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Fred'k. W. Kklsey, 150 Broadway, New York. 



SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF DESIRABLE HARDY 

 SHRUBS FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT. 



For Shrwb groupings and border plantings a very fine effect is produced by an informal arrangement 

 of the finer Deciduous Shrubs having attractive flowers or brilliant colored foliage. 



By planting the larger growing varieties in the center of groupings, or as a background in borders, 

 with the smaller or more spreading varieties forward, harmonious proportions may be permanently 

 maintained. For such purposes and for general planting the collections as below are specially recom- 

 mended. They have been supplied largely for a number of years to many private estates and other 

 fine ornamental grounds and have invariably given satisfaction. 



The assortment comprises the best hardy varieties both in flower and foliage and gives a succession 

 of bloom, from the Cydonia, Forsythia and Lilac in early spring to the Hydrangea and Hibiscus late 

 in autumn. 



The plants are of good size, the larger growing kinds 3 to 5 feet, and are selected suitable for 

 giving immediate effect. 



Collection. — No. 1, 50 CHOirE Shrubs, 2.5 leading vabieties, $10; extra size, $12.50. 



CoLLEt TioN. — No. 2, 100 Choice Shrubs, 30 leading varietie.s, $20 ; extra size, $25. 



A very good assortment of leading varieties, not including a special assortment, suitable for 

 miscellaneous planting, $12 per hundred ; extra size, $18 per hundred. 



Extra size Shrubs of many leading varieties in extra specimens, 4 to 7 feet high, for immediate 

 effect, for planting screens, etc., can be supplied by the hundred or in carload lots at very reasonable 

 prices. Particulars on application. 



THE BEST STANDARD SHRUBS. 



Shrubs Grown in Tree Form. 



With the largely increased interest in formal gardening the Hardy Shrubs grown in tree form as 

 standards are effective and most desirable. For bordering walks and for centers of beds, groups, etc., 

 they are especially appropriate, and the effects produced by lines of the finer flowering kinds, such as 

 the Azalea nollis, Hibiscus, Hydrangea, Viburnum, and Wistaria, are unsurpassed. 



Standard Box, Bay Trees and Rhododendrons should be grown in tubs or boxes for satisfactory 

 results. The other kinds noted below can be grown with perfect success planted in the open ground. 



The height of clear stem to the crown or head varies from 2 or 3 feet to 4 or 5 feet, according to 

 the size and variety. 



AZALEA mollis. Grown as a standard, the 

 beautiful Azalea mollis is remarkably effective. 

 Fine specimens in tree form on stout stems. 

 Compact flowering heads, 18 to 30 inches in 

 diameter, full of buds that will be a mass of 

 bloom the first season. Very fine. |15 to $25 

 per dozen. 



BUXUS. Box. Both standards and pjTamids. 

 Valuable for formal planting where small plants 

 are desired. S2 to $5 each. 



CATALPA Bungeii. See Deciduous Oena- 

 -mental Trees, page 8. 



FORSYTHIA viridissima. The rich foliage and 

 bright early flowers of the Forsythia make it 

 very effective when grown as a standard. $5 

 to $10 per dozen. 



HIBISCUS. At,tkma. The fine, hardy Hibiscus 

 Althieas are grown in tree form on stems from 

 3 to 4 feet high. The rich foliage and beauti- 

 ful mass of bloom in late summer are very 

 effective and can be grown where Tree Roses 

 fail. New and very fine. Well-rooted plants 

 with stout stems and good heads for flower- 

 ing the first season. $2 each ; $20 per dozen. 



HYDRANGEA paniculata grandiflora. One of 



the most effective of all. This variety blooms 

 as freely as do plants grown in bush form, 

 bearing numerous great panicles of flowers the 

 first season. Very showy and fine for the center 

 of beds, borders, etc. 75 cts. to $2 e&ch ; $7.50 



to $15 per dozen. Laubus Nobilis. Bay Tbeb. 



