Ornamental Shrubs 
Pi^iCE,.50 cents each, except otherwise noted. 
Althea Frutex — Rose of Sjiaron, {Hibiscus Syriacusi) There are many varieties 
of this fine shrub, differing principall}'^ in the color and form of the 
flowers. The foliage is abundant, of a clear dark green, and its color 
is held well through the entire season. The names of nearly all the 
varieties sufficiently well indicate their peculiarities. It is hardy, easy 
of cultivation, and especiallv desirable on account of its blooming in 
the Autumn months, when there are but few other flowers. It is then 
covered with show}^ blossoms. 
Single, Purple. 
“ Varieg.vped. 
Doulle, Red, {Jlore rubra plena.'). 
“ Variegated, {Jl, variegataplena.) 
“ 'B'LV'E.., {Jl. cerulea plena) 
“ White, (_/?. alba plena) 
“ Rose-colored, {Jl. rosea plena.) Not cjuite hardy. 
“ {f . carnea plena) 
“ Ammomi-FhOWEiuin, {anemo7ia:Jl.plena.) Tender. 
(//. spcciosa.) Large purple flowers. 
{If. elegantissima.) Flowers red and purple. 
Almond — Dwarf Double-Flowering, {Amygdahisptimila.) A well-known beau¬ 
tiful small shrub, with handsome, double, pink flowers early in the 
Spring. 
Double White Flowerlng, (A. A pretty sort, with double 
white flowers. 75c. 
Berberry — Common European, {Berberis vulgaris) A showy, upright-growing 
shrub, covered in the Autumn with brilliant red fruit. 
Purple-leaved, {B. putpurea.) A fine variety, with purple leaves. Very 
distinct, beautiful and desirable. 
Sweet-fruited, {B. dulcis.) 
All varieties of the Berberry are very ornamental; their bright yellow blos¬ 
soms of Spring-time are succeeded by scarlet or purple berries, which 
hang on until late in Winter. 
