Deciduous Shrubs. 
Most Deciduous Shrubs are of rapid growth and of easy culture. 
tions^n be E made A th D a t V wm E af S descri ^ d below comprise the best in cultivation, from which selec¬ 
tions can be made that will give a continuous variety of bloom from early spring until late in autumn 
'HE SIZE or HEIGHT each variety ordinarily attains is indicated in Roman numbers as follows- 
I denoting a size of 6 to 10 feet. 
II denoting a size of 3 to 6 feet. 
III denoting a size of 1 to 3 feet. 
givem° R C0NVENIENT REFERENCE both the botanical and common English names of each variety are 
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Climbing Shrubs and hardy vines are also classified under a separate heading 
The prices noted are for Shrubs of the usual sizes, as usually selected for ornamental planting 
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ACANTHOPANAX* Hercules Club* 
See Aralia, Deciduous Trees, page 9. 
AMORPHA. Indigo Bush* 
FRAGRANS. Fragrant Amorpha (II). Dark 
purple flowers in July. 35 cts. 
FRUTICOSA. Wild Indigo (II). Indigenous 
to Southern States. 35 cts. 
ACER JAPONICUM* Japanese Maple* 
See Deciduous Trees, page 6. 
AMYGDALUS* Flowering Almond* 
FLORA ALBA PLENA. Double White Flow¬ 
ering Almond (II). 35 and 50 cts. 
FLORA RUBRA PLENA. Double Red Flow¬ 
ering Almond (II). 35 and 50 cts. 
in small 
ANDROMEDA. 
LI^USTRINA. (II). White flowers 
clusters during May. 35 cts. 
MARIANA. Stagger Bush (II). Glossy oval 
leaves; clustered cylindrical flowers. 50 cts. 
RACEMOSA. (II). Sweet white flowers in long 
pendulous clusters. 50 cts. 
SPECIOSA. (II). An almost evergreen shrub, 
similar in appearance to the Floribunda varietv 
75 cts. to $1. 
For other Andromedas see Deciduous Trees 
also Evergreen Shrubs. 
AZALEA* 
ARBORESCENS. (II). Rich dark green foli¬ 
age and white or rose tinted fragrant flowers 
late in summer. $5 and $7.50 per doz. 
CALENDULACEA. (II). Flame-colored flow¬ 
ers late in May. 50 cts. to 75 cts. each. 
GHENT and PONTICA. (III). I offer the best 
collection of these beautiful shrubs obtainable. 
They are made up of the best hardy varieties, 
of which there are many, the flowers appearing 
in great profusion in spring; literally covering 
twig and branch with their varied and gorgeous 
hues in brilliant distinct colors. Planted either 
in groups or borders the effect is charming. 
They will flourish in any good peaty soil or 
sandy loam, made rich by leaf mold or similar 
material. Like the Rhododendron and other 
hardy Azaleas, these plants remove with a ball 
and mass of fibrous roots, engendering practic¬ 
ally no risk in transplanting. Selected well- 
budded plants of the finest hardy varieties, $10 
and $15 per dozen; extra, $18 per dozen; $50, 
$75 and $150 per 100. 
AZALEA A. KOSTER. (III). One of the finest 
hardy plants of recent introduction; golden yel¬ 
low flowers, very fine. Strong, well-budded 
plants. $18 per dozen. 
MOLLIS. (III). One of the finest hardy shrubs; 
of Japanese origin, but now grown largely. 
Although perfectly hardy in most situations, it 
is valuable for forcing, flowering early and in 
great profusion. There are about twenty named 
varieties, the flowers of which are very large 
and of various colors, in red, orange, primose 
and yellow. The finest seedlings are also hardy 
and very fine, the bloom appearing on the ends 
of the branches as with Rhododendrons. Large, 
rich green foliage, contrasting finely with the 
showy flowers. Very effective in beds and 
masses or in borders with other flowers. Se¬ 
lected well-budded plants, producing almost a 
solid covering of beautiful flowers the first sea¬ 
son, $10 and $15 per dozen; $50 to $150 per 
100; smaller, well-budded plants, $35 per 100. 
m 9 LLIS ‘ Extra Exposition Specimens (III). 
limited stock of beautiful plants, 2 to 3 feet, 
very bushy, 60 to 80 buds each; very fine for 
immediate effect; $20 per dozen; $150 per 100 . 
MOLLIS. Standard or Treeform (II). See 
Standard Shrubs and Decorative Plants. 
MOLLIS SINENSIS. (HI). Large brilliant 
flowers of distinct colors. Well-budded, bushy 
plants, $10 per dozen. 
NARCISSI FLORA (II). A fine hybrid hardy 
Ghent Azalea. Especially distinct; large bright 
golden yellow double flowers. Perfectly hardy; 
blooms with greatest profusion. $10 to $20 per 
dozen. 
NUDIFLORA. Sweet Native Purple Azalea 
(II). 50 cts. Low rates per 100 and 1,000. 
