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KoLKwiTziA Aniabilis (Beauty Bush) 



Elsholtzia (Mlntshrub) 



Stauntoni. Its late flowering, September and October, makes 

 this a particularly valuable Shrub. It grows about four feet 

 high, of bushy branching habit, each branch terminated by a 

 dense 4 to 8 inch long spike of attractive deep lilac colored 

 flowers. Strong plants, 2 feet high, 50 cts. each. 



Euonytnus 



Alata (Corkbark). A Shrub different in character from others, 

 having an individuality of its own. It is particularly ornamental 

 and interesting on account of its curious corky bark. The small 

 flowers of the spring are followed by attractive red berries in 

 the fall. It is also valuable on account of its bright scarlet 

 autumn foliage which makes it very conspicuous in the fall. 

 Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 75 cts. each. 



Europaeus {Biirtiing Bush). A conspicuous Shrub which in the 

 autumn and winter is loaded with scarlet seed-pods from which 

 orange colored berries hang on slender threads; 3 to 4 feet high, 

 75 cts. each. 



Forsythia (Colden Bell) 



Spectabilis. Strong, tall growing with very large flowers com- 

 pletely covering the stems with its golden-yellow bloom. 3 to 

 4 feet high, 50 cts. each. 



Hydrangea (Hardy shrubby Hydrangea) 



Arborescens Grandiflora {Snowball Hydrangea). This magnifi- 

 cent perfectly hardy American Shrub has snow-white blossoms of 

 largest size. One of its most valuable characteristics is its coming 

 into bloom just after the passing of all the early Spring-blooming 

 Shrubs, flowering from early June until late July. Strong plants, 

 3 feet high, 50 cts. each. 



Paniculata Grandiflora. Without doubt the best known and 

 most popular summer flowering Shrub in cultivation. The 

 flowers, which are borne in dense pyramidal panicles a foot long, 

 in the greatest profusion, are white when they flrst open, but 

 gradually change to rose color, and remain in good condition 

 for w-eeks. 



Fine bush plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 50 cts. each. 

 Standard or Tree-shaped plants which make beautiful specimens 

 for the lawn or garden. Well branched heads on 3 to 4 feet stems. 

 §1.00 each. 



Kolkwitzia Amabilis (Beauty busH) 



An exceedingly handsome new ornamental Shrub from the wilds 

 of China, resembling the Weigela and Honeysuckle to which it is 

 allied. Growing 6 to 8 feet high at maturity with long arching 

 branches, this variety combines all the merits of a perfect Shrub; 

 hardiness, year around beauty of foliage and habit, and an amazing 

 profusion of pale pink bell-shaped flowers in June. Strong plants 

 2 to 3 feet high, 50 cts. each. 



Lilacs 



See Syringa, page 55. 



LigUStrUm (Privet) 



Ovalif olium Aureum (Golden-leaned Privet). A beautiful golden 

 variegated form and very effective for associating with other 

 dwarf Shrubs. Bushy specimens, 2 to 3 feet high, 50 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Lonicera (BusH Honeysuckle) 



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

 June. 3 feet high, 50 cts. each. 



Morrowi. A handsome Japanese variety, with white flowers dur- 

 ing May, but especially valuable for its bright red fruit during 

 the summer and autumn months. 3 feet high, 50 cts. each. 



MaluS (Flowering Crab) 



Flowering Crabs are among the siiowiest of the dwarf flowering 

 trees in our American gardens. The blossoms open slowly and 

 last a long time when fully open. Planted as individual specimens 

 they make a gorgeous display in early spring. 

 Atrosanguinea {Carmine Crab). Red buds and deep pink 



flowers; very show3' variety of informal habit. Plants 3 ot 4 



feet high, SI. 25 each. 

 loensis plena (Bechtel Crab). Large double fragrant pinkish 



flowers resembling miniature roses; neat symmetrical habit; 



blooms later than most other kinds. Plants 3 to 4 feet high, 



SI. 25 each. 



Pyracantha (Crataegus) Coccinea 

 Lalandi 



(Flrethorn or Evergreen Thorn) 



There is no other fruiting evergreen Shrub that is so attractive 

 throughout the year as this fiery Thorn and which will succeed in 

 any fairly sunny position, developing into a shapely plant 6 or more 

 feet high; it may be planted either in connection with other Shrubs 

 or as a single specimen or may be trained with wonderful effect 

 against a wall. Its large trusses of white flowers are followed in 

 summer by an abundance of brilliant orange-scarlet berries, which, 

 remaining on the plants throughout the winter, produce a gorgeous 

 effect. Strong pot-grown plants, 15 to 18 inches high, §1.00 each. 



Pyracantha (Crataegus) Coccinea Lalandi 



We will supply all Shrubs priced at 50 cts. each for S5.00 per doz.; .?35.00 per 100. Shrubs cannot be sent by mail. 



