NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE. 



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Hardy Shrubs. 



Choice Hardy Shrubs and Plants. 



The different varieties contained in the following lists of Flowering Shrubs, Vines and Grasses are 

 commonly recognized as being superior for purposes of general planting. Our stock of them consists of 

 clean, strong, healthy, field-grown plants, sure to succeed well in different sections of the country. Our 

 liberal prices place them within the reach of all. 



Hardy Climbing Vines. 



Ampelopsis Quinquefolia, American Ivy or Vir- 

 ginia Creeper. — A strong, rapid grower, clinging firmly to 

 stone, brick, or wooden walls without support; suitable also 

 for verandas, porches, trunks of trees, etc.; large, dark green 

 foliage, changing in Autumn to bright crimson. 15 cts. each ; 

 8 for $1 ; larger size, 20 cts. each; 6 for$l. 



Akebia Quinata— Japan Akebia. — A new twining 

 climber, suitable for pillar or trellis, handsome and distinct 

 foliage, and chocolate-colored, fragrant flowers; very desira- 

 ble. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Bignonia Grandiflora — Trumpet Creeper. — A 

 hardy, fast grower, suitable for covering dead walls, back 

 buildings, fences, etc.; produces in August large, orange-red, 

 trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters ; very distinct. 15 cts. 

 each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Chinese Sweet-scented Honeysuckle. — A fine 

 variety, of vigorous growth; white and yellow flowers, a 

 very fragrant and constant bloomer. 15 cts. each; larger 

 size, 20 cts. 



Evergreen Sweet-scented Honeysuckle. — A hardy, 

 vigorous grower; blooms nearly all the season; deliciously 

 fragrant; flowers buff, yellow and white ; very desirable for 

 veranda and trellis work. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



European Sweet-scented (Belgian) Honeysuckle. 

 — A fine, hardy grower ; flowers large and exceedingly sweet ; 

 color buff yellow and red ; a constant bloomer ; one of the 

 finest Honeysuckles; suitable for trellis or pillar. 15 cts. 

 each; larger size, 20 cts. 



New Halliana Honeysuckle. — A new variety intro- 

 duced from Japan, and considered a great acquisition; it is 

 evergreen and a constant bloomer; flowers pure white, 

 changing to yellow; very fragrant ; good for trellis or pillar ; 

 one of the very best varieties for all purposes. 15 cts. each ; 

 larger size, 20 cts. 



Red Coral Honeysuckle. — A hardy, rapid grower, 

 suitable for rock- work, etc.; bright red, trumpet-shaped 

 flowers. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



English Ivy. — A splendid evergreen climber, with dark, 

 glossy green leaves ; clings firmly to stone or brick walls, 

 without trellis or support, covering them closely with its 

 splendid foliage ; very desirable. 15 cts.; larger size, 20 cts. 



Set of 9 Hardy Climbing Vines offered above for $1.10 ; 

 Largest, $1.50. 



Ornamental Grasses. 



Eulalia Gracillima Univittata. — This grand new va- 

 riety of Eulalia forms exceedingly handsome clumps 4 to 5 

 feet high, which are hardy in all parts of the country. The 

 graceful, reed-like foliage is beautiful shining green, with 

 midrib of silvery white. We strongly recommend this superb 

 new ornamental plant. 30 cts. each; 6 for $1. 50; 12 for $3. 



Eulalia Japonica Zebrina. — This beautiful ornamental 

 grass is one of the finest plants for lawns. It grows 4 to 5 

 feet high, is perfectly hardy, needs no protection, and improves 

 with age. The leaves are deep green, STRIPED CROSSWISE 

 with broad BARS OF pure WHITE. Our plants are propa- 

 gated from the root, and therefore more valuable than cheap 

 seedlings which do not come true. Strong plants, 25 cts. 

 each; 2 for 40 cts.; $2.25 per doz. 



Eulalia japonica Variegata. — An older variety than 

 Zebrina, but equally valuable; LEAVES STRIPED LENGTH- 

 WISE; FINE CREAMY WHITE AND BRIGHT GREEN. The 

 plumes of both the Eulalias make pretty parlor ornaments. 

 25 cts. each; 2 for 40 cts.; $2.25 per doz. 



Erianthus Ravenna. — A perfectly hardy ORNAMENTAL 

 GRASS, throwing up splendid flower stalks, 8 to 10 feet high, 

 the first season. It bears beautiful feather-like plumes, highly 

 valued for parlor ornaments ; it is a striking and handsome 

 lawn plant. 20 cts. each ; $2 per doz. 



Special Offer. — We will send the three Eulalias and 

 one Erianthus — 4. for 75 cts. 



Berberis Thunbergii.— A new and handsome orna- 

 mental shrub, very desirable for lawn and garden ; grows 3 to 

 4 feet high, regular, symmetrical form ; leaves beautiful, rich 

 green, small and perfectly shaped ; flowers a delicate shade 

 of coppery yellow, borne in great profusion, after which it is 

 loaded with the most beautiful brilliant red berries; these re- 

 main on the bush late into the Winter, giving it a bright and 

 pleasing appearance; entirely hardy. 25 cts. each; 3 for 

 60 cts. 



Calycanthus, Florida.— This beautiful sweet-scented 

 shrub is very widely known ; flowers purple, quite double 

 and borne in profusion during the entire season. 15 cts. 

 each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Cydonia Japonica.— This is one of the most satisfactory 

 of shrubs; foliage and growth resemble Snow White; flowers 

 beautiful bright crimson and of good substance. 15 cts. 

 each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Deutzia Crenata.— Strong, stately grower ; attains the 

 height of 4 to 6 feet; flowers white, tinged pink on outside 

 of petals ; very double and full ; borne in the greatest profu- 

 sion during June. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Deutzia, Pride of Rochester.— Resembles Crenata, 

 except that the flowers are pure white, with a faint shade of 

 rose on outside of petals. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Deutzia Gracilis. — Dwarf, compact form, not exceed- 

 ing 2 to 2^ feet in height; flowers pure white, bell-shaped; 

 branches gracefully drooping, loaded with magnificent snow- 

 white bells. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Hibiscus. — The flowers are produced in great profusion; 

 they are somewhat cup-shaped and of immense size, frequently 

 measuring 6 to 8 inches in diameter; the colors range from 

 pure white through all shades of blush and pink to bright rosy 

 crimson. They bloom during July and August, and continue 

 in bloom a long time; forms large clumps, 3 to 4 feet high, 

 and nearly as wide. Strong roots, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. 



Liilac Persian. — This grand Lilac blooms in early June; 

 flowers beautiful deep purple, and borne in profusion, hang- 

 ing in fie most graceful and lovely loose panicles; is truly a 

 rare sight wherever grown; flowers very fragrant, filling the 

 air with its delicious aroma; leaves rich, dark green, rather 

 small and delicately shaded ; habit of growth very neat, com- 

 pact and perfectly hardy in any locality. 20 cts. each ; larger 

 size, 30 cts. 



Mock Orange, Syringa. — A rapid-growing, medium- 

 sized shrub, with very fragrant white flowers. 20 cts. each. 



Spirea Callosa Rubra. — A fine, bushy, compact shrub, 

 growing 3 to 4 feet high, bearing a profusion of deep rosy-red 

 flowers in large flat clusters. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Spirea Prunifolia {Bridal Wreath).— Very beautiful; 

 flowers pure white and perfectly double like little Daisies. 

 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Spirea Van Houtti. — The bushes form fine, compact 

 clumps, about as broad as they are high ; generally 4 or 5 

 feet ; the pure white flowers are borne in such masses that 

 they form great plumes, which the long, slender branches 

 allow to droop gracefully. 20 cts. each. 



Forsythia Suspensa. — A fine hardy shrub of weeping 

 or pendulous habit; glossy, deep green leaves, and bright 

 yellow flowers ; blooms early in Spring. 15 cts. each ; larger 

 size, 20 cts. 



Forsythia Viridissima. — Height 3 to 4 feet; beautiful, 

 bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers; blooms profusely very 

 early in Spring; splendid. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Weigeia Variegated Leaf.— Deep green leaves, with 

 a broad margin of distinctly defined pure white around each; 

 flowers beautiful clear blush. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Weigeia Candida. — New and fine; pure snow-white flow- 

 ers, borne in great profusion. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Yucca Filamentosa. — The flower stalk is from 2 to 4 

 feet high, and rises from the centre; it bears a profusion of 

 creamy-white bell-shaped flowers; very beautiful. 15 cts. 

 each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Set of 1 y Hardy Shrubs offered above for $1.80 ; Set in 

 larger size, $2.40. 



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