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Three Grand Hardy Spiraeas, 



CRIflSON, WHITE AND BLUE. 



New Crimson Spiraea, 



ANTHONY WATERER. 



This beautiful new crimson-flowered Spiraea was in- 

 troduced last year for the first time, and previous to its 

 introduction Mr. Goldring, of the famous Kew Gardens, 

 said : "ft is one of those exceptional ?iovelties that occur 

 only at rare intervals, adding in a conspicuous way to 

 the rich and varied flora of our gardens. It outshines 

 all the Spiraeas in brilliancy of color — a bright crimson. 

 It is a rare gem." 



It makes a low, compact bush, 15 to 18 inches high, 

 and is covered nearly the whole growing season with 

 large umbels of deep crimson flowers, which measure 

 nearly a foot across. When scarcely 3 inches high it 

 begins to bloom and thereafter is seldom out of flower. 

 As a pot plant, or for growing in the open ground, 

 nothing can equal it. Perfectly hardy, it is unquestion- 

 ably one of the really meritorious plants that we cannot 

 have too many of. 



We offer strong plants, 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts.; 

 5 for $1. 



NEW CRIMSON SPIR/EA, ANTHONY WATERER. 



Blue Spiraea, 



CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS. 



Blue Spiraea is a fitting name for this remarkable new hardy plant. 

 We add our recommendation to the strong indorsements given it by 

 European horticultural journals, two of which deemed it worthy of a 

 color plate. It comes to us from James Veitch &Son, England, which 

 in itself is sufficient guarantee of its great value. It is certain to be- 

 come popular with flower lovers everywhere, owing to the high dec- 

 orative value of plant and flower. It is a sturdy, upright grower, and 

 is extremely floriferous, plants from small pots blooming profusely and 

 continuing to do so throughout the season until they reach a height 

 and width of 3 feet. The dense flower heads are of a rich lavender 

 blue, a rare color among flowers. Strong blooming plants, 15c. each; 

 4 for 50c; 9 for $1, postpaid. Large field-grown plants, 25c; 5 for $1. 



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BLUE SPIR^A, CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS. 



Spiraea, 



ASTILBE JAPONICA. 



Sometimes called Hoteia Japonica (see cut). A handsome, 

 hardy, herbaceous plant, invaluable in many respects; espe- 

 cially desirable as a border plant for outdoor planting, and 

 greatly esteemed and cultivated by many for Winter forcing. 

 Light and feathery panicles of fragrant white flowers; splendid 

 for bouquet purposes. Blooms in early Spring and is altogether 

 a charming plant. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



Special Offer & & 



SPIR^A, ASTILBE JAPONICA: 



One strong plant of each of the three varieties 

 described on this page, postpaid by Mail, for 

 50 cents. 



