HARDY FLOWERING- SHRUBS. 



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Deutzia. 



A showy 

 class of 

 shrubs, adapt- 

 ed to any lo- 

 cation or soil ; 

 especially 

 valuable ow- 

 ing to their 

 compact hab- 

 it of growth, 

 beautiful lux- 

 uriant foliage 

 and free flow- 

 ering quali- 

 ties. This 

 family is de- 

 servedly one 

 of the most 

 popularinour 

 collectio n. 

 We specially 

 re co mmend 

 Gracilis as 

 a Winter- 

 blooming 

 variety, for 

 forcing in the 

 house. 



Crenata. 

 — S t r o ng , 

 stately grow- 

 er ; atiains the height of 4 to 6 feet ; flowers white, tinged 

 rose on outside of petals ; very double and full ; borne in 

 profusion during June. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Fortunii. — Attains the height of 4 to 6 feet; one of the 

 most beautiful and profuse flowering varieties ; pure white, 

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



Gracilis. — Dwarf, compact form, not exceeding 2 to 2K 

 feet in height; flowers pure white, bell-shaped; branches 

 gracefully drooping, loaded with" magnificent snow-white 

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



Pride of Rochester (see cut). — Resembles Crenata, ex- 

 cept that the flowers are pure white, with a faint shade of 

 blush on outside of petals. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



£Mht , 



DEUTZIA, PRIDE OF ROCHESTER. 



EXOCHORDA GRANDIFLORA. 



Exochorda. 



Grandiflora. — ■ A strong, vigorous grower, perfectly 

 hardy; needs no protection in Winter; forms a neat, com- 

 pact bush. 4 to 6 feet high ; blooms profusely early in Spring. 

 The flowers are pure snow white, and borne on long, slender 

 brandies ; rare, graceful. Large plants by Express 65c. each. 



The larger size Shrubs can be sent ONEY BY EXPRESS at purchaser's expense; 

 the smaller toy Mail, postpaid, at prices given. 



Forsythia (Golden Bell;. 



Suspensa. — A fine hardy shrub of weeping or pendulous 

 habit ; glossy, deep green leaves, and bright yellow flowers ; 

 blooms early in Spring. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Viridissima. — Height 3 to 4 feet; beautiful bright yel- 

 low, bell-shaped flowers ; blooms profusely very early in 

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



Jasminum (Jasmine). 



Nudiflorum. — The handsome bell-shaped flowers are 

 golden yellow in color, sweet-scented, and are produced in 

 wonderful profusion in early Spring, usually coming into 

 bloom in this latitude in February and March. The flowers 

 are borne close to the stem before the foliage appears, hence 

 the name " Nudiflorum." It is an object of striking beauty 

 to see this beautiful shrub covered with innumerable flowers 

 when the ground is covered with snow ; very fine and rare. 

 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Ligustrum (Privet). 



CALIFORNIA 1'RIYET. 



California Privet. — Remarkable for the beauty of its 

 foliage and its regular symmetrical growth ; the leaves are 

 dark green, very glossy and wax-like; it is excellent for 

 planting singly on the lawn, or in hedges (see cut). 15 cts. 

 each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Tricolor or Golden Privet. — In habit of growth is sim- 

 ilar to California Privet. The foliage is distinct and beautiful ; 

 deep green, variegated with golden yellow. A splendid 

 effect can be had by grouping it with the California Privet. 

 Price, 25 cts. each. 



Lonicera (Honeysuckle). 



Tartarian. — Forms a graceful, branching ornamental bush, 

 3 to 5 feet high ; very desirable for lawn or garden ; foliage 

 dark green, flowers beautiful creamy white, very fragrant, 

 blooms in May and June. 25 cts. each ; larger size, 30 cts. 



Philadelphus (nock Orange). 



Grandifloraor Mock Orange. — Bloomsin early June; 

 flowers beautiful creamy white and very fragrant ; very hardy. 

 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Dianthiflorus. — A dwarf variety with double cream-col- 

 ored fragrant flowers; forms a handsome low shrub; does 

 not flower much. 20 cts. each. 



Foliis Aureis or Golden Leaved Syring-a. — This is 

 a decidedly pretty plant of medium size with beautiful golden 

 yellow foliage. It keeps its color the entire season. Espe- 

 cially desirable for creating pleasing and striking contrasts 

 with purple-leaved shrubs. 25 cts. each. 



Ketlerii 20 cts. each. 



