Azalea Mollis. 
ANDROMEDA MARIANA, 
A beautiful flowering shrub of very low growth, bearing great 
panicles of lovely, drooping, l)e]l-like blossoms; often called the 
Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub; au appropriate name. It is perfectly hardy, 
and flowers profusely in any situation, no matter how poor the soil, or 
how much neglected. Unique and pretty. cts. 
AZALEA. 
These are among the most valued and desirable of shrubs, They 
are of several classes, the Japan, European and native varieties. The 
beautiful, delicately tinted fragrant llowers and waxy green leaves 
are their distinct characteristics. They are admirable, both for 
grouping and for specimen planting. 
Amoena. See Evergreen Shrubs. 
Ghent. Pretty shrubs of the honeysuckle family. Among the 
numerous varieties may be found nearly every shade of color from 
Aiiite to scarlet; very desirable. 75 cts. each, $8 per doz. 
Mollis. Anew, hardy, desirable species from Japan; flowei'S large 
:ind showy, in trusses of various colors, resembling the Rhododen- 
dron in shape of flower. 75 cts. each, $8 per doz. 
Pontica. Fine yellow flowers ; fi-ee-blooming; should have some 
protection in winter. 75 cts. each, $8 per doz. 
BACCHARIS HALIMIFOLIA. 
(Salt Shrub.) 
A unique shrub, with dark green bark and foliage and inconspicuous 
flowers followed by clusters of showy pure white seed-vessels, giving 
a flower-like effect. 40 cts. each, $4 per doz. 
BERBERRY. 
Berberries are an interesting family of shrubs, varyijig in size from 
■i to G feet, and having graceful, feathery foliage. Their showy flow- 
<-rs in early summer are succeeded by bright-colored fruit, which is 
very conspicuous in autumn and early winter. 
Common European [Bvrhcris vulynris) . Yellow flowers in drooping 
racemes, in eai'ly summer, followed in autumn by orange-scarlet fruit. 
X") cts. 
Purple (BerberiH vulgttri.'i pitrpureti). Violet-colored foliage and 
fruit; rich-lookiug and very effective when contrasted with plants of 
lighter foliage, plain-leaved or variegated. 35 cts. 
Stenophylla (Naked -Leaf). Narrow, peculiar foliage; very graceful 
and pretty. 35 cts. 
Thunhergii. A beautiful Japan variety of dwarf habit. Small 
foliage, changing to beautiful red in autumn. Very desirable for 
grouping. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.; extra grade, 35 cts. each. 
BUCKTHORN. 
(Rhamnus Catharticus. ) 
A fine, hardy shrub of European origin, with dark green foliage, 
white flowers and small black fruit. Popular as a hedge plant. 35c. 
CALLICARPA PURPUREA. 
Small, light purplish flowers in the spring, followed by handsome, 
bluish purple berries thickly set along the stems in the fall. A shrub 
worthy of more notice and general cultivation. 35c. ea., J3.50per doz. 
COTONEASTER SIMONDSII. 
A l)eautiful shrub, witli fruit of a rich, deep orange color. For 
evergreen varieties, see page 19. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS. 
(Sweet Shrub.) 
Leaves soft, downy beneath; flowers fragrant, especially when 
pressed in the hand; double, and of a chocolate color; produced 
from the axils of the leaves all along the branches. First-class, 35 cts. ; 
extra size, 50 cts. 
CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS. 
(Blue Spiraea.) 
A beautiful Chinese shrub, forming a neat bush 3 to 4 feet high. 
Beginning in midsummer, it blooms constantly until frost. The 
flowers are a most beautiful sky-blue, giving the shrub au exceed- 
ingly handsome, showy appearance. One of the best shrubs of recent 
introdxiction. Very desirable. 35 cts. 
CLETHRA ALNIFOLIA. 
(Pepper Bush.) 
Dwarf and dense in growth; leaves light green. Numeroiis spikes 
of white, fragrant flowers are borne in midsummer. Very desirable. 
35 cts. 
COLUTEA ARBORESCENS. 
( Bladder Senna. ) 
A free-growing and free-flowering shrub; well adapted for extensive 
shrubberies. 35 cts. 
CORYLUS, or FILBERT. 
Avellana purpurea. Purple-leaved; a very conspicuous shrub, with 
large dark purple leaves. Distinct and fine. 40 cts. 
CYTISUS LABURNUM. 
(Golden Chain.) 
A dwarf tree or large shrub with shining green leaves and ra- 
cemes of yellow 
flowers, which appear 
in early summer. 
This shrub is well 
appreciated and much 
used in England. It 
will be as popular 
here when its beauty 
and effectiveness are 
better known. 50 cts. 
CURRANT. 
owe ring Cur- 
rants are much prized 
for their pendent 
bunches of flowers of 
exquisite fragrance. 
Price, 35 cts. 
Gordon's ( N i h e ,s 
Gordoiiid II II III ) . A 
hardy, free-blooming 
variet}'. P e n d e u t 
braiu'hes of crimson 
and yellow flowers in 
early spring. 
Missouri (it*, a li- 
re urn). A native 
species, with shin- 
ing leaves and showy 
yellow flowers in 
early spring. 
Red (ii*. s fi H ■ 
(/uiiica). An Amer- 
ican variety, produc- 
ing au abundance of 
red flowers. 
Caryopteris mastacanthus. 
