HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. 



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VIBURNUM SNOWBALL. 



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 ap- 

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

 Pomegranate has been highly esteemed for ages, frequent 

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

 plants, 20 cts. each. 



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. 



Yucca 



Spanish Bayonet). 



Filamentosa. —A 

 low-growing hardy 

 evergreen plant, with 

 long, narrow leaves; 

 very distinct and al- 

 most tropical in its ap- 

 pearance. The flower 

 stalk is from 2 to 4 

 feet high, and rises 

 from the centre. It 

 bears a profusion of 

 creamy-w h i t e, bell- 

 shaped flowers, very 

 beautiful; very efficient 

 lawn plant ; will thrive 

 and succeed in the 

 poorest soil. 15 cts. 

 each; larger size, 20c. YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. 



Philadelphus (Mock Orange.) 



This is a hardy species of shrub, of beautiul habit and 

 foliage; very ornamental in effect and will thrive in any 

 locality suitable to the growth of other varieties. The Mock 

 Orange is particularly esteemed for the beauty and sweet- 

 ness of its blossoms, which are large, white, and which may 

 be utilized for cuttings, as they retain their freshness for some 

 time. They are strong, vigorous growers, requiring no par- 

 ticular care or treatment in their cultivation. Any collection 

 of shrubbery is incomplete without a few of these fine speci- 

 mens. The following varieties are very choice and the plants 

 we offer strictly first-class. 



DIANTHEFLORUS, .... 20 cts. each. 

 KETLERII, 20 cts. each. 



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. 55). — 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 s years old, strong, 4 to 5 feet in height, at the prices given below, to be shipped by Express only. 



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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 ; $4 per doz. 



Forsy thia 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. 



Lilac New Persian. — One of the most desirable of 

 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 ; bear- 

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



Spiraea 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. — Deliciously 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. 



