Hypericum Mosenanum, 
HYDRANGEA. 
The native species are haudsonie, medium-sized, hardy shrubs, with 
light green leaves and flowers borne in large, compact heads. The 
Japan variety, Hydrangea panicHlata r/mndinora, is especially de- 
sirable, as it is hardy and flowers late, when there is but little bloom. 
Hortensis (Garden Hydrangea). Hardy; Howers A^ariable, chang- 
ing from white to blue. 35 cts. 
Otaksa. A dwarf vai-iety which produces immense flowers of a 
pink tinge. Requires protection during the winter. 50 cts. 
Paniculata grandiflora. This is one of the most showy shrubs in 
cultivation, with immense pj-ramidal panicles of white flowers more 
than a foot long, which change to pink. Verj' ornamental fi-om mid- 
summer until destroyed by frost. Should be in every yard. 35 cts.; 
extra grade, 50 cts. 
Quercifolia (Oak-Leaved). A vigoi-ous grower, with large foliage 
like that of the oak. White flowers in spikes. 50 cts. 
Rhamnus pictis. Bears large triisses of blue and pale rose-colored 
flowers. 35 cts. 
Thomas Hog^g. Pure white; a free-bloomer of dwarf habit. A 
good variety for growing in pots or tubs. 50 cts. 
HYPERICUM. 
(St. John's-wort.) 
One of the finest in flower and foliage. 
Continues in 
Aureum. 
bloom from August to October. 35 cts. 
Kalmianum, Flowers bright yellow; blooms in midsummer. 35c. 
Moserianura. A recent introduction, and a real acciuisition to our 
list of hardy flowering shrubs. Dwarf habit; rich dark green foli- 
age; bright yellow flowers, which are produced in midsummer, when 
there are few other plants in bloom. See cut. 35 cts. 
INDIGO BUSH. 
(Amorpha fruticosa.) 
A fine shrul), with long, slender spikes of dark violet flowers; verj^ 
pretty. 35 cts. 
JAPAN QUINCE. 
(Pyrus Japonica.) 
A very showy and popular shrub, which blooms profusely in early 
spring: flowers dazzling scarlet, pink and white. Should be in every 
collection of shrubs; also makes an excellent and very showv hedge. 
35 cts. 
JASMINUM NUDIFLORUM. 
A slender, medium-sized shrub, producing small yellow flowers. 
The earliest of all hardy shrubs. Frequently bloonjs in mild weather 
in midwinter. With a little care it may be trained as a climber. 
25 cts. 
JUDAS TREE. 
(Cercis.) 
American and Japan. Si c Deciduous Trees, page 4. 
LILAC. 
(Syringa.) 
A class of medium to large-growing shrubs. They 
have bright, attractive, glossy green foliage, and bear a 
profusion of various colurcd clusters of fragrant flowers. 
We have added several uf the newer valuable varieties to 
our list. Price, unless otlierwise noted, 35 cts. 
Charles X. A strong, rapid-growing variety, with large, 
shining; leaves. Trusses rather loose; large," reddish pur- 
ple. 50 cts. 
CommoTi (Syringa vulgaris). The common purple spe- 
cies, atid one of the best. 
Common White (S. vulgaris alba). Flowers pure white 
frasrant, beautiful. ' 
De Marly's Red. Flowers of reddish purple, borne in 
great profusion. 
French Red [S. Eothomagensis). A distinct Tariety, 
with reddish Mowers of great size. 
Josika's { S. Joxik(i'a). Deep lilac flowers. A choice 
late-bloomiug variety. 50 cts. 
^ ' Marie Le Gray. Beautiful creamy white flowers of im- 
mense size. Bush of dwarf habit. One of the most popu- 
lar white varieties. 50 cts. 
Persian White {S. Persica alba). Delicate white, fra- 
grant Howers, shaded with puryde. Very popular and choice. 50 cts. 
Rubella plena. Flowers double red. 50 cts. 
Ranunculaeflora plena. Flowers double, light blue. 40 cts. 
Red ( *s'. in.-iignis rubra). Dark red in bud, purple or lilac when 
open; very fine. 50 cts. 
Souget's (S. Songeana] . Purplish red flowers. 
LILAC, TREE. 
(Syringa Japonica.) 
A species from Japan, differing from all other Lilacs, making 
quite a large tree, 20 to 30 feet high, instead of growing in bush 
form. The foliage is large, very dai'k green, glossy and leathery; 
flowers white, in immense clusters, 18 to 20 inches long, that stand 
erect, above the foliage, on stout stems; perfectly hardy everywhere. 
It flowei's about a month later than the common sorts, and when 
crowned with its huge masses of bloom is a striking and magnificent 
object. 50 cts. 
MAGNOLIAS, DWARF. 
Gracilis. A d warf var:ety; forms a bush 8 or 10 feet high; flowers 
dark purple. 2 to 3 ft., 75 cts. each, $8 per dozen. 
Purpurea. Dwarf; flowers bright purple; very pi'ofuse bloomer. 
75 cts. each, $8 per dozen. 
Tall Varieties. See Deciduous Trees, page 4. These are magnifi- 
cenl when in full bloom, and are hardier than is generally supposed. 
Lilac, or Syringa. 
