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CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS 



Viburnum Opulus Sterilis 



SymphoricarpOS (Snowberry) 



Racemosus. A well-known dwarf Shrub with small pink flowers and large white 

 berries that hang on the plant the greater part of the winter; 2 to 3 feet, SO cts. each. 



TamariX (Tamarisk) 



Hispida Aestivalis. A distinct variety, with delicate, soft, pink sprays of flowers 

 in July and August, a time when the shrubbery border is comparatively bare of 

 flowers; 2 to 3 feet, 50 cts. each. 



Viburnum (Snowbaii) 



Opulus {Bigk Bush Cranberry). The white flowers in June are followed in autumn 

 by bright scarlet berries, which are very attractive until very late in winter; 3 feet, 

 So cts. each. 



— Sterilis {Stwwball or Guelder Ro^e). The popular white Snowball, filled with 

 large pendant balls of white flowers in May; 2 to 3 feet. 50 cts. each. 



Plicatum {Japan Snowball). One of the choicest hardy Shrubs, with healthy dark 

 foHage; the perfect balls of pure white flowers are borne in great profusion in May; 

 2 to 3 feet, SO cts. each. 



Weigela (DlerviUa) 



Eva Rathke. The finest Weigela in cultivation; flowering continuously throughout 



the summer and autumn; of a rich ruby carmine; 2 to 3 feet, SO cts. each. 

 Rosea. Soft rosy carmine; 3 to 4 feet, SO cts. each. 



— Nana Variegata. Has splendid variegated foliage, a mottling of green, yellow 

 and pink, delicate rose colored flowers; 3 to 4 feet, 50 cts. each. 



We will supply all Shrubs priced at 50 cts. each for $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 

 Shrubs cannot be sent by mail. 



Hedge Plants— Barberry— Privet and Boxwood 



Berberis Thunbergi (Japan Barberry). Where a dwarf 

 deciduous hedge is wanted, nothing equals this beautiful 

 Barberry. Requires but little pruning to keep in shape. The 

 leaves are small, light green, and towards fall assume rich, 

 brilliant colors, the fruit or berries becoming scarlet. Abso- 

 lutely hardy in all parts of the country. Plant 12 to 15 inches 

 apart. 



Extra strong 3-year-old plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $3.00 per 

 doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



California Privet (Ligustrum OvaUJoUum). Strong plants, 2| 

 to 3 feet high, $1.25 per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 



Boxwood Edging. Fine bushy plants in following sizes. 



4 to 6 inches high, $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 



1000. 



6 to 8 inches high, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; $225.00 per 



1000. 



Vegetable Plants and Roots (Ready October isth) 



Asparagus Roots. We can furnish the varieties listed below in 

 selected one-year-old roots. We do not handle two-year or older 

 stock, the one-year-old roots are used by all experienced growers 

 and are the best size for transplanting. Full details of culture 

 are given in a leaflet which we send on application. 



— Dreer'S Eclipse. This variety is the result of a most careful 

 selection and "breeding up," to the large type, yet retaining that 

 delicate light green color and tender quality desired. 40 cts. 

 per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 



— Palmetto. An early green variety of good quahty. 40 cts. 

 per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 



— Washington. The result of careful breeding, it grows large 

 straight shoots, dark green in color with heavy overtone. The 

 tips are tight and firm and do not open out or begin to branch 

 until well out of the ground, making the finest kind of green 

 Asparagus both for home use and market. It is nearer to being 

 rust-proof than any other variety, and the large, luscious stalks 

 will be greatly appreciated. 40 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; 

 $10.00 per 1000. 



Chives. For flavoring. IS cts. per clump; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 



per 100. 

 Hop Vines. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Horseradish Sets, New Bohemian. 40 cts. per doz.; $1.50 



per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 

 Lavender. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Peppermint. 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Rhubarb Victoria. Strong roots, 20 cts. each; $1.75 per doz.; 



$10.00 per 100. 

 Rosemary. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Spearmint. 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Tarragon [Estragon). For flavoring. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz- 

 Thyme (Broad-leaved English). 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 



$10.00 per 100. 



Asp.^RAGus Root 



NOTE — ^Vegetable Plants and Roots will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and 



special packing as noted on page 80, 



