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LEMOINEI 



BRIDAL WREATH. 

 ■SPIREA BILLARDI— One of tlie prettiest in the list. Bears hand- 

 some spikes of pink blossoms ncrii-ly all summer. i3 to i8 

 inches, 150; 18 to 24 inches, 250; 2 to 3 feet, 40c 



SA/l"inO"««« (Hock Orange) These 

 Oynil^dS). shrubs bloom in June, 

 after the Weigelias. They are hurdy, robust, 

 have handsome leaves and large, clu.stered. 

 milk white, fragrant flowers. The tall 

 .growing sorts bloss.om profusely and are 

 unsurpassed in their season. The dwarf 

 kinds do not bloom so much, but are prettv 

 and compact little shrubs, veiluable for 

 their bright leaves. 



CORONARIUS— A medinm sized shrub, bear- 

 ing an abundance of white, sweet-scented 

 flowers, the last of May. Hail size, tgc, 

 3 to 4 feet, 50C. 



GOLDEN— A brilliant little shrub, with bi-ight 

 golden leaves, retaining its color throughout 

 the entire season. Grouped with green and 

 purple leaved shrubs it produces fine effects. 

 Mail size, 15c; 12 to 18 inclies, 20c; 2 to 3 feet, 

 40c; 3 to 4 feet, 60c. 



GORDON'S— Blooms very profusely aboutten 

 daj's later than the other sorts. Of fine 

 habit. 18 to 24 inches, 2sc 

 GRANDIFLORA— A large shrtib. with re- 

 curved branches laden -with large, showy 

 flowers, slightly fragrant. Mail size, 15c. 

 COLUMBIANA— One of the best in the whole 

 list. Of good size and habit. Blooms very 

 profusely, riail size, 15c; 2 to 3 feet, 40c; 

 3 to 4 feet. 50c. 



ZEHERI — A large flowered odorless variety, blossoming very late 

 15c; 18 to 24 inches, 25c; 2 to 3 feet, 40c. 



1^5, n fiv Fine feathery foliage like that of the Juniper; valuable in sand 

 1 dlilctl I A, soil where most shrubs will not do well. fla.I size. 15c. 

 \5l/pkio*P»li51C These shrubs bloom after the Lilacs, in June and JuH-. 

 YT Cl^C'llCl.d* They make a strong growth, erect when young, gradually 

 spreading and drooping into most graceful shape with age. Their large 

 tiowers are of wide, trumpet-shape, of all colors from white to red, and bOrne 

 in clusters thicklj' all along their branches. Used for borders, groups, imme- 

 diate eflfects and low screens. 



ABEL CARRIERRE — Bright rose. A choice sort. One of the best. 2 to 3 feet, 40c. 

 AMABILIS— Of robu.st habit, large foliage and pink flowers. Blooms fi-eely in 

 autumn. A great acquisition. 2 to 3 feet, 40c, 



CANDIDA — Considered by man.v the best of all An erect, vigorous grower, 

 producing in the greatest profusion in June, and continuing throughout the 

 summer, large, pure white blossoms of rare beauty. HaiJ size, iSC; 18 to 24 

 inches. 25c; 2 to 3 feet, 40c 



EVA RATHKE— A charming n^w variety, with brilliant crimson flowers. A 

 distinct, clear and beautiful sliade of color Hail size, isc; 12 to 18 inches, 

 20c; iS to 24 inches, 2sc. 



HORTENSIS NIVEA— Flowers, pure white; foliage large, habit vigorous; a 

 profuse bloomer. 2 to 3 feet, 40c. 



(COST VARIEQATA— Of dwarf, compact growth; leaves bordered with yellow, 

 flowers deep rose, very fine, flail size, 15c. 



ROSEA NANA VARIEGATA— One of the most conspicuous shrubs that we cul- 

 tivate; leaves beautifully margined creamy white; flowers pink. It is a dwarf 

 grower and admirably adapted to small "lawns or gardens. Unsurpassed for 

 ornamental hedges and most beautiful at all times. Mail size, 15c; 18 to 24 

 inches, 25c; 2 to 3 feet, 40c. ^ , , 



R05EA— Bears a great abundance of rose colored flowers m May. Introduced 

 from China and particularly valuablefor specimens. Mail size, 15c; 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 

 SIEBOLDI— When the leaves are young the variegation is yellow. When they 

 mature it becomes silvery white. Rose colored blooms. A handsome variety. 

 12 to 18 inches, 250. 



SNOWBALLS==Conc!uded. 



HIGH BUSH CRANBERRY— (Opulus ) Both ornamental and useful. It pro- 

 duces laige red berries resembling cranberries, which are esteemed by many 

 for pies, jellies, etc. These hang on the plant until killed by frost and are at 

 ;h11 times beautiftd. Mail size, 20c; iS to 24 inches, 40C. 



JAPANESE SINGLE— (Tomentosum ) A most beautiful new variety from 

 Japan. Flowers, single, pure white, bornealong the branches in flat cymes, 

 in the greatest profusion in earU' June Perfectly hardy, vigorous, free 

 blooming and well adapted for lawn work. Mail size, 2sc; 18 to 24 in., 40c. 

 JAPANESE DOUBLE— (Plicatum.) This Japanese variety of the old- 

 fashioned Snowball isoneof the inostvabiable of ourhardy shrubs. It forms 

 an erect, compact shrub six to eight feet high; blooms in June and for along 

 time is a solid mass of white, the plants being comxiletely covered from the 

 ground to the top of the branches, with large balls of flowers white as 

 snow. Mail size, 25c; 15 to 18 inches, 50c 



SNOWBERRY— A most beautiful little shrub, producing a profusion of pmk 

 flowers in early sumn/cr, and large, white, waxen berries in autumn. 

 Hail size, 15c; 18 to 24 inches, 25c; 2 to 3 feet, 50c. 



Qr*ifiaoe Some varieties of this class of shnibs are in bloom nearly 

 Of^Il C^Ctd. all the season. All kinds have a riotous extravagance of 

 bloom that renders them verv attractive. They , are so varied in flower, 

 leaf and growth that monotony from planting too many kinds is impos- 

 sible. Thev are hardv and are easily grown in all situations. A collection 

 of all the different varieties which we ofter will give much pleasure. 

 ANTHONY WATERER— Makes a dwarf bush IS to 24- inches high, covered 

 from spring till late in the fall with large heads of crimson flowers. 

 Perfectly hardy. Grand for border to taller growing shrubs, single speci- 

 men plants for the lawn or for winter and spring blooming in pots. 

 Mail size, 15c; 12 to 15 inches, 25c; 18 to 34 inches, 40c. 



ARIAEFOLIA— Verv dense and bushy Entirely bidden by masses of white 

 flowers in July. 12 to 18 inches, 20c; 2 to 3 feet, 4,0c. . 

 CALLOSA ALBA— A dwarf variety having pure white flowers in. the\, 

 greatest profusion. Very desirable on account of its.dwarf . habit and fr«e.'' 

 flowering; keeps all summer. A fine companiion to A. Waterer,. . 

 Mail size, 15c; 12 to 15 inches, 25c. 



CRATAEGIFOLIA— A distinct, handsome, hardy variety. Produces pure,.- 

 white blojssoras iw great profusion, flail size, isc; 2 to 3 feet, 40c, , u 



V • DOUQLASSI— Flowers of a rbeautifnl rose color,' -i 



massed on long spikes in July and August. 

 12 to 18 inches, isc; 18 to 24inches, 25c-, 2 to 3 ft. 40c. 

 GOLDEN— This is one of the most effective shrubs 

 for a lawn; foliage green, bordered with a rich - 

 golden yellow; very distinct and beautiful, particu-" 

 iarlv in" June, when the branches are covered with 

 double white flowers. 2to3feet. 40c; 3 to 4feet, 60c 

 OPULIFOLIA— Verv strong in growth and large in 

 leaf Blossoms in white, flat clusters along, the 

 ranches. Mail size, 15c; 3 to 4 feet, 60c. 

 Dfimi-frkf Id Bridal Wreath. (See Cut.) A most 

 tri UllllUJlO.. beautiful variety from Japan. 

 Perfectly hardy, of vigorous growth and very free 

 flowering. Produces in greatest abundance pure 

 white, daisy-like flowers in May Remains in 

 iloom a long time and iustly merits to, be placed in 

 the front rank of flowering shrubs. Mail size, 15c; 

 18 to 24 inches. 35c; 2 to 3 feet, 40c. 

 THUNBERGI— Of dwarf habit and rounded graceful 

 form; branches .slender and somewhat drooping; 

 foliage narrow and yellowish green; flowers small, 

 white, appearing early in spring. Forces well in 

 winter, flail size, 15c; 12 to 18 inches, 20c. 

 VAN HOUTTI.— One of the most charming and beau- "* 

 tiful of the Spireas, having pure white flowers in' - 

 clusters or panicles an inch in diameter Astonish- 

 ingl3' profuse in bloom, and plants remarkably 

 vigorous and hardv. But recently introduced from 

 France, and considered by many the finest flower- 

 ing shrub in cultivation. Mail size, 15c; 12 to iS 

 inches, igc; i8 to 24 inches. 25c; 2 to 3 fee.t 4co 



Syringa Lemoinei. li''i^Z'^^%^''cSZ 



pact and shapely, producing flowers from the ground to 

 tip of branches Flowers creann^ white, very fragrant, mak- 

 ing it one of the finest hardy shrubs for mas,sing or individual 

 specimen plants. Mail size, 150; i8to 24 inches, 250; 2 to 3 ft. 40c. 



WEIGELIA NANA VARIEGATED. 



