At selection of the best — 
HARDY — 
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Hardy Flowering Shrubs 
These are all 2 to 3 years, transplanted. and range from 1 to 3 ft. in height, according to variety: some being stronger growing, are consequently 
taller at the same age. In the description of each variety we give the natural heights at maturity, but they can be kept any size desired by pruning. 
Those marked * may be planted in a shady place. 
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Althea (Rose of Sharon) Forsythia Viridissima 
One of the best known ornamental shrubs; easy to grow and valuable Y s i gta 
for their late blooming. Grows to a height of 10 to 12 ft. and flowers Agee flowering: shrub” Of easy, CuLLUES wporous Growl sue: fee 
ee Ae Cae a ae Offer; Poubleswhite andy Dotble Red. 5) deep yellow flowers are produced before the foliage. Height, 10 to 12 
ted : Uneaete = aS ft. Price, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. 
Berberis Thunbergii 
; (Japanese Barberry) 
‘ Of jow. spreading growth, forcing a douse imipenewaDl> usb he | Hydrangea Arborescens 
ranches are set with sharp thorns. Small yellow fiowers in the spring 
followed by bright scarlet berries in the late summer and fall. The Grandiflora 
foliage turns orange and scarlet in the autumn. A valuable hedge 
plant, especially interesting because of its graceful drooping habit. A variety of H. arborescens, recently discovered. The heads of flowers 
Height 4 to 6 ft. Price, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. $35.00 per 100. are in shape like H. hortensis: they are snowy white. Itisa true shrub, 
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Ss practically ever-blooming. ter H. paniculata grandiflora has los 
a ycan us oridus its color this variety is still fresh, eventually turning to a light green and 
(Strawberry Shrub) shen brown. ae isa Aceeul sDEnD, end 2 Gestined to nchiav el ee pide 
A strong, upright grower with large, handsome foliage. Peculiar sopularity. It attains a height of 6 ft. and the same width, and 1s 
roudahy brown sweet scented flowers in May. It grows to a height of | aberally, ondeds ae ae ecand Baniels) of jane enoWae wie flowers 
Zito, ce ia Ashes thrive either in sunny or shady places. Price, 75c. plants, 2 to 3 ft. high, $1.00 ache! $10.00 per doz. 
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Deutzia Hyd Poca 
Very ornamental shrubs planted either singly or in a border. The 
ae ae tetles may be used aCe a De ceer ound aad ene Gast EGE a Bergen yy; rangea 3 aniculata 
ey thrive in any good soil and are profuse bloomers. e offer the 
following varieties: (See illustration.) P Grandiflora 
Deutzia Crenata. Flow>s pute white tinged rose color. Height 6 to 
8 ft. Blooms in June and July. Price, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. This is the most popular hardy shrub in cultivation. It attains a 
Deutzia Gracilis. Slender growth. Pure white flowers in May and height of 8 to 10 ft.; perfectly hardy in all parts of the country. The 
June. Height, 2 to 4 ft. Price, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. - flowers are white when first open, but change to pink and russet brown. 
Deutzia Lemoinei. _ White flowers in June and July. Height 6 to 7 They are borne in immense pyramidal panicles, nearly a foot in length. 
feet. Price, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. It commences flowering in August and continues in bloom the rest of 
Deutzia Pride of Rochester. Double white fiowers in June and July. the season, the flowers drying on the bushes. (See illustration.) Price, 
Height. 6 to 7 ft. Price, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. strong plants 2 4 to 3 ft. high, 75c. each. $7.50 per doz. 
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The labor of keeping your garden up to maximum production can be made light by using a Hand-Cultivator or a Wheel Hoe. See page 186. 
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