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HAKDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. Ready October 20th. 



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 July; F. June to November; G, July to 

 October; 77, July and August; 7, August and September. The figures following names indicate natural heights at maturity. NOTE. — Those marked (*) may be 

 planted in a shady place. 



Althea, Double White, 10 to 12 ft. (7) The well-known " Rose of Sharon." 

 Althea, Double Red, 10 to 12 ft. (7) Similar to above, color red. 

 Althea, Rosea Variegata, 10 to 12 ft. (7) Rosy red flowers, foliage variegated 

 green and white. A very handsome species. 



* Berberis Purpurea, 6 to 8 ft. (C) Purple Barberry. Purple foliage. 



* Berberis Thunbergii, 4 to 6 ft. (C) This is a grand shrub for hedges. Perfectly 



hardy in the most Northern States, requires no trimming. Graceful habit 

 naturally, 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 per 100. 

 Calcyanthus Floridus, 4 to 6 ft. (7?) (Strawberry Shrub.) Fragrant. 



* Chionanthus Virginica, 12 to 15 ft. (C) (White Fringe.) 35c. each. 



* Clethra Alnifolia, 4 to 6 ft. (7) Yellowish-white, sweet-scented flowers. 



* Corchorus Japonica, 3 to 4 ft. (G) Slender growth, yellow flowers. 



* " " alba. 3 to 4 ft. (G) White flowers. 



* " " fl. pi. " (73) Double, yellow flowers. 



* « " Var. " (G) Leaves variegated white and green. 



* Cornus Floridus, 12 to 18 ft. (7J) (Dogwood.) White flowers, 50c. each. 



* Cydonia Japonica, 5 to 6 ft. (A) (Japan Quince.) Scarlet flowers. 

 + Deutzia Candida, fl. pi., 6 to 7 ft. (72) Double, white flowers. 



* Deutzia Crenata, 6 to 8 ft. (72) Pure white, tinged rosy color. 



* Deutzia Gracilis, 2 to 4 ft. (D) Pure white, low, compact habit. 



* Deutzia Lemoineii, 6 to 7 ft. (72) A fine and improved variety. 

 Deutzia, Pride of Rochester, 6 to 7 ft. (72) Flowers white, double. 



* Exochorda Grandiflora, 10 to 12 ft. (B) Pure white, flowers very pretty. 

 Forsythia Viridissima, 10 to 12 ft. (A) Yellow sprays of flowers. 



* Forsythia Suspensa, 10 to 12 ft. (A) Yellow flowers, drooping habit. 

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



Lilac, 12 to 14 ft. (7?) The purple sweet-scented variety. 



Lilac, White, 12 to 14 ft. (7S) Beautiful sprays of white flowers, 35c. each. 



* Philadelphus Coronarius, 8 to 10 ft. (7?) (Common Syringa). White flowers, 



sweet scented. 

 ♦Philadelphus Lemoneii, 6 to 8 ft. (D) A vastly improved variety. 

 Philadelphus Follis Aureus, 4 to 6 ft. Handsome yellow foliage. 

 Prunus Pisardi, 10 to 12 ft. Foliage, fruit and shoots bright purplish-red. 

 Prunus Triloba, 4 to 6 ft. (7?) (Double-flowering Plum.) Pink flowers. (See cut). 

 Rhodotypus Kerrioides, 6 to 8 ft. (C) Large, single flowers, white. 



* Ribes Missouriensis, 5 to 8 ft. (A) (Flowering Currant.) Yellow flowers. 

 Robina Hispida, 4 to 5 ft. (F) (Rose Acacia.) A handsome shrub with long 



racemes of beautiful rose-colored flowers, 50c. each. 

 Sambucus Aurea, 5 to 7 ft. (Golden-leaved Elder.) A very attractive shrub. 

 Spirea Anthony Waterer, 2 to 3 ft. (F) Dwarf habit; carmine-crimson flowers. 



One of the most useful shrubs in cultivation. 



CALILOFkNIA PKIVET 

 FOR HEDGES. 



The illustration opposite shows a 

 section of a hedge of the famous 

 California Privet. Of all the shrubs 

 which have been tried for hedging, 

 none can compare 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, 1J to 2 ft. high. 

 75c. per doz., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 

 1000; extra strong, 2 to 3 ft. high, 

 $1.00 per doz., $6. 00 per 100, $55.00 

 per 1000. 



Spiraea Bumalda, 2 to 3 ft. (F) Rosy-pink, large flat clusters. 

 Spiraea Callosa, 2 to 3 ft. (F) Clusters of white flowers. 

 Spirea Callosa Superba, 2 to 3 ft. (F) Clusters of pink flowers. 

 Spiraea Douglasi, 3 to 4 ft. (H) Spikes of beautiful rose-colored flowers. 

 Spiraea Thunbergii, 2 to 3 ft. (A) White flowers. Fine for cemeteries. 



* Spiraea Prunifolia, 6 to 8 ft. (C) (Bridal Wreath.) White, double flowers. 

 SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEII, 8 to 10 ft. (D) Flowers pure white, borne in 



greatest profusion; one of the best in its class. 

 ♦Viburnum Opulus Sterilis, 12 to 15 ft. (D) (Common Snowball.) White 

 flowers. 



* VIBURNUM PLICATUM, 8 to 10 ft. (D) (Japan Snowball.) Superior in 



foliage and flower to the above. An exceedingly handsome shrub. Price, 

 2 to 3 ft., 40c. each, $4 . 00 per doz. (See cut.) 

 Weigelia, Eva Rathke, 6 to 8 ft. (E) Deep carmine red. 



* Weigelia Candida, 6 to 8 ft. (F) Pure-white flowers. A fine shrub. 



* Weigelia Rosea, 6 to 8 ft. (72) Rich rose-colored flowers. Strong growth. 



* Weigelia Rosea Var, 6 to 8 ft. (72) Beautifully variegated foliage. 



Price, except on varieties specially priced 26c. each, $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 

 per 100. Our selection of sorts, $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. By express or 

 freight, purchaser to pay charges. _ ^ ^ ^ 



A ^IncTwhite shrub hydrangea. 



Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora Alba. A variety of the native H, 

 arborescens, recently discovered. The heads of flowers are in shape like 77. 

 hortensis; they are snowy white. It is a true shrub, begins to bloom in early 

 summer and continues into the fall, so that it is practically ever-blooming. After 

 H. paniculata grandiflora has lost its color this variety is still fresh, eventually 

 turning to a light green and then brown. It is a graceful shrub and is destined to 

 achieve the widest popularity. It attains a height of 6 feet and the same width 

 and is literally loaded with its grand panicles of large snowy white flowers, one 

 of the grandest sights imaginable. Price, 2-year old plants, 50c. each, $5.00 per 

 doz. (Ready Oct. 20.) 



Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. This is the finest and most popular 

 hardy shrub in cultivation. It attains a height of 4 to 6 feet; perfectly hardy in 

 all parts of the country. The flowers are white, when first open but change to 

 pink; they are borne in immense pyramidal panicles nearly a foot in length. 

 It commences flowering in August and continues in bloom the rest of the season. 

 Price, 2 to 2£ feet high, 25c. each, $2 . 50 per doz., $15 . 00 per 100. (Ready Oct. 

 20th.) 



Tree Hydrangea. Grown as " standards;" fine specimens about 4 feet high, 

 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. (Ready Oct. 20th.) 



Our pamphlet on the Culture 

 and Care of California Privet 

 sent free on application. 



