E. W. REID’S NURSERIES, BRIDGEPORT, OHIO 
HARDY SHRUBS AND TREES 
DEUTZIA. 
Crenata fl. pi. Flowers 
double, white, tinged with 
pink. 15, 25 and 35c. 
Crenata flore albo 
plena. A very valuable 
variety of strong growth, 
producing its pure white 
double flowers in abun- 
dance. 15, 25 and 35c. 
Gracilis ( Slender-branch- 
ed ) . A very desirable dwarf- 
growing variety. Flowers 
pure white. A valuable 
plant for winter blooming, as it may be 
very readily forced. 15, 25 and 35c. 
EUONYMUS. 
(Strawberry Tree.) 
A very ornamental and showy shrub, 
whose chief beauty consists in its bril- 
liant rose-colored berries, which hang in 
clusters from the branches until mid- 
winter ; planted with a background of 
evergreens, the effect of contrast is very 
fine. 20, 30 and 40 cts. 
A Spray of Deutzia Gracilis. 
EXOCHORDA GRANDIFLORA. 
A hardy-flowering shrub from northern China, endur- 
ing from 20 to 30 degrees below zero without the slightest 
injury. It grows vigorously, forming a neat, compact 
bush 10 to 12 feet high ; can be trimmed into any de- 
sired shape. Flowers borne in slender racemes of 8 to 
10 florets each, on light, wiry branches, that bend 
gracefully. 30 cts. ; large, 40 cts. 
GOLDEN-LEAVED ELDER. 
This is a shrub which attains large size, blossoming 
in June, and is very ornamental, not only in flower but 
also in fruit and foliage, enlivening the shrubbery. 
This, as well as many other shrubs, should be kept in 
good shape by annual pruning. 25 and 35 cts. 
HYDRANGEAS. 
Paniculata grandiflora. A variety of great value, 
perfectly hardy, with large and abundant foliage, and 
immense pyramidal panicles of white flowers, changing 
to pink. They are a foot or more in length, appear in 
August, and continue utftil frost. Most effective 
planted in groups; a shrub of great beauty and value. 
15 cts. ; large, 20 cts. ; extra, 25 cts. 
Otaksa. A splendid variety from Japan. Flowers 
large, bright pink, tinted with blue; produced very 
freely; foliage large, deep green, very attractive. 
25 cts. ; larger plants, 40 cts. 
Thomas Hogg. Immense trusses of flowers, at first 
slightly tinged with green, becoming pure white, and 
remaining so a long time. An excellent, free-blooming 
house plant. 25 cts. ; large, 40 cts. 
PURPLE FRINGE. 
(Rhus cotinus.) 
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. A 
20 cts. ; large, 25 cts. ^ 
Ramulis pictis. (Red Branched.) A grand variety, 
producing flowers in immense sized 
trusses. Color very deep rose or 
ight cherry. The new growth of 
k wood is a deep reddish pur- 
ple color, making it distinct 
from any other variety. 25c. ; 
large, 35 cts. 
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WHITE 
FRINGE. 
(Chionanthus.) 
A tall - growing 
shrub, with large, 
deep green foliage, 
and pure white, 
drooping, fringe-like 
flowers ; extremely 
desirable. 20 cts.; 
large, 25 cts. 
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SUCKLE. 
(Tartarian Upright.) 
A handsome, showy shrub, ^ 
of spreading habit, with deep 
green foliage, remaining until late; 
flowers delicately perfumed, pink, 
produced in May in great profusion. 
Large, 25 cts. 
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HIGH BUSH 
^ CRANBERRY 
Both ornamental 
and useful ; its red 
berries resemble 
cranberries, and are 
esteemed by many; 
they hang until de- 
stroyed by frost. 
The plant is like the 
snowball in wood and 
foliage. It is very 
hardy and ornamen- 
tal. The berries are 
rich, tart and juicy 
in flavor. 20 cts., 
G for $1. 
Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. 
SHRUBS, 
Planted in pretty clumps about lawns 
and under large ti*ees, give a place the 
cosy, home-like air of being well-fur- 
nished. The yard needs them as much 
as the house needs curtains and carpets. 
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