ouble-Flovvering Crab. 
CRAB-APPLE, FLOWERING. 
New American. Originated in Illinois. Tree a sturdy though not 
a rapid grower; hardy and free from disease. Wlien in bloom^it lias 
the appearance of beiiig covered with delicate double pink roses, of 
medium size and very fragrant. Begins to bloom when quite young 
The flowers appear after the foliage is fully developed, making a 
beautiful contrast. 4 to 6 ft., well branched, $1. 
Parkman's. A seiiii-double-flowering variety from Japan, which 
flowers the entire length of the last season's growth as well as from 
the older spurs; eacli bud produces regularly five blossoms, thus 
literally covering the tree. The flowers are of a liglit carmine color; 
the buds are slender and shaped like tea rose buds, only much smaller! 
The beauty of the tree, covered with this lovely bloom, is indescrib- 
able. 4 to 6 ft., 75 cts. 
DEUTZIA. 
The popularity and desirability of this familv of plants are due to 
their fine habit, lu.Kuriant foliage, hardiness and profusion of attrac- 
tive white or light-colored flowers, which are borne in racemes 4 to 6 
inches long, in early summer. .35 cts. ; extra size, 50 cts. 
Candidissima. Of recent introduction. Flowers pure white lar'^e- 
very desirable. ' a , 
Crenata. A medium-sized shrub, which bears a profusion of pink 
and white flowers; very pretty. 
Double (Di'iifzla crenata flore plena ) . Flowers double white, tinged 
with pmk; one of the most desirable shrubs in cultivation. 
Double White (D. Watsonii). Similar to the above, but with pure 
Willie flowers; is of more spreading habit. 
Pride of Rochester. Flowers large, double white, back of petals 
sligliily tinged with rose; superior to others in size of flowers, pro- 
tusion ot bloom and vigorous habit; blooms a week earlier than 
JJ. crenata. 
Rough Leaved {D. scahra). Strong grower; single white flowers, 
produced in early summer. ' 
Slender Growing {D. graciUs), A dwarf bush, covered with 
.spikes ot pure wliite flowers iu early summer; one of the earliest 
flowering of all the Deutzias. , 
Watereri and Wellsii. These varieties are of recent introduction • 
similar to Pride of Rochester, though in habit of growth they are 
more dwarf than the above. Said to be a cross between D. crenata 
and V. gracilis. Very handsome. 
DOGWOOD. 
(Cornus.) 
Some of this species of plants are desirable for their handsome, 
variegated foliage, some for their showy bloom, others for their 
bright red bark, which greatly enlivens eiiher the summer or winter 
landscape. 
Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mascula ). A small tree or large-growing 
shrub, producing clusters of bright yellow flowers in early spring, 
followed in autumn with large scarlet berries; very acid, but good 
for cooking. 50 cts. each, $5 per dozen. 
Elegantissima variegata. One of the finest variegated shrubs. 
Leaves are broadly margined with white. Some are entirely white. 
A rapid grower. 50 cts. 
Red-Branched (C. sanguinea) . A native species with clusters of 
large yellow flowers; very conspicuous and ornamental in winter 
when the bark is blood-red. Shows off beautifully against the snow! 
35 cts. 
Sericea (Silky Cornel). Purplish bark, branchlets and leaves 
covered with silky down; pale blue fruit. 35 cts. 
Siberian ( C'. Sihirica). Similar to C. sanguinea in color of bark, 
but a different shade of red. Flowers white, borne in clusters. Both 
are very desirable for grouping. 35 cts. 
Stolonifera aurea (Golden-Barked Cornel). A beautiful golden 
branched species of Cornus; contrasts nicely with the red-branched 
varieties. Very rare. 50 cts. 
For other species, see Deciduous Trees. 
EUONYMUS, or BURNING BUSH. 
Europaeus. Very ornamental in autumn and winter, when it is cov- 
ered with a profusion of scarlet and orange seeds. 3 to 4 feet, 35 cts. ; 
5 to G feet, 50 cts. 
Nanus. A pretty .shrub of dwarf habit. Its narrow foliage becomes 
purple in autumn; fruit red. 3 to 4 feet, 50 cts. 
EXOCHORDA GRANDIFLORA. 
A hardy flow^ering shrub, native of the mountainous districts of 
northern China and Japan. Of easy culture in any good soil ; is a 
certain and profuse bloomer in the early summer. The flowers are 
borne in slender racemes, of eight to ten florets each, on light and 
wiry branches, that bend l)eneath their load of bloom just enough to 
be airy and graceful. When in full bloom, the young growth and 
soft, green foliage are advanced sufficiently to afford just the right 
toning tint of green to produce the most pleasing effect. 2 to 3 ft., 
35 cts. ; larger, 50 cts. 
Kociiesttr Dcul^ia. 
