Neosho, Missouri 
ROSES 
ANNIE MILLER (Pol. H.) Brilliant shiniag, pink, flowers, 
(Border and Bedding Rose) medium size, constant bloomer. 
Far superior to Baby Rambler 
as a bedding rose; hardy. 
CLIMBING AMERICAN Bright scarlet rose, borne singly, 
BEAUTY (H. T.) resembling American Beauty 
parent in form and color. Un- 
like most climbers, it is suitable for cut flowers. Hardy. 
CONRAD F. MEYER Silvery pink, double. Flowers early, 
(Hy. Rugosa) (Bedding continuing throughout the season; 
and Shrubbery) very fragrant. For hedges and the 
lawn. A splendid bedding rose tor 
the extreme North, where others are too tender. Very 
vigorous and hardy. Will not mildew. 
CRIMSON RAMBLER Large clusters of bright, medium 
(Pol.) (Climber) size, semi-double flowers. One of 
the most popular climbers; hardy 
and vigorous. 
DOROTHY PERKINS Beautiful shell-pink flowers; bright, 
(H. Wich.) (Climber) glossy foliage. Equal to Crimson 
Rambler in every way, but more 
graceful, larger flowers, and somewhat fragrant. Hardy; re- 
sistant to mildew. 
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT Bright, shining, scarlet- 
(H. P.) (For Cut Flowers) crimson; fragrant. "Gener- 
al Jack" is a celebrated all- 
around rose; very hardy. 
LIBERTY RED (H. Ben.) 
(For Cut Flowers, 
Shrubs, or Hedge) 
Dazzling scarlet; fragrant; one 
of the best deep red roses for 
continuous bloom; hardy. 
MAMAN COCHET (T.) 
(For Cut Flowers) 
The best of the tea roses; moder- 
ately hardy ; rosy coral - pink ; 
large, exquisitely tapering buds 
and very fragrant; continuous bloomer. North of St. Louis 
and Philadelphia should be given winter protection. 
MARSHALL P. WILDER Deep dark red; large perfect 
(H. P.) (For Cut Flowers) flowers; a vigorous grower; fra- 
grant; hardy. 
PAUL NEYRON (H. P.) Bright clear pink; the largest 
(For Bedding in Masses rose of all. Fragrant, tall, vigor- 
and Cut Flowers) ous; very hardy, 
SNOW QUEEN (Frau Karl Druschki) Pure snow white; 
(H. P.) (For Bedding and Cut Flowers) Very large; tapering 
buds. Best white 
rose. Hardy. 
IRIS— THE RAINBOW FLOWER 
The Iris is one of the most beautiful flowers, and can be 
grown anywhere, on all kinds of soil. It will thrive in spite 
of neglect where other flowers fail, but gives best results on 
fertile, weil-drained soil. The Iris can be planted either in 
the fall or spring. 
BLACK PRINCE Dark purplish-blue; medium size; early, 
CELESTE Pale lavender, uniform color; one of the largest. 
FLAVESCENS Creamy white, uniform color; sweet-scented, 
MADAME CHEREAU Wiite petals, frilled with border of 
blue; one of the most beautiful. 
Large flowers; long blooming season, 
QUEEN OF MAY Lilac with rose tint that is almost pink . 
Large flowers; tall stem. 
SANS SOUCI Canary-yellow upright petals, droo])ing pet- 
als dull maroon. Very showy ; small size. 
SIBERLAN BLUE Intense blue. Small flowers, long stem , 
grass-lilce foliage. 
ORNAMENTALS 
SHADE AND FLOWERING TREES 
BECHTEL DOUBLE- Best of all the double - flowering 
FLOWERED CRAB Crabs. In the spring the tree is cov- 
(Malus loensis) ered with clusters of very sweet- 
scented, beautiful pink flowers two 
inches in diameter. Grows twenty to thirty feet tall. 
BLACK WALNUT One of our best native shade and nut- 
(Juglans Nigra) trees. Open, spreading top, grows sixty 
to one hundred feet on fertile soil. 
ELM, American White One of the best native shade 
(Ulmus Americana) trees and planted everywhere. 
Beautiful for avenues and can be 
planted close to houses, as the high-arched branches leave 
good space above the roof for air and light. Grows up to one 
hundred feet tall. 
GREEN ASH 
(Fraxinus Lanceolata) 
One of the most beautiful and- easily 
grown of all shade trees. Broad, 
round top, spreading branches, long 
life, rapid grower. Grows everywhere and thrives where 
others fail. Grows sixty to seventy feet high. 
MAPLE, NORWAY Large, rounded trees, dense foliage, 
(Acer Platanoides) dark green, glossy. One of the best 
and longest-lived trees, though a slow 
grower; grows one hundred feet taD. 
MAPLE, SILVER LEAF 
(Acer Dasycarpum) 
Large, fast-growing tree. Plant 
alternately with the slower-grow- 
ing but more permanent Sugar 
Maple. Grows to one hundred and twenty feet. 
MAPLE, SUGAR The best park or shade tree. Beautiful 
(Acer Saccharum) foliage, moderately fast-growing, but 
hardy and long-lived. Grows to one 
hundred feet. 
POPLAR, CAROLINA 
(P. Carolinensis) 
Fast-growing, slender, tall — 
sometimes one hundred feet. Shiny 
leaves. Should be planted alter- 
nately with more permanent trees. Does well in arid States. 
POPLAR, LOMBARDY One of the most picturesque trees, 
(Populus Nigra Italica) a tall, narrow, columnar tree, 
growing sixty to one hundred feet 
straight up. Not as fast-growing as the Carolina, but more 
permanent. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE (Oleaster) 
(Elaeagnus Angustifolia) 
A large shrub or small tree, 
belongs to the Willow fam- 
ily; has glistening silvery 
foliage; grows twelve to twenty feet, sometimes forty feet. 
CLIMBING VINES 
BOSTON IVY Bright, attractive foliage; clings 
(Ampelopsis Tricuspidata to walls by little discs, covering 
Veitchii) buildings with a dense mass of 
foliage. 
Blight foliage with countless lit- 
tle star-shaped white flowers, 
very fragrant; blooms late. Sup- 
port on trellis; grows ten to fifteen feet. 
CLEMATIS, JAPANESE 
(C. Paniculata) 
HONEYSUCKLE, HALL'S Shiny green foliage, pure 
(Lonicera Japonica Halliana) white trumpet-shaped flowers 
with sweet perfume; used to 
cover fences, embankments, arbors, etc. Blooms in late 
fall. Hardy. 
TRUMPET VINE Long, trumpet-sliapcd, orange- 
(Trumpet Honeysuckle) colored flowers; beautiful foliage; 
(Bignonia Radicans) especially good for covering walls, 
fences, and embankments. Hardy. 
WISTERU, JAPANESE Beautiful foliage, long clusters, 
(Wisteria Multijuga) pea-like flowers; makes heavy 
vine; grows very tall. 
For other climbers, see Roses. 
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