J. W. ADANS & CO., SPRINGFIELD, MASS. U 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS, continued 
in ItTiiiinal racfiiifs. in niniK-i"<uis clusU-rs, It blooms pi'ofustly, even 
while the plants are (juile small, the flowers and leaves e.xpandinjd; 
together in early spriny,. fSi eac h. 
Forsythias (Coldeii Ik-lls). XM^oroiis, nprii^lil sln"iil)s. whfeh 
I)l()oni befoi'e the leaves ajipear in A])ril. The blossoms are beM- 
shaped, of a rich golden (•()lor, which brii^hlens the laiulst ape so earlv 
as to be indispensable. They are as I'asily <j;rown as the Hydraniiea, 
haviiij; no insect enemies. Tlie variety calle<I " X'iridissima." how- 
ever, is lender, and of no valne compared with Fortiinei, Suspensa 
and Intermedia. 50 ets. each. 
Spiraea arguta. This new, early-flowerinjj; wliite variety Mr. 
Thnrlow considers the best in liis larj^e collection, il being entirely 
hardy, and in coii.setinence, snperior to Spit wa Thunbergii. 25 cts, 
and 50 cts. each. 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer. A low shrub, 15 inciies high, covered 
all smnmer with umbels of ciimson flowers. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 
SHRUBS WORTHY OF ESPECIAL MENTION, 
and descrited in our Catalogue, wbich will be sent 
to all who write for it. 
Barberry, Thunbergii and 
Purple. 
Elaeagnus ionsipes. 
Colden Syringa. Fine fol- 
low hedges. Leaves <j;okU'n. 
Lilacs. Tweiity varieties, 
single and double. Should be 
in every garden. 
Privet, California. A fine 
hed.ge plant. 
Ptelea aurea, for its bri.S{ht 
golden foliage. 
Purple Fringe, for its curious 
haii'-like flowers in inidsunnner. 
Weigela variegata. Leaves 
bordered with yellow. 
HARDY CLIMBERS, ETC. 
Boston Ivy (Japan Ivy). \Vi- grow a lar;<e stock of this beauti- 
ful climber, so higiily valued because it attaches itself to brick or 
stone as well as wood. Its foliage is rich and pleasing, the leaves 
overla|)ping each other like well laid shingles, keeping dry everything 
to whi< h it may be attached. 2.s f ts. each, $2.50 for 12 vines ; e.vtra 
strong, 50 cts. each, J^.s f'"' 12 vines. 
Clematis paniculata. This new variety is the most rapid 
grower of all the C'lenialis family ; too vigorous to be grafted on wild, 
native vines, which grow U])(ni our walls an<I fences. Hence its great 
value as a decorative plant. It is in I)loom from tlie middle of August 
until mid aulumii. and its numerous star lik".- white flowers and great 
fragrauce. cause il to be a favc^rite everywhere. On page 26 of our 
descriptive Catalogue is a picture of a vine grown on our oflice, 20 
feet ill one season. 50 cts., 75 cts. and %\ each. 
Wistaria. This continues to lie the climl)er most in demand, 
since its I^eauly and great value are well known. VVe offer some 
very strong plants, as well as those (tf medium sizes. 
PERENNIAL PLANTS AND BULBS. 
Colden Clow (RudbecUia). This new plant, which grows to 
the height of 6 feet or more, begins to bloom the last of July, and 
continues for many weeks. The flowers, which completely cover the 
