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ALMOND (Aiiiygdalus). 
The varieties which we name are hardv, charming shrubs, entirel}' cov- 
ered with fineli'-formed flowers. They attain a size of from three to 
four feet. 
DOUBLE ROSE-FLOWERING (Japonica fl. pL). A beautiful small shrub, 
producing in May, before the leaves appear, small, double, rose-like 
flowers, closely set on the branches. 
DOUBLE WHITE-FLOWERING (Japanica 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. 
CALYOANTHUS, or SWEET SCENTED SHRUB (Florida). 
Blooms in June, and at intervals through the summer. Flowers of rare 
chocolate color ; rich foliage, Tlie wood and blossoms have an agree- 
able flavor. 
CLBTHRA (Sweet Pepper Bush). 
ALNIFOLIA. Foliage light green, with numerous spikes of white flow- 
ers, borne in mid-summer ; of dwarf habit. 
CORCORUS (Kerria). 
JAPONICA. A slender shrub, with beautiful yellow blossoms ; continu- 
ing from May until October. 
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. 
SANGUINEA (Red-branched dogwood). A native species. Very con- 
spicuous and ornamental in winter, when the bark is blood red. 
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. 
CRAB, FLOWERING (Pyrus-Malus). 
A highly interesting class of ornamental trees, of medium size. 
BECHTEL'S (New America). Beautiful and symmetrical, though not a 
rapid grower ; hardy and free fron\ disease. When in bloom, it has 
the appearance of being covered with delicate pink roses, of small 
size and very fragrant. The flowers appear after the foliage is fully 
developed. 
PARKIMANNI. A double-flowering variety from Japan ; a compact 
grov\'er, with deep dark green foliage. Blooms very profusely, liter- 
ally covering the tree. ' 
