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HENRY A. DBEER, Philadelphia, Fa. 



Choice Hardy Shrubs 



Prices include boxes, packing andjdelivery to Express or Freight Lines in Philadelphia 



A few varieties of special interest 

 to the Florist. 



Hardy Azalea Mollis for Forcing and for 

 Planting. 



In the open border these are among the showiest of our very early 

 flowering shrubs, producing their flowers early in May before the foli- 

 age appears, an exceptionally fine lot of nicely budded plants, 15 to 18 

 inches high. $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Hardy Ghent Azalea. (A. pontica. ). 



These are used extensively in out-door planting in connection with 

 Rhododendrons and hardy shrubs, and are valuable for their bright 

 colors and extreme hardiness. Good bushy plants, 15 inches high. 

 .$4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Azalea Amoena, 



Of this evergreen variety which is now so popular,"we] have an 

 immense stock of bushy, shapely plants. 



12 to 15 inches high, $5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 

 15 to 18 inches high, $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. 



New and Rare Hardy Azaleas. 



Altaclerensis. This variety, an introduction from Japan, produces 

 bright yellow flowers in very large trusses, is extremely hardy, of 

 strong, vigorous growth, and should prove popular in the hardy gar- 

 den. Strong plants, 60 cts. each ; $6.00 per doz. 



Anthony Koster. Though not new, this beautiful Azalea, which is 

 one of the prettiest of the Mollis section, is yet but little known. Its 

 intense golden orange-yellow flowers are of exceptional large size, 

 and are produced very freely early in May ; most useful to plant in 

 front of the shrubbery or in connection with Rhododendrons. Strong 

 bushy plants, well set with buds, 60 cts. each ; $6.00 per doz. 



J. C. Van Tol. This is the best of the red-flowering forms of Azalea 

 Mollis, having exceptionally large flowers, and being of strong, vig- 

 orous habit. 60 cts. each ; $6.00 per doz. 



Yodogama. This charming variety is a perfect gem for out-door 

 planting. It forms a strong bushy shrub about 3 feet high, which in 

 May is literally covered with semi-double lavender-pink flowers. A 

 shade at once distinct from all others and very pleasing. We rec- 

 ommend this Shrub very highly. Good plants, 80 cts. each ; $9.00 

 per doz. 



HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA ALBA 



Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. 



We offer a grand stock of this most popular of all Shrubs. 



Extra heavy, bushy plants, 24 inches high, $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 

 per 100. 



Extra heavy, bushy plants, 30 inches high, $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 

 per 100. 

 Standard or Tree-Shaped. An extra fine lot of heavy, well branched 



plants, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora Alba. 



(Snowball Hydrangea.) 



This magnificent, perfectly hardy, American Shrub is the very finest 

 addition to this class of plants in many a year. The snow-white blooms 

 are of largest size, the form of the panicle much like that of Hydrangea 

 Hortensia. The habit of the plant is excellent, the foliage finely fin- 

 ished, lacking entirely the coarseness of Hydrangea Paniculata 

 Grandiflora. One of the most valuable characteristics is its coming 

 into bloom just after the passing of all the early spring Shrubs, while 

 its long flowering season, from early June until late August, makes it 

 a valuable acquisition in any garden. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



Philadelphia Purpurea Maculatus. 



(New Spotted Mock Orange) 



This new variety is the result of a cross effected by the renowned 

 French Hybridizer, Victor Lemoine, to whom we are indebted for 

 many new shrubs introduced during recent years. It is a distinct 

 break in color in this popular plant. All varieties heretofore, while 

 of many different forms, have all been white, while in this new variety 

 the four petals have a distinct rosy-crimson spot at the base of each 

 petal. The plant is of strong, vigorous, but compact growth, forming 

 a bushy specimen about three feet high. The flowers are large, and 

 appear on the ends of the axillary branches. 



35 cents each ; $3.50 per dozen. 



Hardy Rhododendrons. 



The varieties we offer are all of the hardiest kinds, such as from 

 experience are known to succeed in our climate. 



18 inches high, 75 cents each ; $8.00 per dozen ; $65.00 per 100. 



24 inches high, $1.25 each ; $12.50 per dozen ; $100.00 per iooj 



30 to 36 inches high, grand specimens, $2.50 each; $30.00 per dozen. 



Tamarix Hispida /Estivalls. 



Any description gives but a faint idea of the beauty and grace of 

 the feathery, delicate, soft pink sprays of this lovely new Tamarisk. 

 Its chief merit is in the fact that it flowers during the months of July 

 and August, a time when the shrubbery border is comparatively bare 

 of flowers, and even when not in bloom its neat growth, together with 

 the attractive fresh, blue-green foliage, makes it a most ornamental 

 and desirable subject for every garden. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



