MISS MARY E. MARIIN. FLORAL PARK, NEW YORK 



Privet for Hedges 



Nothing makes so fine a hedge as the California Privet, 

 which is perfectly hardy and almost evergreen, as its beau- 

 tiful, bright shining dark-green leaves do not drop until 

 nearly spring. Set plants nine to twelve inches apart and 

 trim to any length desired. Hedge will be so dense that a 

 chicken can hardly get through it. Beautiful and neat at all 

 times. Will grow to. any height desired from one to fifteen 

 leet. Fine stalk, twelve to eighteen mches. $1.80 per doz- 

 en; $12.00 per 100 



Buddleia Variabilis {Chinese Lilac) 



(Butterfly Shrub or Summer Lilac)^<:iusters of large 

 sweet scented flowers, measuring 12 to 18 inches in length; 

 closely resembling a lilac in color and general appearance, 

 but continues to bloom all summer in great profusion and 

 until after the first frost. It is a vigorous growing, hardy 

 shrub, and when better known is certain to become as popu- 

 lar as the hardy Hydrangea for shrubberies. Without 

 doubt the best new shrub of recent introduction. Price, 

 strong 1-year plants, 25c each. 



Double Excelsior Pearl Tuberose 



This is the best Double Tuberose in cultivation; grows about 18 inches high, blooms early, 

 and bears immense spikes of large, pure white, perfectly double flowers; deliciously sweet. 

 Price, large blooming bulbs, 3 for 12c.; 7 for 25c.; 35c. per dozen, postpaid; $2.50 per 

 100 at buyer's expense. 



Mammoth Excelsior Pearl. Especially selected for my retail trade. By mail, at 6c. each; 6 

 for 25c. ; 50c. per doz. ; $3.00 per 100, shipped by express, purchaser to pay charges. 



Summer-flowering Oxalis Border 



Summer -Flowering Oxalis Border 



These little bulbs are not much larger than Peas, but quickly throw up a mass of pretty foliage and flowers; fine for beds, 

 borders, and edgings, also for pots, baskets and vases. For edging, plant 2 or 3 inches apart. Foliage like a shamrock. 

 Lovely oh^k flowers. 12 for 10c. ; 20 for 12c; 50 for 25c. 



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Nymphoea Odorata. Our Hardy Native Water or 

 Pond Lily. Its lovely white and deliciously fragrant 

 llowfTs appear at an advantage beside the most costly 

 exotics. It will produce flowers 6 inches across. Roots, 

 15c. each; 3 for 35c. 



Nymphcea Odorata Gigantea. This is a gigantic 

 form of the white Water Lily. Flowers fragrant, pure white, 

 with a golden-yellow centre. Fine roots, 20c. each; 3 

 for 50c. 



Nymphcea Odorata Rosea. This is the rare Cape Cod 

 Pink Pond Lily, and is, without exception, the most lovely 

 of all hardy Nymphaeas. Fine flowering roots, 50c. each; 

 postpaid; 2 for 90c.; 3 for $1.20. 



Hardy Shrubs 



FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell) 



Fortuneii. (Fortune's Forsythia.) A tall shrub with 

 slender arching branches, of garden origin. Leaves, simple 

 or three-parted, dark green and lustrous. Flowers golden 

 yellow, borne in great profusion. Grows 8 to 10 feet high. 

 Very floriferous. 2 to 3 ft., 30c. each. 



Viridissima. A very pretty shrub of medium height; 

 perfectly hardy in this country. The plant is covered with 

 drooping yellow flowers, blooming very early in spring. 2 

 to 3 ft., 30c. each. 



