HARDY SHRUBS AND PLANTS. 



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Althaeas (Rose of Sharon). 



'^^^^ Althaeas are among the 'most beautiful of all flower- 

 ^u ing shrubs. The flowers of the different varieties are 

 ^Sr brilliant and striking in color. They grow to a height 



of 9 to 12 feet when fully matured. The blooming period is 



during August and September, when few other shrubs are in 



bloom. Splendid for hedges and single specimens. 



15c. eacli; 3d size, 35c. each ; 3d size, 50c. each. 



Alba Plena.* — A good and reliable white Alth^a; splendid 

 grower, with large double pure white flowers ; petals beau- 

 tifully blotched at the base with rich rose. 



Blanclie.* — One of our own seedlings. The flowers of this 

 new variety are larger than those of the parent, the Double 

 White Althaea, better substance and more double. This is 

 the nearest pure white of any double variety grown. 



New Banner* (see cut). — Originated with us and is the 

 most beautiful variety ever introduced. It is of erect habit 

 and very vigorous growth. The flowers are as large as 

 average Roses, and are produced in immense numbers, 

 entirely double, color clear rosy pink, distinctly striped 

 with rich crimson. It blooms the season it is planted, and 

 will increase in size and beauty for a lifetime and produce 

 its crop of beautiful flowers annually. 



Buist's Varieg-ated Leaved.* — This is one of the best 

 variegated shrubs grown; regular and compact grower; 

 the foliage is very unique and beautiful, leaves green, 

 broadly malrgined with silvery white, making a striking 

 contrast; flowers of large size, double, and a deep reddish 

 brown in color. 



Double Purple.* — This is one of the best of the family ; an 

 erect and vigorous grower, free bloomer, flowers perfectly 

 double ; color deep reddish purple ; opens well. 



Carnation Striped.* — A beautiful variety ; shade of pink 

 with crimson stripes. In large demand and very desirable. 



Totus Albus.* — Moderate grower, free bloomer; flowers 

 single, pure white and of good substance. The finest single 

 White Althaea. 



ChionanthuS (White Fringe). 



Virginica.* — A small ornamental tree ; attains the height of 

 15 to 25 feet ; very showy and attractive, bearing drooping 

 racemes of pure white flowers. 15 cts. each ; second size, 

 25 cts. each ; third size, 50 cts. each. 



Cydonia (Japan Quince) * 



Snow White.* — Fine bushy shrub, with glossy green leaves 

 and sharp thorns. This is the only pure white flowering 

 Japan Quince grown, and should not be confused with the 

 old White, the petals of which are tinged with rose. It 

 bears a profusion of exceedingly large flowers very early 

 in the Spring. 15 cts. each ; second size, 2=; cts. each ; 

 third size 



Japonica.* — Foliage and growth resemble Snow White; 

 flowers beautiful bright crimson and of good substance! 

 Second size, 25 cts. each ; third size, 50 cts. each. 



Clethra Alnifolia* (Sweet Pepper Bush). 



This is a highly interesting and very desirable dense-grow = 

 ing shrub, with handsome upright spikes of creamy white, 

 deliciously fragrant flowers, which continue in bloom a long 

 time and much later in the season than most other flowering 

 shrubs. It blooms the first season, and will grow in almost 

 any soil. 15 cts. each ; second size, 25 cts. each; third size. 

 50 cts. each. 



Catalpa (Indian Bean). 



Tea's Japanese Hybrid.*— Of spreading habit.with heart- . 

 shaped foliage. Flowers beautiful creamy white, elegantly 

 tinted with yellow and purple and highly fragrant. A pro- 

 fuse bloomer, remaining in bloom several weeks. Entirely 

 hardy. 15 cts. each ; second size, 25 cts. each ; third size, 

 50 cts, each. 



Speciosa.* — A splendid variety. Finer and hardier than 

 the common Catalpas. It blooms quite early in the season 

 and is extremely desirable. 15 cts. each; second size, 

 25 cts. each ; third size, 50 cts. each. 



Clematis (Virgin's Bower). 



Stans.* — Of low spreading growth and blooms profusely in 

 late Fall; flowers are pure white, borne on long pendulous 

 stems, and somewhat resemble the Lily of the Valley 

 blooms in form and fragrance, 15 cts. each ; second size, 

 25 cts. each ; third size, 50 cts. each. 



Diervilla (Weigeia). 



This valuable family of Japanese shrubs can be used to 

 advantage for single lawn specimens or for massing with other 

 shrubs; strong vigorous growers, drooping slightly when 

 matured. We strongly advocate a more general planting of 

 these shrubs, as they are of the easiest culture, grow in any 

 good soil, and produce masses of beautiful flowers. 



15c. each; 3d size, 25c. each; 3d size, 50c. each. 



WEIGELA ROSEA. 



Candida* ( The Best White Weigeia). — Very fine light green 

 foliage and handsome pure snow white flowers, borne in 

 great profusion during the latter part of June, and continue 

 in bloom until Autumn; very desirable. 



Hortensis Nivia.* — An elegant, hardy, ornamental shrub, 

 difficult to obtain ; grows 3 to 4 feet high ; pretty, droopin2 

 habit; blooms in Midsummer, pure snowy white, trumpet- 

 shaped flowers, 



Lavallei.* — New and fine ; deep-red flowers, entirely unlike 

 other Weigelas ; very distinct and beautiful. 



Rosea* (see cut). — This is one of the most charming shrubs 

 in cultivation ; it cannot be too highly recommended; the 

 flowers are large and of a deep rosy color; they are borne 

 in such profusion that the whole plant appears a mass of 

 lovely bloom. 



Varieg-ated Leaf.* — Deep green leaves, with a broad mar- 

 gin of distinctly defined pure white around each; flowers 

 beautiful clear blush. 



50 cts. each. 



The larger size Shrubs can be sent ONI.Y BY EXPRESS OK FREIGHT at purchaser's expense 

 the smaller by MaU, postpaid, at prices given. 



