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CALIFORNIA PRIVET FOR HEDGES. 



The above illustration shows a section of a hedge of the famous California 

 Privet. Of all the shrubs which have been tried for hedging, none can com- 

 pare with this. Of easy growth and splendid foliage, free from insects. Its 

 inexpensiveness alone would give it first place for the purpose. It is now 

 planted by the million annually. Ready October 20th. 



Price, strong shrubs, 2 ft. high, 75c. per doz., $4.00 per 100, S35.00 per 1000; 

 extra strong, 3 ft. high, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. 



Leaflet on culture and care of California Privet free on application. 



HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. 



Below we offer a carefully selected list of hardy shrubs, to which we invite 

 special attention. They are 2 to 3 years, transplanted. The letters following 

 the names indicate the season of blooming, thus: A, April blooming; B, May; 

 C, May and June; D, June; E, June and July; E, June to November; G. July 

 to October; H, July and August; I, August and September. 



Althea, Double White. (/) The well-known " Rose of Sharon." 



Althea, Double Red. (/) Similar to above, color red. 



Althea, Rosea Variegata. (/) Rosy red flowers, foliage variegated green and 

 white. A very handsome species. 



Berberis Purpurea. (C) (Purple Burberry.) Purple foliage. 



Berberis Thunbergii, (C) This is a grand shrub for hedges. Perfectly hardy 

 in the most Northern States, requires no trimming. Graceful habit natu- 

 rally, colors exquisitely in the fall and is a glorious sight when in fruit; it 

 covers itself with brilliant red berries. Special price for hedges. $12.00 

 per 100. 



Calycanthus Floridus. (D) (Strawberry Shrub.) Fragrant 



Cercis Canadensis. (B) (American Judas Tree.) 50c. each. 



Chionanthus Virginica. (C) (White Fringe.) 35c. each. 



Corchorus Japonica. (G) Slender growth, yellow flowers. 

 alba. (G) White flowers. 

 " fl. pi. (B) Double yellow flowers. 

 " Var. (G) Leaves variegated white and green. 



Carnus Floridus. (B) (Dogwood.) White flowers. 



Clethra Alnifolia. (/) Yellowish-white, sweet-scented flowers. 



Cydonia Japonica. (A) (Japan Quince.) Scarlet flowers. 



Deutzia Candida, fl. pi. (E) Double white flowers. 



Deutzia Crenata. (E) Pure white, tinged rosy color. 



Deutzia Gracilis. (D) Pure white low, compact habit. 



Deutzia Lemoineii. (£) A fine and improved variety. 



HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS.— Continued. 



Exochorda Grandiflora. (B) Pure white, flowers very pretty. 

 Forsythia Viridissima. (A) Yellow sprays of flowers. 

 Forsythia Surpensa. (A) Yellow flowers, drooping habit. 



HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. (/) Large white panicles of 

 flowers, changing to pink at the base. (See cut.) Strong, 2-k to 3 feet. 



Lilac ((Syringa). (B) The purple, sweet-scented variety. 



Kerria Japonica. (See Corchorus Jap. fl. pi.) 



Lilas, White Persian. (B) (Syringa Persica Alba.) Beautiful sprays of lav- 

 ender white flowers; slender, graceful growth. 35c. each. 



Philadelphus Coronarius. (D) (Common Syringa.) 



Philadelphus Lemoineii. (D) A vastly improved variety. 



P liladelphus Foliis Aureus. Handsome yellow foliage. 



Prunus Pisardi Foliage, fruit and shoots bright purplish-red. 



Prunus Triloba. (B) (Double-flowering Plum.) Pink flowers. 



RHODODENDRONS. (C) The grandest of hardy evergreen shrubs, in flower 

 and foliage. Colors, rose, crimson, pink, white, lilac, purple and variegated. 

 Plants with 8 to 10 buds, $1.50 each; 10 to 15 buds. $2.00 each. (See cut.) 



Rhodotypus Kerrioides. (C) Large, single flowers, white. 



Ribes Missouriensis. (Flowering Currant.) Yellow flowers. 



Robinia Hispida. (F) (Rose Acacia.) A handsome shrub with long racemes 

 of beautiful rose-colored flowers. 50c. each. 



Sambucus Aurea. (Golden-leaved Elder.) A very attractive shrub. 



Spiraea Anthony Waterer. (F) Dwarf habit; carmine-crimson flowers. One 

 of the most useful shrubs in cultivation. 



Spiraea Bumalda. Rosy-pink, large flat clusters. 



S liracii Callosa. (F) Clusters of while flowers. 



Spiraea Callosa Superba. (F) Clusters of pink flowers. 



Spiraea Douglasi. (H) Spikes of beautiful rose-colored flowers. 



Spiraea Thunbergii. (A) White flowers. Fine for cemeteries. 



Spiraea Prunifolia. (C) (Bridal Wreath.) White, double flowers. 



SP1REA VAN HOUTTEII. (D) Flowers pure white, borne in greatest pro- 

 fusion; one of the best in its class. (See cut.) 



Tamarix Gallica. (C) (Weeping Beauty.) Pretty pink flowers. 



Viburnum Opulus Sterilis. (D) (Common Snowball.) White flowers. 



VIBURNUM PLICATUM. (D) (Japan Snowball.) Superior in foliage and 

 flower to the above. An exceedingly handsome shrub. (See cut.) Price, 

 2_to 3 feet, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 



Weigelia Candida. (E) Pure white flowers. A fine shrub. 



Weigelia Rosea. (£) Rich rose-colored flowers. Strong growth. 



Weigelia Rosea Var. (E) Beautifully variegated foliage. 



Xanthecoras Sorbifolia. (C) Upright spikes, flowers bell-shaped, pure white, 

 the centre rich reddish-brown. 40c. each 

 Price, except on varieties specially priced, 25c. each, ?2.50 per doz., $18.00 



per 100. Our selection of sorts, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. By express or 



freight, purchaser to pay charges. 



All shrubs ready about October 20th. 

 SPECIAL PRICES GIVEN ON LARGE QUANTITIES. 



HARDY ROSES —Now Ready. 



We offer below a fine collection of Hardy Roses, The plants are all 2 years 

 old, pot-grown, and feady for immediate planting. 



Alfred Colomb, carrrHhe-crimson ; Anna de Diesbach rich carmine; Baron de 

 Bonstetten, blackish-crimson; vivid red shadings; Baroness Rothschild, satiny 

 pink; Coquette des Alpes, white, tinged blush; Coquette des Blanches, pure white 

 Duke of Edinburgh, bright vermilion; Jubilee, fiery-red; Fisher Holmes, dark 

 velvety crimson; Gen. Jacqueminot, brilliant crimson; Gen. Washington red 

 shaded crimson and carmine; John Hopper, bright rose with carmine centre; 

 La France, peach- blossom pink; Mrs. John Laing, rich satiny-pink; Margaret 

 Dickson, white, with pale flesh centre; Magna Charta dark pink; Mme. Gabriel 

 Luizet, light, satiny-pink; Mme. Plantier, pure white; Mrs R. G. Sharman 

 Crawford, beautiful pink; Paul Neyron, lovely dark pink; Persian Yellow, hardy 

 yellow Rose; Prince Camille de Rohan, dark crimson-maroon; Ulrich Brunner, 

 cherry- red; Francois Levet, cherry red; Xavier Olibo, rich crimson; Clio, blush 

 pink; Eugene Furst rich blackish crimson; Soleil d'Or, orange yellow and red; 

 Summer Queen, deep pink; Mme. Georges Bruant, pure white, rugosa foliage. 

 Price, 50c. each; $4.50 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100. 



