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ELLIS BBOTHEES^ CATALOGUE, 
Paniculata Grandi flora. One of the finest hardy shrubs in cultivation; the flowers are formed 
in large white panicles or trusses nine inches in length. The shrub grows to a height and breadth of 
three or four feet, and as the flowers slightly droop, few plants have the grace and beauty presented by this 
magnificent shrub. Perfectly hardy in all parts of the country; needs no protection of any kind. It 
should have all weak wood cut away each fall, and be well manured each season. (See cut.) Price, extra 
strong, i-ycar field grown plants, 20<fts.; extra strong, 2-year field grown plants, 50 tfts. ; extra strong, 
3-year field grown plants, 75 ( 5 ls.; 4-year, tree shape, extra fine, $1.50; 4-year, bush shape, $«.25. All of 
above will bloom first year. The 3-year plants are extra fine, well branched, two to three feet high ; all 
have extra good roots. The two, three and 4-year plants should go by express. 
Note. — “ Paniculata” i.s perfectly hardy in open ground. The other sorts, in northern states, are best 
grown in pots and tubs; they can then be wintered in cellars. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
We call special atlention to our list of Chrysanthemums; nearly all are prize winners at the large 
shows in diff^vut parts of the country. If not acquainted with the improved new sorts of today, as 
compared with the Chrysanthemums of ten year» ago, you will be astonished by a trial of a few of the best. 
Tennis. Japanese reflexed, color of deep mauve, which is very attractive; build of blooms 
most jierfect; of Japanese refiexed type; stems stiflest |>ossib]c; foliage large and right up to flower. 
Price 15 < 5 ts. 
Casco. An incurved Japanese. In color it is unique, being a light shade of garnet, exceedingly 
bright and attractive, causing it to hold a place not filled by any other variety of its season. A good, clean 
grower, unexcelled as a pot or bush plant. Price 15 < 5 ts. 
Mine. Perlat, I*ure white; petals regularly incur\'ing; petals at times pointed gold. This is a 
fine new sort from France. I’rice ao < 5 ls. 
Rachais. Bright bronze and yellow; enormous incur\’ed form; one of the finest varieties of the 
year. Very full and substantial. I'he best plumed variety in the dark shades. Price 15 ( 5 ts. 
The Harriott. Deep rose, silvery reverse, evenly arranged petals, making a well balanced flower; 
bloom of large size and great substance. This variety as a late pink has great value, being at its best from 
December 15th to 20th; strong stem and foliage. A fine Christmas flower. Price 20 < 5 ls. 
