ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 
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EVERGREEN SHRUBS. 
ASHBERRY (Mahonia). 
HOLLY-LEAVED (Aquifolia). Blight yellow flowers in May. Blu.sh berries 
during the fall. Handsome foliage. Medium size. 
BOX (Boxus). 
DWARF (Suffruticosa). The well known sort used for borders. 
RHODODENDRON. 
Rhododendrons are superb evergreen shrubs, producing dense clusters of mag- 
nificent flowers, but they require a somewhat shady situation and a peaty 
soil, free from lime. There are several colors, the most attractive being white, 
red, and purple, all of which we cai\ supply. 
DECIDUOUS HEDGE PLANTS. 
HONEY LOCUST. 
Very hardy and the cheapest and best for defensive hedges. 
OSAGE ORANGE. 
Highly esteemed at the West and South. Not hardy enough for the Northern 
States. 
JAPAN QUINCE. 
Unquestionably the first of all plants for an ornamental hedge. Grows very com- 
pactly, will submit to any amount of pruning, while the brilliant and showy 
scarlet flowers make it exceedingly attractive. 
The following are also very desirable for ornamental hedging, descriptions of 
which will be found under "Hardy Flowering Shrubs" in this catalogue : 
PUEPLE BEEBERHY, ALTHEAS, PrIVET, 
Spireas, Tartarian Honeysuckle. 
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. 
We might extend our list of ornamental shrubs almost indefinitely, but as we 
desire to send out only the best of each class, we are necessarily confined to the fol- 
lowing varieties. Our patrons being largely those who have but small yards or lawns, 
our assortment is made up chiefly with a view of presenting the kinds which are 
the best adapted for their purpose, including everything of real merit. And while our 
list is designed particularly for those who have small places, yet we feel confident that 
it embraces all the desirable kinds for the most extensive grounds. While we aim 
to give the merits of each one due attention, we do not intend to exaggerate in de- 
scribing a single variety. We are positive that no one will meet with disappointment 
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