ORNAMENTAL FLOWERING- SHRUBS. 



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New Althea Banner. — A splendid new variety ; one of the 

 most beautiful and striking Altheas ever grown ; blooms 

 in July and 

 August; flow- 

 ers extra large 

 and very dou- 

 ble; color, pale 

 rose, elegantly 

 striped with 

 rich crimson ; 

 very showy and 

 'attractive, 25 

 cts;; larger size 

 40 cts.; ^2.50 

 and$4per doz. 



Viburnum Pli- 

 ca,tu.m( Japan 

 Stiow-Ball). — 

 Newly intro- 

 duced and ex- 

 tra fine; scarce 

 and difficult of NEW ALTHEA BANNER. 25 CTS. 



propagation, 



but one of the most beautiful and valuable flowermg 

 shrubs. It is of erect, bushy habit; grows 3 to 4 feet 

 high, and is perfectly hardy. It blooms in June, 1 irtre, 

 globular heads of pure white flowers entirclv coveung 

 the plant, and presenting a rare and splendid appear- 

 ance. Price, strong blooming plants, 35 cts , larger 

 size, 50 cts.; $3.50 and $5 per doz. 



Japan Rose {Rosa Rugosa). — A new and splendid hardy- 

 flowering shrub introduced from Japan; grows 4 or 5 

 feet high ; perfectly hardy ; has bright globsv green 

 fohage and large crimson flowers ; borne in clusters andi 

 followed in the Autumn by brilliant scarlet fruit, \erv 

 striking and beautiful. 35 cts.; larger size, 50 cts , $3 50 

 and $5 per doz. 



Clematis Stans {Japan Erect Clematis'). — \ new and 

 rare ornamental flowering shrub from Japan. It is of 

 low, spreading growth and blooms profusely in lite 

 Fall; flowers are bluish white, borne on long, pendu- 

 lous spikes, and exceedingly sweet. 25 cts., larger size, 

 40 cts.; $2.50 and ^4 per doz. 



Japan Z\x.&2j^ {Cercis Japo?iica). — A rare and 

 exceedingly beautiful, hardy flowering 

 shrub ; grows 3 to 4 feet high ; blooms early 

 in Spring before the leaves show ; flowers 

 are deep rosy crimson, and borne in such 

 profusion that the whole bush is entirely cov- 

 ered and loaded with bloom ; very handsome 

 and showy. 50 cts. each ; ^4 and S5 per doz. 



Exochorda Grandiflora. 



A Splendid New Hardy Ornament- 

 al Flowering' Shrub, recently introduced 

 from Japan. It is as yet scarce and difficult to 

 obtain. It is a strong, vigorous grower, perfectly 

 hardy ; needs no protection in Winter; forms a 

 neat, compact bush, 4 to 6 feet high ; blooms 

 profusely early in Spring. The flowers are 

 pure snow white, and borne on long, slender 

 branches, making it an object of rare and grace- 

 ful beauty, sure to attract marked attention. 

 We take pleasure in recommending it as one of 

 the best hardy shrubs. Price, 35 cts.; 2 for 60 

 cts.; 6forgi.75; $3 50 per doz. 



Jasminum Officinale. 



Avery attractive, rapid-growing, and useful 

 climbing vine, which produces during Summer 

 and Autumn, numbers of pretty and fragrant 

 pure white flowers. Should have protection in 

 Winter, north of Washington, D. C. Price, 

 20 cts. each ; 12 for $2. 



SPECIAI. OFFER.— The Set of Twenty- 

 four New and Rare Ornamental Sliriibs 

 and Vines, by Mail or Express, for Sio.oO. 

 liargest size by Express only for S6.50, 



MBLRNLM PL1CA.1LM 35 CTS. 



JAPAN ROSE. 35 CTS. 



EXOCHORDA GRANDIFLORA. 35 CTS. 



