WINTER AND SPRING FLOWERING BULBS AND PLANTS 



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Dingee Hardy Shrubs and Vines 



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Hydrangea Paniculata 

 Grandiflora 



The Hydrangeas are extensively used for yard, 

 lawn ard hedge planting and for screens. Attain a 

 height of 5 to 7 feet; hardy in all localities; bloom 

 the first and every season in July and August, and 

 continue in bloom for two or three months; the 

 flowers are massive, cone-shaped, often measuring 

 10 inches in length, and have a pleasing variation of 

 color, changing from original pure white to pink, 

 and finally to a beautiful rich coppery red. 



Well-rooted, field-grown plants that will bloom 

 this year. Prices, 20 cts. each. 3 for 50 cts.. post- 

 paid; strong, two-year-old. fleld-grown, bloomins: 

 plants, 65 cts. each; extra-size, three-year-old. fleld- 

 grown, blooming plants. $1.00 each. 



fern-like 



compact 

 borne in 



Double Japan Snowball 



whole bush in June is loaded with great com- 

 balls of pure white, double flowers, borne in 

 such profusion that they almost completely hide the 

 leaves and branches. The foliage is peculiarly 

 crimped and crinkled. Entirely hardy, needing no 

 protection. Field-growTi plants, one-year size, 25 

 cts. each, 3 for 50 cts.. postpaidt, by e-vpress or 

 freight. Two-year, 65 cts. each, by express or 

 freight; seven-year-old plants, 6 to 7 feet, $1.50 each. 



California Privet 



The One Best Hedge Plant, Combining Beauty, 

 Hardiness and Efficiency. 



California Privet has long been recognized as the 

 one very best plant for Hedge purposes, as it is 

 remarkable for its beautiful dark-green, glossy 

 foliage, its quick, strong and symmetrical growth, 

 its freedom from insects and scale, and its ability 

 to withstand pruning and trimming in any desired 

 shape. 



First size, 12 to 18 inches, 10 cts. each, 6 for 50 

 cts., postpaid; $5.00 per 100, by express. Second size, 

 2 to 3 feet, 15 cts. each. 5 for 50 cts.; $7.00 per 100, 

 by express or freight at purchaser's expense. (Orders 

 for 50 filled at 100 rates.) 



Hardy Climbing Vines 



CLEMATIS Paniculata. A magnificent hardy climb- 

 ing vine. The flowers are pure white and are 

 borne in great panicles of clusters of bloom, 

 fairly covering the plant, so that it is a mass or 

 sheet of fleecy white, with an exquisite fragrance. 

 It begins to bloom late in August and reaches a 

 height of 15 to 20 feet. Hardy in all sections of 

 the country. Strong pot plants, 20 cts. each, 3 

 for 50 cts.; fine, extra-large, field-grown plants, 

 50 cts. each, postpaid. 



AKEBIA Quinata. With distinct foliage and fra- 

 grant flowers. 15 cts. each, 4 for 50 cts. 



ENGLISH IVY. A splendid evergreen climber; glossy 

 green leaves. 15 cts. each, 8 for $1.00. 



BOSTON IVY (Ampelopsis Veitchii). It covers 

 buildings quickly with a perfect mat of dark green 

 foliage. Strong plants, 35 cts. each. 



WISTARIA Magniflca. The finest Wistaria of its 

 color now known. Extremely vigorous, growing 

 30 to 40 feet in one season when well established. 

 The flowers are pale lilac, and the immense 

 clusters of drooping racemes, which measure 12 

 to 18 inches in length, are deliciously fragrant. 

 20 cts. each, 3 for 50 cts. 



WISTARIA Alba. There is nothing more striking 



or appropriate for pergolas and the ordinary 



trellises than this splendid vine. Pure white 

 flowers. 20 cts. each. 3 for 50 cts. 



HONEYSUCKLE. Chinese Sweet-scented. White 



and yellow flowers. 15 cts.; larger size. 35 cts. 



E^•erg^een Sweet-scented. Ever-blooming and fra- 

 grant. 15 cts.: larger size. 35 cts. 



Yellow Coral. The true golden yellow variety. 20 

 cts.; larger size, 35 cts. 



Golden-leaved. Bright yellow foliage and fragrant 

 flowers. 15 cts.; larger size, 35 cts. 



New Halliana. Flowers pure white, changing to 

 yellow. Evergreen and a constant bloomer. 15 

 cts.; larger size. 35 cts. 



New Heckrotti. Flowers clear rose, yellow at the 

 base. 15 cts.; larger size, 35 cts. 



Price of all plants on this page, except where noted: One-year-size, 25 cts. each, any 5 for $1.00. 

 T>vo-year-old size, 65 cts. each, any 3 for $1.75, by freight or express, collect. Three-year-old size, $1.00 

 each, by freight or express. 



The purchaser pays shipping charges on all hardy shrubs when sent b.v express or freight. 



SPIREA (Meadow Sweet) Aurea (Golden-Leaved 



Spirea). Bright golden yellow foliage and small 



white flowers. 

 Billardi. Spikes of rose-colored flowers; blooms 



profusely. 

 Callosa Alba. Dwarf white-flowering variety, 

 Callosa Rubra. Grows 3 to 4 feet high, deep rosy 



red flowers. 

 Callosa Superba. Light red flowers in profusion. 



Prunifolia (Bridal Wreath). Double pure whrte 



flowers. 

 Thunbergi. Blooms in April; compact, 



leaves; flowers borne in clusters. 



Van Houttei. The bushes form fine, 

 clumps. The pure white fiowers are 

 great masses. 

 Perpetual Blooming Crimson Spirea. Anthony 

 Waterer. It makes a low, compact bush, 15 to 

 18 inches high. Large umbels of deep crimson 

 flowers. 

 Blue Spirea (Caryopteris M'astacanthus). The dense 

 fiower-heads are of rich lavender-blue color. 

 PHILADELPHUS (Mock Orange) Grandiflora. 

 Blooms in early June; flowers are creamy-white 

 and very fragrant. 

 BERBERIS THUNBERGI (Barberry). Grows 3 to 

 4 feet high; small, perfectly shaped, rich green 

 leaves, turning in autumn to bright scarlet. 

 Flowers a delicate shade of coppery yelloW; fol- 

 lowed by beautiful, brilliant red berries, clinging 

 all winter. Price, first-size plants, 12-inch, 15 cts. 

 each 9 for $1.00, $10.00 per 100, by express: larger 

 plants. 18 to 24 inches. $12.50 per 100, liy express 

 or freight. 

 WEIGELA. Used to advantage for single lawn 

 specimens or for massing; strong, vigorous grow- 

 ers. 5 to 8 feet. 

 Candida. Snow-white flowers; late June. 

 LaveUei. Deep red flowers; beautiful. 

 Rosea. Flowers are large and of a deep rosy color. 

 Variegated Leaf. Green leaves, margined pure 



white. 

 Eve Rathke. Rich reddish purple. 

 Rubra. P."ed. shading to light pink. 

 FORSYTHIA Viridissima (Golden Bell). Height, 3 

 to 4 feet; bright yellow; bell-shaped flowers; 

 blooms early. 

 ELAEAGNUS Edulis. The true fruit-bearing Elaeag- 



nus. Dark green foliage; small yellow flowers. 

 ELAEAGNUS Longipes. Fruit smaller than that of 

 Edulis. 



