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Dogwoods. 
Dogwoods aro invaluable in landscape planting. Indeed our native White Dogwood is not excelled in 
beauty by any small tree, hardy in this latitude. It seldom exceeds twenty-five feet in height, and is valuable 
for small lawns, as well as for large grounds. The Red-flowered and the Weeping Dogwoods are novelties of 
the highest merit, and should he included in the smallest collection of choice trees. The Variegated Dogwoods 
are not equalled in beauty of coloring by any other shrubs, and in winter, after the foilage has disappeared, the 
stems and branches assume a brilliant red hue which is very conspicuous when the ground is covered with snow. 
Cornus Florida. (White Dogwood.) The flowers appear in the spring, before the leaves, and are about 
three inches in diameter. They are pure white, and at a little distance resemble the flowers of the large- 
flowered Clematis. The leaves turn a most brilliant crimson in the fall, and are excelled in that respect by 
none of our native trees. Thrifty well branched trees, 75 cents and $1.00 each. 
Cornus Florida Flore Rubro. (Red-flowered Dogwood.) Flowers of the most-beautiful rosy pink 
color bordering on red. The leaves have a soft velvety appearance, and are of a darker green than the white 
variety. It is a vigorous grower, and commences to bloom when quite young. It is in every way a grand 
acquisition to the list of ornamental flowering trees. We have a very fine stock of these. $1.50 each; large 
specimens, 7 feet to 8 feet, $:>.00 each. 
Cornus Florida Pendula. (Weeping Dogwood.) This is a variety of the White Dogwood, having 
drooping branches. The stem makes a rigid, upright growth, but the branches arc all pendulous. Flowers and 
fruit are like those of Cornus Florida. $1.50 and $2.00 each. 
Cornus Alba Sanguinea. (Red-twigged Dogwood.) Strong growing bush, large leaves, and flat 
corymbs of small flowers, followed by white berries; especially showy in winter for the blood-red color of its 
branches. 25 cents and 50 cents each. 
Cornus Siberica. (Siberian Dogwood.) Similar in habit to the above, but remarkable for the intense 
brilliancy of its color in winter. 50 cents each, 
Cornus Siberica Elegantissima. Broadly margined silvery white leaves; branches blood-red in 
winter. We regard this variety, and the one following, as being more beautiful and richer in coloring than any 
other variegated shrubs in cultivation. They are vigorous growers, are not injured by the hottest sun, retain 
their color throughout the season, and are perfectly hardy. Strong plants, 75 cents each. 
Cornus Variegata Aurea Spathi. A vigorous growing shrub, with large, soft leaves broadly mar¬ 
gined with pale yellow, while some are entirely yellow, making a beautiful contrast with the preceding. 
A remarkably handsome and conspicuous shrub for massing, or for single specimen on the lawn. 75 
cents each. 
Cornus Mascula Variegata. (Variegated Cornelian Cherry.) Foliage beautifully variegated with pure 
white, small yellow flowers in early spring, before the leaves appear. A first class shrub or small tree. Fine 
standards, 75 cents each. We will send the collection of 8 varieties for $<i.00. 
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