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[Shrubs—Concluded.] 
Berberis Thunbergii. Is one of the most pleasing foliage plants 
to be found ; round shrub with drooping branches, and thick fronds 
of roundish leaves, turning crimson in the fall, making it very dis¬ 
tinct. For a low, ornamental hedge I know nothing equal to it, and 
for the use of landscape gardeners its value is sure to be appreciated. 
Large, bushy plants. 50 cents. 
Caragana Arborescens (Chinese Pea Tree). A strong-growing 
shrub—or, in good soils, a low, erect tree ; racemes of yellow, pea¬ 
like blossoms ; handsome acacia-like foliage. 75 cents each. 
Cornus Sibirica. Bright red stems and branches. A handsome 
shrub in all seasons, and remarkably so in winter. 50 cents each. 
Corchoras Japonica Flore Pleno. Double yellow flowers pro¬ 
duced freely in summer, branches green, effective in winter. 35 
cents each. 
Corchorus Japonica, or Kerria (Globe Flower). Small 
shrub, leaves small and pointed, with abundant yellow flowers in 
June. 35 cents each. 
Cornus Siberica Variegata Spathii. One of the finest varie¬ 
gated shrubs in cultivation. The leaves are broadly margined with 
pale yellow ; branches red. 75 cents. 
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn). Strong-growing, 
somewhat irregularly shaped bush, foliage small and of a curious grey- 
green color. Very hardy, and effective on the seashore. 50 cents each. 
Hydrangea Quercifolia (Oak Leaf Hydrangea). This is one 
of the handsomest foliage plants we have, and is perfectly hardy. Its 
leaves are of the size and shape of Red Oak leaves, with the under 
side covered with a white woolly substance. 50 cents. 
Mahonia Japonica. Evergreen; large, glossy leaves; flowers 
yellow, in May. A robust grower and very distinct. 75 cents each. 
Myrica Cerifera (Candleberry). Low, almost evergreen, shrub ; 
fine dentated leaves ; white berries in autumn. Will grow on poor 
sandy soils. 35 cents. 
Pavia Macrostachia (Long-Racemed Pavia). Dwarf, very 
spreading, with numerous upright spikes of white flowers in July. 
Very ornamental. 50 cents. 
Rhodora Canadensis. A handsome native shrub; flowers pink- 
purple, before the leaves in May. 50 cents. 
Spiraea Ariaefolia. Medium-sized, delicate, diminutive foliage; 
graceful white flowers in June. Does best in shaded places; one of 
the rarest and most beautiful of Spiraeas. 50 cents. 
Spiraea Van Houttei. An upright-growing shrub, with graceful, 
slender branches and bright-green foliage rather curiously lobed. The 
flowers, of pure white, arc in great clusters, and form cylindrical 
plumes nearly two feet long. It is one of the hardiest of shrubs, 
and by reason of its free blooming habit, presents a magnificent ap¬ 
pear ince when in bloom. 35 cents. 
Spirea Fontenaysii. Vigorous and free bloomer, large panicles 
of greenish-white flowers ; latter end of June. 35 cents each. 
Spirea Fortuneii. Japan. Rich, attractive flowers ; rose-colored 
flowers in June. 35 cents. 
Spirea Reevesiana. A graceful, slightly drooping species, 
covered in May with abundant white flowers. One of the oldest and 
best spircas. 35 cts. each. 
Spirea Salicifolia Paniculata Alba. Good grower, irregular, 
upright form ; narrow willow-like leaves ; white flowers in July. 
35 cents each. 
Styrax Japonica. Japan. Low-growing shrub or dwarf tree; 
small dogwood-like leaves and smooth bark ; branches horizontal and 
very picturesque in appearance. Flowers small, white, and bell-like 
in shape, hanging along the branches on long pedicels. 75 cents. 
Evergreens. 
Abies Alba (White Spruce). Compact pyramidal form : moderate 
growth ; foliage silver-grey. Suited to the seashore. More sym¬ 
metrical than the Norway Spruce. 75 cents and 
Abies Inverta (Inverted Spruce). Moderate growth, erect 
habit branches drooping, and occasionally throwing out eccentric 
growths ; dark-green foliage. Excellent for small places. $1 and 
$1.50 each. 
Abies Balsamea (Balsam Fir). A very erect, regular, pyramidal 
tree, with dark-green sombre foliage. Grows rapidly and is very 
hardy. 50 cents to $1. 
Abies Douglasii Pendula. A weeping form of the well-known 
Douglas Spruce. $1 each. 
Abies Menziesii (Menzies’ Spruce). Slow but large growth ; 
pyramidal; thickly branched and silvery in appearance ; stiff, prickly 
leaves. $1 each. 
Abies Doummettii (Doummett’s Spruce). Slow growth, 
very densely branched. A fine evergreen for small places. $1 
each. 
Cedrus Atlantica (Mt. Atlas Cedar). Vigorous, pyramidal, 
open and airy while in vigor ; light silvery foliage ; shorter and 
denser than that of the Cedar of Lebanon ; very thick on the upper 
sides of the branches. Hardy, and a very noble tree. $x each. 
Pinus Cembra (Swiss Stone Pine). A handsome and distinct 
European species, of compact conical form ; foliage short and silvery ; 
grows slowly when young. $1, $2, and $3. 
Pinus Excelsa (Lofty Bhotan Pine). A native of the mountains 
of Northern India. A graceful and elegant tree, with drooping, 
silvery foliage, resembling that of the White Pine, but longer and 
more pendulous ; hardy and vigorous. St*5° an <3 $ 2 - 
Pinus Strobus (White or Weymouth Pine). The most orna¬ 
mental of all our native Pines. Foliage light, delicate or silvery 
green ; flourishes in the poorest light sandy soil ; very valuable. 50 
cents and $x. 
Taxus Dovastoni Pendula (Dovaston's Weeping Yew). 
Long, dark foliage and very pendulous branches. Trained to a single 
stem it makes a very effective weeping tree. $1 each. 
During the year the following Catalogues and Price Lists will be issued by us, and can be 
had about the dates mentioned, without charge and without application by those who purchased 
from us last season, and by others sending stamps for postage. 
January ist, our book, “ A Few Flowers Worthy of General Culture,” which is sent to 
our customers of the preceding year, without application, free ; to others the price is 25 cents, 
which amount will be allowed on their first order of $2 or more. 
At the same date, Catalogue of Trees, Shrubs and Seeds. 
February ist, Wholesale List of Hardy Plants, Bulbs, etc. 
July ist, Descriptive Price List of Strawberries. 
September ist, Fall Garden Work and Catalogue of Dutch Bulbs, etc. 
IB. JN. ELLIOTT CO- 
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