The Elizabkth Nursery Company. 



FLOWERINQ SHRUBS— Continued. 



FRINGE 

 TREES. 

 F. White (Chio- 

 nant bus V i r- 

 ginica)- Blooms 

 abu n d a n 1 1 y, 

 bearing curious, 

 snow -white, 

 f r i n ge - 1 i k e 

 flowers. 2 to 3 

 ft, 50 cts.;3 to4 

 ft., 75 cts.; 4 to 5 

 ft., :" 



ELEAGNUS. (See page 30). 



F. Purple (Rhus Cotinus) — Covered in midsummer- 

 with a profusion of dusky fringe-like flowers. 3 to 

 4 ft., 35 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts.; large size, $1. 

 HYDRANGEA. 

 H. Paniculata Grandiflora — One of the most popular 

 shrubs in cultivation, blooming at a time when few 

 other shrubs are in flower; bearing immense pani- 

 cles of pure white flowers, which appear in August, 

 turning to a delicate pink and remaining till late 

 in the autumn. Spikes of flowers have been known 

 to measure 12 inches long by 22 inches in circum- 

 ference. 18 to 24 in., 20 cts. ea.; $1.50 per 10; 2 to 

 3 ft., 25 cts. ea.; |2 per 10 ; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. ea.; $3 

 per 30; standard, 2 to 2J ft., 60 cts.; 5 to 6 ft., $1.50 

 ea.; specimens, $2 50 ea. 

 H. Otaksa — Large foliage of a deep green; bears a 

 profusion of deep, rose-colored flowers in huge 

 trusses ; very fine. 25 cts. to 50 cts ea. 

 H. Thos. Hogg— A beautiful variety with large trusses 

 of pure wtiite flowers ; not hardy, but a very valu- 

 able variety for forcing. 25 cts. to 50 cts. 

 H. Quercifolia' (Oak-leaved) — This native shrub has 

 very large leaves, and itbears large panicles of 

 white flowers towards the close of June, The 

 foliage changes to a purplish-brown in autumn, 

 and is particularly ornamental at that time. 2 to 

 3 ft., 50 cts.; $3.50 per 10. 

 H. Hortensia — An elegant, well - known plant with 

 large leaves and large globular heads of lilac 

 colored flowers. Blooming plants, 35 cts., $2.50 

 per 10. Large specimens for tubs, $2 ea. 

 HYPERICUM. 

 M. Aureum — One of the finest in flower and foliage ; 

 continues in bloom from August to October. 12 to 

 18 in., 25 cts.; 2 ft. 35 cts.; $2.75 per 10. 



Hypericum Moserianaa — 



Exceedingly graceful, 

 producing long.slender, 

 much branched stems, 

 drooping towards the 

 point8,apparently froM 

 the weight of the flow- 

 ers and buds, although 

 the flower faces so that 

 none of its beauty is 

 l<i8t. Itis marvelously 

 free-blooming, of great 

 sizf', of a rich goldem- 

 y el low ; one of the 

 most beautiful dwarf 

 plants we have ever 

 had the pleasure of 

 offering. 18 in. to 2 ft., 

 35 cts. ea.; $2.50 per 1©. 

 H. Densiflorum— More shrub like than the others. 

 The flowers are not as large as some others, but are 

 very numerous. They appear in July and continue 

 for some time. 12 to 18 in., 26 cts. ea., $1.50 per 

 10 ; 2 ft., 35 cts. ea., $2.50 per 10. 



HALESIA. Snowdrop Tree. 



H. Tetraptera (Four-winged Snowdrop or Silver 

 Bell) — Medium size; producing, as soon as the 

 leaves appear, a great number of large crowded 

 clusters of beautiful, pure white, bell-shaped 

 flowers. 35 cts. to 50 cts. 

 H. Diptera (Two-winged Snowdrop) — Larger, broader 

 leaves and larger flowers than those of Tetraptera. 

 A very beautiful and choice tree. 50 cts. to 76 cts. 



HAWTHORN. Crataegus. 



Hawthorns are so well-known that they need b« 

 description. Their sweet-scented flowers are fol- 

 lowed by bright red berries. The double flowered 

 ones, as well as those with colored blossoms, are 

 mugh admired. They bloom about the second week 

 in May. 



H. Double White (C. Alba plena)— Has small, double 

 white flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts.; 

 extra size, 6 to 7 ft., 75 cts. 



H. Double Scarlet (C. Coccinea flore pleno) — A fine 

 varietv ; flowers deep crimson with scarlet shade, 

 very double ; fine rich foliage 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts.; 

 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts.; extra size, 6 to 7 ft., 75 cts. 



H. Evergreen (C. Pyracantha fructu luteo)— A most 

 valuable plant for growing alone or for a hedge. 

 It grows compactly, bears pruning well and is en- 

 tirely impervious, while its rich, glossy foliage 

 covered either with fragi'ant white flowers or witk 

 bright, orange colored berries, give it a most 

 attractive appearance. 12 to 18 in., 10 cts. each • 

 75 cts. per 10 ; $6 per 100 ; 18 to 24 in., 15 cts. each ; 

 $1.25 per 10 ; $8 per 100 ; larger sizes, price oa 

 application. 



ITEA. 



I. Virginica— A very elegant and graceful shrub, that 

 is still quite rare in cultivation. The flowers are 

 creamy white, and are borne in curving racemes 

 that completely cover the plant. Little plants 

 scarcely 10 inches high in the nursery bloom very 

 freely. It has the delightful fragrance of the 

 Water Lily. A very attractive feature, also, is that 

 the foliage, in autumn, turns to the most brilliant 

 shades of crimson and scarlet. It is a shrub of the 

 easiest culture, and combines so many desirable 

 features that it will be appreciated by all who try 

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

 35 cts. each ; $2.50 per 10. 



