HARDY SHRUBS AND PLANTS. 



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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 for ages, frequent 

 references being made to it in the Bible. 15 cts. each ; second 

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



Tamarix (Tamarisk). 



Africana* {^African Tamarix). — A graceful, erect-growing 

 shrub, having pretty pink flowers, and leaves like an ever- 

 green ; entirely different from all other shrubs, and very 

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

 size, 50 cts. each. 



Spiraea (Meadow Sweet). 

 We know of no class of shrubs that embraces such an ex- 

 tensive variation of flowers, foliage and habit of growth, 



making them invaluable to a collection. We offer distinct 



and valuable varieties ; very fine and of the easiest culture. 

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



Aurea* {Golden Leaved Spircea). — A handsome shrub, with 

 bright golden yellow foliage ; very conspicuous and con- 

 trasting finely with the deep green of other varieties; small 

 white flowers. 



Billardi.* — Fine spikes of beautiful rose-colored flowers ; 

 blooms profusely in July and August; very desirable. 



Bumalda* (AVw). — A dwarf-growing variety, producing a 

 profusion of beautiful rose-colored flowers the entire Sum- 

 mer and Autumn; a deservedly popular variety. 



CJallosa Alba.* — A new white-flowering Spiraea of dwarf 

 habit; very fine, perfectly hardy ; blooms in July and Au- 

 gust; most desirable. 



CJallosa Rubra* {New). — A fine, bushy, compact shrub, 

 growing 3 to 4 feet high, bearing a profusion of deep rosy 

 red flowers in large flat clusters or panicles. 



Oallosa Superba* {New). — It is a very handsome variety 

 from Japan ; grows 3 to 5 feet ; deep rosy-red flowers. 



Japonica {Astilbe'). — A beautiful hardy herbaceous plant, 

 bearing panicLs of feathery white flowers. For descrip- 

 tion see page 76, 



Prunifolia* {Bridal Wreath). — Very beautiful; erect habit 

 of growth ; flowers pure white, borne in profusion entire 

 length of branches; perfectly double, hke httle Daisies. 



Reevesii.* — Beautiful flowers, single, pure white; com- 

 mences to bloom latter part of May; attains a height of 

 4 to 6 feet; hardy. 



Thunbergii.* — One of the finest Spirisas ; blooms in early 

 April; noted for its compact, regular growth and pretty 

 fern-like leaves; when in bloom makes a graceful, droop- 

 ing bush; flowers are white and borne in large clusters. 



Van Houtti.* — This rare new variety is the hardiest of all 

 the Spiraeas. The bushes form fine, compact clumps, 

 about as broad as they are high; generally 4 or 5 feet. 

 The pure white flowers are borne in such masses that they 

 form great plumes, drooping gracefully, giving the clumps 

 the appearance of a " perfect snow bank of white bloom." 



Styrax. 



Japonica.* — A fine, new, hardy, flowering shrub, recently 

 introduced from Japan. It is of low-growing, dwarf habit, 

 like a small tree; small round leaves and smooth, light- 

 colored bark, forming altogether an unusual and remark- 

 ably picturesque-looking little tree. Blooms freely in June ; 

 the flowers are pure silvery white, beautifully bell-shaped, 

 highly fragrant, and hang from the branches in elegant profu- 

 sion. 15 cts. each ; 2d size, 25 cts. each ; 3d size, 50 cts. each. 



Viburnum (Arrow Root). 



Opulis Sterelis {Snowball) r'—'^& wish to call particular 

 attention to this old shrub. It is a strong hard)'- grower, 

 with elegant ornamental foliage, and is covered, when in 

 bloom, with large balls of pure white flowers, having a 

 ■striking resemblance to balls of snow. One of the best 

 early blooming shrubs. 15 cts. each ; second size, 25 cts. 

 each ; third size, 50 cts. each. 



Cydonia and Ligustrum. 



LARGE PLANTS FOR HEDGES, BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT. 



Cydonia {Japan Quince) — Sno^W White. — Beautiful large 

 flowers; splendid Hedge Plants. 50 for $6; $\o per 100. 



Liig-ustrum— California Privet.— Specially adapted for 

 hedge planting ; foliage beautiful. 50 for $6 ; $10 per 100. 



Syringa (Lilac). 



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



Ne"W Persian.* — This grand new Lilac blooms in early 

 June. Flowers beautiful deep purple, and borne in profu- 

 sion; is truly a rare sight wherever grown ; flowers very- 

 fragrant, filling the air with their delicious aroma; leaves 

 rich, dark green, rather small and delicately shaded ; habit of 

 of growth very neat and compact; hardy in any locality; 

 one of the most desirable of flowering shrubs (see cut). 



NEW PERSIAN LILAC. 

 White. — The rare and beautiful White Lilac is much sought 



after. A fine lot of strong plants offered at lowest prices. 

 Purple.* — Immense heads of beautiful purple flowers, very 



sweet and much esteemed. 

 Red.* — Flower light red and sweetly perfumed ; desirable, 



Yucca. 



(Spanish Bayonet.) 



Filamentosa."* — A 



low-growing, hardy 

 e ve r green plant, 

 with long, narrow 

 leaves ; very distinct 

 and almost tropical 

 in appearance. 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 

 efficient lawn plant; 

 will thrive and suc- 

 ceed in the poorest 

 soil. 15 cts. each; 

 second size, 25 cts. 

 each ; third size, 

 50 cts. each. 



YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. 



KKDUCTION IN EXPRESS KATES. 



Plants.— Completely boxed and packed so they may be 

 handled without extra care 20 per cent, less than merchan- 

 dise rate. 



The above rate is made by the following Express Compa- 

 nies: Adams, American, National, Northern Pacific, Pacific, 

 Southern, United States, Wells, Fargo & Co. 



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

 the smaller by Mail, postpaid, at prices given. 



