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CARTERS TESTED SEEDS— CHOICE VEGETABLES. 
BUDDLEIA (SUMMER LILAC) 
Buddleia variabilis magnifica (Butterfly Bush). M. Showy and 
fragrant flowers, appearing in great profusion in August to October. 
Flowers deep rose purple, with deep orange eye, produced in dense 
panicles. 75c. each. 5.00 per 10. 
B. — Veitchiana. M. A robust grower, later gracefully arching, 
with dense clusters of bright mauve colored flowers, with a bright 
orange eye. Begins to bloom mid-August. 75c. each. 5.00 per 10. 
Calycanthus floridus (Carolina Allspice). L. Fine and glossy 
foliage; pineapple-scented, chocolate-colored flowers all summer; 
a favorite shrub. 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
Cephalanthus occidentalis. M. Flowers in dense round heads, 
creamy-white, fragrant, appearing in midsummer. Thrives best 
in moist soil; valuable for water-side planting. 2 H to 3 ft., 50c. 
Clethra alnifolia (Sweet Pepper Bush). M. Shrub with rich green 
foliage and spikes of creamy-white fragrant flowers throughout 
the season. It thrives in shady, damp places, where not many 
shrubs will grow. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
CORNUS OR DOGWOOD 
Cornus alba (Siberian Dogwood). L. Shrub with erect stem, good 
clean foliage and bright blood-red branches; useful for shrubberies. 
3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
C. Spaethi (Golden-leaved Dogwood). M. A handsome form, 
useful for contrast in shrubbery foliage, its foliage being a mingling 
of green and yellow. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
C. alternifolia (Alternate-leaved Dogwood). L. A very distinct 
and graceful form; bunches of white flowers borne about the close 
of May, followed by deep blue berries. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
C. panlculata (Gray Dogwood). M. One of the test native shrubs; 
free flowering; very handsome when in bloom, and with its white 
fruits on red peduncles in the fall. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
C. rugosa syn. circinata. (Round-leaved Dogwood). Branches 
green, blotched with purple when young, older ones purplish; 
creamy-white flowers, light-blue berries. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
C. sanguinea (European Red Osier). L. Branches deep red or 
purplish red; the greenish white flowers are followed by black 
fruit. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
C. sericea (Silky Dogwood). M. This reddish stemmed sort is a late 
bloomer, and its corymbs of white flowers appear about the close 
of June. Blue berries. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
C. stoloniffera (Spreading Cornel). M. AJshrub usually with dark 
blood-red branches and prostrate stem. Flowers in dense cymes, 
followed by white berries. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
C. — flaviramea (Golden-bark Dogwood). S. Branches yellow, 
and makes a striking contrast when planted with variety alba, 
the red-barked sort. Very attractive in winter. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
Cydonia japonica (Japan Quince). M. A shrub with spreading, 
spiny branches; glossy leaves; flowers are a deep scarlet, in clusters. 
2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
DEUTZIA 
Deutzia gracilis. D. Slender, often arching branches; low, dense, 
globular habit; flowers pure white, in graceful racemes. 15 to 
18 in., 50c.; 18 to 24 in., 75c. 
D. Lemoinei. M. A vigorous grower and floriferous: very desirable; 
early bloomer; panicles of pure white flowers borne on stout 
branches. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
D. — crenata (Single White Deutzia). L. Showy white, tinged 
pink flowers; blooms in July; worthy of a place in every collection. 
2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
D. — Pride of Rochester. L. Flowers double white, back of the 
petals tinged with rose. One of the best; blooms in July; very 
floriferous. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
D. — Watereri. A new form of Crenata with large double pink 
flowers. Decidedly beautiful. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
D1ERVILLA - WEI GILA 
Diervilla floribunda (Weigela). Profuse bloomer; flowers are dark 
red. A fine variety. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
D. hybrida Candida (White Weigela). One of the best. Handsome 
light green foliage and showy pure white flowers. Blooms pro¬ 
fusely in June. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
D. hybrida Desboisii. An abundant bloomer; flowers deep rose. 
2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
D. Eva Rathke. Erect and free-flowering; flowers brilliant crimson, a 
beautiful distinct, clean shade. Blooms more or less all sum¬ 
mer. Very desirable. 2 to 214 ft., 60c. 
D. rosea (Rose-colored Weigela). From China. Erect, compact 
growth; one of the finest; has rose-colored flowers in June. 2 to 
3 ft., 35c.; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
D. — variegata. A dwarf form with variegated leaves. Flowers deep 
rose. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
ELAEAGNUS (OLEASTER) 
Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian Olive). L. Fragrant yellow 
flowers; foliage wooly. Forms a spreading bush, with few spines; 
especially valuable for seashore planting. 3 ft., 60c. 
E. argentea (Silver-leaved Oleaster). L. A large shrub, sometimes 
forming a small tree, with long, narrow, silvery green foliage; 
flowers yellow. 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
E. longipes (Japanese Oleaster). M. A shrub with reddish brown 
branchlets; foliage dark green above, silvery beneath; yellowish 
white, fragrant flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
EVONYMUS (STRAWBERRY TREE) 
Evonymus alata (Cork-barked Evonymus). M. A dwarfish variety, 
compact in habit; wood very corky; foliage small; yellowish 
flowers, followed by red fruit. 2 to 3 ft., 65c.; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 
E. europaea (Strawberry Tree). L. Erect shrub; vigorous, compact 
growth; foliage dark green, turning to crimson; flowers yellow, 
followed by orange-scarlet fruit. 4 to 5 ft., 75c.; 5 to 6 ft., $1.00. 
E. nana. VD. Low-growing shrub, with slender, often arching 
branches; purplish flowers; handsome for rookeries; fruit ripens in 
August. 18 to 24 in., 60c. 
E. obovata (Running Strawberry Bush). D. A low, procumbent 
shrub. Leaves bright green; flowers purplish. Desirable for 
planting rocky banks and under large trees. 1 M to 2 ft., 50c. 
Exochorda grandiflora (Pearl Bush). L. This is a Chinese shrub 
of robust growth, producing loose clusters of pure white flowers 
in May; one of the best of shrubs. 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 75 
FORSYTHIA (GOLDEN BELL) 
Forsythla Fortune!. L. Upright in habit, with broad, deep green 
foliage, turning to a purplish tint in the autumn; flowers deep 
yellow and in great profusion. 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
F. Intermedia. L. This also is an ersct-growing shrub, but when 
full grown the branches become arching and it resembles F. sus- 
pensa; the blossoms are much like F. Fortunei; very floriferous. 
3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
F. suspensa. L. In this variety we have the weeping form with 
long, pendulous branches; golden yellow flowers early in April. 
3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
F. vlridissima. M. forms a more bush-like shrub than other 
varieties; its foliage is deep green and the flowers somewhat later 
than the other sorts. 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
Halesla Carolina (Silver-Bell). L. The beautiful, large, white, 
bell-shaped flowers, borne in profusion in May, make a distinctive 
effect not equaled by any other snrub. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
HIBISCUS OR ALTHAEA 
Hibiscus syriacus albus plenus. L. Large, double white flowers 
with scarlet throat. 
H. — caeruleus. L. Double blue flowers; very showy variety. 
H. — coelestis. L. Large single violet flowers in great profusion. 
H. — Duchesse de Brabant. L. A double pink variety needed in 
every collection. 
*H. — ffoliis variegatis. L. This is one of the most attractive of 
our variegated-leaved shrubs. Its dark green leaves are margined 
with a deep band of cream-white. Flowers double purple. 2 to 
3 ft., 75c. 
H. — Jeanne d'Arc. L. Very strong-growing plant, producing 
double white flowers. 
H. — Lady Stanley. L. One of the most attractive of our collec¬ 
tion. Flowers double, bluish white, with a dark center. 
H. — pulcherrimus. L. Very fine double pink variety. 
H. — purpureus plenus. L. The double purple Althaea. 
Prices: All varieties, except otherwise noted, 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
HYDRANGEA 
Hydrangea arborescens. M. A native variety with flat corymbs 
of creamy white flowers; grows well in the shade. 3 ft., 60c. 
H. — grandiflora alba (Hills of Snow). New. The flower clusters 
are large, averaging 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Color is pure, snow- 
white, blooming from June to middle of September. 18 to 24 in., 
50c.; 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
H. nivea, or radiata. M. Large, heart-shaped foliage, bright and 
silvery beneath. These contrasting colors produce a pleasing 
effect. Flowers are white. 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
H. paniculata. L. This is a single form of the H. paniculata 
grandiflora, and in many respects a more pleasing shrub. It is 
highly recommended in landscape planting. Blooms in September. 
2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
H. — grandiflora. L. This variety is well known, being found in 
almost every garden. Its large, cone-shaped heads of white 
flowers turn late to pink and red. The plant should be given 
plenty of water, and be severely pruned every spring. Bush form, 
3 to 4 ft., 75c.; Tree form, 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each. 
Hypericum aureum. S. A showy shrub of stiff, dense habit; 
the foliage is bluish; flowers golden yellow' from August until 
October; prefers moist soil. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
H. Moserianum. VD. The most attractive of all the varieties 
dwarf and pendulous habit; flowers are very large, glossy, deep 
yellow, lasting throughout the summer. 2 and 3 years, 50c. 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 102-106 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG., BOSTON, MASS. 
