E. W . REID'S MURSERIES, BRIDGEPORT, OHIO 
HARDY SHRUBS AND TREES 
Some Sprays of Fragrant Lilacs. 
LILAC. 
SNOWBALL. 
f SPIREA. ■ 
Prunifolia (Bridal Wreath). A 
strong-growing, handsome shrub, with 
pure white double flowers in May and 
June. 15cts.; large, 25 cts. 
Reevesii. A graceful shrub, with 
drooping branches and narrow lance- 
shaped leaves ; flowers white, very 
double, borne in large, round clusters in 
great profusion over the entire bush. 
15 cts. ; large, 25 cts. 
Van Houttei. An upright-growing 
shrub, with graceful, slender branches 
and bright green foliage. Flowers pure 
white, borne in cylindrical plumes 
nearly two feet long ; hardy and de- 
sirable. 15 cts.; large, 25 cts. 
SYRINGA. 
(Philadelphus erandiflorus.) 
The Syringa is a valuable hardy shrub 
of vigorous habit, with large, handsome 
foliage. All of the varieties flower in 
June, after the weigela. The white, 
sweet-scented flowers have a fragrance 
like orange blossoms. 15 cts. ; large, 
25 cts. 
Spirea Van Houttei. 
Common ( Vilmrnum sterilis). This well-known 
shrub attains the height of 8 or 10 feet, and produces 
its snowy white flowers in large balls or masses in 
June. 15 cts.; large, 25 cts. 
Japan. A beautiful flowering shrub ; the flower- 
clusters, which are produced all over the bush, are 
spherical in form and pure white ; foliage dark green. 
30 cts. ; large, 40 cts. 
WEIGELA. 
Beautiful shrubs, that bloom in June and July. 
Rosea nana variegata. One of the most con- 
spicuous shrubs that we cultivate ; leaves beautifully 
margined with creamy white ; flowers pink. It is a 
dwarf grower, and admirably adapted to small lawns or 
gardens. 15 cts. ; large, 25 cts. 
Candida. This is the very best of all the white- 
flowered Weigelas. A strong, upright, erect grower ; 
flowers pure ..white, and produced in great profusion in 
June. 15 cts. ; large, 25 cts. 
Lemoinei. A variety with deep crimson flowers ; 
very free-flowering. 15 cts. ; large, 25 cts. 
Purple. The well-known variety ; one of the best. 
A good grower ; flowers and young wood fragrant ; 
purple. Small, 15 cts. ; large, 25 cts. 
White. Like the above, except in color. 15 cts.; 
large, 25 cts. 
Josikea. A fine, distinct species, of tree-like growth, 
with dark, shining leaves and purple flowers in June, 
after all other Lilacs have done flowering. Esteemed 
for its fine habit and foliage. 30 cts. 
Persian. A medium-sized shrub, with small leaves 
and bright purple flowers. 30 cts. and 40 cts. 
PRUNUS PISSARDII. 
This elegant small tree or shrub comes to us from 
Persia. It is perfectly hardy, and the leaves are rich 
purple, with the ends of the growing shoots a brilliant 
red, retaining their bright purple through the entire 
season ; more perfect in color than any other shrub. 
20 cts. and 30 cts. 
QUINCE, JAPANESE. 
(Cydonia Japonica.) 
Blooms very early and profusely, and is very hardy ; 
makes a beautiful hedge. 15 cts. ; large, 
25 cts- 
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