218 fl fit ^EMRTADREER -PHILADELPHIA M 7 ^^? CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS ! 



Althea A i ba Plena. 



Althea [Rose of Sharon). The Altheas are among the most 

 valuable of our tall hardy Shrubs on account of their late sea- 

 son of blooming, which is from August to October, a period 

 when but few Shrubs are in flower. They are also extensively 

 used as hedge plants, for which they are admirably adapted. 

 We offer the following choice sorts: 



Admiral Dewey. Fine new double white. 



Alba plena. Double white, crimson centre. 



Atropurpurea plena. Double purple. 



Boule de Feu. Double red. 



Coerulea plena. Double blue. 



Duchess de Brabant. Double dark red. 



Folia Variegata. Leaves variegated green and white. 



Grandiflora superba. Double blush, carmine centre. 



Jeanne d'ArC. Double pure white. 



Totus Albus. Fine single pure white; very desirable. 



Violacea plena. Double rosy-lilac. 



25 cts. each. Set of eleven varieties, $2. 25. 



Amorpha Fruticosa (False Indigo). A strong-growing 

 Shrub, from (5 to 7 feet high, with finger-like spikes of indigo- 

 colored flowers, three or more spikes in a cluster; blooms early 

 in June. 25 cts. each. 



Andromeda Mariana [Lily of the Valley Shrub). Of 



dwarf, low growth, bearing early in June panicles of waxy 

 white drooping bell-shaped blossoms. 25 cts. each. 



— Floribunda. A handsome dwarf evergreen species, pro- 

 ducing early in May upright panicles of nodding white flowers. 

 $ 1 . 25 each. 



— Japonica. Very rich dark evergreen foliage and drooping 

 racemes of white blossoms of great beauty. A superb species. 

 $1.00 each. 



Aralia Pentaphylla. A pretty Japanese Shrub, of medium 



size and rapid growth, with fine lobed palmate leaves of a pale 



green color, bi incln - furnished with spines. 25 cts. each. 



— Spinosa {Hercules Club, Angelica Tree or Devil's 

 IValkillg-slick). A singular native tree-like Shrub, growing 

 from lo to 15 feel high, with very prickly stems, pinnate leaves 

 and immense panicles of white flowers in the month of August; 

 an odd tropical looking plant. 50 Cts. each. 



Baccharis Halimifolia {Groundsell Tree). A putty, tall 



Shrub, which is especially attractive in the fall on account ol 

 it- fluffy white seedpods. 25 cts. each; $2.50 pel do/. 



Hardy Azaleas. These are among the showiest of dwarf early spring- 

 blooming Shrubs, and whether planted in masses or as single specimens, 

 their brilliant colors and free-flowering make them invaluable; they are 

 especially suited to plant in conjunction with Rhododendrons, the dark 

 green foliage of the latter furnishing a perfect background for them. 



— Amcena. This little gem is practically evergreen, and in late spring 

 the plants are literally smothered .with masses of rosy-crimson flowers. 



Bushy plants 8 to 10 in. high, 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 

 •• 12 to 15 ■• •• ,75c. •■ 7.50 •■ 60.00 



•• 15 to 20 •• " $1.25 •• 12.oo •• 90.00 " 



— Anthony Koster. This i- one of the prettiest of the Mollis section. 

 Its intense golden orange-yellow flowers are of exceptional large size, 

 and are produced very freely. Strong plants, 75 cts. each; S7.50 per 

 doz.; $60.00 per 100. 



— Elegantissima odorata. A Japanese introduction, with small but 

 deliciously scented pure white flowers, produced in greal abundance. 

 SI. 00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



— Hinodegiri. An extremely hardy sort, growing about 2'. feet high 

 and producing great masses of small, but very bright, single, fiery-red 

 flowers. Very desirable on account of its brilliant color. Strong plants, 

 $1.25 each; S12.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 



- J C. Van Tol. This is the best of the red-flowering forms of Mollis, 

 having exceptionally large flowers, and being of strong, vig< rous habit. 

 Strong plants, 75 cts. each; S7.50 per doz.; $60-00 per loo. 



— Mollis. The popular large-flowered species in various shades of yel 

 low, orange, red, etc. Strong plants. 7-5 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; 

 $60-00 per 100. 



— Pontica, or Hardy Ghent. Flowers not quite so large as in .-/. 

 Mollis, but with a larger range : of colors. Strong plants. 75 cts. each; 

 S7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. 



— Yodogama. This charming species is a perfect gem. It 

 grows about 3 feet high, and in May is literally covered with 

 semi-double lavender-pink flowers, a shade at once distinct 

 from all others and very pleasing. Strong plants, $1.00 each; 

 §10.00 per doz. 



Azalea Mollis. 



In comparing prices on Shrubs and Hedge Plants do not overlook that oar nri-es include packing and are free-on-boird Philadelphia, 



