DESCRIPTIVE PRICED CATALOGUE. 
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Upright Deciduous Flowering Siirubs. 
Althea, or Rose of Sharon — The Altheas are fine, free growing, flow- 
ering shrubs of very easy cultivation. Desirable on account of flowering 
in August and September, when nearly every other tree or shrub is out 
of bloom. Price, 30c. 
DOUBLE RED— (Rubra Hore pleno.) 
DOUBLE PURPLE— (Purpurea flore pleno.) 
DOUBLE WHITE— (Alba flore pleno.) 
VARIEGATED-LEAVED DOUBLE FLOWERING— (Flore pleno fol. 
variegata) — A conspicuous variety, with foliage finely marked with light 
yellow. Flowers double purple. One of the finest variegated-leaved 
shrubs. Price, 3.Sc. 
Azalea — Japanese — This class have larger flowers and bloom earlier in the 
season than the Ghent varieties. The colors are chiefly red and yellow 
and shades of the same. They should be planted in partial shade. 
Price, $1.25. 
ElsegnuS Longipes — A well-known shrrb of spreading habit, dark 
green foliage, silvery white beneath with yellow flowers and bright red 
fruit that is beautiful as an ornament on the bush and is esteemed very 
highly by many for .use in place of cranberries. Price, 50c. (See cut.) 
Almond (Prunus.)— DOUBLE ROSE FLOWERING— A beautiful small 
shrub, bearing in May, before the leaves appear, small, double, rose-like 
flowers, closely set upon the twigs. Price, 35c. 
DOUBLE WHITE FLOWERING— Produces beautiful white flowers in 
May. Price, 3Sc. 
Calycanthas, or Sweet Scented Shrub— The wood is fragrant, 
foliage rich, flowers of rare chocolate color, having a peculiarly agreea- 
ble odor. Flowers in June and at intervals afterward. Price, 30c. 
Crab— BECHTEL'S DOUBLE FLOWERING AMERICAN CRAB— A 
medium sized, hardy ornamental tree of great beauty. When in bloom 
this tree presents the appearance of being covered with roses, scenting 
the atmosphere for a long distance vi^ith a perfume equal to that of any 
rose. Price, 75c. 
Daphne— COMMON MEZEREON— A native of Northern Europe. Small, 
branches erect with clusters of pink flowers in March. The earliest 
flowering shrub we have. Price 30c. 
Quince. Japan (Cydonia)— SCARLET— Has bright scarlet crimson flow- 
ers in great profusion, early in spring; one of the best hardy shrubs; 
makes a beautiful, ornamental hedge. Price, 25c. 
El.«;gnus Longipes. 
