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Enkianthus Japonicus. An attractive Japanese Shrub, 

 hardy as far north as Philadelphia, particularly attractive in 

 the autumn, when its leaves turn a brilliant orange, more or 

 less marked with red, its black fruit or berries at this time 

 forming a strong contrast. In early spring it bears numerous 

 umbels of pure white Andromeda-like flowers. $1.50 each. 



Evonymus Europaea [Burning Busli). A very conspicuous tall 

 Shrub, which in the autumn and winter is loaded with scarlet seed 

 pods, from which orange-colored berries hang on slender threads. 

 50 cts. each. 



Exochorda Qrandiflora {Pearl Bus?/,). A medium-sized Shrub, 

 bearing white flowers in slender racemes in early spring; very grace- 

 ful ; useful for cut flowers. 50 cts. each. 



Forsythia Fortunei. Strong erect habit ; bright golden-yellow 

 flowers in early spring. 50 cts. each. 



— Suspensa ( Weeping Golden Bell). A tall Shrub of willowy 

 growth, the branches gracefully arching, covered with golden-yellow 

 bells in early spring. 50 cts. each. 



— Viridissima ( Golden Bell). Strong erect habit ; bright yellow 

 bell-like flowers in early spring. 50 cts. each. 



Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora {Snow-ball Hydrangea). 

 This magnificent perfectly hardy [American Shrub has snow-white 

 blossoms of largest size. One of its most valuable characteristics is 

 its coming into bloom just after the passing of all the early Spring- 

 blooming Shrubs, flowering from early June until late Jaly, makes it 

 valuable in any garden. Strong flowering plants, 50 cts. each ; 

 $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



— Paniculata Grandiflora. Without doubt the best known and 

 most popular summer-flowering Shrub in cultivation. The flowers, 

 which are borne in dense pyramidal panicles a foot long, in the 

 greatest profusion, are white when they first open, but gradually 

 change to rose color, and remain in good condition for weeks. We 

 ofier the following sizes : 



Fine bush plants, 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 

 Extra fine bush plants, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. ; $50.00 

 per 100. 



Hypericum Patulum Henryl. A new hardy St. John's 

 Wort of shrubby habit, growing from 23^ to 4 feet high, pro- 

 ducing masses of large clear yellow flowers during July and 

 August, and retaing its "neat foliage until late in the Autumn. 

 A most desirable Shrub. 50 cts. each. 



Kalmia Latifolia {3Iountain Laurel, or Calico Bush). 



Our native laurel; one of the most valuable evergreen Shrubs, 



bearing in May and June clusters of pinkish-white flowers of 



^^. great beauty. Strong cultivated plants. $1.25 each; $12.00 



per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 



LigUStrum Ibota. A graceful hardy Privet from Japan, of spreading 

 habit, bearing small, fragrant white flowers in June and July. 50 cts. each. 



[{egelianuni. A handsome Japanse Privet, with spreading branches 



and dark green foliage, contrasting well with the racemes of fragrant 

 white flowers in summer ; elegant and graceful as an isolated specimen 

 or for an informal hedge. 50 cts. each. 



Oya\\io\\\xm Xureum [Golaen-leaved Privet). A beautiful golden 



variegated form and very effective for associating with other dwarf shrubs. 

 50 cts. each. 



Ovalifolium {California Privet). See page 55. 



Lilacs. See Syringa, page 54. 

 Loniceras {Bush Honeysuckles). 



— Ledebouri. A vigorous-growing Shrub with red flowers in May. 

 50 cts. each. 



Morrowi. A handsome Japanese variety with white flowers during 



May, but especially valuable for its bright red fruit during the summer 

 and autumn months. 50 cts. each. 



- Tatarica {Tartarian Honeysuckle). Pink flowers, 

 contrasting beautifully with the foliage ; blooms in June. 

 50 cts. each. 



- Tatarica Alba. The white flowered form of the Tartarian 

 Honeysuckle. 50 cts. each. 



1 Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora 



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