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GRAND MERE NURSERIES, 
HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
shru? M pH? e , h B ?5c. plowEBnra — A desirable class of early flowering 
IMS I h - U b st a F n r s e e r p s : 
gated b^ue and purp r ie H«ay^ “SSSS, foT* 111 " 8 COl ° rS are r ° Se ' Whlte ’ varie ‘ 
.... AZAI,EA ' — ,T he *?°® t gorgeous of all hardy shrubs. The prevailing colors 
^reoniog® yellow, buff and pinkish red. When in bloom they are the most 
75c nl each PlantS ln th8 whoIe ljst of hardy shrubs. 12 to 15 inches, unnamed, 
CAIYCANTHUS (California Allspice.) — An unique shrub of quick growth 
blossom mg's odd 1 y^ ^at leaf axils, in double, spicy fragrant flowers of chocolate 
^rrde of Rochester.) — Double white, tinged with pink. One of 
the most showy shrubs. 3 to 4 ft., 25c. each. v 
.^ DBANGE A. (Paniculata Grandiflora.) — Probably the most popular of all 
„ B Jo° m ' s . t ln August and September, when we have few shrubs in bloom. 
a e e white ’ borne in pyramidal panicles often a foot in length. Excel- 
lent alike for masses or for single specimens. 35c. each, $2.50 dozen. 
year? obi S r ^ A f E i D H ^ DRA NGEA.— These are fine specimen plants four to five 
owi^, ~v e , s hape with about three feet of straight stem and 
?botr l3 Ul h *5 ed h , a< ]? Should bloom profusely the first year. Before shipping 
the E roper length for planting, so that they will make a bet- 
ter growth and larger flowers. 50c. each, $5.00 per dozen. 
» 0 c.*^,!3^"dLS^ 2 10 3 26c - each; ?2 00 per dozen: 3 10 4 
PEESIAN FERULE, each 40c; dozen $3.50. 
JAPAN WEEPING, 1 yr. head, 4 to 6 ft., $1.00 each. 
'TV,£? BP1B p ® rN ® E .-— A .conspicuous shrub, or small tree, with large leaves. 
°' er hnng in mid-summer by cloud like masses of very light mist 
lowers, having the appearance of smoke at a distance. Each, 2 to 3 ft., 
oUC. 6 tO 4 ft., 40C. 
in n A , PAB QUI ^, CE - — A beautiful variety and a profuse bloomer. Blooms early 
in the spring. Choice and pretty. 2 to 2% ft., 25c. each, $2.00 per dozen. 
Blr,nm?yi^b I,I, 'iTr A f ! ne , sh F ub °J bush. Flowers very large and showy. 
»] y ' Borne in clusters of five or six. Ten to twelve feet high. Bios- 
soms in May. 3 to 4 ft., each 25c. 
JAPAN SNOWBALL. — One of the most valuable of our hardy shrubs. It 
forms an erect compact shrub, 6 to 8 ft., high. Blossoms in June, and for a 
mass of white, the plants being completely covered from 
* f+^rn Un< * branches with large balls as white as snow. 3 to 
4 it. cue. each. 
SPIBEA. (Anthony Waterer.) Bed.— This beautiful variety has the same 
habits as its parent, the Bumalda. It blooms about the close of June, continu- 
ing throughout the entire season. A striking and attractive shrub. 15 to 18 
inches, 25c. each, $2.00 per dozen. . 
SPIRE A (Van HoutteL) white. — Without doubt the grandest of all Spireas; 
beautiful at any season, but when in bloom is a complete fountain of white 
flowers, the foliage hardly showing. Perfectly hardy and an early bloomer. 2 
to 3 ft., 2oc. each, $2.00 per dozen. 
„~„ SP ^ BE ^ (Bnmalda .)— a spreading low bush with dark leaves, brightened bv 
corymbs of pretty, light pink flowers in May, and at intervals all summer. 15 
to 18 inches, each 25c. $2.00 per dozen. 
SAMBTTCUS AUREA (Golden Elder.) — Beautiful golden yellow foliage, 
grand for single specimen plants, planted in masses by themselves or to con- 
trast with other shrubs. 3 to 4 ft., 25c. each. 
SYBINGA. — A well-known shrub, with pure white highly scented flowers. 
One of the first to flower. 15 to 18 inches, 25c. each. 
WEIGEEIAS.— Beautiful shrubs that bloom in July, the flowers are pro- 
duced in so great profusion as almost entirely to hide the foliage. They are 
very desirable for border or for grouping, and as specimen plants for the 
lawn. 
