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DOUBLE-FLOWERING.— (Prunns triloba. )— From China. A very pretty little shrub, 
hardy and desirable. The flowers are upwards of an inch in diameter, semi-double, 
of a delicate pink color, appearing in May, and completely covering the branches. 
V PURPLE-LEAVED. — (Prunus Pissardii.) — A splendid novelty, from Persia. It is a 
perfectly hardy, small sized tree, or shrub, of elegant appearance. The bark is 
black, and the leaves a rich purple, gorgeous to behold, retaining their bright 
color through the entire season. The ends of the growing shoots are brilliant red. It 
is said to produce fair fruit. There is no more striking shrub in the entire collection. 
PRIVET — (Ligustrum.)— 
Used chiefly for hedging, but the varieties we describe deserve prominent position in 
the lawn as highly ornamental shrubs. 
CALIFORNIA.— (Ovalifolium.)— Of great value as a hedge, and of such positive 
beauty as to be attractive when grouped with other shrubs. When planted singly 
it forms a very compact, dense upright shrnb, of medium size. The leaves are so 
glossy as to have the appearance of having been freshly varnished. The foliage 
hangs on until late in the winter making it nearly evergreen. 
VARIEGATED-LEAVED.— (Ovalifolium aureum )— The foliage is distinctly bor- 
dered with golden yellow, giving the entire shrub an appearance of brilliancy 
seldom seen in other shrubs. Of great value for the lawn or hedge. Makes a 
medium sized shrub. 
STRAWBERRY TREE.— (Euonymus. )— Also called Spindle Tree. A very showy shrub. 
Its chief beauty consists in its bright red berries, hanging in graceful clusters 
from the end of the branches until mid-winter. Grows to be from six to eight 
feet high. 
SYRINGA, or MOCK ORANGE (Philadelphia.)— 
Well known, and formerly in great demand. The golden leaved should be in every 
collection. 
GARLAND.— (Coronaria.)— A well known, hardy shrub. White, fragrant flowers. 
Blooms in June. Makes a large shrub. 
GOLDEN-LEAVED.— (Foliis aureis.)— A small shrub of positive and striking 
beauty. The foliage is golden yellow, and retains its lovely color through the 
entire season. When set with other shrubs the contrast is very pleasing. White 
flowers. Blooms in June. Very hardy. 
SPIREA — 
The varieties which we catalogue are exceedingly fine and interesting shrubs. They 
are hardy, easily grown, and as they bloom at different periods, one may have 
flowers all summer by planting the entire list. They are all of low growth, and 
require but a small space. 
AUREA.— A striking variety of decided beauty. The leaves are bordered with golden 
yellow, giving it a picturesque appearance, particularly in June, when the 
branches are covered with a small double white flower. 
PRUNIFOLIA.— This sort deserves great praise. It begins to bloom in May, and 
the branches are covered for several weeks with its pure white daisy-like flowers. 
Very hardy. From Japan. Of dwarfish habit. One of the very best. 
