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EVEIRYTHEMG FOIR THE' GAIRBEM-Pl^imts 



Jl selection of the best 



HARDY 



FLOWEKING 



SHRUBS 



Hardy Flowering Shrubs 



These are all 2 to 3 years, transplanted, and range from 1 to 3 feet in height according to 

 variety; some being stronger growing, are consequently taller at the same age. The letters 

 following the names indicate the season nf blooming, thus: A, April; B, May; C, May and June; 

 D, June; E, June and July; F, June to November; G, July to October: H,' July and August; 

 I, August and September. 



Note. — Those marked * may be planted in a shady place. 



The figures following names give natural heights at maturity. 

 Althea, Double White. 10 to 12 feet. (I) The well known "Rose of Sharon." 

 Althea, Double Red. 10 to 12 ft. (I) Similar to above, color red. Large well formed flowers. 

 Althea Variegata. 10 to 12 ft. Rosy red flowers, foliage variegated green and white. 

 ^Azaleas, Hardy Ghent, Mollis, etc. See page 149. 



*Berberis Pupurea. 6 to 8 ft. (C) (Purple Leaved Berberry.) Rich purple foliage. 

 *Berberis Thunbergii. 4 to 6 ft. (C) A grand hedge plant, very graceful habit, fine foliage, 



which colors gloriously in the fall, spiny, bears a wealth of scarlet berries. Ironclad hardy. 

 Calycanthus Floridus. 4 to 6 ft. (D) (Strawberry Shrub.) A most desirable shrub, 35c. 

 *Chionanthus Virginica. 12 to 15 ft. (C) (White Fringe.) Foliage light green, flowers in 



racemes, very delicate white, 50c. each. 

 *Clethra AInifolia. 4 to 6 ft. (I) (Sweet Pepper Bush.) Yellowish-white, fragrant flower. 

 *Corchorus Japonica. 3 to 4 ft. (G) Slender green branches; yellow flowers from July to 

 October. 

 " " alba. 3 to 4 ft. (G) White flowers. 



" " fl. pi. 3 to 4 ft. (F) (Kerria Japonica.) A graceful shrub with double 



yellow flowers. 

 " " Var. 3 to 4 ft. (G) Foliage white and green; yellow flowers. 



*Cornus Floridus. 12 to 18 ft. (B) (American Dogwood.) Foliage dark green changing to 



brilliant crimson in the autumn. White flowers. 50c. each. 

 *Cydonia Japonica. 5 to 6 ft. (A) (Japan Quince.) Very showy. Scarlet flowers. 

 *Deutzia Candida, fl. pi. 6 to 7 ft. (E) A fine shrub, large, double, white flowers. 



* " Crenata. 6 to 8 ft. (E) Pure white, tinged rose color. 



* " Gracilis. 2 to 4 ft. (D) Pure white. Very dwarf and slender growth. (See engraving.) 



* " Lemoineii. 6 to 7 ft. (E) Pure white flowers in June and July. An improved 



variety. 



* " Pride of Rochester. to 7 ft. (E) Flowers white, double. 



*Exochorda Grandifiora. 10 to 12 ft. (B) (Pearl Bush.) A very graceful shrub. Pure white 



flo\\'ers. 

 *Forsythia Viridissima. 10 to 12 ft. (A) Yellow spray of flowers. Blooms very early. 

 Forsythia Suspensa. 8 to 10 ft. (A) (Weeping Forsythia.) Yellow flowers. Branches 



gracefully arched. 

 HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. 8 to 10 ft. (I) Large, white panicles of 



flowers, changing to pink at the base. (See engraving.) Strong bushes, 2,' 2 to 3 ft. (See 



also page 168.) 

 Lilac, Purple. 12 to 14 ft. (B) The common purple variety. A most desirable shrub. 

 Lilac, White. 12 to 14 ft. (B) Beautiful pure white flowers. 35c. each. 

 *Philadelphus Coronarius. 8 to 10 ft. (D) ("Mock Orange.") Very sweet scented. Pure 



white flowers. 

 *Philadelphus Lemoineii. 6 to 8 ft. (D) An improved variety. Upright grower, pure 



white flowers. 

 Philadelphus Foliis Aureus. 4 to 6 ft. Handsome yellow foliage. 



Prunus Pisardi. 10 to 12 ft. Foliage and fruit purplish-red. Very pretty in spring and fall. 

 Prunus Triloba. 4 to 6 ft. (B) Double-flowering plum. Semi-double delicate pink flowers. 



(.See engraving.) 

 Rhodotypus Kerriodes. 6 to 8 ft. (C) Large, white flowers, handsome foliage. 

 Ribes Sanguineum. 5 to 8 ft. (Flowering Currant.) Crimson flowers. 

 Robinia Hispida. 4 to 5 ft. (F) "Rose Acacia." A handsome shrub, with long racemes of 



beautiful rose colored flowers. 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 

 Sambucus Aurea. 5 to 7 ft. (Golden-leaved Elder.) One of the best yellow foliage shrubs. 

 Spiraea Anthony Waterer. 2 to 3 ft. (F) A valuable and distinct variety. Carmine-crimson 

 flowers. 

 " Bumalda. 2 to 3 ft. (B) Of dwarf habit. Rosy-pink flowers; large flat clusters. 

 " Callosa. 2 to 3 ft. (F) Clusters of pink flowers. A charming low-growing shrub. 

 " " alba. 2 to 3 ft. (F) Dwarf habit; very hardy, white flowers. 



" Douglasi. 3 to 4 ft. (H) Beautiful spikes of deep rose-colored flowers. 

 " Thunbergii. 2 to 3 ft. (A) Small narrow foliage. White flowers. Dwarf habit. 

 " Prunifolia. fi to 8 ft. (C) (Bridal Wreath.) Double white flowers; very profuse. 

 SPIRAEA VAN HOUTEEII. .8 to 10 ft. (D) Flowers pure white, borne in greatest profusion; 



one of the best in its class. (See engraving.) 

 *Vibumum Opulus Sterilis. 12 to 15 ft. (D) (Common Snowball.) Pure white flowers. 

 ♦VIBURNUM PLICATUM. 8 to 10 ft. (D) (Japan Snowball.) Superior in foliage and 



flower to the above. Pure white flowers. A handsome shrub. (See engraving.) Price, 



40c. each, S4.00 per doz. 

 *Weigelia Candida. 6 to 8 ft. (F) Pure white flowers, in great profusion. 



* " Rosea. 6 to 8 ft. (E) Rich rose-colored flowers. A beautiful shrub. 



* " Rosea Var. 6 to 8 ft. (E) Variegated foliage. Rich rose colored flowers. 



" Eva Rathke. 6 to 8 ft. (E) Very distinct color, being a deep carmine-red. 

 Price, except on varieties specially priced, 25c. each., $2.50 per doz., $18.00 per 100. Our 

 selection of sorts, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. By express or freight, purchaser to pay charges. 



