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Philadelphus ConONARius (offered on page 45) 



Rhodotypus Kerrioides ( Wliite Kerria). A very orna- 

 mental Japanese Shrub of medium size, which succeeds well 

 in sun or shade, with pretty foliage and large single white 

 flowers the latter part of May. 60 cts. each. 



Rhus Cotinus (Purple Fringe, or Smoke Tree). A low, 

 shrubby tree, covered in midsummer with large clusters of 

 feathery flowers, giving the appearance of a cloud of smoke 

 or mist. 60 cts. each. 



— Typhina Laciniata {Cut-le<tved Staghorn Sumac). 

 A large-growing bold and effective Shrub, with delicate 

 fern-like foliage and brilliant scarlet fruit in the autumn. 

 75 cts. each. 



Sambucus Nigra Aurea ( Golden Elder). Of strong 

 growth, and one of the best yellow foliage Shrubs; the color 

 is remarkably bright, rich and constant, and makes a fine 

 contrast in the shrubbery border. 60 cts. each. 



— Racemosa (Red berried Elder). A robust-growing 

 Shrub, with white flowers in spring, followed by bright red 

 berries in autumn. 60 cts. each. 



Spirjea Anthony Waterer. A valuable variety; color 

 bright crimson; it is of dwarf, dense growth, never exceed- 

 ing 30 inches in height; in bloom the entire summer and 

 fall. CO cts. each. 



— Arguta Multiflora. A handsome Shrub about 5 feet 

 high, with masses of pure white flowers in early May. 60 

 cts. each. 



— Billardi. Strong-growing, pink-flowered. 60 cts. each. 



— — alba, A white-flowered form. 60 els. each. 



— Callosa Alba. A very dwarf variety jiroducing white 



fljwers nearly all summer. 60 cts. each. 

 -- Douglas!. Produces dense narrow panicles of deep pink 



flowers during July and August; grows 6 to 8 feet high. 



60 cts. each. 



— Lindleyana. Of vigorous growth, bearing large panicles 

 of white flowers in July, foliage resembles Sumach. 60 

 cts. each. 



Spiraea Margaritee. A free-flowering variety with flat heads 

 of soft pink floweis from June to October; grows 3 to 4 feet 

 higli. 60 cts. each. 



— Opulifolia aurea ( Virginian Guelder Rose"). An interest- 

 ing variety of medium growth with golden tinted foliage and 

 large white flowers in June. 60 cts. each. 



— Reevesi fl. pi. Of medium growth, with double white 

 flowers in clusters in May. Very fine. 60 cts. each. 



— Thunbergi. One of the most charming of all low-growing 

 Shrubs, with fine delicate foliage, and a profusion of small white 

 flowers in spring. 60 cts. each. 



— Van tlouttel. The grandest cf all the white Spiraeas; it is 

 of compact habit and a beautiful ornament for the lawn at any 

 season, but when in flower it is a complete fountain of white 

 bloom, the foliage hardly showing. (See cut.) 60 cts. each. 



Syringa, or Lilac, Common Purple (Si/ringa Vulgaris) 

 Tlie old favorite, and one of the best. 60 cts. each. 



— Common White (S. Vulgaris alba). Flowers white, 

 fragrant, beautiful. 60 cts. each. 



— Charles X. A strong, rapid growing variety, with large, 

 shining leaves. Trusses rather loose; large, reddish purple. 

 $1.00 each. 



— Josikaea (Hungarian. Lilac). Valuable on account of 

 flowering late in June, producing reddish-lilac flowers in 



great abundance; grows 10 to 12 feet high. $1.00 each. 

 Mme. Casimlr Perier. The finest double white Lilac 

 yet introduced. The individual flowers, which resemble 

 miniature Tuberoses, as well as the truss, are of immense 

 size, delfciously scented; fine for cutting. (See cut on op- 

 posite page.) $1.00 each. 



■ President Qrevy. Magnificent panicles of large double 

 blue flowers. §1.00 each. 



Spir«a Van Houttei 



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