FOUNDEI 

 1850 



DiNGEE Guide To Rose Culture 



BOUNDED 

 1850 



Hardy Shrubs for 

 Permanent Planting 



They 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 everj- 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 i 

 splendid satisfaction. Their culture is exceedingly simple. 

 When received cut the plants back about one-third their 

 growth if not done before shipping. Set about three feet 

 apart for a screen, but as individual specimens plant 

 wherever desired. Water freely when planted, and for a 

 few days afterward. No protection required. They may 

 be planted as soon as ground is ready to dig up until late 

 spring. This class of plants should be set out earlier than 

 Roses and other pot plants, so if your order contains some 

 of them we -wall send the different varieties at the prope 

 season. 



Some varieties, such as Hydrangea, Snowball, Weigelas, 

 Deutzias, require pruning in early spring before new 

 growth starts. Here with us it is done in late February or 

 early March each season. 



HYDRANGEA Arborescens Sterilis — The new everblooming 

 Hydrangea is, as its name implies, constantly in bloom from early 

 in June until frost, and is one of the most important additions in the 

 way of hardy shrubs ever introduced. All summer long it bears 

 great clusters of white flowers, much like the tender Hydrangea in 

 size and form; it will grow to perfection in partial shade, making it 

 most valuable for massing under trees or growing on north side of 

 house. 



Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. 



Hydrangea paniculata 

 grandiflora 



Price, strong, vigorous plants, -well rooted, 25c each; 5 for $1.00, 

 postpaid; larger, field-grown plants, Avith several branches, fine 

 roots, 75c each, by express. 



We grow and sell annually many thousands of these most popular 

 of all shrubs. They are extensively used for yard, lawn and hedge 

 planting and for screens. Attains a height of 5 to 7 feet ; hardy in all 

 localities; blooms the first and every season in July and August, and 

 continues in bloom for two or three months; the flowers are massive, 

 ' cone-shaped, often measuring 10 inches in length, and have a pleasing 

 variation of color, changing from original pure white to pink, and finally to beauti- 

 ful, rich, coppery-red. Well-rooted, field-grown plants that will bloom this year. 

 Prices, 25c each; 5 ofr Sl.OO, postpaid; strong, two-year-old, field-grown, 

 blooming plants, 75c each; extra-size, three-year-old, field-grown, bloom- 

 ing plants, 85c each; $8.50 per dozen, by express or freight. 



Lilacs (Syringa) 



New^ Everblooming Hydrangea 

 (Arborescens Sterilis) 



Best beloved of all the old-time garden shrubs, whose flowers never fail to charm 

 with their delicate beauty or refresh with their tender fragrance. 

 NEW PERSIAN*— This grand Lilac blooms in early June. Flowers beautiful 



reddish purple, very fragrant and borne in profusion; leaves rich, dark green, 



rather small and delicatelv shaded; habit of growth very neat and compact. 

 WHITE — This rare and beautiful White Lilac is much sought after. 

 PURPLE — The old favorite and one of the best. Price, in strong two-year-old 



plants only, 75c each. 



Althea-Rose of Sharon 



The flowers are brilliant and striking in color, 9 to 12 feet high when matured. 

 Blooms during August and September. 

 Alba Plena — Large, double pure white flowers. 

 Blanche — The nearest pure white of any double variety. 

 Double Purple — Deep reddish purple. 



Deutzia 



Crenata — 4 to 6 feet; double, white, tinted rose. 

 Fortunei — 4 to 6 feet; pure white. 

 Gracilis — 2 to 2 3^ feet. Drooping, snow-white. 

 Pride of Rochester — Pure white, with a faint blush. 

 Lemoninei — New, Immense. Purest white. 



Price or all hardy shrubs, except where otherwise noted: one-year-old 

 size, 25c each; any 5 for $1.00; two-year-old size, 75c each; $7,50 dozen; 

 three-year-old size, 95c each; by freight or express at the purchaser's 

 expense. 



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