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W. F. Allen, Salisbury Maryland 



Paulownia imperialis 



(Empress Tree) 

 Very showy and valuable tropical-looking tree; 

 medium size; extremely rapid growth, surpassing 

 all others in size of leaves; those on young trees 

 are often of immense size; flowers blue, trumpet- 

 shaped, formed in large, upright panicles. Very 

 conspicuous, fragrant and beautiful. 18 to 20 

 in., strong, well rooted, 50 cts. each; large trees, 

 4 to 5 ft., heavy, $1 each. 



Rhamnus catliartica (Buckthorn) 



The dark foliage masses of this dense, twiggy 

 shrub are relieved by a profusion of attractive white 

 flowers in June and July, followed by showy black 

 fruit. Strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. each. 



RllUS GotinuS (Purple Fringe) 



Much admired for its curious fringe- or hair- 

 like flowers that cover the whole surface of the plant 

 at midsummer. 18 to 24 in., 25 cts. each, $2.25 per 

 doz.; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 per doz. 



Roses 



Rosa rubiginosa. The well-known Sweetbrier, 

 with highly-scented foliage; small, pink, fragrant 

 flowers and quantities of bright fruit. Blooms in 

 June. Strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. each. 



Rosa rugosa. The foliage is a mass of dense, 

 luxuriant, glossy green. The flowers are large, 

 the perfection of form and color, and are produced 

 continuously throughout the season and until late 

 in autumn; as they mature they are replaced by 

 small, golden and red fruit. Strong, 2-yr., well- 

 rooted plants, 25 cts. each. 



All the following varieties, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per 

 doz. For larger quantities ask for special prices 

 Bessie Brown. White. Coquette de Lyon. 



Bridesmaid. Pink. Yellow. 



Catherine Mermet. Creole Beauty. Scar- 

 Pink, let. 



Crimson Rambler. 



Climbing; crimson. 



Dorothy Perkins. 



Climbing; pink. 

 Freiherr von Mar- 



schall. Red. 

 Helen Gould. Red. 



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Hybrid Tea Roses 



Crimson Rambler Roses 



ROSES, continued 



Kaiserin Augusta Vic- 

 toria. White. 



Killarney. Pink. 



Mme. Jenny Gille- 

 mot. Yellow. 



Mad. Jules Grolez. 

 Light red. 



Mad. Constant Sou- 

 pert. White. 



Maman Cochet. Pink. 



Meteor. Crimson. 



Mile. Francisca Kru- 

 ger. Pinkish yellow. 



Mile. Helene Gam- 

 bier. Yellow. 



Papa Gontier. Crimson. 



Paul Neyron, Climb- 

 ing. Pink. 



Reine Marie Henri- 

 ette. Climbing; red. 



Souv. de Pierre Not- 

 ting. Creamy white. 



Salix (wniow) 



Babylonica (Weeping Willow). Our common 

 and well-known Weeping Willow; perfectly hardy 

 and a rapid grower. 2 to 3 ft., strong, well-rooted 

 trees, 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. each. 



Rosmarinifolia (Rosemary Willow). A hand- 

 some, odd-looking tree, with rounded head, slender 

 twigs and small, silvery leaves. Strong, well- 

 rooted trees, 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 

 40 cts. each. 



Regalis (Royal Willow). Rich, silvery, orna- 

 mental foliage. Small, well-rooted trees, 25c. each. 



Vitellina aurea (Golden Weeping Willow). 

 Grows into a massive, low-headed tree. Light 

 green leaves and brilliant yellow bark that is par- 

 ticularly bright in the leafless months of winter. 

 Strong, 2- to 3-ft. trees, 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 

 50 cts. each. 



Aurea pendula. Very similar to the preceding 

 variety, but with somewhat longer branches. Small 

 well-rooted trees, 25 cts. each. 



Britzensis (Red-barked Willow). This tree 

 makes a very pretty specimen. Strong, well- 

 rooted trees, 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 

 50 cts. each. 



