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NOVELTIES IN SHRUBS.—Continued. 
Philadelphus Falconeri, introduced from China or Japan. Hardy 
attaining 9 feet in height, thin branches, leaves small lanceolate- 
blooms in small panicles at the end of axillary branches, flowers 
formed of four sharp-pointed petals, pure white. Each, 75 cents. 
Philadelphus Lemoinei (Mock Orange), a fine new sort of 1». 
Michrophyllus ; very large flowers, highly scented. Each, 35 
cents; $3.50 der dozen. 
‘‘Philadelphus Lemoinei Avalanche. Branches attaining 5 to 6 
feet, bent by weight of flowers; flowers very large, covering the 
branches; sweet scented, a superb new sort'. Each, 50 cents. 
Philadelphus. “Silver Ball;’’ flowers large, double, sweet scented, 
fine; each 30 cents; $3.00 per dozen. 
Philadelphus Lemoinei Uandeiabre, dwarf and free flowering 
variety; enormous white dentated and undulated flowers, entirely 
covering the branches; the prettiest variety obtained. Each, 75 
cents. 
Philadelphus Lemoinei Erectus, (forming an erect bush ; the 
branches are entirely covered with little flowers of the purest 
white and very fragrant. Each. 30 cents. 
Philadelphus Lemoinei, “Sheaf of Snow;” enormous flowers of 
the purest white, sweet scented; the branches are arched and 
drooped by the weight and quantity of flowers. Each, 75 cents. 
Philadelphus Lemoinei, “Mont B'lanc,” attaining 5 feet high; 
erect branches entirely covered with large, fragrant flowers. 
Each, 50 cents. 
Philadelphus, Species Pekinensis, lately introduced from the 
mountains of Pekin. Each, 60 cents. 
’Rhus Cotinus Atropurpureus. This is a marked improvement 
on the well known Purple Fringe which I have always considered 
one of the handsomest shrubs in cultivation. This shrub makes 
a splendid specimen. The introducer describes the plumes as 
scarlet, which is hardly true, but they are much deeper in color 
than those of the old variety. Each, 50 cents. 
Rubus Sorbifolius. A Japanese Raspberry, hardy, producing large, 
handsome, luscious fruit, resembling in size and form the straw¬ 
berry; red in color, and of sprightly sub-acid pleasant flavor. 
Large white flowers, fragrant. Each, 25 cents. 
Rubus Xanthocarpus. raspberry, introduced from China, forms 
a dwarf erect bush, 1 foot high; ornamental foliage; fruit yellow, 
aciduous flavor. Each. 25 cents. 
Sambucus Rac^mosaTenuifolia. Beautiful hardy variety, with 
fine deeply cut green foliage. The plant in its aspect much re¬ 
sembles some varieties of the Japanese Maple, ana may replace 
them in countries where these nice shrubs do not thrive well. 
Each, 75 cents. 
"Sambucus (Elder), Nigra flore rosea plena, very vigorous 
shrub, with double-rose flowers; awarded a silver medal at the 
Antwerp Exhibition. Each, 25 cents. 
Viburnum Dillatatum, not new, but very scarce; one of the best 
of the Viburnums ; grows 8 to 9 feet high ; small white flowers in 
June. The fruit is beautiful orange-red and ripens in September. 
Each $1.00. 
‘Weigela Eva Rathke, a new, ever-blooming Weigela of great 
beauty; vigorous, and flowers all summer; large flowers, crimson 
red. A great acquisition that will become immensely popular. 
Each, 40 cents ; per doz., J4.00. Stronger plants 75 cents each. 
Weigela Conquete. Flowers enormous. The largest flowered 
variety, deep rose, measuring 1to 2 inches across. 75 cents each. 
Weigela Praecox, Japanese sort, vigorous, branches erect, flowers 
carmine- rose, throat maiked with yellow stripes; blooms 3 to 4 
weeks before the other sorts. 75 cents each. 
Weigelia Mont Blanc, extremely vigorous, flowers very large, 
pure white, much superior to other white flowering varieties. 
Each. 25 cents. 
A Few Shrubs of Exceptional Merit. 
All of the shrubs offered in the general list that follows are desirable, and have their special uses, some of them are 
as fine as any described below, but are too well known to need special description, but no grounds are so small that should 
not include all of the following. 
Hypericum Moserianum. This, on account of its peculiar appear¬ 
ance and dwarf habit, might be considered a herbaceous plant in¬ 
stead of a shrub. Planted in groups, beds or masses it is extreme¬ 
ly effective, and is in bloom throughout the summer and fall. The 
flowers are 2 inches in diameter, of a rich golden-yellow color, 
and very desirable for cutting. The plant does not grow over 15 
or 18 inches high, and should be planted about 15 inches apart. 
Each, 20 cents; per dozen, $2.00; per 100, $12.00. 
Berberis Thunbergii. The nurserymen all unite in praising this 
splendid shrub, and it deserves all the praise it gets, but the price 
has been kept pretty high. I have a large stock grown and 
offer it at about half current prices, so that my customers can 
afford to plant it freely. It has every good quality, beautiful 
habit, fine foliage, free flowering qualities, but its greatest charm 
is the great quantities of crimson berries which it produces in 
the summer, and which remain on the bushes all winter, making 
it very effective iu the winter landscape. It is also fine for cut¬ 
ting for house decoration, almost equal to the holly, which can¬ 
not be grown very well north of Washington or east of Philadel¬ 
phia. This Berberis makes a splendid untrimmed hedge, and my 
low prices make it available for that purpose. Each, 20 cents; 
per dozen, $2.00; per 100, $13.00; small plants, $6.00 per 100. 
Mahonia Aquifolium. A splendid evergreen shrub which shows 
a variety of coloring in its foliage at all seasons of the year and 
produces a greal display of bright yellow flowers early in the 
spring. At times the foliage is as biilliant and as rich in color 
as autumn leaves. It is not often used for the purpose, but it 
makes a splendid hedge. A good example of this can be seen on 
Judge Mellon’s grounds in fhis city. This shrub should be plant¬ 
ed in’the spring. Each, 20 cents; per dozen, $2.00; per 100, $12.00. 
Speaking of shrubs, Miss Tekyl in her book IVoodand Garden , says 
“What a precious thing this fine old Mahonia is, what should we do 
in winter without its vigorous masses of grand foliage in garden 
and shrubbery, to say nothing of its use indoors ? * # + When one 
reflects that Afahonia Aquifoltnm is individually one of the hand- 
sbmest of small shrubs, that it is at its very best in mid-winter, that 
every leaf is a marvel of beautiful drawing and construction and that 
its ruddy winter coloring is a joy to see; and further when one re¬ 
members that in spring the whole picture changes—that the polished 
leaves are green again and the bushes are full of tufted masses of 
(A Few Shrubs of Exceptional 
brilliant yellow bloom and fuller of bee-music than any other plant 
then in flower. * * * It is the only hardy shrub I can think of 
that is in one or other of its varied forms of beauty throughout the 
year.” 
Cephalanthus Occidentalis. This splendid native shrub is almost 
unknown and has never been pushed by the nurserymen, although 
scores of inferior things have been praised to the sky, and sold by 
the thousands. It is really unique, there being no other shrub at 
all like it. The foliage is luxurant, bold and finely colored, and 
the white flowers which are produced freely in July, when almost 
no other shrub is in bloom, are remarkable, being perfectly round 
in shape, and about 2 inches in diameter. They are sweetly 
scented. This is an excellent shrub for general planting that I 
cannot commend too highly, and like most native shrubs is of the 
easiest culture. 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen; $ 12.00 per 100. 
Rubus Odorata. This is the flowering raspberry which grows wild 
by the tens of thousands in many parts of this country. I want 
to call especial attention to it, for nothing can be better for 
covering steep and partially shaded banks. It does best on moist 
north hillsides. It makes masses of most pleasing and effective 
foliage and its large purplish red flowers are produced all 
summer. Each, 20 cents; per dozen, $1.25; per 100, $8.00. 
Since the above was written I have tested the shrub in my experi¬ 
mental grounds, and have found it one of the most beautiful shrubs 
in my collection and one of the easiest culture. If it never bloomed, 
its foliage would make it entirely satistactory. It was planted in full 
exposure to the sun in ordinary garden soil. 
Rhus Cotinus. This is a common old shrub that almost everybody 
knows under the name of “Purple Fringe” or “Smoke Tree,” but 
it is almost never seen in perfection on account of being ruined 
by pruning. In good soil, and allowed to develop naturally, it in 
time makes one of the finest things imaginable, which is well 
shown by the illustration taken from Country Life. Each, 25 
cents, per dozen, $2.50. 
Spiraea Lindleyana. A noble shrub of most striking and pic¬ 
turesque habit that is distinct from all other Spiraeas. It is rarely 
seen, but should be in every collection. In a favorable soil and 
situation it will grow 6* to 8 feet high. The graceful foliage is 
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