48 FREDERICK \V. KELSEV. 



SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF HARDY SHRUBS 



Whekk IMMKDIATK Ei KKCT ill Sluub j;roupings and borders is desired collections of the Hardy 

 Snrubs are most effective. 



In arranging the larger growing varieties as a background, or in the center of groupings, and the 

 smaller varieties toward the borders or edges, the relative proportion in growth is maintained and 

 liarnionious proportions in all informal plantings is effectively accomplished, 



Thk following collections comprise all the best hardy varieties of Deciduous Shrubs, both in 

 flower and foliage, and give a succession of bloom from the early blossoms of the Cydonias, For- 

 sythias and Lilacs in April to the late blooming Hydrangeas and Hibiscus in autumn. 



The plants are well rooted and well furnished and all are perfectly hardy, nicely branched and of 

 selected sizes for immediate effect. 



Collection No. i. 50 Choice Shrubs, in 20 to 25 leading varieties, $10.00; extra, $12.50. 

 Collection No. 2. 100 Choice Shrubs, in 25 to 30 leading varieties, $20.00; extra, $25.00. 

 Collection No, 3. 100 Choice Shrubs, in general assortment, $12.00; extra, $18.00. 



These collections have given excellent satisfaction to the many country estates wherever I have 

 sent them for a number of years past. 



SMALL TRANSPLANTING SHRUBS. 



For economy and convenience for future planting it is often advantageous to put out in nursery 

 TOWS a good selection of the hardy, free-growing Shrubs. 



Fine, good, well rooted young plants of the principal varieties, such as the Barberries, Cornus, 

 CvnoNiAs, Ueutzias, Forsvthias, Elders, Hydrangeas, Lilacs, Mahonias, Philadelphus, Privet, 

 Spir^;as, Vihurnums, Snowhalls, Wku;elias, etc. are supplied in a good assortment of varieties, my 

 selection, at from $50 to $100 per 1,000, according to size. 



EXTRA SIZE SHRUBS. 



Many \ arieties of the hardy Shrubs can be furnished in extra specimens or extra sizes, from 4 to 

 6 feet, as single specimens or by the dozen and hundred, at reasonable prices. 

 Particulars and quotation on application. 



Hedge Plants. 



Permanent Ornamental Hedges are more largely in demand than ever before. A full selection 

 ■of the hardy Deciduous and Evergreen varieties adapted for this purpose is indicated below. 



For Single Row Hedges, plants of medium size, 2 to 3 feet, should be set about 12 inches apart. 

 When a dense hedge is desired plants may be set in double rows from 6 to I2 inches apart, and the 

 plants 6 to 15 inches in the row. A good soil and suitable mulching is desirable for all newly planted 

 hedges 



Spring is Recommended as a better time for putting out Evergreens. The Deciduous varieties 

 will succeed well with ordinary treatment, planted either in autumn or spring. 



Good, Well Rooted Stock of all the kinds noted, of different sizes, including larger sizes for im- 

 mediate effect, are furnished by the 100 and 1,000 at very low prices. 



I have ju.st sent over a verljil order to your office for So additional Privet I'lauts, which I iioV confirm. Please have 

 them shipped as soon as you can. The first looked so well that I decided to extend the length of my hedge. 



Carrison. X. V. F. 



