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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



CALIFORNIA PRIVET FOR HEDGES. 



Of all the shrubs which have been tried for hedging, none 

 can compare with this. Of easy growth and splendid foliage, 

 free from insects. Its inexpensiveness alone would give it first 

 place for the purpose. It is now planted by the million annually 

 {See cut.) Price, strong 2 year shrubs, l£to2 ft. high, 4 to 6 

 branches, 75c. per doz., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; extra 

 strong, 2*- to 3 ft. high, 10 to 15 branches, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 

 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Leaflet on Privet free on request. 



HARDY FLOWEKING 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 Sept. 



Note. — Those marked * may be planted in a shady place. 



The figures following names give natural heights at maturity. 



Althea, Double White. 10 to 12 ft. (I) " Rose of Sharon." 

 Althea, Double Red. 10 to 12 ft. (I) Similar to above, color red. 

 Althea Variegata. 10 to 12 ft. White and green foliage. 

 *Azaleas, Hardy Ghent, Mollis, etc. See page 146. 

 *Berberis Purpurea. 6 to 8 ft. (C) (Purple Leaved Berberry.) 

 *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.) 

 Cercis Canadensis. 12 to 15 ft. (B) (American Judas Tree.) 50c. 

 *Chionanthus Virginica. 12 to 15 ft. (C) (White Fringe.) 50c. each 

 *Clethra Alnifolia. 4 to 6 ft. (I) Yellowish-white, fragrant flowers. 

 *Corchorus Japonica. 3 to 4 ft. (G) Slender growth ; yellow flower. 



* " " alba. 3 to 4 ft. (G) White flowers. 



* " fl. pi. 3 to 4 ft. (F) (Keria Japonica.) 



* Var. 3 to 4 ft. (G) Foliage white and green. 



*Cornus Floridus. 12 to 18 ft. (B) American Dogwood. White 



flowers red berries, very ornamental. 50c. each. 

 *Cydonia Japonica. 5 to 6 ft. (A) Scarlet flowers. 

 *Deutzia Candida, fl. pi. 6 to 7 ft. (E) Double white flowers. 

 *Deutzia Crenata. 6 to 8 ft. (E) Pure white, tinged rose color. 

 *Deutzia Gracilis. 2 to 4 ft. (D) Pure white, low compact habit. 

 *Deutzia Lemoineii. 6 to 7 ft. (E) A fine and improved variety. 

 *Exochorda Grandiflora. 10 to 12 ft. (B) Pure white flowers. 

 *Forsythia Viridissima. lOto 12 ft. (A ) Yellow sprays, of flowers. 

 Forsythia Suspensa. 8 to 10 ft. (A) Yellow flowers. 

 HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. 8 to 10 ft. (I) 



Large white panicles of flowers, changing to pink at the base. 



(See cut.) Strong bushes, 2J to 3 feet. See also page 165. 

 JAPANESE MAPLES. 4 to 12 ft. Beautiful dwarf trees, the 



variegation is wonderful. Atropurpureum, deep maroon ; 



Dissectum, var., dark maroon with white variegation, and 



Sanguinea, blood- red. Price, $1 00 each. 

 Lilac, Chas. X. 12 to 14 ft.(B) The best purple variety, 

 Lilac, White. 12 to 14 ft. (B) (Syringa Alba Grandiflora.) 



Beautiful sprays of white flowers; graceful growth. 35c. each. 

 *Philadelphus Coronarius. 8 to 10 ft. (D) (" Mock Orange.") 

 *Philadelphus Lemoineii. (i to 8 ft. (D) An improved variety. 

 Philadelphus Foliis Aureus. 4 to 6 ft. Handsome yellow foliage. 

 Prunus Pisardi. 10 to 12 ft. Foliage and fruit purplish-red. 

 Prunus Triloba. 4 to 6 ft. (B) (Double-flowering Plum.) 

 * RHODODENDRONS. 10 to 15 ft. (C) Colors, rose, crimson, 



pink, white, lilac, purple and variegated Plants with 8 to 10 



buds, $1.50 each; 10 to 15 buds, $2.00 each. (See cut.) 

 Rhodotypus Kerrioides. 6 to 8 ft. (C) Large, white flowers. 

 Ribes Missouriensis. 5 to 8 ft. (Flowering Currant.) Yellow. 

 Robinia Hispida. 4 to 5 ft. (F) " Rose Acacia " A handsome 



shrub, rose colored flowers. 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 

 Sambucus Aurea. 5 to 7 ft. (Golden-leaved Elder.) 

 Spiraea Anthony Waterer. 2 to 3 ft. (F) Carmine-crimson. 

 Spiraea Bumalda. 2 to 3 ft. (B) Rosy-pink, large flat clusters. 

 Spiraea Callosa. 2 to 3 ft. (F) Clusters of pink flowers. 



2 to 3 ft. alba. (F) white flowers. 

 Spiraea Douglasi. 3 to 4 ft. (H) Spikes of rose-colored flowers. 

 Spiraea Thunbergii. 2 to 3 ft. (A) White flowers. 

 *Spiraea Prunifolia. 6 to 8 ft. (C) (Bridal Wreath.) 

 SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEII. 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.) 

 *VIBURNUM PLICATUM. 8 to 10 ft. (D) (Japan Snowball.) 



Superior in foliage and flower to the above. A handsome 



shrub. (Sec cut.) Price, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 

 *Weigelia Candida. 6 to 8 ft. (F) Pure white flowers. 

 *Weigelia Rosea. 6 to 8 ft. (E) Rich rose-colored flowers. 

 *Weigelia Rosea, Var. 6 to 8 ft. (E) Variegated foliage. 



Price, except on varieties specially priced, 25c. each, $2.50 

 per doz., $18.00 per 100. Our selection of sorts, $2.00 per doz., 

 S15.00 per 100. By express or freight, purchaser to pay charges. 



