J. W. Adams & Co. 
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Shrubs — Magnolias 
Lilac, rubra insignis. Dark red in bud, lilac when open. Fine 7s cts 
and $1. ■ 1.1 ■ 
Lilac, Villosa. A Japanese Lilac, with foliage like the White Fringe. 
Flowers rosy pink. $i. 
t^~A\l the new Lilacs are free-flowering shrubs of the easiest culture. 
We will furnish one doien fine Lilacs, new sorts, double and single, all different, 
for $7.00 or six for $4.00. 
MAGNOLIAS 
A magnificent genus of ornamental trees and shrubs, which are covered with flow- 
ers remarkable for their fragrance, size and beauty. We have in our nursery a tree 
ot Magnolia acuminata that we planted in i8f)8, which is 40 feet high. In conse- 
quence of their stateliness and symmetry of form, the richness of their foliage and 
their profusion of fragrant flowers, Magnolias stand unrivaled among trees and 
shrubs. It is hardly possible to say enough in their favor. Our collection com- 1 
prises the best varieties to be obtained, either in America, Europe or Japan, and the 
trees which we offer have been grown with great care, and will give entire satisfac- 
tion. 
Magnolia Soulangeana. A flowering tree much admired when, in early 
sprint;, it is covered with the largest size blooms of white and purple. They 
appear in such quantities as to almost clothe the tre;, and are equally 
abundant each successive season. The foliage, which follows the blos- 
soms, is large and glossy. 50 cts., $1, $[.50 to $2.50 ; a few extra choice spec- 
imens. $5. 
Magnolia speciosa. Resembles Soulangeana in shape and foliage, but has 
flowers a trifle smaller aud a week later. A choice variety. Same' price as 
Soulangeana. 
Magnolia Lennei. Flowers large, dark purple. J2 to Jj, 
Magnolia stellata. From Japan. This little gem produces semi-double 
flowers ill April. $2 and $3. 
Myrica. A native shrub, bearing seeds covered with wax-like substance. 
50 cts. 
Pavia, Macrostachya. A dwarf variety of Horse Chestnut of great beauty. 
Bush round and spreading with deep green foliage, covered in July with 
long erect spikes of white blossoms. 75 cts. 
Privet, California. A vigorous, upright plant, largely used for hedges. ^ 
Foliage gr»sy gieen, holding on nearly all winter. 25 to 50 cts. (See 
Hedge Plants.) 
Privet, Ibota. A Japanese sort, with dark, shining foliage aud showy 
panicles of pure white flowers. Branches curving and spreading, long and 
graceful. As a flowering shrub this is superior to the Californian. 25 to 50 
cts. 
Privet, Amoor. A new variety of erect habit, from the coldest part of 
China. Its light green foliage remains until winter. The true Armoor 
river Privet is not injured iu the slightest degree in this climate. 25 to 50 
cts. each. 
A variety first sent us for Amoor, proved to be tender and was discarded. 
Pyrus Japonica (Fire Bush). Has bright scarlet flowers in great profu- 
sion in May. It makes a fine hedge. 35 cts. 
Rhodotypos, kerroides. A handsome shrub with good foliage and clear 
white flowers in May, followed by showy black seeds. 50 cts. 
Rhus cotinus. Purple Fringe (Smoke Tree). A round-headed low tree. 
In July and August covered with reddish seed-vessels like a purple mist! 
Very attractive. 50 cts,; tree form $1. 
Rhus glabra laciniata (Cut-leaved Sumach). Leaves are finely cut, resem- 
bling ferns; green in summer, but changing to scarlet in fall. Low and 
beautiful foliaged plants, much admired. 50 cts. 
T Sambucus aurea. A handsome shrub, with foliage bright golden yellow, 
which does not burn. Fine for massing. Very showy. 35 and 50 cts. 
Spiraea arguta. This new, early flowering white variety Mr. Thurlow 
considers the best in his large collection, it being entirely hardy, and su- 
perior to Spirea Thunbergii, 25 cts. and 50 cts. ' 
