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H. S. WILEY & SON, CAYUGA. N. Y. 
ORNAMENTALS— Continued 
Upright Deciduous Flowering Shrubs 
ALTHEA, or Rose of Sharon— The Altheas 
are fine, free growing, flowering shrubs 
of very easy cultivation. Desirable on 
account of flowering in August and Sep- 
tetnber, when nearly all other trees and 
shrubs are out of bloom. 
Althea, Double Red — (Rubra flore pleno). 
Althea, Double Purple — (Purpurea flore 
pleno). 
Althea, Double White — (Alba flore pleno). 
Althea, Variegated-leaved Double Flower- 
ing — (Flore pleno fol. variegata) — A 
conspicuous variety, with foliage finely 
marked with light yellow. Flowers dou- 
ble purple. One of the finest variegated- 
leaved shrubs. 2 to 3 feet. Price, ,30 
cents each, all varieties. 
BECHTEL-S DOUBLE-FLOWERED CRAB 
CALYCANTHUS, or SWEET SCENTED 
SHRUB — The wood is fragrant, foliage 
rich, flowers of rare chocolate color, 
having a peculiarly agreeable odor. 
Flowers in June and at intervals after- 
ward. 3 ft. Price, 30 cents. 
•CRAB, Bechtel's Double Flowering Ameri- 
can Crab — A medium sized, hardy orna- 
mental tree of great beauty. When in 
bloom this tree presents the appearance 
of being covered with roses, scenting 
the atmosphere for a long distance with 
a perfume equal to that of any rose. 
21/^-3 ft. Price, 75 cents. See cut. 
QUINCE, JAPAN (Cydonia), Scarlet— Has 
bright scarlet crimson flowers in great 
profusion, early in spring; one of the 
best hardy shrubs; makes a beautiful, 
ornamental hedge. 2 ft. Price, 25 cents. 
DEUTZIA, Double Flowering (Crenata 
flore pleno) — Flowers double white, 
tinged with rose. One of the most de- 
sirable flowering shrubs in cultivation. 
3-4 ft. Price, 25 cents. 
Deutzia, Pride of Rochester — A new va- 
riety raised from Deutzia Crenata, and 
exceeding all others in size of flowers, 
length of panicle, profuseness of bloom 
and vigorous habit. 3-4 ft. Price, 30 
cents. 
Deutzia, Slender Branched (Gracilis)— A 
charming variety introduced by Dr. Sie- 
bold. Flowers pure white, and so deli- 
cate that they are very desirable for dec- 
orative purposes. 18-24 in. Price, 30 
cents. 
FORSYTHIA, or GOLDEN BELI^Its 
branches in the early spring before the 
leaves appear are covered with bright 
golden yellow pendulous flowers. 3-4 
ft. Price, 35 cents. 
FRINGE, Purple, or Smoke Tree— A very 
elegant and ornamental large shrub, 
with curious, hair-like flowers vvhich, 
being a pinkish brown color, give it the 
names "Purple Fringe" and "Smoke 
Tree." The blossoms appear in July, 
sometimes literally covering the tree 
and remaining all summer. 3-4 ft. Price, 
50 cents. 
Fringe, White (Chionanthus Virginica) — 
An entirely different plant from the pre- 
ceding; has handsome, large foliage and 
racemes of delicate white flowers that 
hang like finely cut shreds or fringes of 
white paper. 3-4 ft. Price, 75 cents. 
HALESIA (Snow Drop Tree), Silver Bell— 
A beautiful large shrub, with handsome, 
white, bell-shaped flowers in May. Very 
desirable. 2-3 ft. Price, 35 cents. 
HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera), Red Tar- 
tarian — A beautiful shrub; vigorous and 
producing large, bright red flowers 
striped with white, in June. 3-4 ft. 
Price, 25 cents. 
White Tartarian — A large shrub having 
white flowers in May and June. 3-4 ft. 
Price. 25 cents. 
HYDRANGEA, Standard Hydrangea— The 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora is 
one of the very finest of hardy shrubs, 
but when grown in standard or tree 
shape, it is especially showy and strik- 
ing. It forms a graceful and dwarfish 
tree, not reaching more than eight or 
ten feet in height, and is extremely 
effective for lawn decorations, whether 
standing singly or in masses; 3 to 4 feet, 
price 50 cents; 4 to 5 feet, 75 cents. See 
cut, page 29. 
