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CHASE NURSERIES. 
DOUBLE PINK AND WHITE, VARIEGATED. — (Variegatus fl. pleno.) — 
The above are distinguished only by the color of the blossom, the habit and foliage 
being the same in each variety. Both have pretty variegated flowers. 
VARIEGATED LEAVED.— (Fl. pleno fol. Variegata,)— Distinctly variegated leaves, 
white and green. Blossoms so late that in some sections the buds are killed by 
the frost. 
ALMOND — (Amygdalus.)— 
The varieties which we name are hardy, charming shrubs, entirely covered in May 
with finely formed flowers. They attain a size of from three to four feet. 
DOUBLE ROSE FLOWERING. — (Japonica rosea fl. pi.)— A beautiful small shrub, 
producing in May, before the leaves appear, small double, rose-like flowers, closely 
set on the branches. 
DOUBLE WHITE FLOWERING.— (Japonica fl. alba pleno.)— A pretty sort of small 
size, producing beautiful white flowers in May. 
BERBERRY — (Berberis.) 
PURPLE LEAVED. — (Purpurea.) — Foliage and fruit of a violet purple color, very 
striking. Attains a size of from three to five feet, and is an interesting little shrub. 
CALYCANTHUS, or SWEET-SCENTED SHRUB.— (Florida.) 
Blooms in June, and at intervals through the summer. Flowers of a rare chocolate 
color; rich foliage. The wood and blossoms have a peculiarly agreeable flavor. 
Three to five feet high when fully grown. 
CURRANT. — (Ribes. ) — 
The flowering Currants are well known shrubs, and their hardiness, healthiness, and 
early season of blooming are desirable qualities. They attain a size of from four 
to six feet. 
YELLOW FLOWERING.— (Aureum.)— Bright foliage. Small yellow flowers, appear- 
ing in early spring. 
CRIMSON FLOWERING.— (Sanguineum.)— Small deep red flowers, blooming in 
early spring very abundantly. 
DOGWOOD (Comus. )— 
The varieties which we describe are distinct and valuable. 
RED SIBERIAN. — (Siberica foliis alba-marginatis. ) — A remarkable shrub, of distinct 
merits. During the winter the bark is of a bright red color. The foliage is beauti- 
fully silver-margined. Grows to a height of from five to seven feet. 
VARIEGATED CORNUS, or VARIEGATED CORNELIAN CHERRY. — (Maseula 
variegata.) — A unique variety which is destined to become popular. The flowers 
are bright yellow and are borne in clusters in early spring, before the leaves ap- 
pear. The foliage is beautifully variegated with white. Makes a small shrub. 
COMMON. — (Mezereum.) — Desirable because of blossoming in April, before any other 
shrub. Pink flowers, borne in clusters. Small erect branches. Very hardy. 
Dwarfish habit. 
DAPHNE.— 
