Flowering Shrubs 



Azak 



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Mollis. Japanese A/aUa. A liardy, cict iduous shrub 

 with flowers rivaling; in size thi>se of t lie Iiuhan Azalea. 

 Tliese beautiful shrubs are literally covered with llowers 

 in spring, which vary from white to deep yellow and 

 orange. Each 



I, '2 feet Si 50 



2 to 2>i feet 3 00 



Nudiflora. Swamp Ilomvsuckh: or />inx(er Flower. 

 A handsome, native, rrti-ll<iwirmn shrub 3 tu leet 

 high. The extreme earlines^ and beaut \ of the |)iMk 

 flowers commend this shrul) to the planter. 2 to 3 leet, 

 $2 each. 



Pontica gandavensis. Cljcnl A/.alca. Of the decid- 

 uous, hardy Azaleas, those known as Ghent hybrids are 

 among the most floriferous and produce the largest of 

 flowers which appear in profuse clusters in spring, cov- 

 ering the branches with their varied and gorgeous hues 

 of white, pink, red, and yellow. 2 to 3 feet, $2.50 each. 



Vaseyi (Rhododendron Vaseyi). Carolina Azalea. 

 A distinct and remarkably free-flowering shrub, native 

 of the mountains of North Carolina. Flowers profuse, 

 pink or rose, expanding in early spring before the leaves 

 appear. In autumn the foliage assumes a deep, rich 

 tone of vinous red or crimson. Attains a height of from 

 4 to 6 feet. I '2 to 2 feet, $2 each. 



Viscosa. Small While Azalea. Grows naturally from 

 Maine and Ohio to Florida and blooms profusely at an 

 early age. Flowers small, white, fragrant; the last of 

 the species to bloom. 1% to 2 feet, nursery-grown, 

 $1.50 each. 



Yodogawa. A very beautiful and useful Japanese 

 deciduous species. The flowers are large, double, of a 

 lavender-pink shade. Vigorous growth. Each 



2 to 2'2 feet $3 00 



2K to 3 feet 4 00 



Berberis • Barberry 



Hardy shrubs with thorny branches, thriving in al- 

 most any soil. They are of inestimable value in the 

 plantation, both on account of the profuse and highly 

 colored fruits and the gorgeous color of the autumn 

 foliage. 



Neubertii. Neubert's Barberry. A cross between B. 

 vulgaris and Mabonia aquijolia. Grayish brown branches 

 and no thorns. Useful in shady situations. 18 to 

 24 inches, $1 each. 



Thunbergii. Tbunherg's Japanese Barberry. An 

 ironclad shrub of low, dense habit. Native of Japan. 

 Leaves bright green, assuming in autumn dazzling tones 

 of orange, scarlet and crimson. Berries brilliant red, 

 borne in great profusion and persisting throughout the 

 winter. Each Doz. 100 



18 to 24 in., hedge plants. .|o 30 S3 00 $20 00 

 24 to 30 in., extra-large plants 40 4 00 25 00 

 Specimen plants, 3 to 2 



feet 75 cts. to I 00 



Buddleia • Butterfly Bush 



The greatly improved varieties ofTered here are gen- 

 uine acquisitions among shrubs. Although they really 

 belong to the shrub group, they are of equal value in 

 the perennial border where they enhance the display 

 from early July until frost by their profusion of fra- 

 grant, violet-colored racemes, and where they prove a 

 great attraction to bees and butterflies. Protect during 

 winter with soil or coarse manure to a height of 18 inches 

 from the ground. 



Variabilis magnifica. Sweet-scented Buddleia. Vio- 

 let-purple flowers with a yellow spot in the throat; pro- 

 duced in great profusion in dense terminal panicles. As 

 a cut-flower it is of great decorative value. 50 cts. each. 



Variabilis Veitchii. Similar to the above, except in 

 point of color. Clusters of violet-mauve flowers. 50 cts. 

 each. 



Buddleia variabuis magnifica 



Calycanthus • Sweet Shrub 



Old-fashioned shrubs of upright habit. Thrive in 

 open or shaded places; use a good, moist, loamy soil. 



Floridus. Allspice, or Siraivberry Shrub. Chocolate- 

 colored flowers of a peculiar fragrance, hiding them- 

 selves among broad, green, lustrous foliage. Each 



2 to 3 feet $0 50 



3,' 2 to 4J 2 feet 75 



Ceanothus • New Jersey Tea 



Americanus. A low spreading shrub, usually about 

 2 feet tall. Leaves bright green, strongly veined. Flow- 

 ers white, in dense clusters, blossoming in midsummer. 

 Very hardy. Collected, strong clumps, 50 cts. each. 



Cephalanthus • Buttonbush 



Occidentalis. Globular heads of white, fragrant 

 flowers in July. Thrives best in wet and swampy places 

 and is found from Canada to Florida. Each 



2 to 3 feet $0 50 



3 to 4 feet 75 



Chionanthus • Fringe Tree 



Virginica. While Frinf-t. Leaves dark green; flowers, 

 appearing when leaves are almost grown, are white and 

 are produced in loose, drooping panicles; exceedingly 

 feathery and graceful. 3 to 4 feet, $1 each. 



