v CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS I 



PH1MDEIIM 



Viburnum (Snowball) 



Opulus {High Bush Cranberry). The white flowers in June are 

 followed in autumn by bright scarlet berries, which are very 

 attractive until very late in winter. 60 cts. each. 



— Sterilis {Snowball or Guelder Rose). The popular white Snow- 

 ball, filled with large pendant balls of white flowers in May. 

 60 cts. each. 



Plicatum (Japan Snowball). One of the choicest hardy Shrubs, 

 with healthy dark foliage; the perfect balls of pure white 

 flowers are borne in great profusion in May. 75 cts. each. 



(Chaste Tree) 



most graceful, shapely, attractive 



Vitex 



Macrophylla. Forms a 



plant, 3 to 4 feet high, with nicely divided foliage with aromatic 

 odor. The pretty lavender-blue flowers, arranged in whorls on 

 long, graceful terminal spikes or racemes begin blooming in 

 July, continuing without interruption until frost. A most 

 attractive Shrub for any position. Strong plants. 60 cts. each; 

 $6.00 per doz. 



Weigela (Diervilla) 



Eva Rathke. The finest Weigela in cultivation; flowering 

 continuously throughout the summer and autumn; of a rich 

 ruby carmine. 



Rosea. Soft rosy carmine. 



— Foliis Purpureis. This is entirely distinct and will prove a 

 welcome addition to the Shrub border, not only on account 

 of its light pink flowers but for its foliage effect, its leaves being 

 of a rich-bronzy purple. 



— Nana Variegata. Has splendid variegated foliage, a 

 mottling of green, yellow and pink, delicate rose colored flowers. 



Price. 60 cts. each, set of 4 varieties for $2.00. 



NOTE.— We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cts. 

 each for $6 .00 per doz . ; $40 .00 per 100 . Prices include 

 packing- and delivery to any transportation line in 

 Philadelphia. Shrubs cannot be sent by mail. 



Hedge Plants — Barberry— Privet and Boxwood 



Berberis Thunbergi (Japan Barberry). Where a dwarf 

 deciduous hedge is wanted, nothing equals this beautiful 

 Barberry. Requires but little pruning to keep in shape. The 

 leaves are small, light green, and towards fall assume rich, 

 brilliant colors, the fruit or berries becoming scarlet. Abso- 

 lutely hardy in all parts of the country. Plant 12 to 15 inches 

 apart. 



Extra strong 3-year-old plants, 18 to 24 inches high, 40 cts. each; 



$3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 

 Boxwood Edging. Fine bushy plants in following sizes. 



4 to 6 inches high, $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 



1000. 



6 to 8 inches high, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; $225.00 per 

 1000. 



California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium). Of all hedge plants 

 this is the most popular, and more of it is planted than all others 



Vegetable Plants and 



Asparagus Roots. We can furnish the varieties listed below in 

 selected one-year-old roots. We do not handle two-year or older 

 stock, the one-year-old roots are used by all experienced growers 

 and are the best size for transplanting. Full details of culture 

 are given in a leaflet which we send on application. 



— Dreer's Eclipse. This variety is the result of a most careful 

 selection and "breeding up," to the large type, yet retaining that 

 delicate light green color and tender quality desired. 30 cts. 

 per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 



— Palmetto. An early green variety of good quality. 30 cts. 

 per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 



— Washington. The result of careful breeding, it grows large 

 straight shoots, dark green in color with heavy overtone. The 

 tips are tight and firm and do not open out or begin to branch 

 until well out of the ground, making the finest kind of green 

 Asparagus both for home use and market. It is nearer to being 

 rust-proof than any other variety, and the large, luscious stalks 

 will be greatly appreciated. 50 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; 

 $10.00 per 1000. 



Chives. For flavoring. 15 cts. per clump; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 

 per 100. 



Hop Vines. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

 Horseradish Sets, New Bohemian. 40 cts. per doz.; $1.50 



per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 

 Lavender. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Peppermint. 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



combined. It is of free growth, and succeeds under the most 

 adverse conditions, such as under dense shade of trees, where 

 other plants would not exist. Strong plants, 18 to 24 inches 

 high, $1.25 per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 



Golden Variegated California Privet 



(Ligustrum Ovalifolium Aureum) 



A beautiful golden-yellow variegated form of the common 

 California Privet which is equally hardy. Valuable as an individ- 

 ual specimen, may be planted in clumps or in the mixed shrub 

 border; its golden foliage forming a desirable color relief. 



Strong Plants, 12 to 15 inches high, $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 

 1000. 



Strong Plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 

 1000. 



RootS (Ready October 15th) 



Rhubarb Victoria. Strong roots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 



$10.00 per 100. 

 Rosemary. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Spearmint. 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Tarragon (Estragon). For flavoring. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Thyme (Broad-leaved English). 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 



$10.00 per 100. 



Asparagus Root 



NOTE — Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as 



noted on page 95. 



