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Cytisus (Golden Chain) 
LABURNUM. A native of Europe, with smooth 
and shining foliage, forming a tall shrub or dwarf 
tree, 20 feet in height. The name Golden Chain 
alludes to the length of the drooping racemes of 
yellow flowers, which appear in June. 50 cts. 
FAGUS, continued 
PURPUREA RIVERSII (Rivers* Purple-leaved 
Beech). A variety of compact, symmetrical, spread¬ 
ing growth, forming in time a dense tree with Bright 
crimson foliage early in the spring, changing to 
dark purple in the summer. The finest of all purple¬ 
leaved trees. 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 6 ft., $2.50 grafted 
standards, on stems, 5 ft., $2.50. 
Desmodium 
JAPONICUM (Lespedeza). Blooms from Sep¬ 
tember until frost, the branches being covered with 
pendulous spikes of small, purple, pea-shaped 
flowers. 50 cts. 
PENDULIFOLIUM. Covered from August to 
October with large clusters of rose and purple pea¬ 
shaped blossoms. Very effective, when planted in 
masses in the shrubbery border, and especially 
valuable as to flowers at the time when so few 
shrubs are in bloom. It dies to the ground each sea¬ 
son, but sends up rapid-growing, vigorous shoots 
from the base in the spring. 50 cts. 
Euonymus (Strawberry or Spindle Tree) 
Highly ornamental shrub, covered in autumn with 
showy fruit. 
ALATUS (Cork-barked Euonymus). Of upright, 
compact growth, heavily corked branches, small 
leaves and red fruit. In autumn the foliage turns to 
bright red. Very ornamental. 3 ft., $1; 4 ft., bushy 
specimens, $2 each. 
ATROPURPUREUS (Burning Bush, or Waa- 
hoo). A tall-growing shrub, with large leaves, turn¬ 
ing to scarlet in autumn; large, dark red fruits. 
2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. 
EUROP7EUS (European Euonymus). The most 
common variety. Forms a small tree, with white 
and rose-colored fruit. 35 cts. to 50 cts. 
Exochofda (Pearl Bush) 
GRANDIFLORA. A fine shrub from North 
China, producing large, white flowers in May. 2 to 3 
ft., 50 cts. 
FagUS (Beech) 
The Beeches are beautiful even while very young, 
but magnificent when they acquire age. The 
Purple-leaved, Cut-leaved and Weeping Beeches are 
all most attractive, eventually attaining great size. 
HETEROPHYLLA (Fern-leaved Beech). Beau¬ 
tifully formed tree, with delicately cut, fern-like 
foliage; its long, tendril-like shoots during the 
growing season giving the tree a very graceful 
aspect. 2 ft., SI; grafted heads on 4-ft. standards, 
$2.50. 
PENDULA PURPUREA (Weeping Purple-leaved 
Beech). This forms a picturesque tree of large size 
and of wonderful grace and beauty. Specimens 
grafted at the ground, 4 to 5 ft., $1.50; 6 to 7 ft., 
$2.50; on stems, 4 to 5 ft., $2.50. 
Forsythia 
FORTUNEI. The Forsythias, or Golden Bells, 
come into bloom the first warm days of spring, and 
their masses of bright yellow flowers are one of the 
most striking features of the landscape at that time. 
Of graceful, upright habit. 35 cts. to 50 cts. 
SUSPENSA (Drooping Golden Bell). Flowers 
like the above, but of slender, drooping habit. 
Suitable for planting on banks or walls, where the 
long branches may trail. 35 cts. and 50 cts. 
VIRIDISSIMA. A fine variety, with leaves and 
bark a deep green. Flowers deep yellow, very early 
in the spring. 3 ft., 35 cts. to 50 cts. 
Halesia (Snowdrop, or Silver Bell Tree) 
A desirable shrub of large size, covered with 
pretty, white, bell-shaped flowers in May. 2 to 3 ft., 
50 cts.; large specimens, $1. 
Hydrangea 
ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA. A beau¬ 
tiful new American shrub, bearing large panicles 
of snow-white flowers from June to August. 50 cts. 
PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. The best- 
known and most popular shrub in cultivation. 
Immense panicles of white flowers, remaining in 
good condition for weeks. Strong plants, 25 cts. 
each, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100; extra-large plants, 
50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $30 per 100. 
New Hybrids of Hydrangea Hortensis 
The new hybrids produce immense heads, with 
enormous individual flowers sometimes over 2 
inches in diameter, in many beautiful shades. They 
are best grown as tub-plants wintered in a cellar or 
coldpit, but in the latitude of Philadelphia, may be 
grown out-of-doors if carefully protected. 
Avalanche. Large trusses of pure white flowers; 
very free-flowering. 
General de Vibraye. Large, bright rose heads. 
Mme. Emile Mouillere. Large heads; flowers 
purest white, with rosy carmine eye; one of the best. 
Mont Rose. Immense panicles; clear flesh-rose. 
Mousseline. Large panicles of mauve-rose 
flowers, with creamy centers. 
Souv. de Mme. E. Chautard. Medium-sized 
corymbs; bright rose. Shows a strong tendency to 
produce blue flowers. 
Small plants, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.; large 
plants, from 6-in. pots, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
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