CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS AND PLANTS. 



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Qhoiob H^edy 



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We offer below a seasonable list of carefully selected Ornamental Shrubbery, Vines and Grasses suitable for Fall plant- 

 ing. This stock is field-grown, very choice, clean and thrifty; the several varieties are entirely hardy and may be transplanted 

 during the Fall months with entire certainty as to their surviving the Winter. 



HA1BY SHOTS. 



Althea, Variegated. — Half of each leaf is deep green, 

 and half pure white, making an elegant contrast ; flowers 

 bright pink; large, very double and most desirable. 15 cts. 

 each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Berberia Thuribergii. — A new and handsome orna- 

 mental shrub, very desirable for lawn and garden ; grows 3 to 

 4 feet high, regular, symmetrical form ; leaves beautiful, rich 

 green, small and perfectly shaped ; flowers a delicate shade 

 of coppery yellow, borne in great profusion, after which it is 

 loaded with the most beautiful brilliant red berries ; these 

 remain on the bush late into the Winter, giving it a bright 

 and pleasing appearance ; entirely hardy. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 

 60 cts. 



Calycanthus, Florida. — This beautiful sweet-scented 

 shrub is very widely known ; flowers purple, quite double 

 and borne in profusion during the entire season. 15 cts. 

 each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Deutzia Crenata. — Strong, stately grower; attains the 

 height of 4 to 6 feet ; flowers white, tinged pink on outside 

 of petals ; very double and full ; borne in the greatest profu- 

 sion during June. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Deutzia, Pride of Rochester. — Resembles Crenata, 

 except that the flowers are pure white, with a faint shade of 

 rose on outside of petals. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Deutzia Gracilis. — Dwarf, compact form, not exceed- 

 ing 2 to 2.Y2 feet in height; flowers pure white, bell-shaped; 

 branches gracefully drooping, loaded with magnificent snow- 

 white bells. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Hibiscus. — The flowers are produced in great profusion; 

 they are somewhat cup shaped and of immense size, frequently 

 measuring 6 to 8 inches in diameter; the colors range from 

 pure white through all shades of blush and pink to bright rosy 

 crimson. They bloom during July and August, and continue 

 in bloom a long time ; forms large clumps, 3 to 4 feet high, 

 and nearly as wide. Strong roots, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



Lilac Persian. — This grand Lilac blooms in early June ; 

 flowers beautiful deep purple, and borne in profusion, hang- 

 ing in the most graceful and lovely loose panicles ; is truly a 

 rare sight wherever grown; flowers very fragrant, filling the 

 air with their delicious aroma ; leaves rich, dark green, rather 

 small and delicately shaded; habit of growth very neat, com- 

 pact and perfectly hardy in any locality. 20 cts. each ; larger 

 size, 30 cts. 



Mock Orange, Syringa. — A rapid-growing, medium- 

 sized shrub, with very fragrant white flowers. 20 cts. each. 



Spirea Callosa Rubra. — A fine, bushy, compact shrub, 

 growing 3 to 4 feet high, bearing a profusion of deep rosy-red 

 flowers in large flat clusters. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Spirea Prunifolia {Bridal Wreath). — Very beautiful ; 

 flowers pure white and perfectly double like little Daisies. 

 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Spirea Van Houtti. — The bushes form fine, compact 

 clumps, about as broad as they are high ; generally 4 or 5 

 feet ; the pure white flowers are borne in such masses that 

 they form great plumes, which the long, slender branches 

 allow to droop gracefully. 20 cts. each. 



Forsythia Suspensa. — A fine hardy shrub of weeping 

 or pendulous habit; glossy, deep green leaves, and bright 

 yellow flowers; blooms early in Spring. 15 cts. each ; larger 

 size, 20 cts. 



Forsythia Viridissima. — Height 3 to 4 feet; beautiful, 

 bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers; blooms profusely very 

 early in Spring ; splendid. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Weigela Variegated Leaf. — Deep green leaves, with 

 a broad margin of distinctly defined pure white around each ; 

 flowers beautiful clear blush. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Weigela Candida. — New and fine; pure snow-white 

 flowers, borne in great profusion. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 

 20 cts. 



Yucca Filamentosa. — The flower stalk is from 2 to 4 

 feet high, and rises from the centre ; it bears a profusion of 

 creamy-white bell-shaped flowers; very beautiful. 15 cts. 

 each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Set of 17 Hardy S/iruis offered above for $1.80; Set in 

 larger size, $2.40. 



The Prices given include 



HA1BY CLIM1IKQ ¥IH1S. 



Ampelopsis Veitchii — Boston or Japanese Ivy.— 

 A most satisfactory and beautiful climber ; it is entirely 

 hardy and can adapt itself to any locality or exposure ; clings 

 fast to stone, brick or wooden walls. Dark green leathery 

 foliage, which changes as Autumn approaches to brilliant 

 crimson ; the foliage serves as a great protection to buildings, 

 the leaves lapping over like tiles on a roof, preventing effect- 

 ually the rain from penetrating the walls. 15 cts. each; 

 larger size, 20 cts. 



Ampelopsis Quinquefolia, American Ivy or Vir- 

 giana Creeper. — A strong, rapid grower, clinging firmly to 

 stone, brick, or wooden walls without support ; suitable also 

 for verandas, porches, trunks of trees, etc.; large, dark green 

 foliage, changing in Autumn to bright crimson. 15 cts. each; 

 8 for $1 ; larger size, 20 cts. each ; 6 for $1. 



Akebia Quinata — Japan Akebia. — A. new twining 

 climber, suitable for pillar or trellis ; handsome and distinct 

 foliage, and chocolate-colored, fragrant flowers; very desira- 

 ble. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Bignonia Grandiflora — Trumpet Creeper. — A 

 hardy, fast grower, suitable for covering dead walls, back 

 buildings, fences, etc.; produces in August large, orange-red, 

 trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters; very distinct. 15 cts. 

 each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Chinese Sweet-scented Honeysuckle.— A fine va- 

 riety, of vigorous growth ; white and yellow flowers ; a very 

 fragrantand constant bloomer. 15 cts. each; largersize, 20cts. 



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. 15 cts. each; largersize, 20 cts. 



European Sweet-scented (Belgian) Honeysuckle. 

 — A fine, hardy grower; flowers large and exceedingly sweet; 

 color buff yellow and red ; a constant bloomer; one of the 

 finest Honeysuckles; suitable for trellis or pillar. 15 cts. 

 each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



New Halliana Honeysuckle.— A new variety intro- 

 duced from Japan, and considered a great acquisition ; it is 

 evergreen and a constant bloomer; flowers pure white, 

 changing to yellow; very fragrant ; good for trellis or pillar; 

 one of the very best varieties for all purposes. 15 cts. each ; 

 larger size, 20 cts. 



Red Coral Honeysuckle. — A hardy, rapid grower, 

 suitable for rock-work. etc. ; bright red, trumpet-shaped 

 flowers. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Set of o Hardy Climbing Vines offered above for $1.10 f 

 Largest, $1.50. 



QHMMllTHL G1JISSIS. 



Eulalia Gracillima Univittata. — This grand new va- 

 riety of Eulalia forms exceedingly handsome clumps 4 to 5 

 feet high, which are hardy in all parts of the country. The 

 graceful, reed-like foliage is beautiful shining green, 'with 

 midrib of silvery white. We strongly recommend this superb 

 new ornamental plant. 30 cts. each ; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $3. 



Eulalia Japonica Zebrina. — This beautiful ornamental 

 grass is one of the finest plants for lawns. It grows 4 to 5 

 feet high, is perfectly hardy, needs no protection, and improves 

 with age. The leaves are deep green, STRIPED CROSSWISE 

 WITH BROAD BARS OF PURE WHITE. Our plants are propa- 

 gated from the root, and therefore more valuable than cheap 

 seedlings which do not come true. Strong plants, 25 cts. 

 each; 2 for 40 cts.; $2.25 per doz. 



Eulalia Japonica Variegata. — An older variety than 

 Zebrina, but equally valuable; leaves striped length- 

 wise; FINE CREAMY WHITE AND BRIGHT GREEN. The 

 plumes ot both the Eulalias make pretty parlor ornaments. 

 25 cts. each ; 2 for 40 cts.; $2.25 per doz. 



Erianthus Ravenna. — A perfectly hardy ORNAMENTAL 

 GRASS, throwing up splendid flower stalks, 8 to 10 feet high, 

 the first season. It bears beautiful feather-like plumes, highly 

 valued for parlor ornaments; it is a striking and handsome 

 lawn plant. 20 cts. each ; $2 per doz. 



Special Offer. — We will send the three Eulalias and 

 one Erianthus — 4 for 75 cts. 

 the Postage, which we pay. 



