ORNAMENTAL TREES , SHRUBS , £TC r . 
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HALESIA TETRAPTERA. — SILVER BELL. 
(NATURAL 8IZE.) 
HALESIA. Silver Bell. Halesie, Fr . 
H. tetraptera. Common Snowdrop Tree. A beautiful large shrub, with 
pretty white, bell-shaped flowers in May. It is distinguished by its four-winged fruit, 
which is from one to two inches long. One of the most desirable shrubs. $1.00. 
See cut. 
HIBISCUS. Althaea, or Rose of Sharon. Eibisch, Oer. Guimauve, Fr. 
The Althaeas are fine, free-growing, flowering shrubs, of the easiest cultivation. Very 
desirable on account of blooming in August and September, when scarcely any’other tree or 
shrub is in blossom. 
H. Syriacus var. Boule tie Feu. Large, very double, well-formed 
flowers, of a beautiful violet red color. Plant vigorous; flowers late. 
