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[Ornamental Deciduous Shrubs—Concluded.] 
Hibiscus. (Althea.) Blooming in August and September, when 
most shrubs are done flowering, and its flowers of large size and 
many colors will always be found useful in belts of shrubbery 
where its high top and snowy blossoms may be seen over tops of 
lower shrubs. We offer many varieties — double white, double 
variegated, single white, single red, single purple, etc. 35 cents 
each ; extra large, 50 cents each. 
Hibiscus Variegata. Leaves beautifully edged with white, a 
dwarf and compact grower; a choice lawn plant. 50 cents 
each. 
Ligustrum Ovalifolium. (California Privet.) A strong-grow'- 
ing pyramidal shrub ; bright green glossy leaves ; white flowers in 
June. The most valuable of the Privets for hedges; nearly ever¬ 
green. 25 cents each. 
Lonicera Fragrantissima. (Upright Honeysuckle.) Aspread¬ 
ing shrub, with deep green foliage and very fragrant flowers, 
which appear before the leaves ; almost evergreen ; very desirable. 
50 cents each. 
Lonicera Tartarica. (Tartarian Honeysuckle.) Pink flowers, 
which contrast beautifully with the foliage ; May. 35 cents each. 
Lonicera Ledebourii. A distinct species, with red flowers in 
May. 35 cents each. 
Lonicera Grandiflora Alba. A variety of upright habit and 
very large pure white flowers. 50 cents each. 
Potentilla Fruticosa. (Shrubby Cinquefoil.) A medium-sized 
shrub of erect habit; leaves small and peculiar in grouping ; flowers 
yellow in late summer. 50 cents each. 
Prinos Verticillata. (Black Alder.) Vigorous, upright bush; 
fine ornamental red berries in autumn. A valuable and neglected 
shrub. 75 cents each. 
Prunus Triloba. (Double-flowering Plum.) Vigorous grower, 
flowers semi-double, of a delicate pink, upward of an inch in diam¬ 
eter, thickly set on the slender branches in May. 50 cents each. 
Pyrus Japonica. A low thorny bush, producing large bright 
scarlet flowers very early in spring ; a well-known desirable shrub. 
50 cents each. 
Philadelphus Coronarius. (Mock Orange.) A well-known 
shrub, producing masses of white, sweet-scented flowers. 50 cents 
each. 
Philadelphus Zeyherii. A large-flowered, odorless variety; 
flowers very late. 40 cents each. 
Philadelphus Foliis Aureis. (Golden.) Avery pretty small¬ 
growing variety, with golden-yellow foliage; keeps its color the 
entire season. 50 cents each. 
Philadelphus Pubescens. A beautiful shrub, with large downy 
leaves and large white flowers ; late flowering. 50 cents each. 
Philadelphus Primulaflorus. Flowers double; pure white; 
very choice. 50 cents each. 
Ribes Gordonianum. (Flowering Currant.) A hardy, profuse¬ 
blooming shrub ; flowers crimson and yellow in pendant bunches in 
May. 50 cents each. 
Ribes Missouriensis. A native species, with glabrous shining 
leaves and bright yellow flowers ; very showy. 40 cents each. 
Rhus Glabra Laciniata. (Cut-leaved Sumach.) A shrub or 
small tree, with deeply-cut leaves, resembling Fern leaves, dark 
green above, lighter below, and turning to rich red in autumn, 
large bunches of seeds velvety crimson ; a very striking shrub. 
75 cents each. 
Rhus Cotines. (Smoke, or Mist Tree.) Much admired for its 
curious fringe or hair-like flowers, which cover the whole surface 
of the plant in midsummer. 50 cents each. 
Sambucus Aurea. (Golden Elder.) Solid golden-yellow foli¬ 
age ; one of the very best golden-leaved shrubs; picturesque and 
(Effective among other shrubs. 50 cents each. 
Spiraea Callosa. Japan. Medium size ; irregular growth ; pink ; 
flowering in flat corymbs during late June. 50 cents each. 
Spiraea Billardii. A strong-growing, pink-flowered, late-bloom¬ 
ing species. 50 cents each. 
Spiraea Opulifolia Aurea. Foliage distinctly yellow; one of 
the most effective large shrubs for the lawn. 50 cents each. 
Spiraea Callosa Alba. A white-flowering, dwarf variety, of 
bushy symmetrical form ; keeps in flower all summer. 35 cents each. 
Spiraea Douglassi. Has spikes of beautiful, deep rose-colored 
flowers in July and August. 50 cents each. 
Spiraea Thunbergii. (Thunberg’s Spiraea.) Of dwarf habit 
and rounded, graceful form; branches slender and somewhat 
drooping; foliage narrow and yellowish green; flowers small, 
white, appearing early in spring, being the first Spiraea to flower; 
esteemed on account of its neat, graceful habit; forces well in 
winter. 50 cents each. 
Spiraea Bumalda. A very handsome new species from Japan; 
habit dwarf, but vigorous; foliage narrow; flowers rose colored, 
appearing in great profusion during midsummer and autumn ; very 
choice. 50 cents each. 
Spiraea Prunifolia Flore Pleno. (Double-flowering Plum¬ 
leaved Spiraea.) A beautiful shrub from Japan, with pure white 
flowers like white Daisies in May. Keeps in flower a long time 
and justly merits to be placed in the front rank among flowering 
shrubs. 50 cents each. 
Symphoricarpus Racemosus. (Snowberry.) Pink flowers in 
summer; quantities of large, white, waxy, roundish berries in 
autumn ; very ornamental. 50 cents each. 
Syringa. (The well-known Lilac.) Large-growing shrubs; 
clusters of purple and white flowers in spring and early summer. 
50 cents each. 
Tamarix Africana. (Tamarisk.) Strong, slender-growing, 
irregular shrubs; delicate, feathery foliage ; small, fringing, pink 
flowers; very beautiful; should be cut back immediately after it 
blooms to obtain flowers another year. 50 cents each. 
Tamarix Chinensis. (Chinese Tamarisk.) A magnificent up- 
right-growing shrub, feathery and waving in aspect, bearing a 
profusion of delicate rose-colored flowers in August and Septem¬ 
ber, when few other shrubs arc in bloom ; when pruned to a single 
stem it makes a small tree of great beauty. 50 cents each. 
Viburnum Plicatum. (Japan Snowball.) Of moderate growth ; 
handsome, plicated leaves, globular heads of pure white neutral 
flowers early in June. It surpasses the common variety in several 
respects; its habit is better, foliage much handsomer, flowers 
whiter and more delicate; one of the most valuable flowering 
shrubs. 75 cents. 
Viburnum Oxycoccus. (High Bush Cranberry.) White flow¬ 
ers in June, with attractive, edible red berries. 50 cents each. 
Viburnum Opulis Sterilis. (Snowball.) A well-known, favor¬ 
ite shrub, of large size, with globular clusters of pure white flowers 
in May. 50 cents each. 
Viburnum Lantanoides. (Early White Latana-leaved Vibur¬ 
num.) A large, robust shrub, with soft, heavy leaves, and large 
clusters of white flowers in May, succeeded with red fruit; retains 
its foliage very late. 
Wcigelia (Diervilla) Candida. A vigorous erect grower, pro¬ 
ducing a great profusion of pure white flowers in June, and the 
plants continue to bloom throughout the summer. The only really 
white Wcigelia. 50 cents each. 
Wcigelia Amabilis. Of robust habit; large foliage, and pink 
flowers ; blooms freely in June and again in autumn. 50 cents each. 
Weigelia Abel Carriere. Very bright rose-colored flowers; a 
choice sort. 50 cents each. 
Weigelia Othello. Showy, erect carmine flowers; very hand¬ 
some. 50 cents each. 
Weigelia Rosea Nana Variegata. Dwarf, spreading habit, and 
possessing clearly-defined variegated leaves. Stands the sun well, 
is bright golden throughout the summer. One of the best varie¬ 
gated shrubs. 50 cents. 
Weigelia Seiboldii Alba Marginata. Of upright habit; w’hen 
the leaves arc young the variegation is yellow, when they mature it 
becomes silvery white ; flowers rose colored. 50 cents each. 
