ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 
THESE are much smaller than trees, and occupy less space. They are very valuable planted as 
single specimens in the door yard, or in groups or masses. The i>roper use of the pruning 
knife or shears will keep the plants in handsome shape and proper size. 
Deutzia Oracilis, 
ALTHCA, or Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus). 
Fine, hardy, free-growing and flowering shrubs 
of the easiest cultivation. Very desirable on 
account of blooming in August and September, 
when scarcely any other tree or shrub is in 
blossom. The flowei-s are large, and bloom 
freely, covering the shrub. The beautiful col- 
ors of the different varieties contrast admira- 
bly with each other. 
Althtras can be trimmed ajid grown tree 
shape, attaining from G to 10 feet in height, 
making a handsome and compact little flower- 
ing trew, or i hey can be grown in bush form, 
maJcing a large shrub. 
ALTHCA, Double Blue, Double White, 
Double Purple, Double Red. These varieties 
are distinguished by the color of the blossoms, 
each being the same in habit and foliage. Or- 
der by color. 
ALTH>EA, Varlegated-Icaved {fl.pl., fol. 
mr.) A conspicuous variety, with leaves dis- 
tinctly marked with light yellow, and having 
double purple flowers ; showy and desirable. 
One of the finest variegated-leaved shrul)s. 
AZALEAS, Hardy. Ghent Hybrid Azaleas 
combine a great variety of colors, and possess 
a delightful perfume. They blossom during 
the months of May and June, and are among 
the best plants for borders or beds for decor- 
ating lawns and grounds. Do not grow tall. 
AZALEAS, Hardy. Mollis. A splendid 
hardy species from Japan, and one of the 
most valualile flowering shrubs. The flowers 
combine a large variety of colors, and are 
borne in large clusters, in such profusion as to- 
entirely hide the plant. Very desirable orna- 
mental shrub for the lawn, and excellent for 
the front of borders and clumps of taller- 
growing shrubs. Do not grow tall. 
BARBERRY, Purple-leaved (Berberis pur- 
purea). One of the smalle.st purple-leaved 
shrubs, and one of the handsomest, growing 
from 3 to 5 feet high, with violet-purpl& 
leave, . Its showy golden flowers in May or 
June are succeeded by violet-purple fruits. 
Very ornamental in the autumn and early win- 
ter, as the leaves retain their dark purple 
color through the season. It is especially de- 
sirable to plant in the foreground of golden or 
light green-leaved trees or shrubs. Can be 
brought into bushy form by a little pruning- 
when young. Desirable ]ilanted singly or in 
grou]is. 
CALYCANTHUS, or Sweet-scented Shrub. 
A very hardy, vigorous-growing shrub, with 
brown or chocolate colored, veiy sweet scent- 
ed flowers, Blossoms in Jv and at intervals 
thereafter ; the flowers are produced from the 
axils of the leaves all along the branches ; 
that is, a branch has flowers along its entire 
length in the same position as its leaves. The 
wood is fragrant. Calycanthus grows well in 
most all kinds of soil, and attains a height of r> 
to 6 feet. Leaves handsome in color, Eoft, 
downv beneath. .<Vlso called Strawberry Tree. 
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