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THE DINOEE & CONAftD COMPANY'S 



Spiraea (Meadow Sweet). 



We know of no class of shrubs that embrace such an ex- 

 tensive variation of flowers, foliage and habit of growth, 

 making them invaluable to a collection. We offet twelve 

 distinct and valuable varieties ; very fine and of the easiest 

 culture. 



SPIR^A JAPONICA. 



Aurea (Golden- Leaved Spircea). — A handsome shrub, 

 with bright golden-yellow foliage ; very conspicuous and 

 contrasting finely with the deep green of other varieties; 

 small white flowers. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Billardi. — Fine spikes of beautiful rose-colored flowers; 

 blooms profusely in July and August; very desirable. 15 cts. 

 each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Bumalda (New). — A dwarf-growing variety, producing a 

 profusion of beautiful rose-coloredflowers the entire Summer 

 and Autumn ; a deservedly popular variety. 25 cts. each; 

 large size, 30 cts. 



Callosa. — This splendid Spircea is one of the most desir- 

 able of all varieties for general culture, as it will thrive and 

 succeed under rather more unfavorable conditions than any 

 other variety. The flowers are very pretty and are produced 

 in large, handsome panicles of a deep rosy color. The plant 

 is a vigorous grower ; free and continuous bloomer; remain- 

 ing in bloom throughout the Summer, if the flowers are 

 not allowed to seed, which can be prevented by cutting the 

 blooms off when matured. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Callosa Alba. — A new white-flowering Spiraea of dwarf 

 habit; very fine, perfectly hardy; blooms in July and Au- 

 gust; one of the most desirable. 15 cts. each; larger size, 

 20 cts. 



Callosa Rubra (New). — A fine, bushy, compact shrub, 

 growing 3 to 4 feet high, bearing a profusion of deep rosy red 

 flowers in large flat clusters or panicles; very handsome and 

 desirable. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Callosa Superba (New). — We offer a nice stock of this 

 superb Spiraea. It is a very handsome variety from Japan; 

 grows 3 to 5 feet, bearing profusely deep rosy-red flowers. 

 20 cts. each ; larger size, 25 cts. 



Japonica (Astilbe) (see cut). — A beautiful hardy herba- 

 ceous plant, bearing panicles of feathery white flowers. For 

 description see page 54, " The Choicest Hardy Perennials." 

 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



Prunifolia (Bridal Wreath). — Very beautiful; erect 

 habit of growth ; flowers pure white, borne in profusion 

 entire length of branches; perfectly double, like little Daisies. 

 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Reevesii. — Beautiful flowers, single, pure white; com- 

 mences to bloom latter part of May ; attains a height of 4 to 6 

 feet; hardy. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Thunbergii. — One of the finest Spiraeas; blooms in early 

 April; noted for its compact, regular growth and pretty fern- 

 like leaves ; when in bloom makes a graceful drooping bush ; 

 flowers are white and borne in large clusters. 15 cts. each ; 

 larger size, 20 cts. 



"Van Houtti. — This rare new variety is the hardiest of all 

 the Spiraeas. The bushes form fine, compact clumps, about 

 as broad as they are high ; generally 4 or 5 feet. The pure 

 white flowers are borne in such masses that they form great 

 plumes, which the long, slender branches allow to drop 

 gracefully, giving the clumps, as has been well said, the ap- 

 pearance of a "perfect snow bank of white bloom." 20 cts. 

 each ; larger size, 25 cts. 



Syringa (Lilac). 



New Persian. — This grand new Lilac blooms in early 

 June. Flowers beautiful deep purple, and borne in profusion, 

 hanging in the most graceful and lovely loose panicles ; is 

 truly a rare sight wherever grown; flowers very fragrant, fill- 

 ing the air with its delicious aroma; leaves rich, dark green, 

 rather small and delicately shaded; habit of growth very 

 neat, compact and perfectly hardy in any Focality ; one of the 

 most desirable of flowering shrubs. Price, 20 cts. each ; 

 larger size, 25 cts. 



White. — The rare and beautiful White Lilac is much 

 sought after. We have a fine lot of strong plants, which we 

 offer at lowest price. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Purple. — Immense heads of beautiful purple flowers, 

 very sweet and much esteemed. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 

 20 cts. 



Styrax. 



Japonica. — A fine, new, hardy, flowering shrub, recently 

 introduced from Japan. It is of low-growing, dwarf habit, 

 like a small tree; small round leaves and smooth, light-colored 

 bark, forming altogether an unusual and remarkably pictur- 

 esque looking little tree. Blooms freely in June ; the flowers 

 are pure silvery white, beautifully bell-shaped, highly fra- 

 grant, and hang from the branches in elegant profusion. It 

 is highly recommended as one of the choicest new hardy 

 shrubs recendy brought to notice; valuable for all kinds of 

 ornamental planting, and as yet quite scarce and rare. We 

 have succeeded in growing a nice stock of good, strong plants 

 (see cut). 30 cts. each ; larger size, 35 cts. 



STYRAX JAPONICA. 



Tamarix (Tamarisk). 



Africana {African Tamarix). — A graceful, erect-growing 

 shrub, having pretty pink flowers, and leaves like an ever- 

 green ; entirely different from all other shrubs, and very 

 beautiful. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



