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THE CHASE NURSERIES. 
in selecting from our descriptions. We repeat, however, what we have written about 
our other ornamentals, that it is simply impossible for us (or any firm) to deliver 
nice, symmetrical, clean-looking stock of each sort which we describe. Some of the 
very finest varieties are exceedingly ungainly when sent from the nursery, and cus- 
tomers must understand if one kind looks better than another when delivered, that it 
is not because we did not take as much pains with it in the nursery, but because nature 
made one an ugly and the other a handsome grower. 
ALTHEA, or ROSE OF SHARON (Hibiscus). 
The altheas have a well-deserved popularity. They are free growers, and not 
particular as to soil. They bloom in August and September, when but few 
other sorts are in blossom. They attain a height of from six to ten feet. 
DOUBLE PURPLE (Pupurea fl. pleno). 
DOUBLE RED (Rubra fl. pleno). 
DOUBLE PINK AND WHITE, VARIEGATED (Variegatus fl. pleno). 
The above are distinguished only by the color of the blossoms, the habit and 
foliage being the same in each variety. All 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 (Aniygdalus). 
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-FLOWERIXG (Japouica 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. 
THUNBERGII. From Japan. A pretty species, of dwarf habit, small foliage, 
changing to a beautiful red in autumn. 
CAIiYOANTHXJS, or SWEET-SCENTED SHRUB (Florida). 
Blooms in .June, aud at intervals through the summer. Flowers of rare chocolate 
color ; rich foliage. The wood and blo.s.soms 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. 
SANGUINEA (Red-branched dogwood). A native species. Very conspicuous and 
ornamental in winter, when the bark is blood red. 
