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, 5 to 8 feet; E, 1 to 4 feet. 
5 of one variety will be furnished at 10 rate. 25 of one variety will be furnished at 100 rate. 
AMORPHA. False Indigo 
These are fine large shrubs, with small purple or white 
flowers in dense terminal panicles in July. 
A. fragrans, or fruticosa. Fragrant Amorpha. 
D. A hairy shrub. Flowers dark purple; June 
and July. 2 to 3 ft., 35c each; 10 for §2.50. 
ARALIA. Angelica Tree 
A. pentaphylla. I). A pretty Japanese shrub, of 
medium size and rapid growth; branches fur¬ 
nished with spines; leaves pale green. 2 to 3 
ft., 35c each; 10 for §2.50. 
A. spinosa. Hercules Club. Devil’s Walking 
Stick. C. A native plant, valuable for pro¬ 
ducing tropical effects. 2 to 3 ft., 50c each. 
AZALEA 
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. For 
spring planting. 12 to 15 in., §1.00 each; 10 
for §8.50. 
BACCHARIS. Groundsel Tree 
B. halimifolia. I). A pretty shrub with dark green 
foliage, especially attractive in autumn with its 
fluffy white seed pods. 3 to 4 ft., 35c each; 10 
for §2.50. 
BERBERIS. Barberry 
The Barberries are a most interesting family of shrubs, 
varying in size from 2 to 6 feet high, rich in variety 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. ilicifolia. Holly-leaved Barberry. D. Large 
dark green leaves, remaining on the plant until 
late in the winter. A fine variety. 18 to 24 
in., 50c each; 10 for §4.00. 
B. Thunbergii. Thunberg’s Barberry. E. From 
Japan. A pretty species, of dwarf habit, small 
foliage, changing to a beautiful coppery red in 
autumn. Valuable as an ornamental hedge. 
18 to 24 in., 35c each; 10 for §2.50; 100 for 
§15.00. 
B. vulgaris. Common Barberry. European Bar¬ 
berry. D. A handsome deciduous shrub, with 
yellow flowers in terminal drooping racemes in 
May or June, followed with orange scarlet fruit. 
2 to 3 ft., 35c each; 10 for §2.50; 100 for §15.00. 
3 to 4 ft., 50c each; 10 for §4.00. 
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. 2 to 3 ft., 35c 
each; 10 for §2.50; 100 for §15.00. 3 to 4 ft., 
50c each; 10 for §4.00. 
CALYCANTHUS. Carolina Allspice or 
Sweet-scented Shrub 
The Calycanthus is one of the most desirable shrubs. The 
wood is fragrant, foliage rich, flowers of a rare chocolate 
color, having a peculiar, agreeable odor. They blossom in 
June and at intervals afterwards. 
C. florid us. D. A native species, growing 6 to 8 
feet high, with double purple, very fragrant 
flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 35c each; 10 for §2.50; 100 
for §15.00. 
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