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CALIFORNIA PRIVET FOR HEDGES, 
The above illustration shows a section of a hedge of the famous California 
Privet. Of ail the shrubs which have been tried for hedging, none can com- 
pare 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. Ready October 20th. 
Price, strong shrubs, 2 ft. high, 75c. per doz., $4.00 ner 100, $35.00 per 1000; 
extra strong, 3 it. high, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. 
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. 
Below we offer a carefully selected list of hardy shrubs, to which we invite 
special attention. They are 2 to 3 years, transplanted. The letters following 
the names indicate the season of blooming, thus: 4, April blooming; B, May; 
C, May and June; D, June; E, June and July; F, June to November; G, July 
to October; H. July and August; /, August and September. 
Althea, Double White. (7) The well-known “ Rose of Sharon.” 
Althea, Double Red. (/) Similar to above, color red. 
Berberis Purpurea, (C) (Purple Berberry.) Purple foliage. 
Berberis Thunbergii. (C) This is a grand shrub for hedges. Perfectly hardy 
in the most Northern States, requires no trimming. Graceful habit natu- 
rally, colors exquisitely in the fall and is a glorious sight when in fruit; it 
cov ae eet with brilliant red berries. Special price for hedges. $12.00 
per 100. 
Calycanthus Floridus. (D) (Strawberry Shrub.) Fragrant. 
Cercis Canadensis. (8) (American Judas Tree.) 50c. each. 
Chionanthus Virginica, (C) (White Fringe.) 35c. each. 
Corchorus Japonica. (G) Slender growth yellow flowers. 
oe ‘i alba. (G) White flowers. 
ss = fl. pl. (B) Double vellow flowers. 
as a Var. (G) Leaves variegated white and green. 
Clethra Alnifolia. (J) Yellowish-white, sweet-scented flowers. 
Cydonia Japonica. (A) (Japan Quin¢e.) Scarlet flowers. 
Deutzia Candida, fl. pi. (£) Double white flowers. 
Deutzia Crenata, (£) Pure white, tinged rose color. 
Deutzia Gracilis. (D) Pure white low, compact habit 
Deutzia Lemoineii. (£) A fine and improved variety. 
Exochorda Grandiflora. (PB) Pure white flowers, very pretty. 
Forsythia Viridissima, (A) Yellow sprays of flowers. 
Forsythia Surpensa. (A) Yellow flowers, drooping habit. 
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS.—Continued. 
Hedysarium Multijugum. (A) Flowers deep violet-red, in clusters 1 to 124 
feet long. Price, 35c. each. , 
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. (7) Large white panicles of 
flowers, changing to pink at the base. (See cut.) Strong, 24 to 3 feet. 
Lilac (Syringa). (8) The purple, sweet-scented v y: 
Lilas, White Persian. (8B) (Syringa Persica Alba Beautiful sprays of 
lavender white flowers; slender, graceful growth. 35c. each. 
Philadelphus Coronarius, (D) (Common Syringa. 
Philadelphus Lemoineii, (D) A vastly improved variety. 
Philadelphus Foliis Aureus, Handsome yellow foliage. 
Prunus Pisardi, Foliage, fruit and shoots bright purplish-red. 
Prunus Triloba. (8B) (Double-flowering Plum.) Pi flowers. 
RHODODENDRONS. (C) The grandest of hardy evergreen sh 
and foliage. _ Colors, rose, crimson, pink, white, lilac, purple 
Plants with 8 to 10 buds, $1.50 each; 10 to 15 buds, $2.00 each. 
Rhodotypus Kerrioides, (C) Large, single flowers, white. 
Ribes Missouriensis. (Flowering Currant.) Yellow flowers. 
Robinia Hispida. (F) (Rose Acacia.) A handsome shrub with long racemes 
of beautiful rose-colored flowers. 50c. each. 
Sambucus Aurea. (Golden-leaved Elder.) A very attractive shrub. 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer. (F) Dwarf habit; carmine-crimson flowers. One 
of the most useful shrubs in cultivation. 
Spiraea Bumalda. Rosy-pink, large flat clusters. 
Spiraea Callosa. (F) Clusters of white flowers. 
Spiraea Youglasi. “(H) Spikes of beautiful rose-colored flowers. 
Spiraea Thunbergii (A) White flowers. Fine for cemeteries. 
Spiraea Prunifolia. (C) (Bridal Wreath.) White, double flowers. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTITEII. (D) Flowers pure white, borne in greatest pro- 
fusion; one of the best tn its class. (See cut.) 
Tamarix Gallica, (C) (Weeping Beauty.) Pretty pink flowers. 
Viburnum Opulus Sterilis. (D) (Common Snowball.) White flowers 
VIBURNUM PLICATUM. (D) (Japan Snowball.) St:perior in folia 
flower to the above. An exceedingly handsome shrub. (See cut Price, 
2 to 3 feet, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 
Weigelia Candida. (F) Pure white flowers. A fine shrub. 
Weigelia Rosea, (E). Rich rose-colored flowers. Strong growth. 
Weigelia Rosea Var. (F£) Beautifully variegated folic 
Xanthoceras Sorbifolia. (C) Upright spikes, flowers be 
the centre rich reddish-brown. 40c. each. 
Price, except on varieties specially priced, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $18.00 
per 100. Our selection of sorts, $2.00 rer doz., $15.00 per 100, By express or 
freight, purchaser to pay charges, 
Alf shrubs ready about October 20th. 
SPECIAL PRICES GIVEN ON LARGE QUANTITIES. 
ll-shaped, pure white 
HARDY ROSES.—Ready in November. 
We offer the following Roses from the open field 
stocks. These are first class Ax can-grown plants. 
Alfred Colomb, carmine-crims Anna de Dieshach, rich carmine; Baron de 
Bonstetten, blackish-crimson; vivid red shadings; Baroness Rothschild, satiny 
pink; Coquette des Alpes, white, tinged blush ; Coquette des Blanches, pure w - 
Duke of Edinburgh, bright vermiliom; Jubilee, fierv-red; Fisher Holmes, dark 
velvety crimson; Gen. Jacqueminot, brilliant crimson; Gen. Washington, red 
shaded crimson and carmine; I s with carmir tre; 
La France, peach-t 
Dickson,. white, wit 
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plants budded on 
s. John Laing, rich satiny-pink; Margaret 
Charta, dark pink; Mme, Gabriel 
re white; Mrs. R,. G. Sharman 
1 ink; Persian Yellow, hardy 
yellow Rose; Prince Camille de Rohan, dark cri n-mar ; Rugosa Rubra, 
ge single flowers, deep red, followed by large orange-red fruits; Rugosa Alba, 
imilar to the above: has white fowers: Ulrich Brunner, ry-red 
Price, 25c. each $2.50 per a $18.00 per 100 
