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MISS MARY E. MARTIN, FLOR.AL PARK, NEW YORK. 



Privet for Hedges 



Nothing makes so fine a hedge as the Cahfornia Privet, 

 which is perfectly hardy and almost evergreen, as its beau- 

 tiful, bright shining dark-green leaves do not drop until 

 nearly spring. Set plants nine to twelve inches apart and 

 trim to any length desired. Hedge will be so dense that a 

 chicken can hardly get through it. Beautiful and neat at all 

 times. Will grow to any height desired from one to fifteen 

 feet. Fine stalk, twelve to eighteen inches. 60c. per dozen; 

 $4.00 per 100. 



Buddleia Variabilis {Chinese Lilac) 



(Butterfly Shrub or Summer Lilac) — Clusters of large 

 sweet scented flowers, measuring 12 to 18 inches in length; 

 closely resembling a lilac in color and general appearance, 

 but continues to bloom all summer in great profusion and 

 until after the first frost. It is a vigorous growing, hardy 

 shrub, and when better known is certain tofbecome as popu- 

 lar as the hardy Hydrangea for shrubberies. Without 

 doubt the best new shrub of recent introduction. Price, 

 strong 1-year plants, 25c each. 



Double Excelsior Pearl Tuberose 



This is the best Double Tuberose in cultivation; grows about 18 inches high, blooms early, 

 and bears immense spikes of large, pure white, perfectly double flowers; deliciously sweet. 

 Price, large blooming bulbs, 3 for 12c.; 7 for 25c.; 35c. per dozen, postpaid; $2.50 per 

 100 at buyer's expense. 



Mammoth Excelsior Pearl. Especially selected for my retail trade. By mail, at 6c. each; 6 

 for 25c. ; 50c. per doz. ; $3.00 per 100, shipped by express, purchaser to pay charges. 



Summer-flowering Oxalis Border 



Summer -Flowering Oxalis Border 



These little bulbs are not much larger than Peas, but quickly throw up a mass of pretty foliage and flowers; fine for beds, 

 borders, and edgings, also for pots, baskets and vases, i^or edging, plant 2 or 3 inches apart. Foliage like a shamrock. 

 Lovely pink flowers. 12 for 10c. ; 20 for 12c; 50 for 25c. 



Nymphcea Odorata Gigantea. This is a gigantic 

 form of the white Water Lily. Flowers fragrant, pure white, 

 with a golden-yellow centre. Fine roots, 20c. each; 3 

 for 50c. 



Nymphcea Odor a ta Rosea. This is the rare Cape Cod 

 Pink Pond Lily, and is, without exception, the most lovely 

 of all hardy Nymphseas. Fine flowering roots, 50c. each; 

 postpaid; 2 for 90c.; 3 for $1.20. 



Hardy Shrubs 



FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell) 



Fortuneii. (Fortune's Forsythia.) A tall shrub with 

 slender arching branches, of garden origin. Leaves, simple 

 or three-parted, dark green and lustrous. Flowers golden 

 yellow, borne in great profusion. Grows 8 to 10 feet high. 

 Very floriferous. 2 to 3 ft., 30c. each. 



Viridissima. A very pretty shrub of medium height; 

 perfectly hardy in this country. The plant is covered with 

 drooping yellow flowers, blooming very early in spring. 2 

 to 3 ft., 30c. each. 



Nymphcea Odorata. Our Hardy Native Water or 

 Pond Lily. Its lovely white and deliciously fragrant 

 flowers appear at an advantage beside the most costly 

 exotics. It will produce flowers 6 inches across. Roots, 

 15c. each; 3 for 35c. 



