Deciduous  Shrubs 
jHETHER  planted  individually  or  collectively,  the  shrub  is  an  important  feature  in 
the  adornment  of  any  grounds.  There  are  locations  which  suggest  the  planting 
of  individual  shrubs,  which  are  to  be  allowed  space  for  symmetrical  development, 
and  in  such  locations  their  grace  and  beauty  cannot  be  surpassed.  In  groups 
they  can  be  made  to  emphasize  some  feature  of  the  lawn  ;  to  screen  some  unsightly 
object  or  to  destroy  the  strong,  stifif  lines  of  foundation  walls.  At  the  edges  of  the  lawn,  along 
walks  and  drives,  or  in  distant  corners  a  collection  of  shrubs  may  be  gathered  together  that  w  ill 
give  a  succession  of  bloom  from  the  opening  of  spring  until  frost  comes  to  destroy  the  flowers. 
Shrubs  with  purple  and  yellow  leaves  should  be  added  to  give  character  and  contrast  to  the 
planting.  When  the  leaves  have  gone  tlie  brilliant  fruits  of  other  species  and  bright,  conspicuous 
bark  of  certain  shrubs  add  variety  and  interest  to  the  monotony  of  winter. 
The  assortmojit  we  offer  includes  varieties  suited  to  every  purpose,  and  our  strong,  well- 
rooted  plants  produce  immediate  effects  that  are  not  possible  with  smaller  and  lighter  sizes. 
This  year  we  have  told  our  readers  which  the  tender  varieties  are,  we  have  named  the  time  of 
flowering  and  given  them  an  idea  of  the  height  that  each  plant  may  be  expected  to  attain,  and  we 
hope  these  suggestions  will  be  of  assistance  in  making  selections. 
Special  prices  will  be  made  on  Shrubs  in  lar^e  quantities.  Shrubs  that  usually  grow  over 
12  feet  are  marked  (L) ;  from  8  to  12  feet,  (M);  from  6  to  8  feet,  (S);  from  3  to  6  feet,  (D); 
and  3  feet  and  below,  (V  D). 
Acanthop  anax 
Amorpha 
Acanthopanax  pentaphyllum  ;  syn.,  Aralia  penta- 
phylla.  (M).  Graceful  shrub  with  thorny 
branches  and  pretty  shining  green  foliage  ; 
ex  cellent  on  rocky  banks  and  slopes.  ^^^^  j^^^ 
feet  $o  25   $2  25 
2  to  3  feet   50     5  00 
Aesculus  •  Pavia 
^sculus  parviflora;  syn.,  Pavia  macrostachya. 
Dwarf  Horse-chestnut.  (L)  A  low,  broad 
bush  for  specimen  planting,  with  dark  green 
leaves  and  panicles  of  white  flowers  in  July 
that  are  similar  to  those  of  the  familiar  horse- 
chestnut.    I to  2  feet,  50C.  each,  $5  per  doz. 
Althea 
See  Hibiscus,  page  52 
Amelanchier 
Amelanchier  Botryapium.  Juneberry.  (M). 
April.  A  native  bush  or  small  tree  that  thrives 
in  a  diversity  of  soils  and  is  very  hardy.  Its 
thick  snowy  clouds  of  drooping  white  flowers 
make  it  conspicuous  in  the  leafless  landscape. 
Later  followed  by  edible  dark  red  berries. 
3  to  4  feet,  35  cts.  each,  $3.50  per  doz. 
Amorpha  canescens.  Lead  Plant.  (S)  June. 
Blue  flowers,  borne  abundantly  in  terminal 
clusters.  Dense  habit,  adapted  to  rockeries 
and  shrubbery  borders,  i  to  2  feet,  35  cts. 
each,  $3.50  per  doz. 
A.  fruticosa.  False  Indigo.  (L)  Large  shrubs 
with  dense^  terminal  panicles  of  pretty  odd 
and  attractive  bluish  purple  flowers  in'  July. 
3  to  4  feet,  35  cts.  each,  I3. 50  per  doz. 
Amygdalus  •  Almond 
See  Prunus 
Andromeda 
Andromeda  Mariana.  Li  lv  -  of  -  the  -  \'^allev 
Shrub.  (D)  A  neat  little  plant  with  bright 
green  leaves,  valuable  in  groups  and  at  the 
'  front  of  shrubberies.  In  early  spring  it  is 
fragrant  with  small,  waxy  white  flowers.  12 
to  15  inches,  50  cts.  each,  $5  per  doz. 
Azaleas 
We  make  a  specialty  of  Azalea  Atncena,  and 
have  grown  a  remarkable  stock  which  is  unsur- 
passed in  extent  and  quality.  For  description 
of  all  Azaleas,  see  page  22. 
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