NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE. 



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shrub introduced from Japan ; 



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

 grows four or five feet high ; perfectly hardy, has 

 bright, glossy green foliage and large crimson 

 flowers, borne in clusters and followed in the Au- 

 tumn by brilliant scarlet fruit; very striking and 

 beautiful. 35 cents; larger size, 50 cents; $3.50 

 and $5 per doz. 



Clematis Stans {Japan Erect Clematis). — A 

 new and rare ornamental flowering shrub from 

 Japan. It is of low spreading growth, and blooms 

 profusely in late Fall; flowers are bluish-white, 

 borne on long pendulous spikes and exceedingly 

 sweet. 25 cents ; larger size, 40 cents ; $2.50 and 

 $4 per doz. 



Viburnum Plicatum {Japan Snow- Ball). — 

 Newly introduced and extra fine ; scarce and diffi- 

 cult of propagation, but one of the most beautiful 

 and valuable flowering shrubs. It is of erect bushy 

 habit ; grows three to four feet high, and is perfectly 

 hardy. It blooms in June ; large, globular heads 

 of pure white flowers entirely covering the plant, 

 and presenting a rare and splendid appearance. 

 Price, strong blooming plants, 35 cents ; larger 

 size, 50 cents ; $3.50 and #5 per doz, Japan Rose. 



Special Offer. — The set of Nine New and Rare Ornamental Shrubs by Mail or Express for 

 $3. Larger size, by Express only, for $4. 



Hardy Ornamental 

 Flowering Shrubs. 



Fine Shrubbery is wanted everywhere; it! 

 is a LEADING SPECIALTY WITH US. We j 

 grow all the best varieties in large quantity and i 

 furnish strong, healthy plants, suitable for imme- 

 diate planting in door-yards, lawns, parks, ceme-' 

 teries, etc., etc. 



We Send by Mail or Express, as di- 

 rected ; by Mail we pay postage, by Express the 

 purchaser pays Express charges; but Express or- 

 ders get larger plants. 



Hardy and Bloom Finely. — These beauti- 

 ful shrubs bloom finely and are entirely hardy. 

 They thrive in all ordinary situations, need no pro- 

 tection and improve with age. THEY MAKE 

 ELEGANT ORNAMENTAL HEDGES, and 



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Viburnum Plicatum. (See above.) 



are also largely used as screens for walks, back-buildings, etc. 



Hedges and Screens. — The varieties most suitable for hedges and screens are marked with a 

 star [*]. When used for this purpose they should be set one foot apart and cut back to uniform height. 



Size and Price. — All our Shrubs, whether sent by Mail or Express, are strong, vigorous 

 plants, suitable for planting at 07ice in open ground. The 15-cent size are first-class, but the 20-cent size are 

 larger, and some people prefer them— that is all the difference. Those at 15 cents are, 7 for $1 ; $1.50 per 

 doz. ; $10 per hundred. Those at 20 cents are, 5 for $1 ; $2 per doz.; $12 per hundred. 



*Althea or Rose of Sharon. — This splendid plant is one of the most showy and beautiful flowering 

 shrubs ; the flowers are of large size, bell-shaped, very double and full, and of various brilliant and 

 striking colors ; they are borne in great profusion in August and September, when other flowers are 

 scarce. The plant is of regular and compact growth, with deep, glossy green leaves; it thrives in 

 all ordinary situations, and is entirely hardy in the Middle States. They make beautiful Ornamen- 

 tal Hedges ; sure to attract attention wherever seen. We offer six distinct varieties, all very 

 beautiful, namely: DOUBLE PURPLE, DOUBLE STRIPED (red and white), DOUBLE 

 WHITE, DOUBLE ROSE, DOUBLE VIOLET. 15 cents ; larger size, 20 cents. 



