

 tinged blush; Coquette des Blanches, pure white; Jubilee, fiery-red: Gen. Jacque- 

 minot, brilliant crimson; Jean Liabaud, red shaded crimson; John Hopper, 

 bright rose with carmine centre; Mrs. John Laing, rich satiny-pink; Margaret 

 Dickson, white, with pale flesh centre; Magna Charta, dark pink; Mme. Gabriel 

 Luizet, light, satiny-pink; Airs. R. G. Sharman Crawford, beautiful pink; Paul 

 Nsyron, lovely dark pink; Persian Yellow, hardy yellow Rose; Prince Camille 

 d; Rohan, dark crimson -maroon; Ulrich Brunner, cherry-red; Francois Levet, 

 cirmine red; Xavier Olibo, rich crimson; Clio, blush pink; Eugene Furst, rich 

 blackish crimson; Summer Queen, deep pink: Mme. Georges Bruant, pure white, 

 Rugosa foliage. Price. 50c. each; 84.50 per doz.; 835.00 per 100. 



