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THE CHASE NURSERIES. 
FRINGE. 
The fringes are among the most popular and satisfactoiy large growing shrubs. 
They are very hardy, do well in most any soil, and when in bloom they call 
forth universal admiration. 
PURPLE (Rhnscotinus). Also known as Purple Mist, Smoke Tree, and Smoke 
Plant. Covered during midsummer with loose panicles of curious hair or 
fringe-like flowere, giving it a mist-like and novel appearance. 
WHITE (Chionanthus Virginica). A superb shrub, attaining a size of from ten 
to twenty feet. Has a compact, roundish form, large, glossy leaves, and 
drooping racemes of pure white flowers. Blossoms in May and June. 
HONEYSUCKLE— UPRIGHT (Lonicera). 
This species of shrub attains a height of from four to six feet. 
FRAGRANT UPRIGHT (Fragrantissima). A most desirable variety, with dark, 
almost evergreen foliage. Small, very fragrant flowers. Blooms in May, be- 
fore the leaves form. A valuable shrub. 
RED TARTARIAN (Tartarica rubra). A well-known sort. Blooms in May. 
Bright pink flowers. 
WHITE TARTARIAN (Tartarica alba). Like the preceding, except the flowers 
are a dull white color. 
HYDRANGEA. 
The addition of the Paniculata Grandiflora has given the hydrangea a high rank. 
Others of the new sorts are exceedingly beautiful and showy shrubs, but as 
they are not entirely hardy, we cannot recommend them as highly as we can 
the Paniculata Grandiflora. 
OTAKSA. Foliage a deep green. Produces immense clusters of rose-colored 
flowera in profusion during July. A very free bloomer. Should be planted 
in tubs and stored in the cellar through the winter, and placed beneath trees 
or in some shady situation during the summer. 
PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. Absolutely hardy ; thrives in all soils ; grows 
rapidly and blossoms profusely. The flowers are pure white, afterward 
changing to pink, and are borne in large pyramidal trusses, often more than a 
foot long and six to eight inches in diameter. Begins to bloom early in 
Augu.st, and continues in bloom for several weeks. Wherever known, it is 
conceded to be one of the finest flowering shrubs cultivated. It is equally 
valuable for planting singly or massing in beds. We heartily commend it to 
all lovers of the beautiful. It will give great satisfaction. Attains a height 
of from three to five feet. Should be headed in every spring. 
THOMAS HOGG. May be planted in the open ground if slightly protected 
during the winter. It blossoms from .luly until September. The flower is 
pure white. A free bloomer. 
JAPAN QUINCE. 
JAPAN QUINCE (Cydonia Japouica). One of the best known shrubs in cultiva- 
tion. Very ornamental in the early spring, as its bright, scarlet flowers com- 
pletely cover the branches before the leaves are formed. Makes a good hedge. 
