HARDY FLOWERING- SHRUBS. 



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Berberis (Barberry). 



Atropurpurea (Purple-Leaved). — Rich violet purple 

 leaves, which retain their color during the Summer, an 

 exceedingly distinct and striking color, and pretty yellow 

 flowers ; prolific fruit bearer, producing brilliant crimson 

 berries, which remain on the bush during the Winter; it is 

 very attractive, and makes lovely ornamental hedges. 15 

 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Thunbergii. — A new and handsome ornamental shrub, 

 very desirable for lawn and garden ; grows 3 to 4 feet high, 

 regular, symmetrical form ; leaves beautiful, rich green, small 

 and perfectly shaped, turning in Autumn to bright scarlet ; 

 flowers a delicate shade of coppery yellow, borne in great 

 profusion, after which it is loaded with the most beautiful 

 brilliant red berries; these remain on the bush throughout 

 the Winter, giving it a bright and pleasing appearance ; en- 

 tirely hardy. Price, 25 cts. each ; larger size, 30 cts. 



Calycanthus (Caroline Alspice). 



Floridus. — This beautiful sweet-scented shrub is very 

 widely known; flowers purple, quite double, exquisitely fra- 

 grant and borne in profusion during the entire season; the 

 foliage and wood are also sweet scented. 15 cts. each ; larger 

 size, 20 cts. 



Catalpa (Indian Bean). 



CATALPA, TEAS' JAPANESE HYBRID. 



Teas' Japanese Hybrid is the newest and finest variety 

 yet introduced. It has large heart-shaped foliage, and bears 

 immense clusters of beautiful creamy white flowers, elegantly 

 tinted with yellow and purple, and shedding a delicious per- 

 fume all around; usually attains the height of 4 to 6 feet the 

 first year, and blooms the second year from planting. Having 

 stood a temperature of 20 to 25 degrees below zero without 

 injury, it can safely be planted in the coldest sections of the 

 United States, and is particularly recommended for its rapid- 

 ity of growth, great beauty and extreme hardiness. Price, 

 strong transplanted plants (cut back), 25 cts.; 2 (or 1 each of 

 both varieties), 40 cts.; 6 for $1 ; $2 per doz. 



Kempeferii.— This is another valuable Catalpa; a very 

 strong, rapid and erect grower, deep glossy green leaves and 

 charming cream-colored flowers, followed by long narrow 

 seed pods ; makes an excellent tree for shade or timber ; the 

 wood is lasting and durable, and it grows so quickly that you 

 can have shade and wood in a very little time ; grows in all 

 ordinary locations; requires no petting or special care of any 

 kind ; just keep it from injury and see it grow. Price, strong 

 transplanted plants (cut back), 25 cts.; 2 (or I each of both 

 varieties), 40 cts.; <j for $1 ; $2 per doz. 



Clematis (Virgin's Bower). 



CLEMATIS DAVIDIANA. 



Davidiana. — This new variety is a sturdy, upright plant, 

 and unlike all other Clematis; it grows to a height of 3 to 4 

 feet, with large dark green foliage; leaves growing in whorls 

 around the stem. It produces immense numbers of deep blue 

 flowers (in August and September) of tubular form and ex- 

 quisite fragrance. Plants are perfectly hardy, bloom and 

 branch freely the first year (see cut). 35 cts. each ; 3 for $1. 



Stans. — Of low spreading growth and blooms profusely 

 in late Fall ; flowers are pure white, borne on long pendulous 

 stems, and somewhat resemble the Lily of the Valley blooms 

 in form and fragrance. 20 cts. each ; larger size, 30 cts. 



Cydonia (Japan Quince). 



Snow White. — Fine bushy shrubs, with glossy green 

 leaves and sharp thorns. This is the only pure white flower- 

 ing Japan Quince grown, and should not be confused with 

 the old white, the petals of which are tinged with rose. They 

 bear a profusion of exceedingly large flowers very early in 

 the Spring. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



CYDONIA JAPONICA. 

 Japonica (see cut). — This is one of the most satisfac- 

 tory of shrubs ; foliage and growth resemble Snow White ; 

 flowers beautiful bright crimson and of good substance. 

 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



