«A«K COUNTY NURSERIES, BEATRICE, NEBRASKA. 
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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
We do not list a great number of flowering shrubs, but select the verv best 
sorts that are perfectly hardy and adapted to all parts of the West. 
2 to 3 feet Each, 25 cents. Free by mail, 35 cents each. 
Althea or Ronc of Sharon — 
These are fine shrubs, and espe- 
cially valuable because of their 
flowering in the fall when nearly 
all other shrubs are out or blos- 
som; hardy and easy of cultiva- 
tion. 
Barberry, Purple Leaved (Pur- 
purea) — Foliage and fruit of a 
violet purple color; very striking; 
fine for single specimens; also a 
desirably ornamental hedge plant, 
planted by itself or intermingled 
with the common. 
Dent/Ja (Crenata) — Flowers are 
double white, tinged with pink. 
Lilac (Purple) — Standard sort, 
very fragrant; free bloomer, per- 
fectly hardy anywhere. 
Lilac (White) — Pure white and 
perfectly hardy like the purple. 
Hydrangeas — Beautiful free 
flowering shrubs, bearing im- 
mense panicles or trusses of 
flo>vers. Paniculata is perfectly 
hardy and requires no protection. 
Splrca (Van Houtii)— The habit of the plant is pendulous, yet upright, giving 
a most graceful appearance even when out of bloom. The flowers are pure white 
and in dense clusters along the whole length of the branches, often weighing to 
the ground. One of the finest ornamental shrubs that we offer. Excellent as a 
single lawn plant or for grouping with other shrubs; also a fine hedge plant. 
Snowball — This is a free blooming plant, 
perfectly hardy and should be in every col- 
lection. 
Syr Inga (Mock Orange) — Perfectly hardy, 
upright, free blooming plant. Fragrant, 
white, orange blossom shaped flowers. 
Althea (Rose of Sharon). 
Each Per 10 
Fine named sorts, 3 to 4 ft $0.25 $2.00 
Coelcstis — Blue. 
Lady Stanley — White. 
Pulclierinin — White center, splashed with 
red. 
Amplisslma — White center, outer petals 
pink. 
Japan Quince — 2 to 3 ft 25c each 
This shrub gives a profusion of bright scar- 
let flowers almost before the leaves are out 
on some trees and shrubs. 
CLIMBING VINES 
Virginia Creeper (Quinquefolia) — A native 
of rapid growth, with large, luxuriant foli- 
age. which in the autumn assumes the most 
gorgeous and magnificent coloring 1 . The 
blossoms, which are inconspicuous, are suc- 
ceeded by handsome, dark blue berries. 25 
cents each; by mail 35 cents. 
Hignonia. or Trumpet Flower — A splendid 
climber, vigorous and hardy, with clusters of 
large, trumpet-shaped scarlet flowers in Au- 
Hydrangia. gust. 25 cents each; by mail 35 cents. 
Honeysuckle (Scarlet Trumpet) — A strong, rapid grower; blossoms very freely 
the entire season; bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers. 25 cents each; by mail. 30c. 
Wistaria (Cninese) — A most beautiful climber of rapid growth, producing long, 
pendulous clusters of pale blue flowers; when well established makes an enorm- 
ous growth; is very hardy and one of the most superb vines introduced. 25 cents 
each; by mail, 35 cents. 
Norfolk. Neb.. April 1. 1905. 
The trees I got of you last spring are in fine shape, and doing well. I am hav- 
ing a fine time with the regular tree agents. They tell my neighbors that all my 
trees purchased of you Inst spring are dead. I tell them to come and see if they 
don’t look queer for dead trees. F. H. C. 
