CHOICE FRUIT TREES, SMALL FRUITS AND ORNAMENTALS 
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HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS-Continued 
A stronpr, rapid grower, with 
leaves and reddish purple 
LILAC, Charles X. 
large, shining 
flowers. 
Ch ion an thus-leaved (Syringa Josikoea). Has 
dark shininK leaves ; like the White Fringe 
tree, and purple flowers ; fine and distinct. 
Common Parple. (Syringa vulgaris). The old- 
fashioned Lilac so universally seen in gardens 
in the country. The parent of many of the 
finest hybrids. 
Double (Syringa Lemoinei fl. pi.). A new and 
choice variety of the Lilac, producing long 
racemes of double purple flowers, lasting 
longer than the single sorts. A valuable ac- 
quisition. 
Persian (Syringa Persica). Medium-sized shrub, 
with small leaves and bright purple flowers. 
SPIRi%A. An indispensable class of medium- 
sized shrubs, of easy culture in all soils. They 
embrace a wide range of foliage, habit of 
growth, color of flowers and season of bloom- 
ing. 
Spirsa BUIardH. Rose-color: blooms nearly all 
summer. 
Van Houttei. One of the most charming and 
beautiful of the Spireas. having pure white 
flowers in clusters of panicles about an inch 
in diameter. Astonishingly profuse in bloom, 
and plants remarkably vigorous and hardy- 
SNOWBALL, Common. A well-known favorite 
shrub of large size, with globular clusters of 
pure white flowers in the latter part of May. 
Japanese (Viburnum plicatum.) From North 
China. Has very rich, deep green foliage, of 
handsome form and beautiful globular heads 
of pure white flowers, quite distinct from 
those of the common sort. A very desirable 
shrub. 
WEIGELA amabflis. or splendens. Of robust 
habit : large foliage and pink flowers ; blooms 
freely in autumn. A grpat acquisition. 
Rosea. An elegant shrub, with fine, rose-colored 
flowers. Introduced from China, and con- 
sidered one of the finest plants ever discovered. 
Quite hardy ; blooms in May. 
Variegated-leaved, Leaves bordered with yellow- 
ish white, finely marked ; flowers bright pink. 
Evergreen Flowering Shrubs 
AZALEA Indica. We import all the leading varie- 
ties. The colors include pure white, all shades 
of crimson, scarlet, purple, salmon and varie- 
gations. 
CAMELLIA Japonica. Our importation of this fine 
shrub is increasing each year. We can supply 
all the colors, white, red. pink and variegated. 
Our plants are stocky and well grown. 
A Clump of Rhododendrons. 
GARDENIA florida (Cape Jasmine) . Flowers 
large, white and fragrant; foliage glossy. 
Fortune!. Flowers larger than Florida. 
Radicans. Dwarf : trailing ; foliage smaller 
than above: flowers white, very fragrant. 
MAGNOLIA grandiflora. The king of the South- 
em broad-leaved evergreen trees. 
Fuscata (Banana Shrub). A most desirable 
evergreen shrub : hardy 
South, but for conserv- 
atories in the North. 
The brownish yellow 
flowers, which appear 
in early spring, emit a 
delightful banana frag- 
rance. 
OLEA fragrans (Tea. or 
Sweet Olive). One of 
the most desirable flow- 
ering shrubs of South- 
ern gardens. The white 
flowers, although small, 
are produced in clus- 
ters, and emit the most 
pleasing fragrance. It 
is well said that "each 
individual bloom has 
more sweetness than 
the most fragrant lily." 
As a conservatory shrub 
for Northern florists, it 
will be found invalu- 
able and of ready sale. 
The blooming period 
begins in the fall and 
lasts for several months. 
Easy of culture, and 
very desirable as a win- 
dow plant. 
Lilac. Charles X. 
Rhododendrons 
This, wherever known, is universally acknowl- 
edged to be the most showy, magnificent, hardy 
evergreen shrub that grows. It will thrive in any 
good soil without any special preparation, and in 
the full blaze of the sun ; but it is more luxuriant 
in good, well-prepared soil of leaf-mold and muck 
and peat mixed, and in partial shade. The broad, 
thick evergreen foliage, with its glossy richness, 
would alone entitle it to a place foremost in the 
rank of evergreen shrubs ; but when in June this 
mass of luxuriant foliage is almost hidden by the 
magnificent array of beautiful flowers in clusters, 
it is simply grand. A protection of leaves and 
brush during the first winter will be beneficial. 
The plants we offer are strong and bushy, well 
set with flower-buds, and will flower nicely the 
first year. Red. pink, white and variegated. 
Illinois. May Mth. 1916. — I may state in 
behalf of the Southern Nursery Company, that 
I have bou;rht trees from them a number of 
years and have been more than satisfied, finding 
all trees to be hardy, prolific, and true to name. 
Vines and Creepers 
Nothing lends such pleasing eff"ect to wall or veranda as the judicious use of vines. The hardy vine is best adapted for covering an unsightly wall or 
for furnishing shade and ornament to verandas. With the advent of spring the tendrils are given new life and as the season advances they soon become 
a glorious veil of verdure. Hard vines practically take care of themselves after they are once established and are much more desirable and less trouble 
than annual or tender varieties. 
Ampelopsis Veitchii - Boston Ivy 
A beautiful hardy climbing plant. This is one 
of the finest climbers we have for covering walls, 
as it clings firmly to the smoothest surface, cov- 
ering it smoothly with overlapping foliage, giving 
it the appearance of being shingled with green 
leaves. The color is a fresh deep green in summer 
changing to the brightest shade of crimson and 
yellow in autumn. It is quite hardy and becomes 
more popular every year. 
Clematis 
A beautiful class of climbers, many of the varie- 
ties with flowers 5 to 7 inches in diameter. Ex- 
cellent for pillars or trellises ; or when used for 
bedding, running over rock work or an old tree or 
stump, they Tnake an excellent show. They deliorhi 
in a rich soil, a sunny situation ; perfectly hardy. 
DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH. A free-flowering, 
double white variety, with medium-sized flowers. 
GIPSY QUEEN. Onp of the finest of the dark 
purple varieties. Strong grower and free bloomer. 
HENRYI. Fine, large, creamy white flowers. 
A strong grower and very hardy, one of the best 
of the white varieties ; a perpetual bloomer. 
JACKMANI. The flowers, when fully expanded, 
are from 4 to 6 inches in diameter; intense violet- 
purple, with a rich velvety appearance, distinctly 
veined. It flowers continually from July until cut 
off by frost. 
JACKMANI ALBA. Fine, large, pure white 
flowers. 
MME. EDOUARD ANDRE. This is the nearest 
approach to a bright red Clematis and has been 
called the Crimson Jackmani. The plant is a 
strong, vigorous grower and very free in bloom. 
Color a distinct crimson-red : a very pleasing 
shade and entirely distinct from all other varieties. 
PANICULATA, or SWEET-SCENTED JAPAN 
CLEMATIS. A Japanese plant possessing un- 
usually attractive merit. A vine of very rapid 
growth, quickly covering trellises and arbors with 
handsome, clean, glossy green foliage. The flowers 
are of medium size, pure white, borne in immense 
sheets and of a most delicious and penetrating 
fragrance. The flowers appear in September, ai 
a season when very few other vines are in bloom. 
Honeysuckle - Lonicera 
CHINESE TWINING (Lonicera Japonica). A 
well-known vine, holding its foliage nearly all 
winter. Blooms in July and September and is 
very sweet. 
COMMON WOODBINE (Lonicera periclyme- 
num). A strong, rapid grower, with very showy 
flowers, red outside, buff within. June and July. 
HALL*S JAPAN (Lonicera Halliana). A strong, 
vigorous evergreen variety, with pure white flowers, 
changing to yellow. Very fragrant: covered with 
flowers from June to November. 
JAPAN GOLD-LEAVED (Lonicera aurea retic- 
ulata). A handsome variety, having foliage beauti* 
fully netted or variegated with yellow. 
Wistaria 
CHINESE PURPLE (Wistaria Sinensis). A 
most beautiful climber of rapid growth, and pro- 
ducing long, pendulous clusters of pale blue flowers. 
When well established it makes an enormous 
growth ; it is very hardy, and one of the most 
superb vines ever introduced. The very best vine 
to grow when it is desired to have it shade the 
upper part of the house, as its heaviest growth is 
at the top, 
CHINESE WHITE (Wistaria Sinensis alba). 
Introduced from China, and regarded as one of 
the greatest acquisitions : a rather slow grower. 
Clematis Jackmani. 
