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The Elizabeth Nuhskkv Coimfaky. 



FLOWERINQ Sti 



Weigela, Gustave Mallet— Flowers deep red; habit 

 good; very frde flowering. 25 cts. to 35 cts. 



W. Hortensis rubra — Flowers deep red when in bud, 

 and rose colored when in bloom. 25 cts. to 35 cts. 



W. Hortensis Nivea— Of dwarf spreading habit, with 

 large foliage, and a profusion of pure white flowers. 

 2 to 3 ft., 25cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 



W. Hybrida Voltaire (New)— Flowers large, reddish- 

 purple. 25 cts. to 35 cts. 



W. Kosteriana foliis variegatis— Of dwarf, compact 

 growth ; leaves bordered with yellow; flowers 

 deep rose ; fine, 25 cts. to 35 cts. 



W. Monsieur Lemoine — Flowers pale flesh, then rose, 

 then deep red; a superb sort. 25 cts. to 35 cts. 



W. Nana Foliis variegatis (Variegated leaved Dwarf 

 Weigela)— Of dwarf habit and possessing clearly- 

 defined, silvery- variegated leaves; flowers nearly 

 white. It stands the sun well, and is one of the 



STANDARD SHRUBS. 



RUBS— Continued. 



best dwarf variegated-leaved shrubs. 2 to 3 ft.. 

 25 cts. ea., $2 per 10 ; 2^ to 3 ft., 35 cts. ea., $%■ 

 per 10. 



W. Rosea (Rose-colored Weigela) — An elegant shrub, 

 with fine rose-colored flowers; of erect, compact 

 growth ; blossoms in June. 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. ea., 

 |!2 per 10 ; 3 to 4 ft.. 35 cts., $2 50 per 10. 



W. Seiboldii Marginata — Of upright habit. When 

 the leaves are young the variegation is yellow ; 

 when they mature it becomes silvery white • 

 flowers rose-colored. 25 cts. to 35 cts. 



XANTHOCERAS. 



X. Sorbifolia — A handsome shrub, thriving in any 

 light garden soil. Handsome pinnate foliage,, 

 similar to that of the Mountain Ash ; flowers in 

 large, showy clusters, pure white, deeply tinged 

 with brown or red at the center ; a very showy 

 plant. A native of China and quite rare. 2 to 3 ft.„ 

 35 cts., $3 per 10 ; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts., $4 per 10. 



The practice of training shrubs into tree form is a new departure and has proved to be very satisfactory 

 for the pleasing efi"ect produced in formal garden work. For centers of beds, groups, etc., or for straight line© 

 hordeimg walks, they are especially adapted. A collection of Althseas will prove more reliable and satis- 

 Sactory, we believe, than Tree Roses. The other shrubs named below are beautiful and no less attractive. 



Althaea — Finest double varieties as follows : — Amaranthus, Comte des 

 Flandres, Carnea Pleno, Elegantissima, Violet Clair, Variegated, 3- 

 year heads, 3 to 4 ft. stems, 75 cts. each ; $6.50 per 10.; Special selected, 

 $1 each. (See description page 27). 

 Deutzia Candissima— 3 to 4 ft. stems, 75 cts. each; |)5per 10. (See descrip- 

 tion page 30). 



Exochorda Grandiflora— 3 to 5 ft., stems, $1 each ; $7.50 per 10. (See de- 

 scription page 30). 

 Forsythia Fortunii— 3 to 4 ft. stems, 75 cts. each ; $5 per 10. (See de- 

 scription page 30). 

 Hydrangea, P. 6,-2 to 2^ ft. stems, 60 cts. each ; $5 per 10 ; 5 to 6 ft., 



$1.50 ; very heavy, $2.50 each. (See description page 31). 

 Privet California— 3 to 4 ft. stems, 2-year heads 18 in. across, 75 cts. each; 

 $6 per 10 ; 3 ft. stems, heads 2 It. x 18 in., $1.50 each ; $12.50 per 10; 

 specimens representing Sweet Bay in size and shape, heads 2^^ ft. x 

 3 ft , $5 to $7 each ; $40 to $60 per 10. (See description on page 40). 

 Privet Ibota— 2 to 2i ft. stems, 75 cts. each ; $7.50 per 10. 

 Syringa— 3 to 4 ft. stems, 50 cts. each ; $4 per 10. (See description 

 page 34). 



Styrax Japonica— One of the most beautiful shrubs. 3 to 4 ft. stems, 



$1 each ; $7.50 per 10. (See description page 35). 

 Snowball (Japanese)— 2 to 3 ft. stems, 75c. each; $7.50 per 10. (See de- 

 bcription page 35). 



Thorns -4 to 5 ft. stems, fine heads, $1 to $1 50. 



Wistaria (Chinese)~One of the grandest sights imaginable when in 

 Dloom. Stems 3 to 4 t., before branching, $1 each ; $8 per 10. See- 

 cut and description page 39). 



STANDARD PKIVET. 

 ■a>immed. to represent the Sweet Bay Tree. 

 From photograph taken Deo. 29th. 



HARDY CLIMBING SHRUBS AND PLANTS. 



AHPELOPSIS. 



Ampelopsis Veitchii — Sometimes called Boston or 

 Japan Ivy. No pen or picture can portray the 

 beauty of this grand climbing plant. It is rapidly 

 attaining prominence, being used to decorate the 

 finest residences. It can be seen growing on the 

 most palatial residence on Fifth avenue, New 

 York. Another example of it is seen on one of 

 the most noted churches in New York, Grace 

 Church, Broadway. Throughout the most fashion- 

 able parts of Boston there are hundreds of the 

 finest houses covered with this most beautiful vine 

 from the ground to the roof, and it can be seen in 

 many places going to the top of chimneys, a beau- 

 tiful sight in summer with its glossy leaves lapping 

 over each other like shingles on a roof. In the 



fall it assumes the most gorgeous and beautiful 

 tints of scarlet crimson, green and orange, so 

 dazzling as to be seen at a great distance. It is 

 adapted to all climates and situations, and beau- 

 tifies the humblest cottage Entirely hardy in the 

 most exposed places, growing to a height of from 

 15 to 20 feet in 2 or 3 years, clinging to stones, 

 brick or wood with tenacity. It is a great benefit 

 to houses, as the leaves lapping over each other 

 prevent rain from penetrating the walls. For 

 covering gate posts and walls it has no equal. The 

 smaller-sized plants have nearly as heavy roots as 

 the larger plants and are sure to please. All are 

 field-grown plants and will give better satisfaction 

 than if grown in pots. We have over 100,000 of 

 this valuable vine growing ; therefore we are sure 



