New Guide to Rose Culture for 1903 



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T^he Best H&rdy Flowering Shrubs/* 



THIS class of plants has been a leading specialty with us for years, our stock now consisting of nearly 

 twenty acres. They are absolutely hardy, and once planted, last indefinitely, increasing in size ancl 

 beauty year after year. For cold climates where hardy plants are needed they stand without an 

 equal. Planted in clumps, masses, or used for hedges, screens, or for filling unsightly corners, 

 they make a glorious show. They supply that certain something which is lacking in every yard where 

 hardy shrubbery is not planted. We recommend a liberal planting of this class of plantg. TheV last a fife- 

 time and are sure to give splendid satisfaction. Their culture is exceedingly simple. When received cut 

 the plants back about one-third their growth. Set about three feet apart. Water freely when planted, and 

 for a few days afterward. No protection required. They may be planted as soon as ground is ready to dig 

 up until late Spring. We urge early planting. Prices are wonderfully low. 



Orders booked at any time and shipped at the proper planting season. 



ALL OUR SHRUBS ARE FIELD GROWN. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST. 



All plants of the first size sent postpaid, at prices named. 



g@^The larger sizes must be sent by Freight or Express at purchaser's expense. Prices include boxing, 



packing and delivery to Freight or Express office here. All Express Companies allow us a 20 per cent. 



discount from merchandise rate. 



PRICES. — First or Mail Size, except wliere noted, 15 cts. each ; 5 for 50 cts., postpaid. Second Size, three years old, 

 blooming plants, 20 cts. each ; 6 for $1 ; 10 for $1.35 ; $10 per 100. 1 hird Size, 3 to 5 years old, extra-heavy plants, 40 

 cts. each ; 10 for $3.50 ; $25 per 100. Orders for 25 or more of single varieties at hundred rates. 



All rarUtles can he furnished in firti and second sizes, indess othericise stated. Only varieties marked with a star (*) can he supplied 

 in tlie tidrd or Inrgrst size. 



HLTH^Eas (Rose of Sharon) 



Althjeas arc among the most beaniilul of all flowering 

 slirubs. The flowers are brilliant ancl striking In color. 9 

 t)12 feet high when matured. They bJoom during August 

 and September, Avhen few other shrubs are in bloom. Splen- 

 did for hedges and single specimens. 

 15 cts. eacli ; 2cl size, 30 cts. eacli; 3(1 size, 40 cts. each 



Alba PieBa.*— Splendid groAver, Avith large double pure 



white Huwers ; petals beautifully blotched at the base with 



rich rose. 

 -B7aneie.*— The flowers are larger than Alba Plena. This 



is the nearest pure white of any double variety grown. 

 New Banner.* — (See cut.)— The most beautfful variety 



ever Introduced ; erect habit ; vigorous growth. The flowers 



are as large as Roses, and produced in immense numbers, 



entirely double ; color clear rosy pink, distinctly striped 



with rich crimson. Blooms the first year. 

 Double Purple.*— An erect and vigorous grower, free 



bloomer, flowers perfectly double ; color deep reddish 



purple. 

 Carnation Striped*.— Pink Avith crimson stripes. Very 



fine 

 Toius 4 Ibas.*— Moderate grower, fiee bloomer. The finest 



single Pure "White Altlii«a. 



aNDROMEDfl MaRiaxa 



A beautiful and highly popular hardy flowering Shrub ; 

 healthy and Aigorous, making a neat, compact, shaptly 

 bush from 2 to 3 feet high; producing gr«at sheaves of 

 graceful sprays coA'ered with lovely bloom. The indivi- 

 dual flowers are long and tubular, and of nearly even size 

 at each end ; very fragrant, and of a beautiful waxy white. 

 Mail size only, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



eBReiS (Japan Judas) 



Japonica.—A rare and exceedingly beautiful, hardy flow- 

 ering shruli ; grows 6 to 8 feet high; blooms early in the 

 Spting before the leaves shoAv; floAvers are deep rosy 

 crimson^ and borne in great profusion. Second size only, 

 by expret-s or freight, !iO cts. each. 



BERBERIS (Barberry) 



Atropurpurea (Purple-Leaved).— Rich violet purple 

 leaves Avhich retain their color during the Summer ; exceed- 

 ingly distinct and striking ; pretty yellow flowers • pro- 

 lific "fruit bearer, producing brilliant crimson beriies, which 

 remain on the bush during the Winter. First size only, 

 15 cts. each. 



Thunbergia.*—^e\v and handsome, desirable forlaAvn and 

 garden ; grovvs 3 to 4 feet high ; small perfectly shaped 

 rich green leaves turning in Autumn to bright scarlet : 

 flOAA^ers a delicate shade of coppery yelloAv, beautiful 

 brilliant red berries ; these remain on the bush throughout 

 the Winter, giving it a bright and pleasing appearance. 

 15 cts. each ; 3a size, 30 cts each ; 3d size, 4:0 cts. 

 each. 



eaLVeaiVTHUS (earoUne aispice) 



FioridHS.— This beautiful sAveet-scented shrub is very Avidely 

 known ; flowers purple, quite double, exquisitely fragrant 

 and borne in profusion during the entire season. First size 

 only, 15 cts. each. 



©YOONia (Japan Quince) 



Snow White. — Fine bushy shrub, Avith glossy green leaves 

 and sharp thorns, blooming profusely in * arly Spring. The 

 only pure -white floAvering Japan Quince. 15 cts. each; 

 3d*size, 30 cts. each. 



JapoMica.— Foliage and groAvth resemble Snow White; 

 flowers beautiful bright criiuson and of good substance. 

 15 cts. each ; second size, 30 cts. each. 



©LETHERa aLNIFOLia 

 (Sweet Pepper Bush) 



A highly interesting and desirable dense-groAving shrub, 

 Avith handsome upright spikes of creamy white, deUciously 

 fragrant flowers, Avhich continue in bloom a long time. 

 Blooms the first season. First size, 15 cts. each; second 

 size, 30 cts. each. 



.«^THE LARGER SIZE SHRUBS CAN BE SENT ONLY BY :^XPRESS OR PRJSIGHT AT PUR- 

 CHASER'S EXPENSE ; THE SMALLER BY MAIL, POSTPAID, AT PRICES GIVEN. 



