THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY'S ABRIDGED CATALOGUE. 
FLOWERING SHRUBS. 
Hardy flowering shrubs are necessary for the proper ornamentation of a lawn or garden. They develop more quickly 
than any class of trees, and are, therefore, indispensable for filling a new lawn, where it is desirable to get something to 
make a show as quickly as possible. In laying out new places, they may be dotted about in groups, or, as single specimens. 
ALTHEA, Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus Syriacus). 
This has become one of the most popular flowering 
shrubs, coming in flower as it does in July and August, 
when few shrubs are in bloom. The entire plant is 
covered with beautiful double flowers, which, at a dis- 
tance look like roses. We have a fine collection of 
these desirable plants in white, blue and pink. They 
make a very pretty flowering hedge. 2 to IS feet, 20 cts. 
each, $2 per doz.; 8 to 4 feet, 35 cts. each, $3 per doz.; 
4 to r> feet, 50 cts. each, $4 per doz. 
A. Variegated-Leaved. This is one of the best varie- 
gated shrubs grown, regular and compact grower. The 
foliage is very unique and beautiful, leaves green, 
broadly margined with silvery white, making a striking 
contrast. We have a collection of Double Flowering 
Altheas, in assorted colors, grown in standard form; 
these will prove much more reliable and satisfactory 
than Standard Roses, and equally as attractive when in 
bloom. The stems will measure 8 to 4 feet high with 2- 
year heads. (See our regular catalogue). 
CLBTIIRA ALNIFOLIA. 
CLETHRA alnifolia. A most useful shrub, bearing a 
profuse number of upright spikes of yellowish white, 
sweet-scented flowers about the first of August. It will 
flourish in shady places, and is used for massing in 
woods; is ornamental as a single specimen, or planted in 
shrubbery beds. Also makes a good hedge and will 
grow where no other shrub will; thrives on high or low 
ground in shaded situations or in the sun. If you have 
a wet, shady place, there is nothing like Clethra for it. 
18 inches to 2 feet, 15 cts. each; 2 feet to 2 feet (J inches, 
25 cts. each; 2 feet 6 inches to 3 feet, 35 cts. each. 
AZALEA mollis. 
Azaleas usually see 
The flo 
s as large as the 
in greenhouses and appear in 
of the shoots. We know of no 
other flowering shrub to equal them in attractiveness. 
50 cts. to 75 cts.: extra large, $1, 
A. nudiflora. The light pink flowers appear about the 
15th of May. 12 to 18 inches, 35 cts. each, $3 per 10. 
AZALEA, Hardy Ghent. These Azaleas are perfectly 
hardy ahd thrive in any good garden soil. Our collection is 
one of the best; it contains all of the finest and the 
newest double varieties. 75 cts. to $1; extra speci- 
We are able to supply a large variety of this beautiful 
. plant. 
A. viscosa. '1 his bi 
scented white flowe 
not all come at or 
$3.50 per 10. 
utiful species produces its sweet- 
the middle of June, and they do 
e. 12 to 18 inches, 50 cts. each, 
CARYOl'TEItlS MAST ACANTHUS. 
CARYOPTERIS mastacanthus. A new shrub, 
which will be much planted because of its late blooming 
and the color of its flowers, which are of a light blue, 
having somewhat the appearance of a blue Ageratum in 
color. It continues in flower from the middle of Sep- 
tember to the middle of October. An entire bed of this 
plant produces a striking effect, while the flowers are 
fine for cutting. It has been called by some the "Blue 
Spiraa," but this is incorrect, as it does not belong to 
that family. It is a dwarf grower, rarely exceeding three 
feet in height, and is admirably suited for planting on 
the outer edges of shrubbery beds or in a group. 8 to 
10 inches, pot grown, 15 cts.; 12 to 18 inches, 1-year 
old, 25 cts.; 18 to 24 inches, bushy, 40 cts. 
BERBERIS Thunbergii. A beautiful Japanese vari- 
ety of dwarf, compact habit. The white flowers appear 
the last of May, followed by berries in great abundance 
which, toward the close of summer, are of a deep scarlet 
color, and they continue this color all winter. The 
foliage turns to a glowing red in autumn. It is much 
used for ornamental hedgingand for planting in masses. 
12 to 15 inches, 15 cts. each; 12 to 18 inches, 25 cts.; 
18 to 24 inches, 35 cts. 
