NEW AND RARE PLANTS. 



Mostly collected for the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University by the indefatigable plant collector, Mr. E. H. Wilson, 

 in remote and hitherto unexplored regions of China. 



Gold Medal awarded by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. 



AMPELOPSIS aconitifolius disseeta. A perfectly hardy 

 vine, growing 8 to 10 feet tall, with elegantly dissected foliage 

 and bright blue frmt; splendid for trellises. 75 cts. each; 

 S7.50 per dozen. 



AZALEA Ksempferi. This charming and wonderfiilly flor- 

 iferous Japanese shrub has scarlet flowers and is absolutely 

 hardy; one of the very finest of the introductions to our gar- 

 dens from Japan. 



12 to 18 inches. SI. 25 each; $14.00 per dozen. 

 18 to 24 inches, S2.50 each; S27.50 per dozen. 

 24 to 30 inches, S3. 50 each; S38.00 per dozen. 



BERBERIS brevipanieulata. A bush 4 to 6 feet tall, with 

 small, wedge-shaped leaves clustered together and assuming 

 fine tints in Autumn. The small yellow flowers are freely 

 produced on erect panicles, 3 to 5 inches long. These are 

 followed by masses of salmon-red fruits. Its several fine 

 quahties make this new Barberry one of the handsomest and 

 most distinct of its class. SI. 00 each; SIO.OO per dozen. 



BERBERIS Thunbergii minor. Smaller in every way than 

 the type and even more compact in habit. Valuable for 

 rockeries. 50 cts. each; S5.00 per dozen. 



COTONEASTER divaricata. A handsome shrub, erect, 

 spreading and much branched in habit, with leaves turning 

 crimson in the Fall, and bearing in profusion, scarlet fruits, 

 which are retained through the Winter. Worthy of a place 

 in every garden. 81.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 

 Larger plants, S2.00 each; S20.00 per dozen. 



COTONEASTER horizontalis. Though by no means 

 a new plant, this rare and perfectly hardy Coton- 

 easter deserves to be most widely planted. It is de- 

 cumbent or semi-prostrate in habit, grows 3 to 4 

 feet high, forming a dense bush many yards through. 

 The frmts are bright scarlet, changing to crimson, and 

 the small leaves, which are dark green and almost 

 round, are retained late into the Fall, and even up 

 to Christmas. It is suitable for planting in rocky 

 positions, and anywhere and everyT\'here that dwarf- 

 growing shrubs are required. 75 cts. each; S7.50 

 per dozen. 



DEUTZIA discolor. A vigorous growing shrub, sev- 

 eral feet high, with arching branches, bearing dense 

 clusters of pure white flowers nearly one inch across. 

 The leaves are white on the underside. SI. 00 each; 

 SIO.OO per dozen. 



DEUTZIA Schneidneriana var. laxiflora. This new, 

 hardy Deutzia from central China grows 3 to 5 feet 

 high and has large pyramidate trusses of pure white 

 flowers. Valuable for the border or for forcing. 

 SI. 00 each; SIO.OO per dozen. 



ENKI ANTHUS eampanulatus. A very hardy shrub 

 from central Japan, grows 6 to 12 feet high and is 

 very bushy. The bell-shaped flowers, borne profusely 

 in racemose clusters, are yellow, deeply stained and 

 striped with salmon and crimson. Leaves turn a 

 wonderful color in Autumn. Merits a prominent 

 place in every garden. 50 cts. each; S5.00 per dozen. 



EUONYMUS radicans acutus. This new variety forms an 

 exceedingly dense mat of deepest green, glossy, neat, arrow- 

 shaped foliage. It is perhaps the finest of the species for use 

 as a ground cover, having shown no tendency to variegation. 

 75 cts. each; $7.50 per dozen. 



EXOCHORDA Giraldii Wilsonii. This new Pearl Bush is the 

 handsomest of the family. It forms a large bush or small tree 

 and in Spring is covered with racemes of pure white flowers, 

 which are larger than those of the well-known type. This new 

 plant is absolutely hardy and is one of the most notable ac- 

 quisitions from China in recent years. SI. 50 each; S15.00 

 per dozen. 



HYDRANGEA petiolarls. This splendid hardy climber, 

 hitherto has been but little known, although it was introduced 

 from .Japan a generation ago. Once established, it climbs 

 rapidly, clinging by rootlets like EngUsh IvJ^ The foliage is 

 bright green, quite massive, and numerous flat flower-cymes 

 are produced, which average 8 to 10 inches in diameter. The 

 flowers are white, opening in early Summer. Strong plants, 

 $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 



LONICERA Koehneana. A strong-growing hardy shruli, 8 to 

 10 feet high, and as much through, with yellow flowers and 

 crimson fruit, ripening in August. A valuable addition from 

 central China. $1.00 each; SIO.OO per dozen. 



LONICERA Korolkowii, var. floribunda. This Bush Honey- 

 suckle is one of the gems of a lovely group of hardy shrubs. 

 It is \-igorous-growing, with twiggy branchlets, bluish gray- 

 green leaves and pink blossoms, produced in great quantity. 

 The habit is graceful, and when in flower the effect from a 

 short distance is of pink floating on thin mists. No shrub is 

 more hardv in New England and none is more beautiful. 

 81.00 each; SIO.OO per dozen. 



LONICERA thibetica. Very compact, hardy shrub, 4 to 5 feet 

 tall, with spreading, drooping branches; gray-green leaves, white 

 on the underside; pink, fragrant flowers and bright scarlet ber- 

 ries. An invaluable addition. SI. 00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 



LONICERA Maaekii var. podoearpa. This magnificent and 

 absolutely hardy, quick-gro'W'ing shrub grows 10 to 15 feet 

 high and as much in diameter; has long sprays of white flow- 

 ers and scarlet fruits, which ripen in September and remain on 

 the plant far into the Winter. The leaves are retained very late 

 and the contrast between green leaves and scarlet berries is ex- 

 traordinarily beautiful. Admitted to be one of the finest of Wil- 

 son's introductions from China. SI. 00 each; SIO.OO per dozen. 



LONICERA museaviensis. A hybrid Bush Honeysuckle, grow- 

 ing 12 feet high and more in diameter; has arching and spread- 

 ing branches; flowers in abundance and masses of crimson fruit 

 ripening early in July. Hardy as far north as Ottawa and one 

 of the best of its class. 81.00 each; SIO.OO per dozen. 



Lonicera Maaekii var. podoearpa. 



NEILLIA sinensis. In general appearance and habit of growth 

 this charming new shrub resembles the well-known Stephan- 

 andra flexuosa, but its foliage is of deeper green and of even 

 greater dehcacy of form. In late June and .July is tipped with 

 clear bright pink flower clusters of exquisite beauty. Plants, 

 flowering size, 81.00 each. Larger plants, S2.50 each. 



SORBARIA arborea glabrata. An extremely ornamental, late 

 Summer-flowering shrub, gro^ang 6 to 15 feet tall, with pin- 

 nately divided, dark green leaves. The flowers are snow-white, 

 abundantly produced in terminal, much-branched panicles 15 to 

 18 inches long, during September, and continuing to flower until 

 the advent of sharp frosts late in the Fall. It is perfectlj- hardy, 

 free-growing and a most valuable addition to the list of late- 

 flowering shrubs. 50 cts. each; So. 00 per dozen. 



SPIR.S;A Henryi. A bush 4 to 6 feet tall, with rather stiff, 

 spreading branches, and corymbose masses of pure white 

 flowers produced from the leaf axils in June. This fine Spirsea 

 is perfectly hardy, free-growing and most floriferous and cer- 

 tainly one of the finest of its family. Strong plants, SI. 00 

 each; SIO.OO per dozen. 



VIBURNUM Sargentii. This Asiatic relative of the .American 

 High-liush Cranberry is perfectly hardy and very free-growing 

 and in flower is the most beautiful of the Opulus group. The 

 white blossoms are followed by masses of red fruits, which are 

 retained late into the Fall. SI. 00 each; SIO.OO per dozen. 

 Larger plants, $2.00 each; $20.00 per dozen. 



