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California Privet 



The One Best Hedge Plant, Combining Beauty, Hardiness 

 and Efficiency. 



California Privet ryis long been recognized as the one very best plant for Hedge 

 purposes, as it is remarkable for its beautiful dark green, glossy foliage, its quick, 

 strong and symmetrical growth, its freedom from insects and scale, and its ability 

 to withstand pruning and trimming into any desired shape. 



For many years we have made a specialty of growing California Privet for 

 Hedges, and our stock cannot be surpassed anywhere. It is strong, thrifty and in 

 the best of shape for transplanting. Each one a specimen plant. We have it in 

 all sizes, from one-year-old plants to large, vigorous bushes which can be used with 

 telling effect in the formation of an immediate hedge. These large plants are the 

 most economical to buy, for with them the tedious years of waiting for the hedge 

 to grow will be avoided. 



First size, 12 to 14 inches, 10c each; 6 for 50c, postpaid; $5.00 per 100, 

 by express. Second size, 2 to 3 feet, 15c each; 5 for 50c; $8.00 per 100, by 

 express or freight at purchaser's expense. i.Orders for 50 filled at 100 

 rates. I 



AMOOR RIVER PRIVET (North)— Similar in habit to California, but with dark, 

 lustrous foliage and more upright habit of growth. Hardy anywhere. Price, 

 first size plants, 12 inches in height, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid; 

 $6.00 per 100, by express, collect; larger two-year-old plants, 2 to 3 feet, 

 $12.00 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 

 delicate shade of coppery yellow, followed by beautiful, brilliant red berries, 

 clinging all winter. Price, first size plants, 8 to 12-inch, 15c each; 9 for 

 $1.00; $10.00 per 100, by express; larger plants, 18 to 24 inches, 75c 

 each; $7.50 per dozen by parcel post prepaid; $25.00 per 100, by express 

 or freight. 



Hardy Ornamental Grass 



For ornamental purposes these grasses are strikingly original in effect and impart 

 a tropical brilliance to the landscape. The plumes which these grasses produce 

 are beautiful for exterior decoration. 



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EULAllAiJABONlJaft^EBBSii 



Prices of all Eulalias and Erianthus described below, 25c 

 each; 5 for $1.00. 



Eulalia Gracillima Univittata — Forms an exceedingly hand- 

 some plant. 4 to 5 feet high. 



E. Japonica Zebrina — The leaf blades are of deep green, dis- 

 tinctly striped crosswise, with large bars of pure white. 



E. Japonica Variegata — Blades are creamy white in the center, 

 with a broad margin of bright green. Plumes are very beautiful. 



Erianthus Ravennae — Reed-like ornamental grass throwing 

 up 30 to 40 fine erect flowerlike stalks 8 to 1 feet high in the 

 first season. The plumes are highly valued as parlor ornaments. 



SPECIAL OFFER — We will send by mail one each of the four 

 grand ornamental grasses described above for 80c. postpaid. 



D. & C. Special Rose Fertilizer 



We have had so many inquiries asking for a good fertilizer for 

 Roses that we have after many years of experimenting found one 

 that we highly recommend for indoors and out. Not only for Roses, 

 but for all kinds of plants, but especially for Roses. We have added 

 to this, material which will keep your plants free from insects of 

 all kinds, both in the soil and on the plants, which also acts as a 

 stimulant. This is put up in a very convenient form so that it can be 

 used without any inconvenience or disagreeableness. One pound 

 packages, 30c each; 5 lbs., $1.25 by parcel post prepaid; 

 100 lbs. by express collect, $10.00. Directions for use with each 

 package. 



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