Catalogue of Hardy Trees, Shrubs, Etc. 



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Hardy Deciduous Shrubs — Continued. 



SPIR^A Douglasii. Douglas' Spir^a. A 

 strong grower, iri'egular in form ; attractive 

 foliage, and deep rose-colored flowers in July. 

 35 cts. 



SPIRAEA exiniia. Dwarf habit ; bright rose- 

 colored flowers in July. 35 cts. 



SPIRAEA flore pleno, or lanceolata flora 

 pleno. Laxce-TjEaved Double Spir.ea. A 

 beautiful varietj', with double flowers. 35 cts. 



SPIRAEA Fontenaysii. Vigorous, and a free 

 bloomer : large panicles of greenish white flowei s 

 latter part of June. 35 cts. 



*SPIR.aEA hypericifoHa. Hypericum-Leaved 

 Spir^a. a dwarf variety, blooming early ; foli- 

 age small, narrow ; flowers white. 



SPIRAEA opulifolia aurea. Golden- Leaved 

 Nine- Bark. Double white flowers, conspicuous 

 and very effective. 35 cts. ; extra, 50 cts. 



SPIR-EA prnnifolia flore plena. Bridal 

 ATreath or Plum-Leaved Spir^a. From 

 Japan, and has pure white daisy-like flowers in 

 May. 35 cts. 



SPIRAEA robusta. A variety of the S. lanceo- 

 lata, but of more vigorous growth, hardier, and 

 produces larger flowers. June and September. 

 50 cts. 



SPIRAEA Reevesii. Lanced-Leaved Spir^a. 

 Pointed narrow leaves and large round clusters 

 of whire flowers. 35 cts. 



SPIR.EA salicifolia. Willow Leaved Spiilea. 

 Good grower ; irregular, upright form : narrow 

 pointed leaves ; roSe-colored flowers in June and 

 July. 35 cts. 



SPIRAEA snperba. Dwarf habit; produces 

 greenish white flowers in August. 35 cts. 



SPIR.iEA sorbifolia. Leaves like those of Moun- 

 tain Ash. 35 cts. 



SPIRAEA Thunbergii. Thunberg's Spir-ea. 

 Long narrow leaves and white flowers. Hardy ; 

 also valuable for forcing. 25 to 50 cts. 



SPIR-EA nlmifolia. Elm-Leaved SpiR.a;A. 

 White flowers. 35 cts. 



SPIR^A Van Houttei. Rich, delicate green 

 foliage, and pure white flowers in great cylindri- 

 cal plumes, 1 to 2 feet in length. Fine. .50 cts. 



STAPHYLEA, Bladder Nut, Bumalda. A 

 handsome shrub, producing cream-colored flowers 

 in large clusters. 50 cts. 



STAPHYLEA colchica. Bladder Nut. Clus- 

 ters of fragrant white flowei's in May. 50 cts. 



STUARTIA pentagynia. A rare native shrub, 

 with white or pui-plish flowers. 75 cts. 



STY RAX Japonica. Small, dogwood-like leaves 

 and horizontal branches of very picturesque 

 appearance. Small, pure white, bell-shaped 

 flowers along the branches. 75 cts. 



STYRAX obassia. White flowers from long 

 stems. Fine. SI. 



SYMPHORICARPUS racemosus. S n o w- 



berry. a popular hardy shnib, with small pink 

 flowers, and large white berries which last into 

 winter. 35 cts. Low rates in quantities. 

 SYMPHORICARPUS variegatus. Variegat- 

 ed St. Peter's Wort. Of low growing, spread- 

 ing habit ; variegated foliage ; very pret';y. 35c. 

 SV3IPHORICARPUS vulgaris. Red-Fruited 

 or Indian Currant. Purple fruit, which hangs 

 all winter. 35 cts. 

 *S VMPLOCUS abniculatus. A very fine novel- 

 ty from Japan, of medium growth, and covered 

 with racemes of bright blue, oval berries. $1. 

 SYRINGA (Lilac) alba grandiflora. Very 



large, white flowers. 50 cts. 

 SYRING A, Albert the Good. Extra fine large, 



dark purple flowers. 75 cts. 

 SVRINGA, Charles X. Large shining leaves 

 and great trusses of reddish purple flowers. 50c. 

 SYRINGA Chinensis pendula. Chinese Weep- 

 ing Lilac. A very much overestimated, over- 

 advertised variety, with semi-weeping habit and 

 ordinary white flowers. $3 and $4. 

 SYRINGA ca-rulea superba. Flowers a light 

 purple in bud, but a clear blue when fully open ; 

 truss very large ; one of the finest. 50 cts. 

 SYRINGA Dr. Lindley. Large panicles of 



purplish lilac flowei-s. 50 cts. 

 •+SYRINGA Frau Dammann. The best of the 

 white lilacs. Panicles or truss of immense size ; 

 flowers medium and pure white. This and the 

 Ludivig SjMeth are the two best Lilacs of recent 

 introduction. 50 cts. 

 SYRINGA gigantea. Giant Lilac. Of vigor- 

 ous, erect growth, with large leaves and spikes 

 of dark bluish purple flowers. 35 cts. 

 *SY RING A Jacques Calol. A distinct variety, 

 with very large panicles of delicate rosy pink 

 flowers. One of the finest Lilacs. II. 

 *SYRINGA Japonica alba. New Japanese 

 Lilac. Flowers 12 to 20 inches in length, in 

 immense pure white trusses. Perfectly hardy, 

 and of upright, vigorous growth. One of the 

 finest shrubs from Japan, and one of the most 

 interesting of recent introductions. 75 cts. 

 SYRINGA Josikaea. Chionanthus - Leaved 

 Lilac. Dark shining leaves and purple flowers 

 late in June. Very fine. .50 cts. 

 SYRINGA I.amarck. Very large panicles ; in- 

 dividual flowers large double, and of rosy lilac 

 color ; fine when open. 50 cts. 

 *SYRINGA Languis. New Late Blooming 

 Lilac. Large panicle, medium size, rosy shade 

 flowers. Very fine. $1. 

 SYRINGA Lemoinei. Lemoine's Lilac. Dou- 

 ble rose-colored flowers, changing to lilac. Fine. 

 50 cts. 



*SYRINGA Lovaniensis. Flowers of beautiful 

 silvery pink ; j)anicle large and very erect, show- 

 ing off the individual flowers to excellent advan- 

 tage. 75 cts. 



The shrubs you sent me last fall were satisfactory in every way. 

 New York. 



L. P. DI CESNOLA. 



