BABCOCK PEONY GARDENS, JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK 
ered with exquisite pure white doul)le flowers, rescmliliiiL; 
daisies, wiiich remain in bloom for weeks. The Idooinin.L; 
PrunifiUa presents an attractive speelacle worthy of a phioe 
in any garden. 
VAN HOUTTEI. This is one of the hnest and most satis- 
factory of all Spireas and a leader among shrubs. Planted 
singly or in groups on the lawn, in front of the porch, in 
shrub borders or in a hedge, it makes a beautiul ornament 
at all seasons. It is very hardy and of compact habit, 
forming a round antl graceful bush with arching branches. 
Van Ilouttei Spirea is well covered with neat, green fol- 
iage, which in early sinnmer is completely hidden beneath 
clusters of beautiful large pure white tlowers. Our illus- 
tration on the preceding page gives a splendid idea of its 
effective US' in the shrub border. 
DEUTZIA. 
I'he Deutzia is a native of Japan. It is a hardy shrub nl 
iine habit, luxuriant foliage, and a profusion of all raclive 
dowers which bloom from June to September. ( )ur idanls of 
this beautiful and iiopular ifowering sbrub arc strong :ind well 
rooted. 
CRENATA LATIFOLIA. NEW. Large panicles of eighteen 
to twenty single blossoms. The liowers iivv pure wbitc with 
a center of golden yellow. \'cry attractive. 
CRENATA MAGNIFICA. NEW. A .ureal acquisition. 'I'hc 
pure white doidjle liowers are over an iucli in iliameler. 
The plant is vigorous and the flowei s :ire borne in ku-gc 
trusses. 
LEMOINEI. Flowers single. [Uire white, and enllrelv coverinL; 
the branches. 
PRIDE OF ROCHESTER. One of the liucsl varictise. pro 
'lucuig large, doulde while liowers; the backs of ibe petals 
being slightly tinted with rose. lllooms early in June. 
CANDIDA. Profu.se-nowering ; gener:illy banly. and uell 
adapted to ordinary soils. Doultle pure wbite liosvers, borne 
in iianicles. 
Each, 60 cents ; dozen, $6.00. 
HYDRANGEA. HILLS OF SNOW. 
ARBORESCENS. This magnilicent Auiei icau 1 1 \ drani^ea is 
the most beautiful hardy flowering sbrub introdui-eij in 
many years. ll rillains a height of live to six teel. an I 
about the same lu-eadtb. It is of far mnre -raceful habii 
than Hydrangea paniculata grandillora. Tbe form ol tlie 
panicle is mucb like that of Hyilranyea Horteiisis. 'I'rn-ses 
large and l>eautifully formed; the l)Iooms ai'e of the very 
largest size, pure snow wbite; ihe foliage is linely linisbcd". 
Fine, strong, well-grown i>lants. Each 60 cents; "dozen $6. 
PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. One nl {]u- linesl bardy 
shrubs in cultivation. Tbe llowei" tiiisses ari' inunense heads 
from nine to twelve inches in lengtb and nearh as broad, 
Color purest white, afterward changing to deep ])ink as 
the season advances. It blooms in July, a time wben lew 
other shrubs are in flower and remains beautiful until de 
Stroyed by frost. Hardy as a lilac liusb. The plants we 
offer will all bloom tbe first season. Each, 60 cents- dozen 
$6.00. 
STERILIS. Tlie conunon "Snowball" wliieb beliis out sn 
bravely for Decoration Day. ,i to 4 feel. 75c each. 
PLICATUM. ( JaiKin Snowball ). lircct, com pad . grnwin;^ 
h to S feel. I'urple tinted f.diage, a solid mass of ubile iii 
Jtme. 2 to .! feet. $1.00 each. 
SYRINGA— Lilac. Tbe Lilae is a well kn,,u n, very bai dy 
sliruli oi easiest culture. Tbe liowers grow in large pauicb's 
an<l are lioth gay and deliciously fragrant. The 1 ilae 
appears to best advantage wben massed in groups. It is 
easily tranpslanled in eitlier fall or spring. Moderately rich, 
moist soil suits it best. The dead flowers should be re- 
moved when Ihe blooming sea.son is over, as they give an 
untidy appearance ; should not be pruned in winter or 
spring, as it destroys the flowers. Wc have the common 
purple, common white, Persian purple and Persian white. 
Prices of common white, and purple. 2 to 3 feet, each 50c. 
Persian White, and Purple, 2 to 3 feet, each 75c. 
M. SOULANGEANA. (Soulange's Magnolia). The hardiest 
of the Chinese dwarfs. Flowers are cup-shaped, 4 to 5 in. 
in diameter white and piuple. They a^ipear before the 
leaves. Our trees come with a ball of soil on their roots. 
3 to 4 ft. Each $3.00. 
B. THUNBERGII. (Thunberg's Barberry). A pretty pkint 
of dwarf liabit from Japan. Beautiful red in the fall. All 
llarberries make line hedges. -1 feet. US to 2A inches. 
Each 35 cents; 10 for $3.00. 
WISTARIA— CHINESE PURPLE. Wistaria is a strong, 
ra|)i<l i;rower, desirable for trellises, itorcheS, etc. Wllen 
well established it blooms profnsely. The light i)uriile 
dowers are very showy, and are produced in long racemes. 
A large ]>lant in bloom is a beautiful sight. I'erfeetly liardy. 
Strong roots, each 75 cents; dozen, $6.50. 
TRUMPET VINE. Tecoma radicans. A line, hanly, climbing 
plant, iiroilucing clusters of large, triunpel-shaped, orange- 
scarlet liowers about three inches long. The loliage also is 
very beautiful. If the tops are kept cut back it nudces a 
beautiful bush for the lawn. Each 60 cents; dozen, $6.00. 
CLEMATIS. Clematis is a favorite climbing plant for trellises, 
porcbes and fences. 1 1 makes a rapid growth, producing 
its showy liowers in great profusion. Its abimdant foliage 
and wealth of bloom combine usefulness with beauty. 
HENRYII. Single; the linesl while Clematis; very large, bne 
tlowers; grows rapidly; blooms freely during sunuuer and 
autumn. Each 75 cents; dozen, $6.60. 
J ACKM ANI, b'lowers large, intense violet piu ple ; produced 
in great pi'ofusion, blossoms from four to six inches in 
tliamcler. The most beautilul hardy climber in cult i vat i. m. 
Each 75 cents; dozen, $6.50. 
MADAME EDOUARD ANDRE. A valuable variety: distinct 
color; of fine bright crimson, witb no purplish .shade about 
it. Large liowers. borne so profusely that it is called 
Crimson Jackmani. Each, 75 cents; dozen, $6.50. 
PANICULATA. A remarkably beautiful cliuddng plant. 
Flowers pure white, star-shaped, almut one inch in diameter, 
borne very freely in large clusters; will last several days as 
cut dowers, retaining their freshness and fragrance. Tbe 
])]an1 is a strong, ipuck gro\s'er. One of the most desirable 
and useful of climbing plants. Each, 75 cents; dozen. $6.50. 
FORSYTHIA Suspensa Fortunei. ( l-nrtune's Oolden Hell). 
.\ hard>' shrub, bhiomint; eaily in spring before the leaves 
appear. Tbe branches are archinu, bearing dark lustrous 
green leaves. Flowers golden yelbiw. often with Iwisled 
petals. ( ) n e o I tin- 1 1 e s t tt\ 1 1 u- early 1 1 o w e r i n g sh r u b ^ , .i 
to 4 it., each 50c. 
WEIGELA. Eva Rathke. The nu)St distinct and ruie of ilu- 
most attractive varieties; liowers dec]) carmine red. J to ,i 
feet. Each $L00. 
DUTCHMAN'S PIPE. Aristolochia Sipho. The .Vristolocbia 
is a Ihn-a! ciniosily. It is a rapid growing bar ly climber, 
attaining a height of thirt v or more led. Strong ph-in s, 
eacb $1.00; dozen. $10.00. 
HONEYSUCKLE. Hall's J apan. A vigorous, rain'd growMi'^ 
nearly everLireen climber, native of Japan. Leaves are 
dark green and produce a dense covering. I'Mow-i s a e 
white changing to yellow, deliciously fragrant, borne bi 
great profusion in summer and sometimes in autumn. Each 
60 cents; dozen. $6.00. 
