C. A. Reeser, Seedsman and Florist, 
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VERBENAS. 
VERBENAS— 
Continued. 
Type of New Verbenas, Maniniotli Strain. 
The Verbena is one ol the prettiest and the most popular of all the flowering 
plants suitable for forming beds on the lawn. It commences to flower and spread 
from the first day the plants are set until late in the Autumn, every day becoming 
^better and more handsome. The improper growing of plants has checked the popu¬ 
larity of this useful flower to some extent, for it has been difficult in many places to 
procure healthy plants. A healthy plant will cover a space three feet in diameter. 
Our plants are grown with care, and are very robust. 
Price, 10 cents each for strong, healthy plants. Eighteen line sorts for 
$1.25. The set of this year is particularly fine, comprising most distinct and 
brilliant colors. 
Verbena, Apple Blossom.—White, edged shell pink. 
Beauty of Oxford.—Deep clear pink, immense size. 
Blue Bird.—Bright blue, large size. 
Centennial.—Purplish red, distinct. 
Daisy Dale. —Bright pink, a beautiful shade. 
David Garrick.—Purple, very distinct shade. 
Evening Htar.—Bright pink, bright eye. 
Flora.—Blush, crimson center. 
Humboldt.—Bright maroon, large eye, splendid. 
John Thorpe.—Rosy scarlet, very large truss. 
Lord Derby.—Royal purple, magnificent. 
Mrs. Woodruff.—Dazzling scarlet, very fine bedder. 
Negro.—Velvety black, quite distinct. 
Pearl.—The finest white, large truss. 
Striata Perfecta.—Evenly striped white and pink. 
Saladin.—Purple, blotched and splashed white. 
Terrapin.—Orange crimson, maroon center. 
NEW VERBENAS—Mammoth Strain. 
Mr. Peter Henderson says: “In 1884 it was our good fortune to raise the Seed¬ 
ling Verbena, America,” which In size, substance and brilliancy of coloring far sur¬ 
passed any variety hitherto in cultivation. From it we obtained .seed enough to raise 
a large number of plants, from which we selected the list below, which embraces 
nearly every shade of color known in the Verbena. Every flower in the set (of 
thirteen) when well grown measures fully nine inches in circumference, the single 
florets being large enough to cover a twenty-five cent piece. This great improve¬ 
ment in size is certain to increase the popularity of the Verbena as a Summer bed¬ 
ding plant. This set of thirteen from the New Mammoth Strain is tar in advance of 
anything that has ever been Introduced. 
Eentiiry.—Brilliant scarlet, clear white center. 
('rystal—Pure white. 
Damson.—Rich purple mauve, clear white center. 
Kditli.—Salmon shaded carmine, center white. 
Emily.—Royal purple, clear large white center. 
Fanny.—Violet rose, large white eye. 
Glow-worm.—Brilliant scarlet, perfect form. 
.lean.—Rosy pink, distinct white center. 
Lapiz Lazuli.—Blue, perfect form. 
Maltese.—Lilac, shaded blue. 
I Mrs. Massey.—Salmon pink, large white center. 
1 .Marion.—Mauve, perfect form, white center. 
Nelly Park.—Orange Scarlet, splendid. 
Fifteen cents each; the set of thirteen for $1.(10. 
HARDY ORNAMENTAL. 
S hrubs appear to best advantage when planted In groups, or judiciously scat¬ 
tered about the lawn. By selecting a dozen varieties and planting in a clump, 
a succession, of bloom may be had the greater part of the Summer. Keep 
j the plants in handsome shape and of proper size by the free use of the knife 
I or pruning shears. In laying out new grounds, flowering shrubs should be 
I planted extensively, as they make a beautiful display in a year or two, giving the 
' lawn a very attractive and finished appearance. Neither should they be forgotten in 
planting for cemetery decorations, being well adapted and effective for such pur- 
[ poses. I have departed from the alphabetical list to give them a place under the 
j heading of Hardy Shrubs, which will act as a help and guide to those unacquainted 
I with them. This list I will add to from time to time, aiming to keep it up to a high 
j standard of excellence as to selection of the different kinds of Shrubs that are hardy. 
ALTH/EA, or ROSE OF SHARON—Hybiscus Syriacus. 
These are the most beautiful Shrubs I have in my colleclion. The flowers are of 
large size, very double and full, of various brilliant and striking colors, they bloom 
freely during August and September, when scarcely any other Shrub is in-bloom. 
Price.10 cents. 
Althica Bosea.—Beautiful bright rose color. 
.Althiea.—Pure white, clear and waxy. 
DEUTZIA. 
These are Shrubs that are very at¬ 
tractive and sure to please all. Their 
branches are slender and graceful and 
produce compound panicles of beautiful 
flowers. They make elegant speci¬ 
mens either planted separately or 
grouped in the border. If taken up and 
potted in the Fall they make splendid 
Winter-blooming plants. 
Price, 10 cents each. 
Deutzia Crenata.—Height four feet, 
flowers double, white, and tinged 
with delicate pink. 
Deutzia Crenata Alba.—Pure white, 
same as above except color. 
Deutzia Gracilis.—Flowers pure white, 
bell-shaped, delicately fringed, and 
home in such profusion as to cover 
the branches. 
EUONYMUS. 
Very beautiful plants, valuable for 
Deutzia Crenata Alba. pot culture. They are also desirable to 
plant among other shrubbery, and 
make pretty hedges, as they are evergreen and hardy. They are benefited by a 
slight protection during Winter. 
Euonynius Japonicns.—Bushy, compact habit, with deep, glossy green foliage. 
Price. .15 cents. 
Euonyinus Japonicns Aureus.—The dark green is diversified with golden variega¬ 
tions, making a charminj; comliinatlon. Price.20 cents. 
Euonymus Kadicans Bicolor.—Foliage a bright pea-green, deeply margined with 
creamy-white, making a very pretty effect. Price.25 cents. 
HONEYSUCKLE—Tartarian or Upright. 
Tnese make very ornamental Shrubs, growing frow six to eight feet high, of com¬ 
pact habit. Very effective when mixed with other Shrubs. 
Honeysuckle Tartonica Rubra.—This elegant Shrub is profusely covered with beau¬ 
tiful pink and rose flowers in May, followed by orange-colored berries during the 
I Summer. Price..10 cents. 
j Honeysuckle Tartonica Alba.—Same as above, except the flowers are pure white 
I and berries deep scarlet. Price .10 cents. 
