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Spirea Reevesii. — Height four feet; drooping habit ; immense bloomer; pure 

 white flowers; hardy. Price, 25 cents. 



Spirea Thunbergii. — A very distinct, small growing variety, from Japan ;. 

 fine very narrow leaves, and small white flowers. Price, 25 cents. 



Weigelia Rosea, Variegated Leaved. — A neat, compact growing shrub,, 

 large deep-green leaves, with a broad margin of pure white around 

 EACH ; rose-colored flowers ; new and very desirable. See illustration^ 

 page 25. 



Viburnum Opulus (Snow Ball). — A hardy, strong growing shrub, witk 

 large balls of pure white flowers, really resembling balls of snow. 



Yucca Filomentosa. — A low growing, hardy evergreeen plant, with long,, 

 narrow leaves, very distinct and almost tropical in its appearance. The 

 flower stalk rises fram the centre, bearing a profusion of cream white, bell- 

 shaped flowers. We have prepared an illustration of this fine plant, to. 

 which we beg to call attention. 



HARDY ORNAMENTAL CLIMBING VINES. 



Akebia Quinata — Japan Akebia. — A new twining climber, suitable for 

 pillar or trellis, handsome and distinct foliage and chocolate colored, fragrant 

 flowers ; very desirable. 35 cents. 



Climbing Roses. — See page 22. 



English Ivy. — Well known for its dark, glossy, green foliage and habit of 

 clinging to and covering perpendicular walls; evergreen. Price, 35 cents. 



American Woodbine Honeysuckle. — A hardy and rapid grower, suit- 

 able for rock work, &c. ; deep red trumpet shaped flowers. 25 cents. 



Evergreen Sweet Scented Honeysuckle.— A hardy, vigorous grower; 

 blooms nearly all the season ; deliciously fragrant ; flowers, buff, yellow and 

 white ; very desirable for veranda and trellis work. 25 cents. 



Golden Leaved Honeysuckle. — An elegant and very desirable variety 

 of moderate growth ; leaves beautifully veined and netted with yellow ; 

 flowers yellow and fragrant ; admirable for small grounds. 25 cents. 



Halliniana — Honeysuckle. — A new variety lately introduced from. 

 Japan, and considered a great acquisition ; it is evergreen and a constant 

 bloomer ; flowers pure white, changing to yellow ; very fragrant. 25 cents. 



Vinca Major, or Periwinkle. — A hardy trailing evergreen plant; large 

 deep green leaves, suitable for rock work, vases, &:c. 25 cents. 



Vinca, Variegated Leaved. — A pretty variety of the above, with varie- 

 gated foliage, and useful for the same purposes. 25 cents. 



Wisteria Chinese. — A hardy, ^strong growing, twining vine, of large 

 growth, producing large clusters of pale blue fragrant flowers ; old and much 

 esteemed. 50 cents. 



