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EVERGREEN LODGE 
cordtngly. No collection will be ramie up for 
less than ONI'. DOLLAR. and from that up to 
any amount the purchaser may desire. In all 
eases one will be surprised at ibeumount of fine 
plants he gets for the money. All "[Surprise” 
Collections ordered previous to May loth will 
be booked and shipped then, but we can con- 
tinue sending them through May and June, 
i fur surprise. I ltd lections will give unbounded 
satisfaction. 1 hey are indeed a surprise. Sent 
only by express. 
HARDY HERBACEOUS 
PLANTS AND SHRUBS. 
Altheas. Rose of Sharon. Are line ami free 
crowing dowering shrubs of the easiest culti- 
vation: very desirable on account of blooming 
in August and September, when but very levs 
trees or shrubs an* in bloom, 23 cents each 
Ailanthus. Tree of Heaven, A very handsome 
ornamental tree, having been introduced in 
t Ins country Iroin Uiiina manv years ago, yet 
it is unknown in many parts. It is a very 
rapnl grower, pe rfectly hardy in nil parts, suc- 
ceeding in idl soils, and growing six to ten 
met high with very stout stems the first Sum- 
mer. with magnificent loaves five to six feet 
long, giving it a tropical appearance; in China 
it is known ns, the 1'ree of Heaven, a name 
suggested by its majestic form and great 
beauty: the trees grow, to. a good height and 
near in t he greatest profusion very larg«* pani- 
cles ut bloom. 50 cents each; extra largv si on 
each. 
Achillea, The Pearl. Grand improvement on 
the old Achillea: the flowers, which arc borne 
in the greatest profusion the entire Summer 
on st rong. erect steins, are of i he purest white 
somewhat resembling a Pompom* Chrysan- 
themum : as a Summer cut bloom it is a great 
acquisition. 25 cents each. 
Azalea Americana. Hardy Azaleas: decidu- 
ous. dowering in .May light straw cob red 
blossoms : very I >ea m ltul. 50 een t s one 1 1 
Astibile fajjouica. Incomparably the.' most 
beaut it ul ol all hardy herbaceous plants, grow 
mg about two feet high, in compact shape 
wKli handsome toliage. from above which rise 
its panicles of small ami feathery white blos- 
soms. 25 cents each. 
Bridal Rose. Rubrus (I randidorus. A large 
double white Mower of the Blackberry tribe: 
free growing, may be set out in Spring and 
potted oil like hoses in the Pall: u good Win- 
ter bloomer. 50 cents each. 
Crape Myrtle. Pink, fringed pink blossoms: 
. rimson. deep crimson. 10 cents each 
C ul y cant h us Floridus. Strawberry' shrub: 
hardy, growing Jive t-> six feet high: dark 
brown Mowers with a delicious odor. 25 to 50 
cents each. 
Citrus Trifoliata. Hardy Orange. Has proved 
.perfectly hardy as far North as New York: it 
tli Hers from other Oranges m having trifoliate 
or clover-shaped leaves, larger and liner 
blooms than any other sort, and produced 
over a much longer season: the fruit is Orange 
red. about the size of a pigeon's egg. and of 
fine flavor: it makes a beautiful shrub about 
four met. high, completely covered with its 
sweet-scented blooms and brilliant fruit . Fine 
thrifty plants. 50 cents each. 
D< gwood, Coruus. The "Queen of Ornamen- 
tal trees’ indeed. No other possesses so many 
virtues or is so near faultless: thrice blessed is 
the 1' lowering Cornel, (even of perpetual 
though changing beauty) for in early Spring 
its galaxy ol blossoms emails the finest Mag- 
i' 0 *. 11 ' : in Autumn Us foliage, almost dazzling 
in ns brilliancy, surpasses the Scarlet Oak or 
Maple, while in Winter us clusters of bright 
Vermillion berries add to its charms, lied or 
white, strong and healthy plants, 70 cents each 
Veutzia Crenatn. Height two to three feet 
regular and compact form; hushv; flowers 
pure white: blooms profuse D . 20 cents each 
Veutzia Gracilis. Very graceful white blooms, 
produced all the Spring in large quantities; 
d wart and bushy. 25 cents each 
>>>c!ytra &-j oectabiUs. A hardy ornamental 
nonet mg plant: known also as the Bleeding 
r.- « v 1 1 li . ;l h 1 e k; L e < 1 . ■ 1 , plant. 20 cents each. 
hr lint Illti, Uavenntc. IVrleeily haidv; the 
foliage, arms graceful clumps three to four 
teet high. above which arise its numerous 
spikes live to six teet, bearing plumy Mowers. 
j>0 cents each. 
lyxoohorda Craudi flora. This magnificent 
naixlv shrub trom North l.’hina, with its great 
racemes (>t snow white Mowers, like single 
Roses, and its neb ami long, persistent foliage 
and elegant habit ot growth. ..light to be in 
game n. I t blooms in May, ami is one 
ot the hiiest hardy shrubs of the present time 
50 cents each. 
Elengnus Longipes. A valuable new fruit, as 
well as a magnificent ornamental shrub, from 
Japan in bloom by May. after which, until 
a e in hall, u is clothed in luxuriant green 
toliage; silvery underside ami producing in 
Prolusion handsome bright berries, which 
make delicious sauce. 25 cents each: extra 
large, oil Cpnts each. 
hnialiu Japonic a Xebrina. t alike all other 
i nri elated idituts, this has its striping or 
marking across the tdant instead of longitudi 
uady: the extended flower spike resembles 
the ostrich plume, and will hist for years 20 
cents each. 
Forsythln. Holden Bell. One Of the best early 
flowering shrubs: bloom is drooping, veliow 
and appear very early in Spring before ttje 
leaves. 2-> cents each. 
HeUanthua MuitiUurus. The Double Hardy 
[sunflower. An extremely useful hardv plant: 
|l .neats profusely large double tlowers of a 
bright yellow. 10 cents each. 
Hydrangea Vauiculata ( iraudlttora . One of 
the finest hardy shrubs in etillivatiot, ; Mowers 
for i lieu in large whin* panicles of trusses, nine 
'indies Ul one lout in length. 25 to 50 cents 
each. 
Holy hack. Superb double kinds; the Uolly- 
lioek is becoming a very popular Summer 
flowering Plant. and when, planted in rich soil 
and in a sunny position is a very impressive 
and stately tdant. W e oiler strung, one year 
old Plants, at $1.00 per dozen : nice young plants 
tj-at will bloom this year, 5U cents per dozen. 
iris. !■ leur ; rle-l,is. The Iris isa very extensive 
i',"d, beautiful family, commonly known as 
t m* I* lowering 1’ lag. A beautiful assort men t 
ol color from pure white to richest purple 25 
coins each. 
I.ilnc. W ell known and popular hardy dower- 
ing shrubs Large strong plants. 25 cents each. 
luaiionin. An evergreen Mi nil i ot' medium size, 
with purplish, shining, prickly leaves and 
showy bright yellow Mowers in May, suc- 
ceeded iiy hlinsli berries: its handsome, deep 
green, glossy i oil age and neat habit render it. 
very attractive in Winter. 25 cents each. 
i liiox. Our collect ion embraces the best of the 
old varieties and the new French . oiks of 
recent introduction, which are. very lino, dis- 
tinct and pure colors, many of them finely 
shaded and marked with distinct dear, light 
eyes. 15 cents end > $1.50 per dozen. 
