SPECIALTIES AND NOVELTIES 
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Maple, Schwedler's. (Acer Schwedlerih. A purple- 
leaved variety of the Norway Maple, One of the finest 
acquisitions of recent introduction. The foliage is 
magnificent: in color a rich purple, the ends of the 
growing shoots bright red ; tree vigorous and perfectly 
hardy—a great improvement on the old purple-leaved 
maple. Trees, 3 to 4 feet. each ; 5 to 7 feet, >2 each. 
PEUNUS PISSARDH. (Purple-Leaved Plum). A 
splendid novelty, introduced from Persia. Perfectly 
hardy. Has stood two winters in our grounds unpro¬ 
tected. It is a small sized, elegant looking tree or large 
shrub, with black bark and rich purple leaves, which 
retain their bright color through the summer ; the ends 
of the growing shoots are brilliant red. It is said to 
produce fair fruit. Price, $2 each. 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. Otic of the 
finest of the new hardy shrubs. It is becoming very 
popular and should be in every garden. The blooms 
are magnificent. Fine plants, 40 cents each. 
Spirea Aurea. Is the best yellow leaved shrub. It 
makes a fine contrast with the purple leaved shrubs. 
25 cents each. * 
Wistaria Alba. (White tl'istaria .) This is a charm¬ 
ing companion for the Chinese purple variety. It is 
quite rare. Price of nice young plants in pots, $1 
each; strong plants of the purple variety, 50 cents 
each. 
NEW PERPETUAL MOSS ROSE, 
MAD. BLANCHE MOREAU. 
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A new moss rose. Pure white ; buds very mossy and 
flower of good substance; growth very vigorous, and 
hardy. Promises to he a valuable acquisition. Price of 
f rood one year old dormant plants, #1,25 each ; well estab- 
ished pot plants, grafted, 75 cents each. 
P^EONIA TENUIFOLIA. 
This beautiful but quite rare Pa ony should Ik* better 
known. It is very distinct from other varieties. Quite 
dwarf, with beautiful fern-like foliage, and brilliant crim¬ 
son semi-double flowers, the color of Gen. Jacqueminot 
rose, w it h bright yellow centre. Blooms two weeks earlier 
than other sorts. Price of strong plants, 50 cents each: 
