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Rhodotypus Kerrioides ( White Eerria). A very 

 ornamental Japanese Shrub of medium size, which suc- 

 ceeds well in sun or shade, with pretty foliage and large 

 single white flowers the latter part of May. 60 cts. each. 



Rhus Cotinus {Purple Fringe, or Smoke Tree). A 

 low, shrubby tree, covered in midsummer with large 

 clusters of feathery flowers, giving the appearance of a 

 cloud of smoke or mist. 75 cts. each. 



Sambucus Nigra Aurea ( Golden Elder). Of strong 

 growth, and one of the best yellow foliage Shrubs; the 

 color is remarkably bright, rich and constant, and makes 

 a fine contrast in the shrubbery border. 60 cts. each. 



Spiraea Anthony Waterer. A valuable variety; color 

 bright crimson; it is of dwarf, dense growth, never ex- 

 ceeding 30 inches in height; in bloom the entire summer 

 and fall. 60 cts. each. 



— Arguta Multiflora. A handsome Shrub about 5 feet 

 high, with masses of pure white flowers in early May. 

 60 cts. each. 



— Billardi. Strong-growing, pink-flowered. 60 cts. 

 each. 



alba. A white-flowered form. 60 cts. each. 



— Lindleyana. Of vigorous growth, bearing large pani- 

 cles of white flowers in July, foliage resembles Sumach. 

 60 cts. each. 



Margaritae. A free-flowering variety with flat heads 



of soft pink flowers from June to October; grows 3 to 4 

 feet high. 60 cts. each. 



— Opulifolia aurea ( Virgmian Guelder Rose). An 

 interesting variety of medium growth with golden tinted 

 foliage and large white flowers in June. 60 cts. each. 



— Prunifolia [Bridal Wreath). A favorite variety 

 and one of the best; it is a beautiful Shrub of medium 

 size with double white flowers in May. 60 cts. each. 



Spirasa Reevesi fl pi. Of medium growth, with double 

 white flowers in clusters in May. Very fine. 60 cts. each. 



— Thunbergi. One of the most charming of all low-growing 

 Shrubs, with fine delicate foliage, and a profusion of small 

 white flowers in spring. 60 cts. each. 



— Van Houttei. The grandest of all the white Spiraeas; it 

 is of compact habit and a beautiful ornament for the lawn 

 at any season, but when in flower it is a complete fountain 

 of white bloom, the foliage hardly showing. (See cut.) 

 60 cts. each. 



Syringa, or Lilac, Common Purple (Syi-inga Vid- 

 garis). The old favorite, and one of the best. 60 cts. 

 each, 



— Common White {S. Vulgaris alba). Flowers white, 

 fragrant, beautiful. 60 cts. each. 



— Charles X. A strong, rapid growing variety, with large, 

 shining leaves. Trusses rather loose; large, reddish purple. 

 $1.00 each. 



— Josik£ea [Hungarian Lilac). Valuable on account of 

 flowering late in June, producing reddish-lilac flowers in 



great abundance; grows 10 to 12 feet high. $1.00 each. 



— Mme. Caslmir Perier. The finest double white Lilac 

 yet introduced. The individual flowers, which resemble 

 miniature Tuberoses, as well as the truss, are of immense 

 size, deliciously scented; fine for cutting. $1.00 each. 



— President Qrevy. Magnificent panicles of large double 

 blue flowers. $1.00 each. 



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