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CALIFORNIA PRIVET FOR HEDGES. 



Of all the shrubs which have been tried for hedging, none 

 can compare 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 

 {See cut.) Price, strong 2-year shrubs, IJ-^ to 2 feet high, 4 to 6 

 branches, 75c. per doz., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; extra 

 strong, 2}^ to 3 feet high, 6 to 9 branches, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 

 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Leaflet on Privet free on request. 



HAKDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. 



These are all 2 to 3 years, transplanted, and range from 1 to 3 feet in height 

 according to variety; some being stronger growing, are consequently taller at 

 the same age. The letters following the names indicate the season of blooming, 

 thus: A, April; B, May; C, May and June; D, June; E, June and July; F, 

 June tD November; G, July to October; H, July and August; I, August and 

 September. 



Note. — Those marked * may be planted in a shady place. 



The figures following names given natural heights at maturity. 



Althea, Double White. 10 to 12 ft. (I) " Rose of Sharon." 



Althea, Double Red. 10 to 12 ft. (I) Similar to above, color red. 



Althea Variegata. 10 to 12 ft. White and green foliage. 



*Azaleas, Hardy Ghent Mollis, etc. See page 144. 



*Berberis Purpurea. 6 to 8 ft. (C) (Purple Leaved Berberry). 



*Berberis Thunbergii. 4 to 6 ft. (C) A grand hedge plant, very 

 graceful habit, fine foliage, which colors gloriously in the fall, 

 spiny, bears a wealth of scarlet berries. Ironclad hardy. 



Calycanthus Floridus. 4 to 6 ft. (D) (Strawberry Shrub.) 35c. 



*Cliionanthus Virginica. 12 to 15 ft. (C) (White Fringe.) 50c. ea 



*CIethra Alnifolia. 4 to 6 ft. (I) Yellowish-white, fragrant flower. 



*Corchorus Japonica. 3 to 4 ft. (G) Slender growth; yellow flower 



* " " alba. 3 to 4 ft. (G) White flowers. 



* " " fl. pi. 3 to 4 ft. (F) (Keria Japonica.) 



* " " Var. 3 to 4 ft. (G) Foliage white and green. 



*Cornus Floridus. 12 to 18 ft. (B) American Dogwood. £Oc.ea, 



*Cydonia Japonica. 5 to 6 ft. (A) Scarlet flowers. 



*Deutzia Candida, fl. pi. 6 to 7 ft. (E) Double white flowers, 



* " Crenata. 6 to 8 ft. (E) Pure white, tinged rose color. 



* « Gracilis. 2 to 4 ft. (D) Pure white, low compact habit. 



* " Lemoineii, 6 to 7 ft. (E) A fine and improved variety. 



* " Pride of Rochester. 6 to 7 ft. (E) Flowers white, 

 double. A grand shrub for general cultivation. 



*Exochorda Grandiflora. 10 to 12 ft. (B) Pure white flowers. 

 *Forsythia Viridissima. 10 to 12 ft. (A) Yellow sprays of flowers. 

 Forsythia Suspensa. 8 to 10 ft. (A) Yellow flowers. 

 HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. 8 to 10 ft. (I> 



Large white panicles of flowers, changing to pink at the base. 



{See cut ). Strong bushes, 2H to 3 feet. See also page 163. 

 JAPANESE MAPLES. 4 to 12 ft. Beautiful dwarf trees, the 



variegation is wonderful. Atropurpureum, deep maroon; 



Dissectum, var., dark maroon with white variegation, and 



Sanguinea, blood red. Price, $1.00 each. 

 Lilac, Purple. 12 to 14 ft. (B) The common purple variety. 

 Lilac, white. 12 to 14 ft. (B) 35c. each. 



*Philadelphus Coronarius. 8 to 10 ft. (D) (" Mock Orange") 

 *Philadelphus Lemoineii. 6 to 8 ft. (D) An improved variety. 

 Philadelphus Foliis Aureus. 4 to 6 ft. Handsome yellow foliage. 

 Prunus Pisardi. 10 to 12 ft. Foliage and fruit purplish-red. 

 Prunus Triloba. 4 to 6 ft. (B) Double-flowering Plum.) 

 ♦RHODODENDRONS. 10 to 15 ft. (C) 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 Kerriodes. 6 to 8 ft. (C) Large, white flowers. 

 Ribes Sanguineum. 5 to 8 ft. (Flowering Currant). Crimson. 

 Robinia Hispida. 4 to 5 ft. (F) " Rose Acacia." A handsome 



shrub, rose colored flower. 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 

 Sambucus Aurea. 5 to 7 ft. (Golden-leaved Elder.) 

 Spiraea Anthony Waterer. 2 to 3 ft. (F) Carmine-crimson. 

 " Bumalda. 2 to 3 ft. (B) Rosy-pink, large flat clusters. 

 " Callosa. 2 to 3 ft. (F) Clusters of pink flowers. 

 « " alba. 2 to 3 ft. (F) white flowers. 



" Douglasi. 3 to 4 ft. (H) Spikes of rose-colored flowers. 

 « Thunbergii. 2 to 3 ft. (A) White flowers. 



* « Prunifolia. 6 to 8 ft. (C) (Bridal Wreath.) 

 SPIRAEA VAN HOUTEEII. 8 to 10 ft. (D) Flowers pure white, 



born in greatest profusion; one of the best in its class. 

 *Viburnum Opulus Sterilis. 12 to 15 ft. (D) (Common Snowball.) 

 ♦VIBURNUM PLICATUM. 8 to 10 ft. (D) (Japan Snowball.) 

 Superior in foliage and flower to the above. A handsome 

 shrub. {See cut.) Price 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 

 *Weigelia Candida. 6 to 8 ft. (F) Pure white flowers. 



* " Rosea. 6 to 8 ft. (E) Rich rose-colored flowers. 



* " Rosea, Var. 6 to 8 ft. (E) Variegated foliage. 



* " Eva Rathke. 6 to 8 ft. (E) Deep carmine-red. 

 Price, except on varieties specially priced, 25c. each, $2.60 



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. 



