FOUNDEI 

 1850 



DiNGEE Guide To Rose Culture 



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A HEDGE OF CALIFORNIA PRIVET 



California Privet 



The One Beat Hedge Plant, Combining Beauty, Hardiness 

 and Efficiency. 



California Privet has long been recognized as the one very best plant 

 for Hedge purposes, as it is remarkable for its beautiful, dark green 

 glossy foliage, its quick, strong and symmetrical growth, its freedom 

 from insects and scale, and its ability to withstand pruning and trim- 

 ming into any desired shape. 



For many years we have made a specialty of growing Cahfornia 

 Privet for Hedges, and our stock cannot be surpassed any\vhere. It 

 is strong, thrifty and in the best of shape for transplanting. Each one 

 a specimen plant. We have it in all sizes, from one-year-old plants to 

 large, vigorous bushes which can be used with telling effect in the 

 formation of an immediate hedge. These large plants are the most 

 economical to buy, for with them the tedious years of waiting for the 

 hedge to grow will be avoided. 



First size, 12 to 14 inches, 10c each; 6 for 50c, postpaid; §5.00 

 per 100. Second size, 2 to 3 reet, 15c each; 5 for 50c; $8.00 per 

 100, by express or freight at purchaser's expense. (Orders for 

 50 filled at 100 rates.) 



AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— Similar in habit to California, but with 

 dark, lustrous foliage and more upright habit of growth. Reputed 

 to be hardier. Price, first size plants, 12 to 18 inches in height, 

 10c each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid; $6.00 per 100; larger two- 

 year-old plants, 2 to 3 feet, $9.00 per 100, by express, collect. 



BERBERIS THUNBERGI (Barberry)— 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, followed 

 by beautiful, brilliant red berries, clinging all wanter. Price, first size 

 plants, 8 to 12-inch, 15c each; 9 for $1.00; ^10.00 per 100, by 

 express; larger plants, 18 to 24 inches, 75 cents each; $7.50 

 per dozen, by parcel post prepaid; $25.00 per 100, by express 

 or freight. 



D. & C. Special Rose Fertilizer 



We have had so many inquiries asking for a good 

 fertilizer for Roses that we have after many years of 

 experimenting found one that we highly recommend for 

 both indoors and out. Not only for Roses but for all 

 kinds of plants, but especially for Roses. We have added 

 to this, material which will keep your plants free from 

 insects of all kinds, both in the soil and on the plants, 

 which also acts as a stimulant. This is put up in a very 

 convenient form so that it can be used without any in- 

 convenience or disagreeableness. One pound packages, 

 30c each; 5 lbs., $1.25 by parcel post prepaid; 100 lbs. by 

 express collect, $10.00. EHrections for use with each 

 package. 



Pedigreed Scotch Collies 



The Scotch Collie is the Ideal Dog. Strong, wise and 

 watchful, wonderfully intelligent, he is beyond question 

 the most useful as well as the most handsome dog for the 

 home. He is a jolly, good-natured dog, very affectionate, 

 easily trainedand a safe play-fellow for children. Our 

 strain of dogs is not excelled by any kennel in the country. 

 All are entitled to registry in the American Kennel Club 

 Stud Book. Full and authentic pedigree sent with each 

 puppy. Write us for prices and further particulars. 

 Address, HILLSIDE KENNELS, West Grove, Pa. 



Hardy Ornamental Grasses 



For ornamental purposes these grasses are strikingly original in 

 effect and impart a tropical brilliance to the landscape. The plumes 

 which these grasses produce are beautiful for interior decoration. 



Prices of all Eulalias and Erianthus described below, 20c each; 

 50c for 3; large clumps,_35c each; $1.00 for 3, by express. 

 Eulalia Gracillima Univittata — Forms an exceedingly handsome 



plant. 4 to 5 feet high. 

 E. Japonica Zebrina — The leaf blades are of deep green, distinctly 



striped crosswise with large bars of pure white. 



E. JAPONICA VA- 



riegata — Blades 

 are creamy white 

 in the center, with 

 a broad margin 

 of bright green. 

 Plumes are very 

 beautiful. 



Erianthus Raven- 



nae — Reed- like 

 ornamental grass 

 throwing up 30 

 to 40 fine erect 

 fiowerlike stalks 

 8 to 10 feet high 

 the first season. 

 The plumes are 

 highly valued as 

 parlor ornaments. 



SPECIAL OF- 

 FER— We will 

 send by mail one 

 each of the four 

 grand ornamental 

 grasses described 

 above for 75c; one 

 clump of each of 

 the above, by ex- 

 press, for SI. 25. 



EULALIA JAPGRlCA^ZEBRU^ 



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