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THE CHASE NURSERIES. 
DOUBLE RED (Rubra fl. pleno). 
DOUBLE PINK AND WHITE, VARIEGATED (Vaiiegatus 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 IVIay 
with finely formed flowers. They attain a size of from three to four feet. 
DOUBLE ROSE FLOWERING (Japonica 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. 
CALYCANTHUS, or SWEET-SCENTED SHRUB (Florida). 
Blooms in June, and at intervals through the summer. Flowers of rare chocolate 
color ; rich foliage. The wood and blossoms have a peculiarly agreeable 
flavor. Three to five feet high when fully grown. 
CORNUS (Dogwood). 
The varieties which we describe are distinct and valuable. 
ELEGANTISSIMA VARIEGATA. One of the finest variegated shrubs ; of rapid 
growth. The leaves are broadly margined with white, while some are entirely 
white. 
RED SIBERIAN (Sibirica foliis alba^marginatis). A remarkable shrub, of dis- 
tinct merits. During the winter the bark is of a bright red color. The foliage 
is beautifully silvery margined. Grows to a height of from five to seven feet. 
VARIEGATED CORNUS, or VARIEGATED CORNEILIAN CHERRY (Mascula 
variegata). The flowers are bright yellow and are borne in clusters in early 
spring, before the leaves appear. The foliage is beautifully variegated with 
white. Makes a small shrub. 
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, 
appearing in early spring. 
CRIMSON FLOWERING (Sanguineum). Small, deep red flowers, blooming in 
early spring very abundantly. 
