HARDY FLOWERING- SHRUBS. 



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VIBURNUM SNOWBALL. 



Viburnum (Arrow Root). 



Opulis Sterelis {Snowball). — We wish to call particular 

 attention to this old shrub ; it is a strong hardy grower, with 

 elegant ornamental foliage, and is covered, when in bloom, 

 with large balls of pure white flowers, having a striking re- 

 semblance to balls of snow. One of the best early blooming 

 shrubs (see cut). 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Pomegranate. 



A very handsome deciduous shrub ; a native of Northern 

 and Western Asia. The species is hardy in the Southern 

 States, where they are grown for ornamental purposes. In 

 the Northern and Middle States it may be propagated in 

 vases, pots or tubs, and taken indoors at the approach of 

 Winter, where the fruit will mature. The shrub produces 

 large numbers of bright scarlet blossoms which are retained 

 for some time, making it very conspicuous and attractive in 

 appearance as a plant for the lawn or piazza. The fruit of 

 the Pomegranate has been highly esteemed forages, frequent 

 references being made to it in. the Bible. Price of fine thrifty 

 plants, 20 cts. each. 



Yucca. 



(Spanish Bayonet.) 



FUamerrtosa. — A 

 low-growing hardy 

 evergreen plant, with 

 long, narrow leaves; 

 very distinct and al- 

 most tropical in ap- 

 pearance. The flower 

 stalk is from 2 to 4 

 feet high, and rises 

 from the centre. It 

 bears a profusion of 

 creamy-white, bell- 

 shaped flowers, very 

 beautiful ; very effi- 

 cient lawn plant; will 

 thrive and succeed in 

 the poorest soil. 15 

 cts. each; larger size, 

 20 cts. 



YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. 



Cydonia and Ligustrum, for Hedges. 



Cydonia {Japan Quince) Snow White. — Beautiful 

 large white flowers ; splendid Hedge Plants. 50 for $6 ; $10 

 per 100. 



Ligustrum — California Privet (see cut, p. 65). — Spe- 

 cially adapted for hedge planting ; foliage remarkably beau- 

 tiful. 50 for $6 ; $10 per 100. 



Extra Large Shrubs for Immediate Effect. 



When desired we can furnish the following-named Hardy Shrubs as described in the foregoing pages in Extra-Sized 

 Plants, 3 to 5 years old, strong, 4 to 5 feet in height, at the prices given below, to be shipped by Express only. 



Lilac New Persian. — One of the most desirable of 



Althaea, Alba Plena. —A vigorous and uniform grower, 

 with large, double, pure white flowers; petals beautifully 

 blotched at the base with rich rose. 50 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Althaea, Buist's ( Variegated Leaved). — Habit of growth 

 uniform and compact; foliage beautiful and distinct; deep 

 green leaves, broadly margined silvery white; large, double, 

 reddish-brown flowers. 50 cts. each; $4 per doz. 



Althaea, Double Purple. — An erect, vigorous grower ; 

 free bloomer; very double, reddish- purple flowers; a splen- 

 did variety. 50 cts. each; $4 per doz. 



Calycanthus Floridus. — A splendid shrub, sweet- 

 scented. 50 cts. each; $4.per doz. 



Deutzia Crenata. — Fine flowers, white and rose. 50 

 cts. each ; §4 per doz. 



Deutzia Fortunii. — Very vigorous grower; lovely pure 

 white flowers. 50 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Deutzia, Pride of Rochester. — One of the best, with 

 pretty blush and white flowers. 50 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Diervilla ( Weigela) Candida. — Very desirable free 

 grower and bloomer, with pure snow-white flowers. 50 cts. 

 each ; $4 per doz. 



Diervilla ( Weigela) Lavalee. — One of the very best 

 varieties; flowers decidedly unlike all others; deep red. 50 

 cts. each ; $\ per doz. 



Forsythia Viridissima. — Handsome yellow flowers ; 

 an early-blooming variety. 50 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. — Extra-strong 

 five-year-old plants ; cut back ready for planting. $1 each ; 

 6 for $4.50. 



flowering shrubs ; habit of growth very neat and compact ; 

 flowers deep purple, borne profusely in graceful, loose pani- 

 cles. 50 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Philadelphus (Mock Orange) Coronarius. — Rapid 

 and tall-growing shrub with creamy-white flowers. 50 cts. 

 each ; $4 per doz. 



Spiraea Aurea. — A charming variety with bright golden- 

 yellow foliage ; a pleasing contrast with the deep green of 

 other varieties. 50 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Spiraea Billardi. — Blooms in July and August; fine 

 spikes of rose-colored flowers. 50 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Spiraea Callosa Rubra. — A charming variety; bearing 

 deep, rosy-red flowers. 50 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Spirjea Prunifolia. — Habit of growth erect; with a 

 profusion of pure white flowers. 50 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Spiraea Thunbergii. — Very compact in growth, with 

 fern-like foliage ; flowers white and produced profusely. 50 

 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Spiraea Van Houtti. — A rare and new variety ; the 

 hardiest of all Spiraeas; compact, growing in clumps, bear- 

 ing pure white flowers in such profusion as to form plumes. 

 50 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Syringa (Lilac) Purple. — Dehciously sweet-scented 

 purple flowers ; highly esteemed. 50 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Tamarix Africana. — Distinctly different from all other 

 shrubs ; bears pretty pink flowers. 50 cts. each ; $4 per doz. 



Tlie larger size Shrubs can be sent ONl<Y BY EXPRESS at purc-naser's expense; 

 tbe smaller by Mail, postpaid, at prices given. 



