MAGNOLIA  grandiflora.  This  broad  -  leaved 
southern  evergreen  flourishes  in  sheltered 
places  as  far  north  as  Pennsylvania.  Its 
flowers  are  deep,  broad  cups  of  waxen  white; 
they  are  deliciously  fragrant,  and  begin  to 
appear  while  the  tree  is  quite  young.  1V2 
feet,  $1.50. 
MAHONIAS.  The  richness  of  their  holly-like, 
glossy  leaves,  their  neat  habit  and  beautiful 
flowers  give  the  Mahonias  great  popularity 
for  ornamental  planting.  They  grow  from 
I  to  5  feet,  and  thrive  best  when  they  can  be 
grouped  on  the  shaded  northern  side  of 
buildings  or  tree  groups. 
Magnolia  aquifolia.  Hollv-leaved  Mahonia. 
Has  showy,  bright  j  ellow  flowers  in  May,  fol- 
lowed by  blue  berries  for  winter  decoration. 
Its  upper  leaves  are  bronzed  to  red  in  winter, 
and  its  winter  eftect  against  the  coniferous 
evergreens  is  rich  and  attractive.  1  to  j^i 
feet,  30  cts.  each,  $3  per  doz. 
M.  Japonica  is  of  more  upright  habit  than  M. 
aquifolia  and  bears  a  profusion  of  yellow 
flowers  in  early  spring.  But  its  striking  char- 
acteristic is  its  large,  distinct  glossy  green 
leaves.    \>rv  desirable. 
EACH  DOZ. 
1  to  2  feet  $0  50   $5  00 
2  to  2H  feet   75     7  50 
Azaleas,  Rhododendrons  and  Kalmias 
These  three  grand  flowering  shrubs  are  all  fond  of  shady  situations,  and  their  blooming  in 
May  and  early  summer  is  always  the  grand  event  of  tlie  floral  season.  They  should  be  given  the 
same  care,  and  are  frequently  grouped  together. 
Kalmias  and  Rhododendrons  are  especially  desirable  for  massing  and  edging  wooded  drives. 
Azaleas  love  the  shelter  aft'orded  by  the  Rhododendrons'  dark  leaf-masses,  and  their  brilliant 
flowers  show  finest  against  such  foliage.  After  their  flowers  are  faded  the  Rhododendrons'  great 
flower-cones  are  glorious  for  a  month  or  more,  and  their  bright  glossy  foliage  is  attractive  the 
year  round. 
AZALEAS 
For  richness  and  beauty  of  tints  the  Aza.ea 
has  no  parallel  among  flowers.  A  bed  of  well- 
selected  varieties  in  full  flower,  with  a  dark 
green  foil  such  as  evergreens  afford,  is  one  of 
the  grandest  shows  of  spring.  In  the  different 
varieties  are  seen  softest  tints  of  buft"  and  prim- 
rose ;  dazzling  ones  of  apricot,  salmon,  orange 
and  vermilion.  Planted  as  specimens,  in  beds 
by  themselves,  or  with  Rhododendrons,  they 
are  beautiful  and  much  admired. 
Azalea  amcena.  A  bushy,  dwarf  evergreen  with 
small  green  leaves  that  deepen  to  a  lustrous 
coppery  hue  in  winter.  Its  neat  appearance 
is  attractive  at  all  seasons,  but  in  April  or 
May  the  whole  plant  is  clothed  with  a  mass 
of  brilliant,  claret-colored  flowers,  that  hold 
their  beauty  three  or  four  weeks.  Such  l^eau- 
tiful  little  plants  are  ornaments  an\  where, 
and  are  especially  desirable  for  edging  drives 
(20) 
Azalea  amoena,  continued 
and  walks,  for  dwarf  hedges,  groups  or  for 
bordering  Rhododendron  and  Kalmia  beds. 
EACH  DOZ. 
6  to  8  in.    Bushy  ;  open  ground  $0  40  $4  00 
S to  12 in.  \'ery  bushy  ;  open  ground.      75  750 
i2toi5in.   \'ery  bushy  ;  open  ground,  i  00  900 
i5toi8in.   \>ry  bushy  ;  open  ground,  i  50  1500 
A.  arborescens.  FkaciRANT  White  Azalea. 
Flowers  white  tinged  with  rose,  and  very  fra- 
grant.   12  to  18  inches,  75  cts. 
A.  nudiflora.  Wood's  Honeysuckle.  Pink 
to  nearly  white  flowers.    18  to  24  inches,  |i. 
A.  mollis.  Chinese  Azalea.  This  is  a  par- 
ticularly handsome  dwarf  species,  of  especial 
beauty  for  massing  and  unusually  hardy. 
The  flowers  are  larger  than  in  most  varieties 
and  carried  in  bold,  handsome  trusses  of  rich 
yellow  or  red.    Assorted  colors,  12  to  18  in. 
KACH  DOZ. 
15  to  20  buds  So  50    $5  00 
  7S     8  00 
20  to  30  buds. 
