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CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS 



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Lig^ustrum Ibota Regelianum. A handsome Japanese 

 Privet, with spreading branches and darli green foliage, con- 

 trasting well with the fragrant racemes of white flowers in 

 summer, a splendid shrub to grow as an isolated specimen 

 or for an informal hedge. 60 cts. each. 



— Lucidum. A very distinct Japanese species, growing 5 to 

 6 feet high, with large, leathery, dark green, glossy foliage, 

 which is retained on the plant until very late in the winter. 

 It forms an attractive symmetrical bush, particularly when 

 planted as an isolated specimen. Good strong pot-grown 

 plants, 50 cts. each. 



— Ovallfolium Aureum {Golden-leaved Privet). A 

 beautiful golden variegated form and very effective for asso- 

 ciating with otlier dwarf shrubs. 60 cts. each. 



Ovalifolium {California Pi-ivet). See page 53. 

 Lilacs. S.-e Syringa, page 53. 

 Loniceras {Bush Honeysuckles). 



Qrandiflora Rosea. Rosy-red flowers, striped with white; 

 June. 60 cts. each. 



— Ledebouri. A vigorous-growing Shrub with red flowers 

 in May.. 60 els. each. 



— Morrowi. A handsome Japanese variety, with white 

 flowers during May, but especially valuable for its bright red 

 fruit during the summer and autumn months. 60 cts. each. 



— Nitida [Mininture Privet-leaved Honeysuckle). A 

 unique dwarf shrub with miniature privet-like foliage, which 

 is almost evergreen. The plant may be clipped similar to a 

 boxwood, in fact with frequent clipping it may be used for a 

 dwarf edging; 8 to 10 inches high. 30 cts. each. 



— Pileata. Of the same general habit as Lonicera Nitida, hut 

 with slightly larger foliage, also a most desirable dwarf nearly 

 evergreen shrub. 30 cts. each. 



— Tatarica {Turtaruin Honeysuckle). Pink flower?, 

 contrasting beautifully with the foliage; blooms in June. 60 

 cts. each. 



Pyrus Japonicus {Japan Quince). A very showy and popu- 

 lar Shrub, of medium height, which blooms profusely in early 

 spring; flowers dazzling scarlet. Makes an excellent hedg3. 

 60 cts. each. 



Philadelphus Conquete. Large, single flowers in clusters 

 of 3 to 5, completely covering the plant. 60 cts. each. 



— Coronarius ( Garland Mock Orange). This is the popu- 

 lar tall variety; very sweet and one of the first to flower. 60 

 cts. each. 



— Coronarius Aureus. The golden-leaved form of the 

 Garland Mock Orange. 60 cts. each. 



— Qrandiflorus. A large white flowered, robust grower. 

 60 CIS. each. 



— Nivalis. A splendid free flowering single white. 60 cts. 

 each. 



— The Banner. Exceptionally large, showy white flowers. 

 60 CIS. each. 



Prunus Japonica fL pi. {Double-flowering Almond). A 

 beautiful dwarf Shrub, producing its showy double flowers 



p early in May before the leaves appear. We can supply both 

 " white and pink. Plants, 2 to 3 feet high, $1.00 each. 



Pissardi {Purple-leaved Hum). A dwarf Shrub, covered 

 with single white flowers in spring; when they first appear 

 the leaves are a lustrous crimson, changing to a rich purple. 

 Plants, 2 to 3 feet liigh, $1.00 each. 



Triloba ( 1 >ouhle- flowering Plum.) An interesting Shrub, of 

 medium height, bearing in earlv spring semi-double delicate 

 pink flowers over an inch in diameter. Plants, 2 to 3 feet 

 high, $1.00 each. 



Rhodotypus Kerrioides ( White Kerria). A very orna- 

 mental Japanese Shrub of medium size, which succeeds well 

 in sun or shade, with prett}' foliage and large single white 

 flowers the latter part of IMay. 60 cts. each. 



Rlius Cotinus {Purlpe Fringe, or Smoke Tree). A low, 

 shrubby tree, covered in midsummer with large clusters of 

 feathery flowers, giving the appearance of a cloud of smoke 

 or mist. 75 cts. each. 



Sambucus Nigra Aurea ( Golden Elder). Of strong 

 growth, and one of the best yellow foliage Shrubs; the color 

 is remarkably bright, rich and constant, and makes a fine con- 

 trast in the shruljbery border. 60 cts. each. 



Spirsea Anthony Waterer. A valuable variety; color 

 liright crimson; it is of dwarf, dense growth, never exceed- 

 ing 30 inches in height; in bloom the entire summer and falL 

 60 cts. each. 



— Billardi. Strong, -growing pink-flowered. 60 cts. each. 



— Douglasl. Spikes of deep pink flowers during July and 

 .\ugust; very desirable; grows 3 to 4 feet high. 60 cts. each. 



— Margarit£e. A free- flowering variety with flat heads of 

 soft pink flowers from June to October; grows 3 to 4 feet 

 high. 60 cts. each. 



— Opulifolia aurea ( Virginian Guelder Rose). An in- 

 teresting variety of medium growth with golden tinted foli- 

 age and large white flowers in June. 60 cts. each. 



— Prunifolia {Bridal Wreath). A favorite variety and one 

 of the best; it is a beautiful Shrub of medium size with dou- 

 ble white flowers in May. 60 cts. each. 



— Reevesi fl. pL Of medium growth, with double white 

 flowers in clusters in May. Very fine. 60 cts. each. 



— Thunbergi. One of the most charming of all low-grow- 

 ing Shrubs, with fine delicate foliage, and a profusion of small 

 white flowers in spring. 60 cts. each. 



— Van Houttei. The grandest of all the white Spiraas; it 

 is of compact habit and a beautiful ornament for the lawn at 

 any season, but when in flower it is a complete fountain of 

 white bloom, the foliage hardly showing. 60 cts. each. 



We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cU. each (or $6.00 per doz. ; $40.00 per 100 



