GENERAL CATALOGUE. 
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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 
IN FOUR CLASSES. 
CLASS I.—Deciduous Shrubs. 
CLASS II. — Variegated-leaved Deciduous Shrubs. 
CLASS III.—Evergreen Shrubs. 
CLASS IV.—Climbing and Trailing Shrubs. 
CLASS I.—DECIDUOUS SHRUBS. 
C. denotes shrubs which attain 9 to 12 feet in height at maturity. 
I). “ “ “ “ 1 to 8 
AMO KPH A. Bustard I ml igo. Unkohm, Ger. Amorfhe, Fr. 
These are tine large shrubs, with small purple or white flowers in dense terminal pauieles in July. 
A. fragrans. Fkaorant Amohpha. D. A hairy shrub. Flowers a dark purple, June and July. 35e. 
ARALIA. Angelica Tree. Aralia, Ger. Angklk^ue, Fr. 
The following species form small trees, and are very useful to give a tropical appearance to gardens. They 
require slight protection with straw or evergreen boughs in winter. 
A. Japonica. C. A handsome and distinct shrub, from Japan, with large tripinnate leaves and spiny stems: 
flowers white, in large spikes in September. 60c. 
BERBERIS. Barberry. 
A. Mandsliurlca. C. Native of North China. A species 
with very hairy and prickly hi pinnate leaves. $1.00. 
A. pentapliylla. I>. A pretty Japanese shrub, of medium 
size and rapid growth ; branches furnished witli 
spines; leaves palmate, five lobed and pale green. 
50 cents. 
AZALEA. Felsknstraucii, Ger. Azalee, Fr. 
A. mollis. D. A splendid hardy species from Japan, and 
one of the most valuable flowering shrubs. Flowers 
large and showy, like those of the Rhododendron, in 
tine trusses and of various colors. Choice seedling 
varieties, $1.50 
A. nudi flora. Pink Flowering American Honey¬ 
suckle, or Swamp Pink. I>. A native species, with 
pink flowers. 50e. 
A. Pontica. Pontic Azalea. Ghent Varieties. 1>. 
Native of Asia Minor. A species growing 3 to 4 feet 
high, with small hairy leaves, and yellow, orange and 
red flowers. The Ghent hybrid varieties which we 
offer combine nearly all colei's, and possess a delight¬ 
ful perfume. They rank next to the Rhododendron 
for the decoration of lawns and pleasure grounds. 
The blooming season continues through the months 
of May and June. In this latitude plants are im¬ 
proved by slight protection, but farther south they 
are perfectly hardy. $1.50. 
Berberitze, Ger. Epine Vinette, Fr. 
nrherrios arc a most interesting family of shrubs, varying in size from 2 to 0 feet high, rich in variety of 
jr and habit. Their showy orange and yellow flowers in May or June are succeeded by bright and various- 
The Barberrie 
leaf, flower and h_ __ _„ 
colored fruit; very ornamental in the autumn and winter. 
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II. 
15 . 
Canadensis. American Barberry. I>. A native species, forming a shrub, or low tree, with handsome dis- 
tinct foliage and yellow flowers from April 
to June, succeeded by red berries. 35c. 
ilicifolia. HOLLY-leaved Barbehry. I>. Large 
dark green leaves, remaining on the plant 
until late in the winter. A fine variety. 50e. 
Tlmnbergii. Thunberg's Barberry. I). 
From Japan. A pretty species, of dwarf 
habit, small foliage, changing to a beauti- 
red in autumn. 50c. 
fruit of the barberry. (Reduced.; 
