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r> V i c X * s * p 1 o r a 1 * Q u i d e. 
SNOWBALL. 
A well-known shrub, producing large, round clusters 
of snow-white flowers in May. 
Snowball, (Viburnum opulus,) each, . 25 
SYRINGA. 
The Syringa Philadelphus, or Mock Orange, is one of 
the most desirable shrubs. Its beauty and fragrance 
make it a universal favorite. The plants grow to a 
height of eight or ten feet, and bloom most profusely. 
They are perfectly hardy, standing our severest winters 
without the slightest injury. 
Syringa grandiflora, pure white; flowers in 
May ; each, . 25 
THRIFT. 
Thrift, known also as Sea Pink, and the true name of 
which is Armeria vulgaris, is a hardy little evergreen 
plant, with masses of narrow, dark green leaves, and 
bearing clusters of pink flowers in early summer. It 
will endure the winters of most Northern climates, and 
is the best hardy border plant we have yet found. It 
also makes a very good pot plant for winter. 
Thrift, plants, each, 15 cents; per dozen, . . . $1 50 
SPIR/EA. 
Spiraea prunifolia, is a beautiful hardy shrub that 
blooms in May. The flowers are about half an inch 
in diameter, double, and pure white, often covering the 
entire branch. When in bloom, a single branch may 
be bent so as to form a very perfect natural wreath of 
pure white. 
Spiraea prunifolia, (Bridal Wreath,) each, . . 25 
THYME. 
The ornamental-leaved varieties of Thyme are ex¬ 
cellent for baskets and pots, or for margins of flower 
beds, while they are equally as good for flavoring as the 
common Thyme. We thus get beauty and usefulness. 
Thyme, Golden, per dozen, $2.00; each,. ... 20 
Lemon, per dozen, $2.00; each,. 20 
WATER LILY, (Nymphaea odorata.) 
Nymphaea odorata can be grown in any swampy piece 
of ground, and even in tubs of water sunk in the ground, 
or on the surface, and in aquariums in the house. 
For ponds, if a soft, muddy bottom, tic the root close to 
a stone large enough to sink it, and drop it in near the 
shore in two or three feet of water, as the bloom is much 
better in shallow water. If a hard bottom, dig a small 
hole and cover it lightly. For tubs, take any strong 
barrel free from oil, tar or salt (molasses barrels are best), 
saw in two, put in six or eight inches of fine loam, or 
pond mud, if handy, lay in the roots, being careful to 
straighten out the small fibers, and cover two inches 
deep, fill the tub gently with water and keep full. This 
is all the care they need ; paint the outside of tubs to 
suit your fancy, and set on a brick or plank platform in 
any locality you may desire. These tubs should be put 
in a cellar in the winter, to keep from freezing; fill with 
