HYDRANGEAS, PHILADELPHUS, SNOWBALLS, ETC. 
HIBISCUS syriacus. See Altheas, page 34. 
HONEYSUCKLE, BUSH (Lonicera tataricd). Grows 6 to 10 feet, and blooms 
early in the spring. An old-fashioned shrub, with sturdy, oak-like habit, 
good foliage, especially useful for screens and masses. Profusion of lovely 
white flowers in May and June, followed by translucent berries in the fall 
Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora 
BLOOMS IN AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, AND OCTOBER 
The flowers are rich, creamy white, changing to pink, and borne in immense 
clusters, often more than a foot long; it blooms in August, the first and every 
succeeding year, and continues in bloom for months. It is entirely hardy, no 
trouble to grow, and splendid effects can be obtained with this free-flowering 
shrub by planting it in masses along driveways, in groups among shrubbery 
or as a center for beds. 4-yr. size, $1 each □. See other prices below. 
Hydrangea, “Hills of Snow’ 
(H. arborescens 
grandiflora) 
Philadelphus (Mock Orange) 
Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora 
KERRIA japonica flore-pleno (Corchorus). 
borne abundantly in May. Grows about 2 feet high and makes a neat, compact 
shrub that is very popular. No 3 -year size. 
5 CHOICEST 
VARIETIES 
Masses of exquisite fragrant white flowers in May and June. Growth 8 to 10 
feet. They will bloom in shady places but do best in open sunlight. 
Philadelphus coronarius. Erect, compact habit of growth. The true stock, which 
we have grown from cuttings, is very fragrant. Only a few nurseries have original 
stock of this splendid variety. 
P., Avalanche. (New.) Large 
flowers on slender branches 
which arch gracefully. 
P., Bouquet Blanc. ( New.) A 
notable variety which produces 
large white flowers in immense 
quantities. 
P., Manteau d’Hermine. 
(New.) A dwarf variety with 
very small leaves. Suitable for 
rockeries, etc. No 3-year size. 
P., Virginale. (New.) This is 
the grandest of all, with large 
crested flowers borne in great 
quantities. Without doubt one 
of the finest introductions in 
recent years. (See cut.) i-ycar 
. size only, $1 each, postpaid. 
One of the most valuable characteristics of this shrub is its coming into 
bloom just after the passing of all the early spring flowers, while its long flow¬ 
ering season, from June till late August, makes it an acquisition on any lawn. 
The heads of flowers are produced on long, strong stems, making them good 
for cutting for indoor decoration. 4-yr. size, $1 each. See other prices below. 
page 4 i) New French Hydrangeas (H. hortensis) 
These cannot be listed with the hardy shrubs as they are not entirely hardy 
everywhere in U. S. A. We find, with protection, they are hardy in this latitude. 
Charming for porch and house-front decoration. They are offered on page 41. 
Double, orange-yellow flowers, 
Japan Snowball 
New Philadelphus. Virginale 
( Viburnum plicatum ) See cut 
Japan Snowball (Viburnum plicatum). 
Pure white flowers in dense, globular clusters, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, which 
look like balls of snow. The plant grows 6 feet and over, and the blooms fairly cover 
the bush. The heavy ribbed foliage of deep, dark green is beautiful always, and 
in May it makes a splendid setting for the handsome balls of snow-white flowers. 
Extra-large plants, splendid specimens, $1 each □. See other prices below. 
COMMON SNOWBALL (Viburnum Opulus sterile). June. 6 to 9 ft. Bears 
beautiful masses of flowers. Sometimes called the Guelder Rose. 
PRICES 
For any of the 
above (unless 
otherwise 
noted) 
NOTE QUANTITY PRICES 
Each 
10 for 
25 for 
100 for 
$0 30 
500 
750 
$2 70 
4 50D 
6 75Q 
$6 00 
10 ooa 
15 ooa 
$24 00 
40 ooa 
60 ooa 
West Grove, Penna. 
Hardy Shrubs 
Q Indicates delivery not prepaid 
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