Flowering Shrubs 



CROMWELL GARDENS, CROMWELL, CONN. 



HYDRANGEA 



Arborescens grandiflora alba. This magnificent new 

 Snowball H>'drangea iji one of the finest of the hardy 

 American slirubs. The flowers are pure white. ver\' 

 large, antl similar to the tender H ydrangea Otaksa in 

 form; produced in c|uantit>- from June until August. 

 It thrives best in a somewhat moist location and is 

 absolutely hard\-. producing its flowers from the new 

 wood. As an ornamental shrub, it is the greatest 

 acquisition of recent \ears and is of great value for 

 cutting purposes. 50 cts. each. S5 per doz.; extra- 

 strong clumps. Si each. Sio per doz. 



Paniculata. (Type.) Flower-trusses carried erect on 

 rigid stems. Splendid for landscape effect. 35 cts. 

 each. 5J.50 per doz. 



Paniculata grandiflora. I'ndoubtedly the most pop- 

 ular shrub grown, bearing immense heads of creamy 

 white flowers, which later assume attractive rose 

 shades, remaining in excellent condition for many 

 weeks. One of the best shrubs for massing or planting 

 individuall.\-. 35 cts. each, S3. 50 per doz.; strong 

 plants. 50 cts. each, S5 per doz. Tree form or Stand- 

 ards. Si to Si. 50 each. 



HYPERICUM • St. JoLn s Wort 



Densiflorum. A low. densely branched shrub, bearing 

 small, yellow flowers in August; very fine and the 

 hardiest of the family. 50 cts. each, S'5 per doz. 



Moserianum. Of dwarf, half-pendulous habit: fine 

 for massing and for planting in the rockery. The 

 largest blossoms of the whole family, having orange- 

 yellow petals and a beautiful red mass of stamens in 

 the center; produced freely from midsummer until 

 frost, so cts. each, $$ per doz. 



ILEX 



Verticillata. Winterberry. One of the best shrubs 

 with ornamental fruit of the brightest red. remaining 

 on the plants until midwinter. 50 cts. each, S5 per 

 doz. 



ITEA 



Vfrginica. A pretty, dwarf, native shrub; fragrant, 

 pure white flowers in handsome racemes. 50 cts, 

 each, S5 per doz. 



JASMINUM 



Nudi.florum. A slender, medium-sized shrub; small 

 yellow flowers borne before the leaves appear during 

 the first mild days of March and April. 50 cts. each, 

 S5 per doz. 



LIGUSTRUM . Privet 



Ibota. Chinese Privet. Used extensively in planting 

 public places on account of its hardiness and indiffer- 

 ence to abuse. Useful for hedging. 35 cts. each, 

 53 50 per doz., S17.50 per 100. 



Ovalifolium. California Privet. Glossy, dark green 

 foliage, retained until late in winter. Specimens, 

 35 cts., 50 cts. and Si each. Hedge-plants, i-year, 

 S3 per 100, S25 per 1,000; 2-year, S6 per 100, S60 

 per 1,000; 3-year, S8 per 100, S80 per 1,000. 



Ovalifolium aureum. Golden Privet. A golden form 

 of the California Privet. Dense growth, splendid 

 golden color. Excellent for planting among Japanese 

 Maples and formal edgings. Fini? as a specimen plant. 

 Stands pruning and shearing well. A fine decorative, 

 tub-plant or pot-plant that can be used as a sub- 

 stitute for crotons. 12 to 15 in., Si per doz., $8 per 

 100. S75 per 1. 000. 



Regelianum. A dense shrub, with stiff, spreading 

 branches, drooping at the ends. A most desirable 

 shrub for border work and hedges, as well as for 

 groups. One of the hardiest in this class. 35 cts. 

 each, S3. 50 per doz. 



Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora alba 



LINDERA • Spice-wood 



Benzoin. A tall-growing shrub, with pleasant aromatic 

 wood. Small yellow flowers appearing before the 

 foliage, followed by red berries in summer and 

 autumn. 50 cts. each, S5 per doz. 



LONICERA • SLrut Honeysuckle 



Fragrantissima. Fragrant Upright Honeysuckle. 

 Handsom.e shrub of strong growth and almost ever- 

 green character. Fragrant white flowers in early 

 spring. 35 cts. each, S3. 50 per doz.; large plants, 

 50 cts. each, Ss per doz. 



Morrowi. White flowers in May, followed by numerous 

 bright red fruits until late fall. A handsome decorative 

 variety. 35 cts. each, S3. 50 per doz.; large plants, 

 50 cts. each, S5 per doz. 



Tatarica. Tartarian Honeysuckle. Bright pink flowers, 

 contrasting nicely with the foliage; orange-scarlet 

 berries in autumn. 35 cts. each, S3. 50 per doz.; large 

 plants. 50 cts. each, S5 per doz. 



Tatarica alba. Creamy white flowers; vigorous 

 growth. 35 cts. each, S3. 50 per doz.; large plants, 

 50 cts. each, S5 per doz. 



MYRICA 



Cerifera. Wa.x Myrtle, or Candleberry. A low-spread- 

 ing, native shrub which thrives best in sunny, sandy 

 places. Very dark green, fragrant foliage; incon- 

 spicuous reddish flowers; white waxy berries. 35 cts. 

 each, S3. 50 per doz. 



Gale. Bayberry. This variety thrives better along 

 edges of lakes and streams, but will do well in any 

 soil not too dry. Delicate bluish foliage which 

 renders it ve.y effective in massing.' 35 cts. each, 

 S3. 50 per doz. 



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