The ErjrzABETH Nursery Company. 



FLOWERINQ S 

 QUINCE (Japan). Cydonia. 



Q. Japan Flowering— Bright scarlet flowers in early 

 spring. 2 to 3 ft., 25 eta each ; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 

 each . 



Q. Bright Blush (Alba)— With delicate white and 

 blush flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each. 



RHODOTYPUS. 



R. Kerrioides — A rare Japanese shrub, with hand- 

 some, large, dark, pli(;ate foliage, and a pi-o fusion 

 of single, pure white flowers in midsummer. Very- 

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



SPIRAEA. 



S. Anthony Waterer — A recent improvement 

 on Bumalda, forming a low bush 1 J ft., high and 

 covered all &ummer with small, flat heads of bright 

 pink flowers. A new, st-arce, dwarf shrub of high 

 merit. Small plants, 25 cts. each ; larger, 35 cts. 

 and 50 cts. 



S. Atrosanguinea In growth and habit this is 



similar to ( ^aliosa ; flowers a shade darker. June 

 and 3u.\y. 25 cts to 35 cts. 

 S. Bumalda — Dwarf but vigorous ; narrow foliage and 

 a profusion of rose-colored flowers in midsummer 

 and autumn. One of the most desirable shrubs. 

 35 cts. to 50 cts. 

 S. Biflardii — Rose color. Blooms nearly all summer. 



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

 S. Cailosa (Fortune's Spirtea) — Has large panicles of 

 deep, rosy blossoms ; grows freely and blooms 

 nearly all summer ; fine. 25 cts. to 35 cts. 

 S. Callosa alba — A white, flowering variety ; dwarf ; 



very fine. 25 cts. each. 

 S. Cailosa Superfaa — Rich, attractive foliage ; pink 



flowers in June. 35 cts. each. 

 8. Crenata — Dwarf in habit. Flowers dull white ; 



free bloomer ; June. 25 cts to 35 cts. 

 S. Crisplfolia — From Japan. Very dwarf, about 12 

 in.; rounded form, leaves crisped, flowers pink. 

 Blooms nearly all summer. 25 cts. to 35 cts. 

 S. Cratsegifolia (Hawthorn-leaved Spiraea) — A hand- 

 some sort, resembling somewhat the lance-leaved, 

 but hardier and distinct. Flowers white, in great 

 profusion. June. 25 cts. to 35 cts. 

 S, Douglasli — Deep rose-co'ored flowers in July. 25 

 cts. each. 



S- Foxii — Resembles Callosa, but corymbs of flowers 

 immense, sometimes measuring a foot across. 25 

 cts. to 35 cts. 



S. Floribunda (Free-blooming Spiraea) — Flowers 

 white ; an abundant bloomer. 25 cts. to 35 cts. 



S. Golden-Leaved (Aurea)— An interesting variety, 

 with golden-yellow tinted foliage, and double white 

 flowers in June ; very conspicuous. 2 to 3 ft., 25 

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



S. Luxuriosa — A strong grower, pretty foliage, white 

 flowers. 25 cts. to 35 cts. 



S. Niconderti (Nicondert's) — Small, smooth, soft 

 leaves; small spikes; greenish-white flowers in 

 great profusion ; one of the first to flower. 25 cts. 

 to 35 cts. 



S. Opulifolia — 5 to 6 It. The flowers are white, in 

 flat heads, opening about the first of June. 25 cts. | 

 to 35 cts. 



S. Paniculata— 3 to 4 ft. A very good sort, bearing 

 compressed panicles of pink flowers at the close of 

 Jane. 35 cts. 



S. Prunifolia fl. pt. (Bridal Wreath) — A beautiful 

 shrub from Japan, with pure white flowers like 

 white daisies in May. Keeps in flower a long 

 lime, and justly merits to be placed in the front 

 rank' among flowering shrubs. 2 to 3 ft, 25 cts.; 

 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each ; $2.50 per 10. ' j 



RUBS— Continued- 

 Spiraea Rotundifolia alba — Leaves roundish ; flowers 

 white. A distinct variety. (See cut). 25 cts. t« 

 35 cts. 



S. Reevesii, fl. pi. — Flowers white and double. 2 to 

 2* ft., 25 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $2 per 10. 



S. Salioifolia (Willow-Leaved) — Long, narrow, point- 

 ed leaves and rose colored flowers in June and 

 July. 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 per 10 ; 3 to 4 ft./ 

 35 cts. each. $2.50 per 10. 



S. Semperflorens — Habit dwarf. R^d flowers la 

 corymbs; a continuous bloomer. 25 cts. 



S. Sorbifolia (Sorb-leaved Spirea) — A vigorous spe- 

 cies, with leaves like those of the Mountain Ath, 

 and long, elegant spikes of white flowers in July. 

 35 cts. 



S. Tomentosa— Low growing, irregular form ; tufts of 

 pink Howprs in July. 



S. Thunbergii — Of dwarf habit and rounded, graceful 

 form; branches slender and somewhat drooping 

 foliage narrow, willow-like, and of a pleading shade 

 of light green ; flowers are pure white, appearing in 

 early spring, and are borne along the entire length 

 of the branches so abundantly as to bend them in 

 the most graceful curves. The habit of the entire 

 plant is very graceful. This shrub cannot be re- 

 placed by any other we know of, as it is beautiful 

 the entire season. Its foliage during the 

 summer is admired by every one, and in the fall it 

 takes on the loveliest tints, retaining its foliage 

 until very late. As a single specimen or for edging 

 in front of other shrubs it cannot be excelled. 10 

 to 12 in. 15 cts ; $1 per 10 ; 12 to 18 in., 20 cts , f 1.60 

 per 10 ; 18 in. to 2 ft., 25 cts., |2 per 10 ; 2 to 2J ft., U 

 cts , $3 per 10. 



S. Van Houtteii — One of the most charming and beau- 

 tiful of the Spiraeas, having pure white flowers in 

 clusters or panicles about an inch in diameter, 

 drooping almost to the ground. Astonishingly 

 profuse in bloom, and plants remarkably vigorous 

 and hardy. Introduced from France, and there 

 is no more desirable flowering shrub in cultivation, 

 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts ; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts each, $2.50 per 10. 



SYRINQA. Philadelphus. 



S. Dianthiflorus flore pleno — A dwarf variety, with 

 double cream-colored fragrant flowers ; forms a 

 handsome low shrub ; does not flower much. 35 cts. 



S. Speoiosa — Very showy flowers; late; distinct 

 habit. 35 cts. 



S. Nanus (Dwarf Syringa. D.) — Of low habit; makes 

 a dense, compact bush, rarely produces flowers ; 

 usBf hi as a d warf shrub. 35 cts. 



S. Golden-Leaved— Of medim size, with golden-yellow 

 foliage which retains its color the entire season, a 

 striking contrast with both green and purple leaved 

 shrubs. Flowers white. 12 to 18 in., 25 cts. ea., 

 12 per 10 ; 18 in. to 2 ft., 35 cts. ea., $2.50 per 10. 



S. Large-Flowered — A conspicuous, showy plant. 

 Flowers white. 2 to 3 ft., 20 cts. each ; 3 to 4 ft., 

 25 cts. each, $2 per 10. 



S. Fragrant (Philadelphus Coronarius) — A hardy 

 shrub of rounded form and luxuriant foliage, with 

 masses of pure white, intensely fragrant flowers, in 

 June. This is one ofthe first to bloom and de- 

 serves a prominent place in all collections. 2 to S 

 ft., 25 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $2.50 per 10. 



SUMACH. Rhus. 

 Sumach Fragrant (R. Aromatica) — A shrub of spread- 

 ing growih, beating h^^ads of greenish yellow flow- 

 ers in early May. In the autumn the foliage 

 changes from green to scarlet. It will grow in 

 poor soil. The orange red berries are ripe in June. 



12 to 18 in., 25 cts,, $2 per 10 ; 3 to 4 ft.. 35 cts. each; 



13 per 10. 



