GENERAL CA TALOGUE. 
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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. 
D. “ “ “ “ ^ to 8 ** “ “ 
E. *• “ “ “ 1 to 4 “ “ « 
AMORPHA. False Indigo. Unform, Ger. Amorphe, Fr. 
These are fine large shrubs, with small purple or white flowers in dense terminal panicles in July. 
A. fragrans. L ragrant Amorpha. D. A hairy shrub. Flowers dark purple, June and July. 35c. 
ARALIA. Angelica Tree. Aralie, Ger. Angelique, 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. 50c. 
A. Mandshurica. C. Native of north China. A species with very hairy and prickly bipinnate leaves. 
$1.00. 
A. pentaphylla. D. A pretty Japanese shrub, of medium size and rapid growth; branches furnished with 
spines; leaves palmate, five lobed and pale green. 50c. 
A. spinosa. Hercules Club. C. A native plant, valuable for producing tropical effects. 50c. 
AZALEA. Azalee, Ger . Azalee, Fr. 
A. mollis. E. A splendid hardy species from Japan, and one of the most valuable flowering shrubs. 
Flowers large and showy yellow and different shades of red, in fine trusses. $1.00. 
A. Pontica. Pontic Azalea. Ghent Varieties. E. Native of Asia Minor. A species growing 3 to 
4 feet high, with small hairy leaves, and yellow, orange and red flowers, and possesses a delightful 
perfume. May and June. In this latitude plants are improved by slight protection. $1.50. 
BACCHARIS. Groundsel Tree. Kreuzstrauch, Ger . 
B. halimifolia. D. A pretty shrub with dark green foliage, especially attractive in autumn with its fluffy 
white seed pods. 35c. 
BERBERIS. Barberry. Berberitze, Ger. Epine Vinette, Fr. 
The Barberries are a most interesting family of shrubs, varying in size from 2 to 6 feet high, rich in var¬ 
iety of leaf, flower and habit. Their showy orange and yellow flowers in May or June are succeeded by 
bright and various-colored fruit; very ornamental in the autumn and winter. 
B. Canadensis. American Barberry. D. A native species, forming a shrub, or low tree, with hand¬ 
some distinct foliage and yellow flowers from April to June, succeeded by red berries. 35c. 
B. ilicifolia. Holly-leaved Barberry. D. Large dark green leaves, remaining on the plant until late 
in the winter. A fine variety. 75c. 
B. Thunbergii. Thunberg’s Barberry. D. From Japan. A pretty species, of dwarf habit, small 
foliage, changing to a beautiful coppery red in autumn. Valuable as an ornamental hedge. 50c. 
B. vulgaris. European Barberry. D. A handsome deciduous shrub, with yellow flowers in 
terminal drooping racemes in May or June, followed with orange scarlet fruit. 35c. 
var. purpurea. Purple-leaved Barberry. D. An interesting shrub, growing 3 to 5 feet high 
with violet purple foliage and fruit; blossoms and fruit beautiful; very effective in groups and 
masses, or planted by itself. 35 c. 
