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HARDY TREE HYDRANGEA — One 
of the finest of hardy shrubs. It forms a 
graceful and dwarfish tree, not reaching 
more than eight to ten feet in height, and 
is extremely effective for lawn decoration, 
whether standing singly or in masses. The 
immense trusses of bloom appear at just 
the time when other flowers are scarce, 
and last from the first of August until 
frost comes. It is entirely hardy and very 
easy to grow. 
2 to 3 feet.50 cents each 
3 “ 4 75 «< << 
HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS 
GRANDIFLORA ALBA — Also called 
“Snowball Hydrangea” and “Hills of 
Snow.” The blooms are of the very 
largest size, of pure snow-white color. 
One of its most valuable characteristics 
is its coming into bloom just after the 
passing of all the early spring shrubs, 
while its long season of bloom, from early 
June through August, renders it doubly 
valuable to every owner of a garden; per¬ 
fectly hardy. 35 cents each. 
HYDRANGEA (Puniculula Grandi- 
flora)—Absolutely hardy, thrives in 
all soils; grows rapidly and blossoms 
profusely. The flowers are pure white, 
afterward changing to pink, and are borne 
in lurgo pyramidical trusses often more 
than a foot long and six to eight inches in 
diameter. Begins to bloom early in 
August, and continues to bloom for several 
weeks. Wherever known it is considered 
to bo one of the finest flowering sljrubs 
cultivated. It is equally valuable for 
Wanting singly or massing in beds. We 
tear lily commend it to all lovers of the 
beautiful. Attuins a height of from 3 to 
5 feet. Requires annual and severe prun¬ 
ing to obtain best results. 
Price 25 cents each; $2.50 per 
dozen. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH — Seems to 
attract butterflies in large numbers. It 
produces long, graceful stems which ter¬ 
minate in tapering panicles of beautiful 
lilac-colored flowers that arc of miniature 
size and borne by the hundreds on a 
flower head which is often ten inches long. 
It blossoms from early summer till frost; 
splendid for cutting. 35 cents each. 
CALYCANTHUS (Carolina All-spice 
or Sweet Scented Shrub) — The Culy- 
ennthus is one of the most desirable shrubs. 
The wood is fragrant, foliage rich, flowers 
of a raro chocolate color, having a peculiar, 
agreeable odor. They blossom in June 
and at intervals afterwards. 
SPIR/EA ANTHONY WATERER — 
This beautiful variety has the same 
habits as its parent, the Blumalda. It 
blooms about the close of June, continuing 
throughout the entire season. It is use¬ 
ful for edging, planting in masses, or as a 
single specimen where a low, bushy shrub 
is required. 
SPIIUEA BILLARDI (Billiard’s 
Spiraea) — Rose colored, blooms nearly 
all summer. 
SPIRAEA VAN IIOUTTEI — Without 
doubt the finest variety in the collection. 
At the flowering season in May and early 
June the plant is covered with a mass of 
large, white flowers, presenting a beauti¬ 
ful appearance. Very hardy. One of the 
finest shrubs in the Catalogue. 
BRIDAL WREATH — An old favorite. 
In May and early June there appear along 
the branches duinty, pure white, very 
double flowers. Its pretty, glossy, deep 
green leaves change to crimson and purple 
in autumn. 
SNOWBALL, COMMON — A popular 
shrub. Makes a large bush. Bears balls 
of pure white flowers in June. 
SNOWBALL, JAPANESE (Vibur¬ 
num Plicatom)—From North China; hus 
very rich deep green foliage, of handsome 
form and benutfiul globular heads of pure 
white flowers, quite distinct from tnosc 
of the common sort. A very desirable 
shrub. 
MOCK ORANGE — Flowers white, 
deliciously perfumed. Derives its name 
from flowers resembling orange blos¬ 
soms; a delightful substitute for that 
noble flower. 
COMMON BARBERRY—Clusters of 
red berries. 
PURPLE BARBERRY — Similar to 
Common Berberry only that the foliage 
is purple. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN — 
A large shrub, with spreading branches, 
white or pink flowers and red or orange 
fruit in great ropes. 
DEUTZIA, PRIDE OF ROCHESTER 
— A new variety raised from Deutzia 
Crenata, and exceeding all others in size 
of flowers, length of panicles, profuseness 
of bloom and vigorous habit; a charming 
acquisition to the list of Deutzias. 
