34 FREDERICK \V KllLSHV 



Deciduous Shrubs. 



Most Dkciduots Shrubs are of ia])id growth and of easy culture. 



The Si'f.cies and Varieties described below comprise the best in cultivation, from which selec- 

 tions can be made that will give a continuous variety of bloom from early spring until late in autumn. 

 The si/e or iieighi' each variety ordinarily attains is indicated in Roman numbers, as follows: 



I denoting a size of 6 to lo feet. 



II denoting a size of 3 to 6 feet. 



III denoting a size of i to 3 feet. 



For con\ enien] kkkekknce both the botanical and conniioii English nanus of each variety are 

 given. 



Shki'hs iia\inc; "Colored Foi.iaok," varieties "Bearing Ornamental l'"ruit," "Shrubs for Sea- 

 shore Planting," and " For Shaded Places," also "Special Collections of the Best Hardy Shrubs for 

 Immediate Effect," "Shrubs for Formal Planting," and "Standard Shrubs grown in Tree Form," 

 are classified under their respective headings. 



C1.IMBI.NG Shrubs and hardy Vines are also classified under a sejjarate heading. 



The prices noted are for Shrubs of the usual sizes, as usually selected for ornamental ])lanting. 



Nearly all varieties ok Hardy Shrubs can be supplied per 100 and i)er 1,000, of different sizes 

 and of excellent equality at very low prices. 



BED OK HARDY SHKl'liS. 



AMORPHA fragrans. Fragrant Amukpha (II). 

 Dark purple flowers in July. 35 cts. 



AMORPHA fruticosa. Wild Indigo (II). Indig- 

 enous to Southern States. 35 cts. 



AMYGDALUS flora alba plena. Double White 

 Fl()wekin(; Almond (II ). 35 and 50 cts. 



AMYGDALUS flora rubra plena. Double Red 

 Floweking Almond (II). 35 and 50 cts. 



ANDROMEDA ligustrina (II). White flowers in 

 small clusters during May. 35 cts. 



ANDROMEDA mariana. Stagger Bush (II). 

 (ilossy oval leaves; clustered cylindrical flow- 

 ers. 50 cts. 



ANDROMEDA racemosa (II). Sweet white flow- 

 ers in long pendulous clusters. 50 cts. 



ANDROMEDA speciosa (II). An almost ever- 

 green shrub, similar in appearance to the Flori- 

 bunda variety. 75 cts. to Si. 



For other Andromedas, see Degiduous Trees, 

 a/so Ever<;reen Shrubs. 



ARALIA Mandshurica (I). Native of North 

 China. \'ery hairy and prickly bipinnate 

 leaves. Si. ' 



For other Aralias. see Decidi ous Trees. 



AZALEA arborescens(II). Rich dark green foli- 

 age and white or rose tinted fragrant flowers 

 late in summer. $5 and $7.50 per doz. 



AZALEA calendulacea (II). Flame-colored flow- 

 ers late in May. 50 cts. to 75 cts. each. See 

 page 35. 



AZALEA Ghent and pontica (HI ). I offer the 

 best collection of these beautiful shrubs obtain- 

 able. They are made up of the best hardy 

 varieties, of which there are man)-, the flowers 

 appearing in great ])rofnsion in spring; ///rra/- 

 ly Cinwring iiviii; iXiui braiicli wilh tlicir luiricd 

 and gorgeous /iiics in brillianl distinct colors. 

 Planted either in groups or borders the effect is 

 charming. They will flourish in any good peaty 

 soil or sandy loam, made rich by leaf mold or 

 similar material. Like the Rhododendron and 

 other hardy Azaleas, these plants remove with 

 a ball and mass of fibrous roots, engendering 

 practically no risk in trans])lanting. Selected 

 well-budded i)lants of the finest hardy vtirieties, 

 $10 and $15 i)er dozen; e.\tra, S18 per dozen; 

 $50, $75 and $100 per 100. See Standard 

 Shrubs and Decoratu e Planis. Also page 36. 



Hiicloscd please find check for Ji.2H.^5 in payment of enclosed bill. The .\7.;ileas .iiid Klndodeiidroiis appear 

 satisfactory. They arc all planted out and doing well. 



Worcester, Mass. P. M. 



