CATALOGUE SOUTHERN NURSERIES. 
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Hardy Ornamental Shrubs 
Hydrangrea, Panlculata Grandiflora 
Althea, Rone of Sharon — Unsurpassed 
h\- anvthine in ih» hnr^lv shrtih IlnA for 
freedom of bloom or range of color. 
From mid-summer until frost, when few 
other shrubs are Vn bloom, the Althea 
Is the most handsome, with its large 
Camelta-like flowers of the most varied 
and beautiful shades. 
Althea, Double Whit© — White with 
crimson center. 
Althea. Double Variegated — Pink and 
white. 
Althea, Double Purple. 
Althea, Double Blue— Deep blue. 
Althea, Double Ked — Pure red: 
Althea, The Banner — An excellent 
striped variety, nicely marked white and 
deep rose, 
Deutzla — This valuable species of plants 
comes to us from Japan. Their hardi- 
ness, luxuriant foliage and profusion cf 
attractive flowers render them deserved- 
ly among the most popular of the flow- 
ering shrubs. The flowers are produced 
in June. In racemes 4 to 6 inches long. 
Deutzla Crenata (Double Flowering) — 
Flowers double white, tinged with rose. 
One of the most desirable flowering 
shrubs in cultivation. 
Deutzla. Pride of Washington — A new 
variety raised from Deutzla Crenata and 
exceeding all others In size of flowers, 
length of panicle, profuseness of bloom 
and vigorous habit; a charming acquisi- 
tion to the list of Deutzlas. 
Honeysuckle, Red Tartarian — A beau- 
tiful shrub. Vigorous and producing 
large, bright red flowers, striped with 
white, in June. 
Honeysuckle, WTiite Tartarian — A largo 
shrub having white flowers In May and 
june. 
Hydrangea, Panlculata Grandiflora— Fine shrub, blooming from July to November; large, showy panicles 
white flowers in the greatest profusion; it is quite hardy, and altogether a most admirable shrub for planti 
singly on the lawn or In the margin of masses; to produce the largest flowers It should be pruned severely 
the spring and the ground enriched. (See cut above.) 
Hydrangea, Otacksa — Foliage a beautiful deep green. 
Produces immense clusters of rose-colored flowers In pro- 
fusion in July. Should be planted in tubs and protected 
In winter. 
Hydrangea, Thomas Hogg — A half-hardy variety of 
great beauty; flowers pure white, produced from July to 
September. Requires some winter protection. 
liilac. Charles the Tenth (Syringa) — A strong, rapid 
grower, with large, shining leaves, and reddish-purple 
flowers. « 
I'ilac, Chinonanthus T^eared fJosikea) — Has dark, 
shining leaves, like the White Fringe tree, and purple 
flowers; fine and distinct, 
LUac, Common Purple (Vulgaris Purpurea). ^ 
I^lIac. Double (Lemoinei Flore Pleno) — A new and 
choice variety of the Lilac, producing long racemes of 
double purple flowers, lasting longer than the single sorts. 
A valuable acquisition. 
Lilac, Persian (Persica) — Medium sized shrub, with 
small leaves and bright purple flowers. 
Almond, Double Flowering — A desirable class of 
early flowering shrubs. 
Azalea, Mollis — A beautiful species recently brought 
from Japan; It has fine, large trusses of flowers in shades 
of pink and yellow; requires some protection. 
Berberry, Purple-T^eaved (Purpurea; — A very hand- 
some shrub, growing from 3 to 5 feet high, with violet- 
purple leaves and fruit. Makes a flue ornamental hedge. 
Berberry, European (Vulgaris) — A fine shrub, with 
yellow flowers in drooping racemes, produced In May or 
June, followed with orange-scarlet fruit. 
Calycanthus or Sweet-Scented Shrub (Calycanthe) — 
The wood is fragrant, foliage rich; flowers of rare choco- 
late color, having a peculiarly agreeable odor. Flowers 
In June and at intervals afterward. 
Purple Fringe — A beautiful, distinct, large shrub, 
much admired for Its long feathery flower stalks, which 
give the tree the appearance of being covered with a 
cloud of smoke. 
Whit« Fringe — A very showy shrub, with beautiful, 
large, glossy foliage, and delicate fringe-like white 
flowers. 
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