ELDER. (Sambucus.) 
The Elder family is especially desirable for the beauty of its foliage. 
Cut-Leaved { Sambncnn laciniata) . A vigorous grower, with large, deeply-cut foliage, 
cts. 
Golden (S. nigra anrea). Bright, golden leaves: one of the best golden-leaved 
shrubs. Picturesque and effective among other plants. 50 cts. 
EL^AGNUS LONGIPES. (Silver Thorn.) 
A beautiful shrub from Japan, of a dense, bushj^ growth, bolon^ing to the olive family 
of plants, attaining a height of 5 to 6 feet. The foliage is briiiht i^i ccn above and silvery 
white beueath. The blossoms are very abundant, hanging in wreaths along the branches, 
and are followed by fruits as plentiful. They are pale yt Uow in color and appear in 
May. The berries ripen in July, 
are olive-shaped, about the size of 
large currants, and bright soar- 
let. The fruit can be cooked like 
cranberries. This is a most iiseful 
and ornamental shrub, attractive 
at all seasons of the year. 2 to 3 ft., 
50 cts. 
FORSYTHIA. 
(Golden Bell.) 
The yellow flowers are pro- 
duced very early in spring, before 
the leaves appear, making this an 
attractive species where early 
bloom is desired. A class of .shrubs 
worthy of extensive planting. 
Fortune's { 7^. /^or/»)iei). Simi 
lar to Green . of more erect habit . 
35 cts. 
Green {Forsyfhin viridis- 
sima ). One of the best very early, 
hardy, flowering shrubs. Pro- 
duces bright yellow flowers in 
cpring before the leaves appear. 
35 cts'. 
Intermedia. Similar to For- 
tune!. Filiage beautifully colored 
in the fall .35 cts. 
Weeping {F. suspensa). Has 
long, drooping branches. 35 cts. 
Exochorda grandiflora. 
FRINGE. 
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginica) 
Purple, or Smoke Tree {EJius eotinus). Has 
very curious bloom, which, when covered with dew, 
resembles a cloud of smoke or mist. Singular and 
beautiful. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per dozen ; extra 
grade, 50 cts. each. 
"White ( Chionanthus Virginica). The bloom is 
very much like white fringe ; one of the most pleas- 
ing ornaments for the lawn ; hardy and a profuse 
bloomer. 50 cts. 
H.alesia tetraptera, or Silver Bell. 
GLOBE FLOWER. 
(Kerria.) 
Double {Kerria Japonica fl. pi.). A variety of Kerria, bearing a 
pi-ofusion of double, rose-shaped yellow flowers. 35 cts. 
Kerria, or Corchorus Japonica. A small shrub, with an abundance 
of yellow flowers in early summer. 35 cts. 
Variegated {K. varieguta) . Distinctlj^ variegated foliage. 35 cts. 
HALESIA TETRAPTERA. 
(Silver Bell.) 
A beautiful large shrub, with pretty, white, bell-shaped flowers. It 
is distinguished by its four-winged fruit. One of the most desirable 
shrubs. 50 cts. 
HONEYSUCKLE. 
The chai'acteristics of this family are too well known to need descrip- 
tion. The following varieties are upright, low-gi'owing shrubs. The 
climbing sorts will be found under the head of Climbers. 
Fragrans (L fragranfissima). Blooms vei'y earl j- in spring, some- 
times before the snow disappears. Very fragrant; similar in odor and 
appearance of individual flowers to the trailing arbutus. 35 cts. 
Morrowii. A vigorous, broad-spreadiug bush, growing to the height 
of 5 feet, and bearing numerous yellow flowers, followed by showy crim- 
son fruit, which remains on the plant a long time and gives a very 
clioice effect. 35 cts. 
Tartarian Eed (L. Tataricu). Bears a profusion of pink flowers. 
\'or\ pretty. 35 cts. 
Tartarian White (L. Tatarica alba). Same as above, with white 
lilossoms. 35 cts. 
Upright, English Fly {Lonicera oryJostenm). Small, abundant, 
pinkish yellow flowers. Blooms before the leaves appear. Very 
fragrant. 35 cts. 
