LONG-CLUSTER 
GOLDENCHAIN 
(Laburnum vossi) 
No finer plant exists than this excellent 
hardy Laburnum, holding in store for you the 
thrill of thrills. Just as the Lilacs are finishing 
it lets down its gorgeous yellow racemes, like 
flowing gold, and out of all proportion to the 
size of the plant. Even the sophisticated nursery¬ 
man will “walk a mile” to see one in bloom. 
Commencing as a little tree studded with 
heavy buds Long-cluster Goldenchain soon 
branches out into a vase-shaped tree and ordin¬ 
arily will not reach a height of over 12 ft. Plant 
it in a somewhat protected place, as an accent 
shrub or lawn tree like the Magnolia. 
This variety is hardier, the flowers larger 
than the common Laburnum vulgare. Because 
of being scarce and high-priced very few plants 
have been planted in this country,—but it is an 
old favorite in Europe. The branched specimens 
offered below are extra heavy this year, but it 
may be necessary to limit the number to a 
customer. 
2 to 3 ft. Plants, $1.85 each; 3 for $ 5.00 
3 to 4 ft. Plants, $2.85 each; 3 for $ 7.75 
4 to 5 ft. Plants, $3.85 each; 3 for $10.50 
Branched specimens, 6 to 8 ft., $6.85 each 
F. O. B. Piqua. 
DOUBLEFLOWERING WHITE DOGWOOD (Cornus florida plena). 
At first we intended to hold this rare variety until next year, but find that we can spare 
a limited number. Semi-double flowers, larger than the common single, and closely re¬ 
sembling the Camellia; foliage heavier and of a lighter shade of green. Be the first to plant 
this in your vicinity. 
2 to 3 ft. Plants, with ball of earth, $2.85 each, F. O. B. Piqua. 
HARDY BEGONIA (Begonia evansiana). 
A tuberous-rooted Begonia from China and 
Japan which has proven absolutely hardy 
here at Piqua. Bears typical Begonia leaves, 
red underneath, and throughout the Summer 
and Fall large flesh-colored flowers. Grows 15 
to 18 in. and prefers a rich, porous soil and 
partial or full shade. Plant this unusual plant 
in the shady part of your Rock Garden, along 
your shrub or evergreen border, or along the 
north side of your porch. 
8 to 10 in. Plants from 2 x /2 in. Pots, 
$0.40 each; 3 for $1.00 Postpaid. 
CLIMBING HYDRANGEA (Schizo- 
phragma hydrangeoides). 
A Japanese climbing vine, annually giving off 
fresh sets of roots along its branches, by means 
of which it clings to brick, stucco, and even 
wooden walls. Flowers freely on the short, non¬ 
clinging branches about July 1st. Hardy in 
Boston; plant in a sunny location. 
Plants, out of 4 in. Pots, $0.85 each; 
2 for $1.50 Postpaid. 
Climbing Hydrangea on a brick wall 
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