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DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



HARDY SHRUBS— Continued. 



Deutzia, Rough Leaved (D. scabra). Strong grower; 

 single white flowers produced in early summer. 



Dogwood, Red Twigged (Cornus sanguinea). A 

 strong growing bush, with crimson colored branches, 

 making it an attractive object in winter. 



Exochorda grandiflora. Finely shaped shrub, with 

 a profusion of the most lovely pure white flowers ; 

 blooms in the spring. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1.00 each. 



Filbert, Purple (Corylus purpurea). Leaves dark pur- 

 ple ; very curious and attractive ; contrasts beautifully 

 with other foliage when planted in a group. 



Forsythia, Golden Bell (F. viridissima). Produces 

 bright yellow flowers in spring before the leaves ap- 

 pear. 



Forsythia, Weeping (F. suspema). Has long droop- 

 ing branches. 



Fringe, Purple or Smoke Tree (Rhus cotinus). Has 

 very curious bloom, which when covered with dew, 

 resembles a cloud of smoke or mist. 50 cts. each. 



Fringe, White (Chionanthus Virginica). The bloom is 

 very much like white fringe ; one of the most pleasing 

 ornaments for the lawn. 50 cts. each. 



Globe Flower (Kerria, or Corchorus Japonica). Small 

 shrubs, with abundant yellow flowers in early summer. 



Hypericum, or St. John's Wort (H. kalmianum). 

 Flowers bright yellow ; blooms in midsummer. 



Indigo Bush {Amorpha fruticosa). A fiue shrub; 

 bears long slender spikes of dark violet flowers; very 

 pretty. 



Japan Quince (Pyrus Japonica). A very showy and 

 popular shrub, which blooms profusely in early spring; 

 flowers dazzling scarlet. Makes an excellent and very 

 showy hedge. 



Judas Tree, or Red Bud Japan (C. Japonica). The 

 flowers are a brilliant rose color, and borne in profu- 

 sion. 3 to 5 feet ; $1.00 to $1.50 each. 



Laburnum (Cylisus laburnum). Long racemes of golden 

 yellow flowers. In bloom June to July. 



Lilac (Syringa vulgaris). Charles X. Large trusses of 

 reddish purple flowers. 



Lilac, Common {Syringa vulgaris). The common pur- 

 ple species ; and one of the best. 



Lilac, Common White (S. vulgaris alba). Flowers 

 pure white ; very fragrant ; beautiful. 



Lilac, French Red (S. Rothomagensis). A distinct 

 variety, with reddish flowers of great size. 



Lilac, Josika's (S. Josikea). Deep lilac flowers. A 

 choice late blooming variety. 50 cts. each. 



Lilac, Persian White (S. Persica alba). Slender 

 growth, fine, beautiful white flowers. 



Lonicera Tartarica. White Tartarian Honeysuckle. 

 Fragrant pink and white flowers; upright growing. 



Magnolia conspicua. Flowers large and pure white, 

 and borne profusely. 4 to 6 feet ; $3.00 each. 



Magnolia gracilis. Forms a bush 8 or 10 feet high; 

 flowers dark purple. 3 to 5 feet ; 60 cts. each. 



Magnolia Norbertiana. Flowers 10 inches in diam- 

 eter; upper side of petal white, under purple. 4 to 6 

 feet ; $1.50 each. 



Magnolia purpurea. Dwarf; flowers bright purple; 

 very profuse. 3 to 5 feet ; 60 cts. each. 



Magnolia soulangeana. Beautiful; flowers of large 

 size, resembling Norbertiana. 4 to 6 feet; 82.00 each. 



Mock Orange (Double flowered Syringa — Philadel- 

 phus_fi.pl.) Partially double white flowers; very 

 fragrant. 



Mock Orange, or Syringa (Philadelphus). Fragrant, 

 pure white flowers. 



Mock Orange, Dwarf (P. nanus). A dwarf com- 

 pact variety ; neat and pretty. 



Mock Orange, Large Flowered (P. grandiflora). 

 Showy ; large flowers ; slightly fragrant. 



Privet, California (L. ovalifolium). Nearly ever- 

 green. Bears white flowers in the early summer ; one 

 of the best hedge plants. 



i'runus triloba. Double flowering plum. Flowers 

 delicate pink, thickly set on slender branches. 



Spirea arirefolia. Habit dense and bushy. Greenish 

 white flowers in July. 



Rhamnus fragula {Buckthorn). Flowers white. Small 

 black fruit. 



Ribes arvensis. Yellow flowering currant. 



" sanguinea. Bears profusely deep red flowers 

 early in spring. 



growing, pink flowered, 

 dwarf growth ; white 



Spirea Billardii. A strong 



late blooming species. 

 Spirea callosa alba. Low 



flowers in mid-summer. 



Spirea callosa rubra. Low dwarf growth; red flowers 

 in July — August. 



Spirea Douglassi. Rose colored, late flowering. 



Spirea opnlifolia aurea. Distinctly yellow, rich 

 looking. One of the most effective. 



Spirea prunifolia (Bridal Wreath). Flowers double, 

 white and abundant; early blooming. 



Spirea Reevesii. Covered in spring with an abun 

 dance of white flowers. 



Spirea Reevesii flore plena. A double flowering- 

 form of the above. 



Spirea Thunbergii. One of the most charming of all 

 low-growing shrubs, with fine, delicate foliage and a 

 profusion of small white flowers in spring. 



Spirea Tomentosa. Tufts of pink flowers in mid- 

 summer. 



Snowberry (Symphoricarpus racemosus). Pink flowers 

 in summer ; large white, waxy berries in autumn. 



Snowberry, [Red or Indian Currant — S. glome rat us). 

 More compact form, with small red berries in au- 

 tumn. 



Tamarisk ( Tamarix tetandra). Feathery foliage, small 

 fringed, light pink flowers. 



Viburnum Snowball (Viburnum opulus sterilis). 

 Snowy white flowers, borne in large balls in early 

 summer. 



Viburnum, Japan Snowball (V. plicatum). A new 

 variety which blooms more profusely and in more per- 

 fect balls. 75 cts. each. 



Viburnum, Maple-Leaved ( V. aceri folium). White 

 flowers in summer; red berries in autumn. 



Weigela Candida. Pure white. This is the only white 

 Wiegela that is of any value, all the other sorts being 

 poor growers or bearing pink flowers. 50 cts. 



Weigela Desboisii. Beautiful deep rose colored flowers. 



Weigela Groenewegenii. Rose colored flowers streaked 

 dark red. 



Weigela hortensis nivea. Pure white; constant 

 bloomer. 50 cts. each. 



Weigela Isoline. Flowers open white, and change to 

 blush. 



Weigela lutea. Pale yellow; blooms after the other 

 varieties. 



Weigela multiflora. Flowers pendulous, chocolate 

 color with white stamens. 



Weigela rosea. Fine colored flowers ; one of the best. 



Weigela Symondsii. Rose and white; distinct and 

 beautiful. 



HEDGE PLANTS. 



American Arborvita? (Evergreen). 9 to 12 inches, 8S.0O 

 per 100; 12 to 18 inches, $10.00 per 100; 18 to 24 in- 

 ches, $15.00 per 100 ; 2 to 3 feet, $25.00 per 100. 



Dw'arf Compact Arborvita. Forms a hedge 3 to 4 

 feet high. 9 to 12 inches, $12.00 per 100 ; 3 to 4 feet, 

 $50.00 per 100. 



Cydonia Japonica (Deciduous). Bright scarlet flower- 

 ing. Makes an excellent hedge. $10.00 to$l 2.00 per 100. 



Hemlock Spruce (Evergreen). 14 to 2 feet, $25.00 per 

 100 ; 2 to 3 feet, $40.00 per 100 ; 4 to 5 feet, $75.00 per 

 100. . 



Norway Spruce (Evergreen). 12 to 20 inches, $14.00 

 per 100. 



Osage Orange (Deciduous). One vear old 75 cts. per 

 100, $5.00 per 1,000 ; two years old $1.00 per 100, $7.00 

 per 1,000. 



Privet, California (Deciduous). Dark green, foliage; 

 bears trimming well. 1 to 2 feet, $20.00 per 100. 



WEEPING DECIDUOUS TREES. 



Beech, Weeping (Fagus sylvatica pendula). Attains 

 a height of twenty to thirty feet ; moderate grower ; 

 Stem grows upright, while all the branches grow 

 almost directly downward. $2.00 each. 



Birch, Cut-Leaved Weeping (Betula alba lacin- 

 iata). Delicately cut leaves and white bark. Does 

 not weep till it attains considerable size. $1.50 each. 



Birch, Young's Weeping (B. Youngii). A slow 

 grower of most beautiful weeping habit. The main 

 stem is upright, but the side branches droop to the 

 ground. $2.00 each. 



