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Ctjergreen ^l)rub2^. 
Useful not only for their highly ornamental foliage and flower effect during the 
summer, but with the added charm of giving a variety in foliage and habit during the 
winter months, when other shrubs are less attractive. 
Prices, where not quoted, of definite sizes, are for stock of the usual size, varying 
in height according to the natural vigor and characteristics of the varieties. Large 
specimen shrubs can often be offered which are capable of producing immediate 
effect, the prices of which are given upon application at our Nursery. 
ANDROMEDA. 
ANDROMEDA Catesbsei. Med. A charming evergreen shrub of beautiful habit, 
producing long, arching stems, thickly clothed with broad, thick, pointed, rich, 
dark, glossy green foliage, and bearing at the axil of each leaf drooping spikes of 
white buds in early fall, giving the effect of flowers throughout the winter, although 
they do not fully develop their beauty until early spring. Useful forgrouping with 
other shrubs, and specially suited for planting in shaded situations, i to 2 ft., 75c. 
A. floribnnda (Lily-of-the-Vallev Tree, or Fetter Bush). Sm. A very dense-grow- 
ing, evergreen shrub of rounded, broad spreading habit, with oval, dark green 
foliage, and a profusion of terminal panicles of showy, whitish flower buds borne 
in late summer, and giving a flower effect throughout the winter, but not open- 
ing until spring. Very choice. 9 to 12 inches. Si ; 12 to 18 inches, $2. 
A. Japonioa (Japan Lily of the-Valley Tree). Divf. Of more upright habit than 
the last, with somewhat longer foliage and larger panicles of flowers, more 
drooping in habit. Very beautiful. 9 to 12 inches, ; 12 10 18 inches, J2. 
A. polifolia (American Rosemary, or Moorwort). Dwf. A dense, low-growing, 
•inely branched shrub, with grayish bark and peculiar, narrow, glaucous-green 
foliage, with a silvery undersurface, and showy clusters of deep pink and white 
flowers in May. 75 cts. 
BERBERIS— Barberry. 
BERBERIS aquifolia, or Mahonia aquifolia (Ashberry). Sm. Of dense and irregular 
habit, with very broad and handsome, glossy, willow-like foliage ol a rich green, 
showily tinged with coppery shades, and assuming the most "vrilliant purple tints 
in autumn. Flowers yellow and fragrant, borne in showy masses in May, and 
followed by large clusters of steel-blue beriies. 35 cts. to 50 cts. 
DAPHNE— Garland Flower. 
DAPHNE Cneornm. One of our most beautiful hardy evergreens, forming abroad- 
spreading, almost prostrate clump of narrow, light green foliage, thickly set with 
an almost constant succession of showy, rounded clusters of rich, rosy pink, 
intensely fragrant flowers. ,50 cts. 
ILEX— Holly. 
ILEX opaca (American H.). Lg. A rare and most beautiful native shrub, resem- 
bling the English Holly in all respects except that the foliage is of a lighter green 
color. A broadly pyramidal bush or small tree of absolute hardihood. $2. 
KALIWIA — Mountain Laurel. 
KALMIA glanca (Pale L.). Dii'f. A low, thin-branched shrub with narrow, light 
green foliage, silvery beneath, and bearing a profusion of small, rounded clusters 
of pale, purple, beautifullv formed flowers in late June. $1. 
K. latifolia (Mountain L. ; Calico Bush). V?'. In many respects our most oeauti- 
ful native shrub, forming a rounded, densely branched evergreen shrub, with 
thick, oval, shining green foliage, and bearing in mid June its large and showy 
clusters of most beautifully formed flowers, varying in color in its various types 
from pinkish white to dark, pink shades. One of the finest shrubs for single lawn 
planting, thriving in partial shade, and particularly useful for grouping with 
Rhododendrons and other broad-leaved evergreens, i foot, 75 cts. ; 2 feet, $1.50. 
