New Guide to Rose Culture for 1907 



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The Best Hardy Flowering Shrubs 



THIS class of plants has been a leading specialty with us for years, our stock now consisting of nearly twenty 

 acres. Thej' are absolutely hardy, and once planted, last indefinitely, increasing in size and beauty year 

 after year. For cold climate where hardy plants are needed they stand without an equal. Planted in 

 clumps, masses or used for hedges, screens, or for filling unsightly corners, they make a glorious show. 

 They supply that certain something which is lacking in every yard where hardy shrubbery is not planted. We 

 recommend a liberal planting of this class of plants. They last a lifetime and are sure to give splendid satis- 

 faction. Their culture is exceedingly simple. When received cut the plants back about one-third their growth. 

 Set about three feet apart. Water freely when planted, and for a few days afterward. No protection re- 

 quired. They may be planted as soon as ground is ready to dig up until late Spring. We urge early planting. 

 Prices are wonderfully low. 



Orders boolted at any time and shipped at the proper idantin^ Nea»on. 

 ALL OUR SHRUBS ARK FIELD GROWX. THE BKST AND CHEAPEST. 



AJl plants of the first size sent postpaid, at prices named. 



j8®^The larger sizes must be sent by Freight or Express at purchaser's expense. I'rices include boxing, pack- 

 ing and delivery to Freight or Express oflSce here. All Express Companies allow us a 20 per cent, discount from 

 merchandise rate. 



PRICES.— First or Mail Size, except where noted, 15 cts. each; 5 for 50 cts., postpaid. Second 

 Size, three years old, bloominjur plants, 20 cts. each; 6 for $1; lO for ,S1.35; $10 per 100. Third 

 Size, 3 to 5 years old; extra-heavy plants, 40 cts. each; lO for Sf3.50; $25 per 100. Orders for 

 25 or more of single varieties at hundred rates. 



All varieties can he furnished in first and second sizes, unless otherwise stated. Only varieties marked vxith a star (*) can he supplied 

 in the third or largest size. 



ANDROMEDA MARIANA 



A beautiful and highly popular hardy flowering Shrub; 

 healthy and vigorous, making a neat, compact, shapely bush 

 from 2 to 3 feet high: producing great sheaves of graceful 

 sprays covered with lovely bloom. The individual flowers 

 are long and tubular, and of nearly even size at each end; 

 very fragrant, and of a beautiful waxy white. 



15 cts. each; 2d size, 20 cts. each. 



CERCIS (Japan Jtidas) 



JAPONICA.— A rare and exceedingly beautiful, hardy 

 flowering shrub; grows 6 to 8 feet high; blooms early in the 

 Spring before the leaves show; flowers are deep rosy crimson, 

 and borne in great profusion. 



15 cts. each; 2d size, 20 cts. each. 



BERBERIS (Barberry) 



ATROPURPIREA (Purple-Leaved).— Rich violet 

 purple leaves which retain their color during the Summer; 

 exceedingly distinct and striking; pretty yellow flowers; pro- 

 lific fruit bearer, producing brilliant crimson berries, which 

 remain on the* bush during the Winter. 



15 cts. each; 2d size, 20 cts. each. 



THUNBERGIA.*— New and handsome, desirable for 

 lawn and garden; grows 3 to 4 feet high; small perfectly 

 shaped rich green leaves turning in Autumn to bright scarlet; 

 flowers a delicate shade of coppery yellow, beautiful brilliant 

 red berries; these remain on the bush, throughout the Winter, 

 giving it a bright and pleasing appearance. 

 15c. each; 2d size, 20c. each; 3d size, 40c. each, 



CALYCANTHUS (Caroline Alspice) 



FLORIDLS.— This beautiful sweet-scented shrub is very 

 widely known; flowers purple, quite double, exquisitely fra- 

 grant and borne in profusion during the entire season. 

 15 cts. each; 2d size, 20 cts. each. 



CYDONIA (Japan Quince) 



SNOW WHITE.— Fine bushy shrub, with glossy green 

 leaves and sharp thorns, blooming profusely in early Spring. 

 The only pure white flowering .Japan Quince. 



15 cts. each; 2«1 size, 20 cts. each. 



JAPONICA.— Foliage and growth resemble Snoir IVhtte ; 

 flowers beautiful bright crimson and of good substance. 

 15 cts. each; 2d size. 20 cts. each. 



CLETHERA ALNIFOLIA (Sweet Pepper Bush) 



ALTHAEA (Rose of Sharon) 



Althaeas are among the most beautiful of all flowering 

 shrubs. The flowers are brilliant and striking in color. 9 to 

 12 feet high when matured. They bloom during August and 

 September, when few other shrubs are in bloom. Splendid for 

 hedges and single specimens. 

 15c. each; 2d size, 20c. each; 3d size, 40c. each. 



ALBA PLENA.*— Splendid grower, with large double 

 pure white flowers; petals beautifully blotched at the base 

 with rich rose. 



BLANCHE.*— The flowers are larger than Alba Plena. 

 This is the nearest pure white of any double variety grown. 



NEW BANNER* (see cut).— Flowers as large as a rose; 

 color clear rosy pink, striped with rich crimson. Blooms the 

 first year. 



BUIST'S VARIEGATED LEAVED.— Beautiful; 

 leaves green, broadly margined, silver white; flowers double. 

 First size only. 



DOUBLE PURPLE.* — An erect and vigorous grower, 

 free bloomer, flowers perfectly double; color deep reddish 

 purple. 



CARNATION STRIPED.*— Pink with crimson stripes. 

 Very fine. 



TOTUS ALBUS.* -Moderate grower, free bloomer. Tlie 

 finest single Pure White Althaea. 



A highly interesting and desirable 

 with handsome upright spikes of crei 

 fragrant flowers, which continue in 

 Blooms the first season. 

 First size, 15 cts. each: 2d size 



dense-growing shrub, 

 jiy white, delioiously 

 bloom a long time. 



20 otM. each. 



4^THE LARGER SIZE SHRUBS CAN BE SENT ONLY BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT AT PURCH.\SERS 

 EXPENSE; THE SMALLER BY MAIL, POSTPAID, XT PRICES GIVEN. 



