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Hardy Flowering Shrubs. 
Shrub Orders must reach us not later than April 15 as the plants will commence growing soon 
after that date and then could not be successfully handled. 
ALTHEA. (Rose of Sliaron.) 
The Altheas are fine, free growing, flowering shrubs 
of the easiest cultivation. They produce a profusion 
of pretty rose-like flowers during August and September 
when other flowers are scarce. The diversity of color 
of the different sorts makes it possible to use them 
in considerable quantities even in grounds of small 
extent. They make very pretty flowering hedges. 
DOUBLE RED. DOUBLE PURPLE, DOUBLE WHITE. 
Price, 12c each; the three (one of eaoh) for 30c, 
postpaid. >. 
DEUTZIAS. 
Crenata. Height, 4 to G feet; flowers white, tinged 
with rose on the outside. Blooms profusely in June. 
Gracilis. Dwarf, 2 or 3 feet in height. Flowers 
pure white, bell-shaped; branches drooping and loaded 
with bloom. Hardy for the garden, or splendid pot 
plant for winter blooming. 
Prfde of Rochester. Double, «flne white flowers; very 
profuse bloomer. 
Price, 12c each; 3 for 30c, postpaid. 
FORSYTHIA FORTUN EH. 
The first shrub to bloom in the spring. Height 8 
to 10 feet, with graceful drooping branches. The 
foliage is a deep, glossy green; flowers, bright yellow* 
and borne in profusion. Price, 12c; 3 for 30c, post- 
paid. 
BUSH HONEYSUCKLES. 
Red Tartarian. Well known and popular shrub for 
the lawn or garden. Blossoms in May and June. 
White Tartarian. Like the preceding, but with white 
blossoms. 
12c each, the two for 20c, postpaid. 
Hydrangea. 
Paniculata Grandiflora. (The Hardy Hydrangea.) 
One of the finest hardy shrubs ever Introduced, and 
in size and magnificence of bloom not excelled by any 
shrub in cultivation. The bush in time attains a large 
size, growing in beauty year by year. It is in the full 
glory of bloom from August until the middle or last 
of October, when every branch is crowned with an im- 
mense panicle of fleecy, pure white flowers, changing 
later to a pinkish hue, sometimes a foot long and 
nearly as broad at the base, presenting an aspect of 
majestic grandeur that absolutely defies description. 
Entirely lmrdy, xery free-growing, a profuse bloomer, 
and thrives in all soils. It sl.Ould have a prominent 
place in every garden, not only because it is such a 
glorious shrub, but for Its flowers appearing at a time 
when few others are to be found. It is planted in 
great numbers at Newport, and attracts a great deal 
of admiration at that well- ’mown place. A bed of 
one hundred makes a most striking appearance. Each, 
10c; 3 for 27c, postpaid. 
HYDRANGEA. Otaska. A Japanese variety, pro- 
ducing immense heads of pink flowers. This is the 
variety so extensively used for Easter decoration. Us- 
ually hardy as far north as New York City and much 
grown as pot plants in all parts of the country. The 
immense heads of bloom make them very conspicuous. 
A little shade and plenty of water seem to meet all 
their needs. They can be put in the cellar in the fall. 
For decorative plants on a piazza or porch they produce 
a flue effect. Each, 18c; 3 for 50c, postpaid. 
HYDRANGEA. Thomas Hogg. Large, pure white 
flowers, which on well-grown plants, measure more 
than 12 inches in diameter. Is quite as hardy as other 
garden sorts. Also much grown as a pot plant for 
piazza or lawn decoration. Each, 18c; 3 for 50c. post- 
paid. 
One each of the three kinds of Hydrangeas for 40c, 
postpaid. 
SNOWBALL— Viburnum. 
Common Snowball. (V. opulus <terilis.) A superb 
old-fashioned shrub, popular ami much admired. Of 
large size and spreading habit, bearing in June large 
globular clusters of pure white flowers resembling im- 
mense snowballs. Each, 12c; 3 for 30c, postpaid. 
Japan Snowball. (V. Plicatum.) The best of the 
Viburnums, of pure color and better form than the 
above, and one of the finest of flowering shrubs, but 
difficult to propagate and hence rather scarce. Mode- 
rate in growth and compact in form, rich deep green 
plicated foliage; large, globular flower clusters of the 
purest white produced all over the bush in great abun- 
dance. Exceedingly choice, its flue flowers are very 
benutiful, and its handsome plicate foliage makes it a 
lovely object at all times. Each, 15e; three for 40c. 
SPIREA. (Meadow Sweet.) 
This class of shrubs offers a great variety, both in 
flowers aiul foliage, making them of the greatest value 
in a collection. They are all of easy cultivation, rapid 
growth and will amply repay the planter with an 
abundance of flowers. 
Spirea Bumalda. A dwarf-growing variety, produc- 
ing u profusion of beautiful rose-colored flowers the 
entire summer and autumn. 
Spirea Callosa Alba. A very flue dwarf-growing, 
wliite-floworering variety, perfectly hardy; blooms in 
July and August. 
New Crimson Spirea, Anthony Waterer. By all odds 
the finest of the dwarf Spireas, and a grand acquisi- 
tion. It outshines all Spireas in brilliancy of color — a 
bright crimson — and is the most profuse and persistent 
bloomer of them all; bearing continuously large flat 
clusters of lovely flowers throughout the whole of sum- 
mer and autumn. The plant is of dwarf habit and 
dense growth, comes into bloom very earlv and when 
not more than fifteen Inches high. Each, 15c; three for 
35c. 
Spirea Prunifolia. (Bridal Wreath.) Very double; 
flowers pure white, and borne profusely the entire 
length of branches; perfectly double; like ‘little daisies. 
Spirea Van Houttei. A vigorous plant that sends up 
numerous tall, slender shoots, which curve gracefully 
towards the ground, and the last of May or in June 
are literally covered with pure white flowers, making 
the bush a mass of snowy bloom. 
Price of Spireas. except as noted, 12c; the five for 
50c, by mail postpaid. 
SYRINGA, MOCK ORANGE. 
The Syrlnga or Mock Orange has been a favorite 
shrub from time Immemorial and among the many' and 
valuable new ones it still remains a favorite. 
Garland. Flowers pure white and very highly scent- 
ed; the profusion with which they are borne "is what 
gives It the name of Garland Syrlnga. 
Golden. With beautiful golden yellow foliage, which 
keeps its color well the entire season. Will make a 
pleasing and striking contrast when planted with 
other shrubs. 
Price of each variety Syringa, 12c; two for 20c, by 
mail postpaid. 
WEIGELIA. 
This is a family of strong vigorous growing shrubs 
that can be used to the best of advantage either for 
single lawn specimens or for- massing with other varie- 
ties. We strongly recommend them. 
Candida. Handsome snow-white flowers, borne In 
great profusion during June and July. Handsome light 
green foliage. 
Eva Rathke (New). This is a very valuable and at- 
tractive new. variety. The flowers are of a very deep, 
rich crimson color and are produced with the utmost 
profusion. 
Rosea. Large rose-colored flowers almost covering 
the whole plant. 
Variegata. (Variegated Leaved.) Deejf green leaves 
with a broad distinctly defined margin of white around 
each. Flowers not so conspicuous as on the other va- 
rieties, but of a beautiful clear blush. 
Price of each variety Weigelia, 12c; the 4 for 40c, by 
mail postpaid. 
Shrub Orders must reach us not later than April 15. 
as the plants will commence growing soon after that 
date, and then could not be successfully handled. 
Hardy Herbaceous 
Plants. 
Plants of tills class are perfectly hardy in the open 
ground, and die down only to the roots at the approach 
of col<l weather. Once planted they become a lasting 
pleasure. Failure with them is practically impossible. 
Orders should reach us by April 15th. though in some 
seasons we can continue to supply this stock up to 
May 1st. 
ACHILLEA, THE PEARL. One of the verv best 
white flowering plants for the border. The flowers are 
borne In the grentest profusion. Pun* white in color, 
somewhat resembling Pompon Chrysanthemums. As a 
summer cut bloom it Is a great acquisition. Each. 12c 
three for 30c, postpaid. 
