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Symphoricarpos (Waxberry) 
RACEMOSUS (Snowberry). A well-known 
shrub, with small pink flowers, and large white 
berries that hang to the plants well into the winter. 
2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
VULGARIS (Indian Currant, or Coral Berry). A 
medium-sized shrub of graceful habit, with small 
foliage and flowers; covered with small purple fruit 
which hangs all winter. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. 
Tamarix (Tamarisk) 
AFRICANA. Feathery sprays of light green 
foliage, and very small pink flowers in May. 35 cts. 
HISPIDA AESTIVALIS. A very handsome and 
distinct variety, with bluish foliage; carmine-rose 
flowers in September. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. 
INDICA. A strong-growing variety, with plumes 
of pale pink flowers in late summer and autumn. 
50 cts. 
ODESSANA. Slender stems, carrying very loose, 
feathery sprays of light bluish green foliage; pink 
flowers in August. 35 cts. 
Tilia (Linden, or Lime Tree) 
The Lindens are beautifully formed trees, among 
the best for street planting and, when in bloom, 
their flowers yield a delicate perfume. 
ARGENTEA (White-leaved European Linden). 
This makes a very beautiful, pyramidal lawn tree, 
the upper surface of the leaves being smooth and 
bright green and the under surface downy, silvery 
white. 8 to 10 ft., $2.50. 
Ulmus (Elm) 
The Elms are among our most noted trees, so 
well known as to render description unnecessary. 
The variety offered below is the most distinct and 
picturesque of all the drooping trees, sending out 
horizontal branches which curve gracefully to the 
ground, forming ample room underneath for benches, 
a single specimen on the lawn presenting a striking 
appearance. 
ULMUS, continued 
CAMPERDOWN PENDULA (Camperdown 
Weeping Elm). Grafted on standards, 6 to 8 ft., 
$1.50; extra-heavy specimens on heavy standards 
8 to 10 ft., $3.50. 
Viburnum (Snowball) 
The Viburnums are all shrubs of fine form and 
handsome foliage, which colors beautifully in 
autumn, and are extensively used in landscape 
work. Plant in spring. 
CARLESI. A rare and beautiful new species 
from China, forming a compact bush of medium 
size. Oval leaves, similar in texture to Viburnum 
Lantana; stems and branches are brown; at the 
terminals flower-buds are formed in autumn, devel¬ 
oping in spring into large corymbs of flowers resem¬ 
bling in size and form, a bouvardia, and in color, the 
trailing arbutus, rosy white, exhaling a delicious 
perfume more powerful than the jasmine and, when 
forced in the greenhouse, it permeates the whole 
atmosphere. Being hardy, it is one of the most 
valuable shrubs introduced in recent years. $1. 
CASSINOIDES. Glossy green foliage; flat 
heads of white flowers in June, followed by red 
fruits, changing to blue. 75 cts. 
DENTATUM. Bright green foliage; broad 
heads of white flowers in May, followed by bluish 
black fruits. 50 cts. 
LANTANA. Thick, dark green foliage, downy 
on the under side; white flowers; bright red fruits, 
changing to black. 35 cts. to 50 cts. 
OPULUS STERILE (Common Snowball). An 
old favorite in every garden. 35 cts.; heavy, 50 cts. 
PLICATUM (Japan Snowball). One of the 
choicest hardy shrubs. Should be in every collec¬ 
tion. Handsome, dark foliage and large, perfect 
balls of pure white flowers. 50 cts.; large, $1. 
PHcatum tomentosum. The single form of the 
Japan Snowball. Large, flat cymes of pure white 
flowers, borne along the branches in the greatest 
profusion in early June. A very handsome and 
desirable shrub. 50 cts.; extra strong, $1. 
A Few Choice Hardy Climbers 
ACTINIDIA ARGUTA (Silver Vine). A Japan¬ 
ese climber of vigorous and rapid growth, with dark 
green, shining foliage and greenish white flowers with 
purple centers, followed by clusters of edible fruit. 
AKEBIA QUINATA. A graceful vine, with 
neat, small foliage. Especially useful where dense 
shade is not desired. Violet-brown flowers with a 
pleasant cinnamon odor. 25 cts. 
AMPELOPSIS Veitchii (Boston Ivy). The most 
popular climber for covering brick- or stone-work, 
to which it clings tenaciously without support. 
Extra-strong plants, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper, 
or American Ivy). This well-known climber is one 
of the best for covering trees, trellises, arbors, etc.; 
its large, deep green foliage assumes brilliant shades 
of yellow, crimson and scarlet in the fall. Strong 
plants, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100. 
ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO (Dutchman’s Pipe). 
A vigorous, rapid-growing climber, with handsome, 
broad, light green leaves of large size. Fine for 
dense shade. Flowers of brownish color, somewhat 
resembling a pipe. 50 cts. 
BIGNONIA radicans (Trumpet Creeper). A 
useful vine for covering old stumps and rockwork. 
It will cling to brick or stonework without sup¬ 
port. Handsome, dark red, trumpet-shaped flowers, 
freely produced. 25 cts. 
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