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VIBURNUM OPULUS, 
SPIK^A, Continued. 
S. sorbifolia. White flowers in panicles, July and Au- 
gust W 35 to $0 50 
S. Thunbergii. A very neat and beauti- 
ful white and early flowering species ; of 
dwarf and attractive habit, and vei-y ef- 
fective ; graceful foliage 25 to 50 
STMPHOmCABFUS racemosus. The Snovvberry; 
a well-known shrub, bearing small pink flowers, fol- 
lowed by large white berries which hang on the plant 
well into winter. 25 cents. 
STBIIfGA. The Lilacs are well known shrubs of in- 
estimable value; their lovely blossoms, produced in 
spring, are admii'ed b,y all, and the forcing of the flow- 
ers in winter now brings their delicate perfume to us 
at a time when it is most grateful. We offer the best 
sorts, extending materially the time of blooming, and 
have also fine plants especially prepared for forcing, 
concerning which coi-respondenee is invited. 
S. Chinensis. Of rather dwarf habit, bearing intense 
violet flowers in iVIay SO 25 to $0 50 
S. Emodi. White or purplish flowers in 
May: a distinct species .50 to 1 00 
S. fol, var. An exceedingly fine new 
variety, with large variegated leaves . . 50 to 1 00 
S. Japonica. A handsome Japanese spe- 
cies ; creamy white flowers in summer . 50 to 1 00 
S. JosikEBa. Of tree like growth, with 
(lark, shining loaves; purple flowers in 
June ; extends the season, and is very fine .50 to 1 00 
S. Persica. Small foliage and bright flow- 
ers. Several fine sorts ; different colors 25 to 100 
S. vulgfaris. The well-known and familiar 
form, with bluish purple or lilac flowers 25 to 50 
S. alba. The lovely white form . . . .S5 to 50 
S. Charles X. Of rapid growth with, 
shining leaves and large finely colored 
flowers ; splendid for forcing 35 to 1 00 
S. Blarley. Excellent for forcing; 
large panicles of delicate rosy flowers . 75 to 1 00 
SYKINGA vulgaris Marley Rouge. Very large dark 
red flowers, coming a light lavender when forced; a 
free blooming and elegant soi-t. 75 cts. to SI. 
TAMABIX. Very distinct small trees, having leaves 
so small and close to the branches as to make them re- 
semble an evergreen. These afford a superior contrast 
on the lawn: 
T. Africana. Of irregular growth; the entire tree 
clothed in spring with delicate pink flowers, followed 
by green leaves ; handsome and unique . SO 25 to ?0 50 
T. gallica. A conspicuous shrub, with 
small narrow heath-like leaves and pale 
purple flowers 25 to 50 
T. Japonica. Of dwarf and compact habit, with 
very fine and grace foliage and ros.-\' flowers ... 75 
TILIA. The Linden or Lime Tree. Beautiful and 
stately trees, valuable alike for ornament or shade. 
T. Americana. The American Linden or Basswood ; a 
fine tree, with large leaves; forms a round and sym- 
metrical head $0 50 to *1 00 
T. argentea. The White or Silver Lime 
Tree 50 to 1 00 
T. Carolina. The Red-twigged Linden . 50 to 1 00 
T. Europsea. The European Linden. A 
fine pyramidal tree of large size 50 to 1 00 
TTIininS. The Elm; well-known and beautiful trees, 
invaluable either for shade or ornamental purposes. 
U. Americana. A grand American tree, of spreading 
and drooping habit $1 00 to $2 00 
U. campestris. The English Elm; an 
erect and lofty tree of rapid grovpth; 
beautiful 1 00 to 2 00 
U. microphylla. The Myrtle-leaf 
English Elm tree ; very distinct and fine 1 00 to 2 00 
XJ. montana. The Scotch Elm. A fine 
spreading tree of rapid growth 1 00 
VIBUmnTM. The Snowball or Arrow Wood ; fine tall 
shrubs of profuse blooming habit and free growth. 
V. dentatum. The Arrow Wood. A fine shrub for park 
planting; blooms in June $0 .50 
V. Lantana. A fine species with large leaves and 
umbels of white flowers in May and June .... 50 
V. Opulus sterilis. The Snowball or Guelder 
Rose. A well-known and superior shrub, pro- 
ducing its great clusters of flowers in 
spring SO 50 to 1 00 
V. plicatum. An extra fine Japanese spe- 
cies of the Snowball, blooming in June. 
Its flowers are white and more delicate 
than the preceding, and it is a most val- 
uable variety, having very ornamental fol- 
iage of leathery texture; also excellent 
for forcing 75 to 1 00 
WEIGELIA (Dicrvilla). The Weigelias arc among the 
most valuable flowering shrubs in cultivation. Like 
many other of our finest plants, they were introduced 
from Japan. They are vigorous and handsome shrubs, 
with beautiful flowers, profusely produced. The mod- 
ern improved varieties leave little to be desired. 
W. amabilis (<iramUJti>ra). Of robust habit, with dark 
jiink flowers ; blooms in autumn . . . . .?0 S5 to $0 75 
W. alba. Wliite flowers 35 to 75 
