NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 
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PLANTS OP SPECIAL MEL IT FOR EVERGREEN LANDSCAPE EFFECT—Continued. 
VINCA MINOR —A well-known dwarf plant, covering the ground closely with bright 
green foliage and blue flowers, thriving well in deep shade. Strong plants, 15c. each; $1.50 
per dozen; $8.00 per 100. 
PHLOX SUBULATA (Moss Pink) —Compact growing plant, forming masses of small, 
light green foliage and carpets of white or pink flowers. A good substitute for edging 
where sod is used, or for lawns, banks or other places where low, green plants are desired 
in place of grass. Strong plants, 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. 
THYMUS SERPHYLLUM (Alpine Thyme) —A remarkably pretty plant, closely cover¬ 
ing the ground with its small, green foliage, which turns a beautiful purple in the winter. 
Flowering in early summer, making a dense pink carpet with its flowers, 3 inches in 
height. Excellent plant for covering dry banks or where masses of low-growing ever¬ 
green plants are desired. Strong plants, 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. 
Deciduous Trees 
1 his class embraces species growing 10 to over 100 feet in height, and furnishes 
ample material for street and avenue planting, as well as for parks and home grounds, 
where, with their large, spreading branches, they give restful shade in summer. The 
various shapes and hues of the foliage, together with the profusion of flowers produced 
by many varieties, give a characteristic and imposing effect to the grounds. 
We have trees from 6 to 20 feet in height. 
We will be pleased to furnish a collection of 6 foliage trees for $5.00. 
Collection of 6 flowering ornamental trees for $5.00. 
Flowering Shrubs 
A most desirable class of plants, with massive generally glossy foliage, which is ever¬ 
green through the winter, the foliage changing in many varieties to beautiful bronze 
purple and crimson hues, besides the fine and attractive flowers which are produced in 
spring and early summer, and on tha,t account should be planted in every garden, includ¬ 
ing such varieties as the Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Boxwood, etc. 
We will be pleased to select 6 strong plants in variety, our selection, for $5.00; 12 
strong plants, our selection, in variety, for $10.00. 
We will be pleased to furnish special list on application. 
Deciduous Flowering and Foliage Shrubs 
This class is represented by a very large class of shrubs growing from 2 to 10 feet 
in height. Producing a wealth of beautiful flowers at the different seasons, or a mantle 
of bright-colored foliage, making an attractive mass from early spring to late fall. Indis¬ 
pensable for every garden, however small. 
We have over 200 varieties of choice flowering shrubs and would be pleased to make 
you up a selection of the very best at $1.50 for 6; $3.00 per dozen; with proportionate prices 
for larger specimens. 
Hardy Vines and Creepers 
On account of the habit of this class of plants, they are indispensable for covering 
posts, trellises, trees, stumps, walls, rocks or banks; also for screens on piazzas. Besides 
the luxuriant foliage, they all have showy flowers, which add to their desirability for above 
purposes. 
If you will tell us the purpose you wish to use these plants, we will be pleased to 
make you a selection of the best varieties for the purpose. 
Strong plants, $1.75 for 6; $3.50 per dozen. 
