Shrubs 



These plants are useful in finishing out the planting scheme started by shade trees and evergreens, and 

 in bringing out the full beauty of a house. Splendid effects can be had by properly placing the larger trees, 

 and by building a handsome house, but these will not appear at their best till you have given them the 

 proper setting. 



Plant shrubs at the base of evergreens, near the edge of the yard or lawn, and also close up to the foun- 

 dation of the buildings. The taller foliage or structure will then merge into the whole landscape instead of 

 standing out like a newly built house. The darker foliage of the evergreens behind the light bark and leaves 

 and flowers of the shrubs will harmonize well. A half-dozen shrubs planted near a gate or road will be 

 splendid every time. 



Japanese Azalea. A shrub that is literally covered with flowers in the spring, which come before those 

 of the Rhododendron, and which compare with climbing roses in size and beauty. Almost every color; 

 hardy. 15 to 25 buds, 12 in., 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 



Bay Trees. Small trees usually grown in tubs and trained either as pyramids from the ground up, or 

 as standards with straight trunk and round head. Hardy outside only in the South. We imported a choice 

 lot of trees from Europe. 40- to 44-inch stems and 30-inch crowns at $6 each, $10 for 2. 



BOXWOOD. For single specimens this is a large shrub which can be trimmed into almost any shape 

 desired. Grows nicely and evenly, and very dense. 6 to 12 in., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, |i8 per loo; 12 to 

 18 in,, 40 cts. each, I3.50 for 10, $20 per 100. 



Euonymus. Noted for the brilliant-colored leaves in the autumn and for the bright fruit. Tliey are 

 finest when massed, either with other shrubs blooming earlier or later, or alone. 2 to 3 ft., 75 cts. each, 

 $7 for 10. 



Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. A grand and shoAvy shrub which gives a splendid effect in a 

 border or bed, singly or massed. The colors of flowers change as the season advances — in spring they are 

 the pink and white of youth, while by the time autumn comes they have reached the bronze of old age. 

 Flowers in large clusters. Pruned. 18 to 24 inches, 25 cts. 

 each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100. 



Blue Hydrangea (Japanese Hydrangea). As they 

 grow around our front porch, they have very blue flowers. 

 The foliage is intense shiny green, and the whole shrub 

 is very showy. South, they stand the cold, but in the 

 North require protection. 12 in., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 

 18 in., 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 



Cherry Laurel. A small tree with twisted, bushy 

 branches, and handsome, shining foliage. In April or May 

 bears hosts of white flowers resembling cherry blossoms; 

 does well in tubs; sometimes called the Mock Orange of 

 the South. Will not stand zero weather. 3 to 4 ft., $3 

 each, $5 for 2. Dwarf pyramid form, $2 each. 



Magnolia, Soulange's. A hybrid tree-shrub, hand- 

 some in leaves and flowers. Flowers come and go before 

 the leaves expand. Blossoms white, with rosy tints, 

 fi^agrant, large, cup-shaped. 2 to 3 ft., $1; 4 to 5 ft., I3. 



Hall's Japan Magnolia (Starry Magnolia). A tree- 

 shrub with spreading branches, like the cucumber tree. 

 It has the Magnolia habit of blooming in the very early 

 spring before the leaves come out. Fragrant flowers 

 3 inches across. 3 to 4 ft., $1 each, $9 for 10. 



Rose of Sharon (Althea). Best shrub for flowers 

 in late summer. Blossoms in great profusion and in all 

 colors, from white to dark maroon. Grows tall; branches 

 stand up. Assorted colors. 25 cts. each, $18 per 100, 

 $150 per 1,000. 



RHODODENDRON 



Under evergreens, near to the boundaries of grounds, 

 and close up to buildings, this evergreen connects the trees 

 and buildings with the lower growth, and produces that 

 unbroken landscape that is so fine when successfully 

 arranged. A single specimen is fine also. Rhododendron 

 loves shade but it does not require it. 



Catawba Rhododendron. Large white flowers 

 in clusters late in spring. One branchlet will carry dozens 

 of blossoms. Long, narrow leaves in clusters at ends of 

 branches. 18 to 24 in., $1 each, $10 per doz. 



Purple. Like the white variety in every way except 

 in color of flowers. 18 to 24 in., $1 each. 



Ponticum. Purple, not so hardy as the Grandiflora; 

 grows 10 feet high. 10 to 15 buds, 15 in., $1 each. 



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Barberry hedge above; Privet fence below 



