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EVEJRYTHUMQ FOIR TIE GAR1EM- Plants 



Jl selection of the best 



FLOWERING 

 SHRUBS 



for the home grounds 



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 of 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 given natural heights at maturity. 



Althea, Double White. 10 to 12 ft. (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. Very ornamental. 



* Azaleas, Hardy Ghent, Mollis, etc. See page 147. 



*Berberis Pupurea. _ 6 to 8 ft. (C) (Purple Leaved Berberry). Valuable for its 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.) 35c. One of the most desirable shrubs. 

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



very delicate white. One of the most decorative of all flowering shrubs. 50c. each. 

 *Clethra Alnifolia. 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 a splendid shrub. 



''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). A very showy and popular shrub. Scarlet flowers. 



* Deutzia Candida, fl. pi. 6 to 7 ft. (E) A fine shrub producing 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 cut.) 



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



* " Pride of Rochester. 6 to 7 ft. (E) Flowers white, double. A grand shrub for general 

 cultivation. 



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



* Forsythia Viridissima. 10 to 12 ft. (A) Yellow sprays 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 cut.) Strong bushes, 2\ to 3 feet. (See also page 166.) 



JAPANESE MAPLES. 4 to 12 ft. Beautiful dwarf trees, the variegation is wonderful. Atropur- 

 pureum, deep maroon; Dissectum, var., da^-k maroon with white variegation, and Sanguinea, 

 blood red. Price, $1.00 each. 



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 cut.) 



*RHODODENDRONS. 10 to 15 ft. (C) Colors, rose, crimson, pink, white, lilac, purple and varie- 

 gated. Plants with 8 to 10 buds, $1 . 50 each ; 10 to 15 buds, $2 . 00 each. (See cut.) 



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



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, S5.00 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 graceful habit. 



" Prunifolia. 6 to 8 ft. (C) (Bridal Wreath). Double white flowers; verv profuse. 

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

 the best in its class. 



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



* VIRB0RNUM PLICATUM. 8 to 10 ft. (D) (Japan Snowball). Superior in foliage and flower to 

 the above. Pure white flowers. A handsome shrub. (See cut.) Price, 40c. each, $4 .00 per doz. 



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

 * " 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. Very showy and effective. 

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



Price, except on varieties specially priced, 26c. each, 82.50 per doz., $18.00 per 100. 

 of sorts. $2.00 per doz., $16.00 per 100. By express or freight, purchaser to pay charges. 



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