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Clematis Paniculata 



Hardy Climbing Vines 



Clematis Paniculata, The flowers are pure white and are borne 

 in great panicles or clusters of bloom, fairly covering the plants, 

 so that it is a mass or sheet of fleecy white with an exquisite fra- 

 grance. It begins to bloom late in August the first year. Hardy 

 in all sections of the country. Strong plants in pots, 25 cts. 

 each. Strong two-year-old field-grown plants, 50 cts. each. 

 New Coral Clematis, Clematis Coccinea. A handsome climber 



with a profusion of bright, coral-red flowers in constant bloom. 



Price, two-year-old plants, 50 cts. each. 



Double Japan Snowball 



Viburnum Plicatum. Blooms in early June, when the whole 

 bush is loaded down with great, compact balls of pure white, 

 double flowers. They are borne in such profusion that the entire 

 plant appears one dense mass of bloom ; the tree grows erect and 

 bushy, 6 to 8 feet high, with deep green leaves peculiarly crimped 

 and crinkled. Wondrously beautiful. 



Viburnum Opulus Sterilis {Old-fashioned Snowball). A strong 

 hardy grower; pure white flowers. A showy class of shrubs of 

 compact growth, luxuriant foliage and very free flowering. 



Althea or Rose of Sharon 



The flowers are brilliant and striking in color, 9 to 12 feet high 

 when matured. Blooms during August and September. 

 Alba Plena. Large, double pure white. 

 Blanche. The nearest pure white of any. 

 Double Purple. Deep reddish purple. 

 Peoniflora. Double cherry red. 



Price of all hardy shrubs on this page, except where 

 otherwise noted: one-year-old size, 35 cts. each, 3 for $1.00; 

 two-year-old size, 75 cts. each, §7.50 doz., postpaid; three- 

 year-old size, $1.25 each, §12.50 doz., by freight or express 

 at the purchaser's expense. 



Peonies — Standard Varieties 



Price, strong roots, 65 cts. each; §6.50 per dozen. 

 Caroline Allen. Double. Rose and Salmon. 

 Candidissima. Double. Creamy white. 

 Canary. Double. White primrose center, late. 

 Charlemagne. Lilac, white slight blush center. Double. 

 Duchesse de Nemours. Sulphur-wlrite, changing to pure white. 

 Duke of Wellington. Sulphur-white. Double late. 

 Edulis Superba. Double. Early. Beautiful brilliant pink. 

 Faust. Delicate light pink; double, late. 



Felix Crousse. Brilhant red. Extra fine. Double midseason. 

 Festiva Maxima. White center, flaked red. Double, early. 

 Festiva Alba. Cream-white, red spots. Doable, late. 

 Francois Ortegat. Deep crimson. Double. 

 Humei. Cherry pink. Highly cinnamon scented. 

 Humei Carnea. Clear flesh tinged rose. 

 Insignis. Carmine rose. Very fragrant. 

 Jeanne D'Arc. Pure white. Early, double. 

 L'Ecletante. Double. Crimson red. 

 Louis Van Hotitte. Velvety red. Double, late. 

 Lady Bramwell. Pink and rose. Double, midseason. 

 Louis Parmentier. Double. Bright red. 

 Modeste Guerin. Deep rose. Double, midseason. 

 Marechal Valliant. Double. Mauve pink. 

 Nobillissma. Dark violet red. 

 Rosea Elegans. Soft rose. Double. 

 Rubens. Dark crimson. Double, midseason. 

 Rubra Triumphante. PurpUsh crimson. 

 Mixed Varieties. 50 cts. each; §5.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



Japanese- Single Peonies 



Claire. Extra large dark red with a thick cluster of yeUow stamens in 



the center of the flower. Price, §2.00 each. 

 Eva. A light but bright crimson with a thick cluster of yellow stamens. 



Price, §2.00 each. 

 Jacqueline. Glittering pure white with yeUow stamens in the center. 



Price, §2.00 each. 

 Nymphe. Flesh color pink with yellow stamens. Price, §3.00 each. 

 L'Etincelante. Very large cup-shaped flowers. Brilliant carmine with 



silvery margin. Price, §2.00 each. 

 Mikado. Crimson with gold center. Price, §2.00 each. 

 Clarisse. Opens light pink, changes to pure white. Two rows of petals, 



inner row somewhat shorter. YeUow stamens. Price, §2.00 each. 



Boston Ivy (Ampelopsis Veitchii) 

 25 cts. each; 5 for §1.00; three-year-old plants, 3 feet in 

 length, 75 cts. each, postpaid. 



It covers buildings and waUs with a perfect mat of dark green, 

 leathery foliage, which changes to briUiant crimson as fall ap- 

 proaches. Chngs to either tree or wood without support. 

 Akebia Quinata. A lovely rapid-growing old-time vine with 

 neat, clean foliage and graceful habit of growth. The clusters of 

 violet-brown cinnamon-scented cup-shaped flowers are unique 

 and attractive. One-year, 25 cts.; 5 for §1.00, postpaid. 

 English Ivy. A splendid evergreen climber, with dark glossy 

 green leaves; clings firmly to stone, brick or wood walls without 

 trellis or support; very desirable. 25 cts. each; 5 for $1.00. 



California Privet 



California Privet has long been recognized as the one very best 

 plant for Hedge purposes, as it is remarkable for its beautiful, dark 

 green glossy foUage, its quick, strong and symmetrical growth, its 

 freedom from insects and scale, and its ability to withstand pruning 

 and trimming into any desired shape. 



First size, 12 to 18 inches, 25 cts. each; 6 for §1.00, postpaid; 

 §5.00 per 100 by express. Second size, 2 to 3 feet, §8.00 per 

 100, by express or freight at purchaser's expense. (Orders 

 for 25 or more at 100 rate) . 



Amoor River Privet 



Similar in habit to California, but with dark, lustrous foliage and 

 more upright habit of growth. Reputed to be hardier. Price, first 

 size plants, 12 to 18 inches in height, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 dozen, postpaid; §10.00 per 100 by express; larger two-year- 

 old plants, 2 to 3 feet, §15.00 per 100, by express, collect. 



Berberis Thunbergi 



(Barberry). Grows 3 to 4 feet high; small, perfectly shaped, 

 rich green leaves turning in autumn to bright scarlet. Flowers a 

 dehcate shade of coppery yeUow, foUowed by beautiful, brilliant red 

 berries, clinging all winter. Price, first size plants, 8 to 12 

 inches, 25 cts. each; 5 for §1.00; §8.00 per 100 by express; 

 larger plants, 18 to 24 inches, 50 cts. each; $4.00 per doz., 

 postpaid; $20.00 per 100 by express or freight. 25 at 100 rate. 



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