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Beautiful Hardy Ornamental Flowering Shrubs and Hedge Plants 
Extra Selected, Well Developed, Bushy 2-Year-Old Plants. All Shrubs Are Sent Postpaid and Guaranteed Satisfactory. 
Shrubs are as iiuirli a part of the well balanced gai-den as the lawn or flower borders. Many of them are as decorative as any ornamental foliage plant, 
while otlu'rs are liif;lily nsefid as cut llowers, and a well-arranged planting presents an attractive appearance throughout the entire year. 
3110 Siiiron A'aii Iloiittpi—Bridal Wreath 
Spirea 
3110 Van Houttei (Bridal Wreath). A most beautiful and satis¬ 
factory shrub. Ko garden comi)loto without this. Easily grOwn, 
does nicely everywhere—either in solid rows, borders or close 
to juiieh. Elos.soins hist season. Our jilnnts are st.ntely and 
W(dl di'vcIoiH'il. Bears largo sjiirals of densely erowded single 
whiti' hiiwors, each blossom lihe a miniature rose the' entire length 
of the Inanehes—and they a]>i)car by tlie million—hence the com¬ 
mon titli' of “Bridal Wreatli.” Each, 28 cts.; 3 for 60 cts.; 
doz., $1.98, postpaid. 
3107 Anthony Waterer. Dwarf variety 20 to 30 inches tall. For 
mass iilantings, the crimson flowers and variegated foliage mak¬ 
ing a beautiful contrast with other shrubs. Flowers lasting sev- 
eial weeks. Each, 33 cts.; 3 for 75 cts.; doz., $2.50, postpaid. 
3108 Billiardi Rosea. . lias dense spihes of rose-pink flowers that 
crown sparsely twigged, erect branches. For .shrubbery groups, 
natural plantings and moist places. Bloom from Julv to Septem¬ 
ber. 3 to 6 feet. Each, 29 cts.; 3 for 65 cts.; doz., $2.25, postpaid. 
3109 Prnnifolia (True Bridal Wreath). Among the earliest bloom- 
(‘rs. Branches are covered almost the entire length with small 
white flowers. Bluni foliage, in autumn tui ns to brilliant red. Each, 
33 cts.; 3 for 75 cts.; doz., $2.50, postpaid. 
IlydraiiK^oii Paiiiotilata (■raitdiflora 
Snowball 
3104 Hardy Snowball (Vihurnnm). An ex¬ 
tremely handsome .shrub, with beautiful 
fidiage and snowy white flowers, borne in 
large clusters. Flowers arc radiant and ap- 
jiear in numerous white balls. An old-time 
favorite; one of the best of tire flowering 
shrubs. Each, 35 cts.; 2 for 60 cts., postpaid. 
Hydi 
rangea 
3089 Paniculata Grandiflora. The Universal 
hardy tree-shaped shrub. They grow to a 
height of 8 to 10 feet, and are absolutely 
hardy, grow in any soil and bloom the same 
yr'ar they are set out. They flower abun¬ 
dantly, bearing immense panicles of bloom a 
foot long, white at first, turning to rose in 
Autumn, commencing to bloom in August, 
when very few shrubs are in bloom. Each, 
28 cts.; 2 for 50 cts.; doz., $2.50, postpaid. 
3088 Arhorescens (Hills of Snow). Comes 
into bloom just after the flowering time 
of the Lilacs, Syringas, Viburnums and 
Spring-flowering Spireas and continues on 
into August. The panicle is more like a 
Snowball in form and size than Paniculata 
Grandiflora (hence the name). Pure white. Each, 
28 cts.; 2 for 50 cts.; doz., $2.50, postpaid. 
3090 Tree Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. The 
same as Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora, but 
grown on stems in dwarf tree form. At maturity 
tliey stand about five feet high. Most attractive 
and desirable, making a very picturesque shrub for 
the lawn, and especially beautiful when covered 
with the immense panicles of bloom. Each, 75 cts.; 
2 for $1.35, postpaid. 
Forsythia 
3080 Forsythia (Golden 
Bell). On c of the 
earliest shrubs to bloom 
in Spring time. The 
long branches are cov¬ 
ered with golden yel¬ 
low flowers before the 
leaves appear. Grows 
well in shade or sun. 
The foliage is a beauti¬ 
ful dark green. Each, 
28 cts.; 2 for 50 cts.^ 
postpaid. 
3080 Forsythia Golden Bell 
Beautiful Syringas 
3112 Philadelphus (Syringa; Mock Orange). A tall, vigorous and 
hardy bush. Produces a mass of white flowers in May, resembling 
orange blossoms, deliciously fragrant and fine for cutting. One 
of the best flowering shrubs; foliage very attractive. Each, 24 cts.; 
2 for 42 Cts., postpaid. 
3113 SyringajVirglnalls. One of the most beautiful shrubs grown. 
A vigorous tall grower, with very large, double-crested flowers, 
pure white, sweet-scented, produced in clusters of five to seven. 
Has longest blooming season of any variety. Each, 33 cts.; 2 for 
55 cts., postpaid. 
3111 Philadelphus Aurea (Golden Syringa). 5 feet. Golden-yel¬ 
low foliage; white flowers. The best golden-leaved shrub and 
one of the few that will hold its color when planted in the shade. 
When dotted at intervahs along the shrub border they add life and 
character to the planting; also valuable for grouping and founda¬ 
tion planting. Each, 35 cts.; 2 for 60 cts., postpaid. 
Tamarix 
Barberry 
3(Ht3 Berberlw ThunliorRi—JiipaiioKy Barherry 
3063 Atropru'purea (Red Barberry). 
The newest and most beautiful 
hardy ornamental hedge plant ever 
introduced. No planting today is 
coTuplete unless this “New Intro¬ 
duction’’ is ineduded in your assort¬ 
ment. Perfectly hardy as far north 
as Canada. Excellent for individual 
planting effect or in groups with 
other jilants and shrubs. It grows 
in sliort, bushy I'orm—IS to 30 inches 
high, producing beautiful s]iecinu'n 
plants with circumference equal to 
lieiglit. Foliage is a rich, lustrous 
l)ron7,e-ved. Becomes more brilliant 
as time goes on. Plant in full sun¬ 
light. Each, 28 cts.; 3 for 60 
cts.; doz.^ $1.98, postpaid. 
3062 J a.p an e s e (Berheris 
Thunhergi). Especially suited 
for protecting corners of the 
lawn near the sidewalk. This 
kitul has nothing to do with 
Black Bust so you can plant 
them freely. It is of low, reg¬ 
ular and compact growth and 
requires very little pruning. It 
has fiiio thorns and small round 
rich green leaves that change 
color in the Autumn to crim¬ 
son at which time it is cov¬ 
ered with bright crimson ber¬ 
ries. Very attractive. Each, 
24 cts.; 3 for 55 cts.; doz., 
$1.90, postpaid. 
3116 Tamarix (Hispida Spanish). Densely bushy, a foaming mass 
of glaucous foliage. Flowers in extra large upright panicles, 
bright coral pink; midsummer. Each, 33 cts.; 2 for 50 cts., post¬ 
paid. 
3115 Tamarix (Africana). Strong, .slender, tall-growing/ irregular shrubs, with 
feathery foliage and small, delicate flowers, borne profusely on gracefully bend¬ 
ing branches. These pink flowers are very attractive during May. Each, 28 cts.; 
2 for 50 cts., postpaid. 
Privet 
3102 Amoor River Pidvet. This is the hardiest of all Privets and especially 
desirable for hedge planting in the North, wherp winters arc severe. It is much 
superior to any other hedge plant, as it is not subject to blight. The dark 
green foliage is retained until late in the fall, and it can be pruned to give any 
desired effect. Bears handsome white flowers in June. 6 for 50 cts.; doz., 90 
cts.; 25 for $1.70; 100 for $6.25, postpaid. 
French'Hybrid Lilacs SCE^'^D 
The hybrid Lilacs listed below differ from the 
common Lilacs in that their flower clusters arc 
iiiucli larger and fragiance more entranciiig. The 
Jilants themselves arc more dwarf and linshy, usu¬ 
ally reaching a height'of 6 to 8 feet, and do not 
siudccr or sprout from the roots. A much greater 
range of color runs through the varieties of liy- 
lirids than may be found in the common varieties. 
3095 Chas. Joly. A gorgeous purple; large, double 
blooms. , 
3094 Belle De Nancy. Large double pink. 
3097 Pres. Grevy. Light lilac color. Exquisite 
double. 
3096 Chas. X. Strong grower, its single flowers 
in broad thick clusters. Reddish purple buds 
changing to mauve. 
Price on French Lilacs, above—Each, 45 cts.; 
(your choice) any 2 for 80 cts., postpaid. 
3098 Lilac, Persian Purple. One of the best known 
flowering .shrubs and deserving of its wide popu¬ 
larity. LTnivcrsally loved for its pleasing fra- 
giance and delicate colorings. Very fragrant. 
Each, 28 cts.; 2 for 50 cts., postpaid. 
3094 
French Liilacs—Double 
Pink 
