>HARDY. PRODUCTIVE FRUITS, ORNAMEN TAL TREES, SHRUBS. ETC-<j 
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LILACS. 
the fines 
The old purple and w hite lilacs, 
minfiled with the nieiiioiies of our 
school davs, preseiitiiijj when in 
Ijloom a most tempting appear- 
ance on the lawn, and fillinK a 
votim with their dcli.alitful odor 
when ctit, are still cherished and 
beautifol, and will forever hold a 
place dear to the hjart of every 
one who has grown or seen them. 
Perfectly hardy, requiring no 
care or' attention after planting 
and certain of yielding a rich 
harvest of bloom eiich season, 
tliev are most desirable for lawn 
planting. In the newer varieties 
of recent introduction, we still 
have the same hardy, robust na- 
ture and freedom of bloom, and 
in addition some of the mo.st ex- 
quisite shadings of color, larger 
flowers and more beautiful forms. 
BBLLE DE NANCY — A robust 
grower, forniingnice rounded tops 
in a short time. Blooms very late 
producing verv large, double, 
light inirplish blooms, tinged with 
blue, lighter towards the centre. 
GIANT TRKE LILAC. Mail size, isc; "8 to 24 Inches, 40c. 
CHA5. X— A strong, rapid grower with large, handsome shining leaves. 
Produces large trusses of reddish purple blossoms, which arc very attractive. 
Mail size, 15c; 18 to 24 inches 40c. . ^ , 
fwian-t "Tft^A I iliif '•"l"" "s a most magniBcent and beautiful 
VJlalll. IICC l^llctw. variety from Northern J.-ipan 
sort ever introduced. The blossoms are 
borne in immense panicles, 18 to 20 
inches long, pure white and very fra- 
grant. They come into flower a month 
later in the season than other varieties 
and are particularly valuable on this 
account. It forms a tree 20 to ;50 feet 
high, with large, leathery, dark green 
leaves. Mail size, 25c; 12 to 18 inches, 
40c; 2 to 3 feet. $1.00. 
JAPAN SEEDLINGS— These are unnamed 
seedlings grown from the choicest . I ap- 
anese varieties. They have not bloomed 
very extensively with us, but we know 
there are many choice sorts to be found 
among them. Some of the best kinds 
have been obtained in this manner, and 
out of the lot which we have, we exijeet 
to place a number of new sorts on the 
market in a short time, as soon as their 
character is tixed and defini te. They are 
all distinguished by their sturdy, robust 
growth, their large, shining le.ives and 
their great hardiness. You will make no 
mistake by buying a few at the low 
price at "which they are now offered. 
18 to 24 inches, 25c; 2 to 3 feet, goc. 
Incil^e^ii Munsrarian. (See Cut page 
•lUSil^ca. 102.) A very fine distinct 
species, of tree-like growth, with dark, 
shining leaves and purple flowersin June, 
after the other sorts are through l)loom- 
ing. Particularlv esteemed for its fine 
habit and foliage IHall size, 2sc: 18 to 24 in., 40c 
Ollinr'A Iflfmn (Pyrus Japonica.) The large, trilliant, sciirlet 
Vc^"***^*^» flowers are among the lirst blossoms in spring, 
and they appear in great profusion, covering every branch, branclilet and 
twig, before theleiives are developed. The foliage is bright green and glossy, 
and "retains its color the entire summer, which renders the pl;int very orna- 
mental. r>pecial attention is invited to this plant for ornamental hedges, 
. It is sniiicientl.v thorny to form 
defense, and at the same time 
(. . 'Si^n.v., . makes one ofthe most beautiful 
flowering heil.gcs. As single 
specimen shrubs t>n the 1,'iwn. 
it is very Jittractive imd is also 
especially adapted for the edges 
of borders or grcnips of trees. 
Mail size, isc: 18 to 24 in., 250; 
2 to 3 feet, 50c 
Snowball. 
the same showy effect in spring 
that the H.vdrjiii/?eas do in tlic 
falL They are aniar>;e, hardy, 
quick-growing shrnbs, valua- 
)ne tor screens, groups and 
specimens. 
COMnON— (SteriHs.) The old. 
well known juid hij^hlv es- 
teemed variety. Attains a 
height of l()to l2 feet. Blooms 
the latter part of May. Used 
extensively- for decorating, 
especially on Memorial Day. 
Flowers, pure white, large balls 
freqncntly borne in clusters of 
five or six. Hall size, 15c; 18 to 
PURPLE LEAF PLUM. ^ ''^'^«' 
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HYDRANGEA. 
MAD. CHATENAY— A new and desirable kind from France. 
Blossoms pure white, verv double, produced in large showy 
jiauieles Mail size, 2sc; i8 to 24 inches, 40c. 
MARIE LE GRAY— Superb, creamy white flower plumes, of great 
size. Bush of dwarf compact growth and attractive foliage 
lixlra choiceand valualileforforcin.g. Mail size. 2sc; 18 to 24 in., 40c. 
MARIE LE PAGE— Another handsome double white sort. 
Somewhat larger in growth than Marie Le Gray, but character- 
ized bv a great profusion of bloom, in mammoth panicles. 
Mail size, 25c; 2 to 3 feet, 75c. ... 
COMMON WHITE— The old but much admired variety. 
Mail size. loc; 18 to 24 inches. 2SC; 2 to 3 feet. soc. 
COn.VlON PURPLE— Always h.indsonie and alwa\s reliable. 
Mail size. loc; 12 to 18 inches, isc; 18 to 24 inches, 2,"ic; 2 to 3 feet, goc. 
(Purple Leaf Pluni.< The finest 
puriile-leaved sin.'ill tree or 
shrub of recent introduction. The young branches are 
a verv dark purple, the leaves, when young, a lustrous 
crimson, changing to .1 d.irk purple, which color they 
retain until tliev drop in fall. The small white blossoms com- 
pletelv cover the plant in early spring, at which time it is most 
beautiful. It is fine for specimen plants, on the l.iwn or for 
groups, aflbrding a fine contrast with other trees and shrubs. 
■\Vinter pruning gives str<uiger shoots and darker leaves" 
Mail size, ijc; 3 to 4 feet, 50c; 4 to s feet, 7SC. 
PLUM DOUBLE FLOWERING— A very desirable, handsome shrub 
introduced from Japan. IMoweis seiui-doublc. an inch or more In 
diameter, of a delicate pink tint, set thickly on the twigs and 
produced in early sjiring. .\ most handsome ornament to any 
lawn. 3 to 4 feet, 50c. 
Prunus Pissardi. 
JAPAN QUINCE 
SNOWBALL, 
