MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SHRUBS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
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HARDY ORNAMENTAL FLOWERING SHRUB5. 
humbl?! ThS low price at which they are pffered v\h<^ thc-m within the reach of all. No I'omc ''"j;- 
plet« without its hardv shrubs for the lawn. The varieties we offer have aU been thoroughly tested and are per- 
Ki^^t^^l^^fo^^'^nto Handsome violet-colored foliage. Yellow blossoniB. which are succeeded by pur- 
DClDcrry rUrpie. nllsh fruit, a very showy and effective plant. 20c each. .,, 
rti^t^Ufa \lnlfnUft (Sweet Pepper Bush.) Produces Bhowy spikes of creamy white, fragrant blos- 
V/lCUIird. /MIlllUlI**. soms in August. 20c each. „ ,, , j . , , mu i 
r*. V:t,y.^^7^^inrr Old-time favorites that are still considered very desirable. They are covered 
L'Urrani, nlOWering. early summer vnth bright, showy flowers, wluch are succeeded by dark- 
colored", edible fruit. 
RED FLOWERING AND YELLOW FLOWERING. 20c each. , . „ , j v, •_. 
DOUBLE CRIMSON. A new and distinct variety recently introduced from Europe. Large, doable, crimson 
'Kit'i-tr*'H itrh R<i ch This is a remarkablv showy plant, gro>ying to a height of 5 to T/eet and 
CranDerry, nign t3USn. pro<lucing .showy white blossoms mearly summer, wWch are followed by 
brilliant scarlet fruit in showy bunches that remain on the plant all winte^. 2qc each. 4.^ ,„_„„,,. , 
noiV+ ; a c These are k most satisfactory and pleasing cla,ss of shrubs that are admirably adapted for culture, 
L^CULZrldS. on the lawn, either singly or grouped. 20c each. . , „ j j *„ 
CRF.NATA DOUBLE PINK. A fine variety, producing perfectly double, pure pink blossoms in racemes i to o 
'"cREN a¥a double WHITE. Identical with the above, except in blossom, which is a pure white 
GRACILIS. An old favorite dwarf variety with pure white flowers. 4.. . j 
PRIDE OF ROCHESTER. A magnificent sort, with large double white blossoms, tinted rose. «„„„^ 
WATERI. A n.!w and distinct variety. Blossoms extra large, borne in large, loose racemes. White, tinged 
with rase. . . \. x, 
Exochorda Qrandiflora. tXTnJlToZJt^^ 
10 to 12 f(*t hiRli. The flowers, which are pure white, are borne in slender 
racemes of 8 to 10 florefs each on light and wiry branches that bend be- 
neath tlieir load of bloom, just enough to be airy and graceful. 25c each. 
Pnrcvfhifi <^iicnf>n<:;i (Golden Bell.) Bright yellow 
rOrSytnid »7USpcn»<i. flowers wlueh appear in early 
spring before the leaves, and are Iwrno in long sprays. The plant is of 
dwarf, weeping habit, making it very attractive. 20c each. 
Honeysuckle Tartaian. 
ducing a great profusion of 
bloom in early summer. Two varieties, white and red. 20c each. 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandif lora. <|rSu\^t ^hi'graS 
shi-ub ever introduced. It thrives in all sections of the country and conies 
into bloom in August, at a time when all other shrulxs are through flower- 
Giant Tree Lilac. 
ing. It prcxluces large pyramidal shaped heads of blooms in the greatest 
profusion. These are pure white when they first open, gradually changing 
to pink, and remain on the bush until winter. 25c each. 
I itttna We offer only choice named sorts, far superior to the com- 
LilldCd. nion white and purple Visually offered. 20c each, or the 
set of 7 for $1.25. 
BELLE OB NANCY. Light purple. 
CHARLES X. Dark i)urplish red. , 
LEnOINEI. Double white flowers, borne in immense panicles. 
MAD. CHATENAY. A new and desirable variety from France. 
MARIE LE GRAY. A new white variety of great beauty. 
PERSIAN. Small, bright purple. , , , 
GIANT TREE LILAC. (See cut.) A magnificent and beautiful tree from 
northern Japan. Blossoms in midsummer: immense clusters 16 to 24 
inches kmg of pure white. Very rare and choice. 25c each- 
Hydrangea Panicuhita. 
D*-K7*»+ if\f H*»<1<rino- This is now consideretl the best 
rTIVeL, TOr neUging. phmt for hedging. For large lawns, 
division fences, back yards, or anywhere that a quick-gio%ving nedge is 
wanted, this will be found most desirable. It is nearly evergre<ai, retain- 
ing its foliage till late in \vinter. The foliage is never affected by bhght, 
insects or disease, grows anywhere, and is perfectly hardy everywhere. 
AMOOR RIVER. Anew variety from northern China. $10. OO per 100 
by express or freight. 
CALIFORNIA. Well known and popular. $8.00 per lOO by express 
"ViJL'SaRIS. The common, well tried and well known sort. $6.O0 
per 100 by express or freight. 
D<><<niic DicccirHi (Purple Leaved Plum.) The young 
rrUilUa ri»»«a.IUl. branches are dark purple, and the leaves 
when young are a lustrous crimson, changing to purple. Flowers are 
small, white and single. This shrub is very useful for planting with light 
or golden leaved plants, as its foliageshows finely by contrast. 20c each. 
Pm-nl#» Pl-ino-f (Smoke Tree.) Has curious featheryUke 
r UrpiC rrill^C. bloom, which, when covered by dew resemble^ 
a cloud of smoke or mist. 20c each. 
Q^imftaK-iic Atiff^it (Golden Eider.) Thisis a mostbeanti- 
^aiTILmCUb /MirCd. f^i shrub, with golden yellow foliage, 
producing a very fine effect when grouped with other .shrubs, or as single 
specimen plants on the lawn. It produces clusters of pure white flowers, 
which are followed by the fruit similar in appearance to the common elder 
iktty. 25c each. 
Cr%/\AtriwfftT A mostbeautiful little shrub, producing a profusion. 
onUW UCri y . of pink flowers in early summer, and large, white, 
waxen berries in autumn. 20c each. 
Cni»iooc No collection of flowering shrubs is complete without these. 
oplrCdS. Theirfree blooming habit, their graceful flowers, and their 
long flowering period, extending over several weeks, all combine to render 
them niosl desirable . We offer a collection of the best named sorts. 20c 
each or the 6 for $1,00. 
BILLARDI. a very strong grower, blooming quite late in the sea-Son. 
Flowers clear, pink color. 
CALLOSA ALBA. A dwarf-growing sort, producing pure wliite flowers 
in midsummer. ... . . , . 
DOUGLASSI. A strong-growing, late-flowered variety, producing rose- 
coloreil blossoms. 
AUREA. (Golden.) Most beautiful golden yellow foUage and pure 
white blossoms. 
PRUNIFOLIA. (Bridal Wrtath.) An early and prolific bloomer, produc- 
ing an abundance of double, pure white flowers. These are borue on 
long, graceful stems, which are most beautiful. One of the best, 
VAN HOUTTI. One of the grandest of all the spireas. Highly ornamen- 
tal at all times, but wlien in flowi r it is a complete fountain of white 
bloom, the foliage scarcely showing at all. 
G^irfintra account of their hardiness, their free-blooming habit, 
•Jyrill^tt. and their beautiful, fragrant flowers, these should be 
more extensively planted. 20o each, the set of 6 for $l.0O. 
CORONARIUS NANUS. A dwarf-growing variety, which is covered with 
abundance of pure white blooms the latter part of May. 
FLORE PLENO. Another dwarf growing variety, with large, double, 
crcani-coloriKl flowers. 
GOLDF.N. A most lieautiful sort, with pure golden fohage, making it at- 
tractive at all times, and most beautiful when covered with its pure white 
blossoms. , . . ^ , . 
GRANDIFLORA. Thisisavery largegrowuigvanety,proaucinga great 
profusion of bloom in .Tune and .July. 
LEnOINEI. A grand variety of recent introduction, showing a vast im- 
provement over old sorts. Blooms very large, pure white and excee<lingly 
fragrant. ■ . • . , ^ , . 
ZEHERI. Another new variety, said to pnsse.ss unusual merit. A ram- 
pant grower and a most profuse bloomer . Most beautiful. 
Viburnum Plicatum, or Japanese Snowball. 
A magnificent variety, with mammoth double lilos.soins, larger than 
Double Pawnias. It is impossible tt) imagine anything more beautiful 
than one of these shrulis loaded with its great bunches of snow-white 
flowers. It is, indeed, a grand shrub, and without doubt a most valuable 
variety for this countrv, as it has proven to be as hardy as the Lilac. 
Few hardy shrubs grow" with .ouch rapidity, or blossom so young, aa this 
magniflceht Snowball. It remains in bloom along time, and the appear- 
ance of a few of these Giant Snowballs grown in clumps, or when scat- 
tered throughout the yard, makes the grandest display imaginable. 25c 
each. 
