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HENDE RSON ft. CO., NEW YORK- 
A selection of the best 
HAIiDY 
FLOWEllING 
SHRUBS 
for the home grounds 
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. 
These are all 2 to 3 years, transplanted, and range from 1 t.os feet in height according to variety; 
some being stronger growing, are consequently taller at the same age. The letters following the names 
indicate the season of blooming, thus’. A, April; B, May; C, May and June; D, June; E, June and July; 
F, June to November; G, July to October; H, July and August; I, August and September. 
Note. — T hose marked * may be planted in a shady place. 
The figures following names given natural heights at maturity. 
Althea, Double White. 10 to 12 ft. (I) The. well known “ Rose of Sharon.” 
Althea, Double Red. 10 to 12 ft. (I) Similar to above, color reel. Larj'e well formed flowers. 
Althea Variegata. 10 to 12 ft. Rosy red fic>wer.s, foliage variegated green and white. Very ornamental. 
Azaleas, Hardy Ghent, Mollis, etc. See page 148. 
Berberis Pupurea. 0 to 8 ft. (C) (Purple Leaved Berberry). \’^aluablc for its rich purple foliage. 
** Berberis Thunbergii. 4 to 0 ft. (C) A giand hedge jjlant, very graceful habit, fine foliage, which 
colors gloriously in the fall, spiny, bears a w'ealth of scarlet berries. Ironclad hardy. 
Calycanthus Floridus. 4 to Oft. (D) (Strawberry Shrub.) 'ioc. One of the most desirable shrubs. 
*Chionanthus Virginica. 12 to 1.5 ft. (C) (White h'ringe.) Foliage light green, flowers in racemes, 
very delicate white. One of the most decorative of all flowering shrubs. 5()c. each. 
"Clethra Alnifolia. 4 to () ft. (I) (Sweet Pepper Bush.) Yellowish-white, fragrant flower. 
•••Corchorus Japonica. 3 to 4 ft. (G) Slender green branches; yellow flowers from July to October. 
“ “ alba. 3 to 4 ft. (('») White flowers. 
fl. pi. 3 to 4 ft. (F) (Kerria Japonica.) A graceful shrub W'ith double yellow 
flowers. 
* ** , “ Var. 3 to 4 ft. (O) Foliage white and green; yellow flow'crs a splendid shrub. 
*Cornus Floridus. 12 to 18 ft. (B) (American Dogwood.) Foliage dark green changing to brilliant 
crimson in the autumn. White flowers. 50e. each. 
* Cydonia Japonica. o to 6 ft. (A) (Japan Quince). A very showy and popular .shrub. Scarlet flowers. 
* Deutzia Candida, fl.pl. C to 7 ft. (E) A fine shrub producing lai ge, double, white flowers. 
* “ Crenata. (> to 8 ft. (E) Pure white, tinged rose color. 
* " Gracilis. 2 to 4 ft. (D) Pure white. Very dwarf and slender growth. {See cut.) 
* “ Lemoineii. (> to 7 ft. (E) Pure white flowers i n June and July. .A. fine and improved variety. 
* “ Pride of Rochester. (5 to 7 ft. (E) Flowers white, double. grand shrub for general 
cultivation. 
Exochorda Grandiflora. 10 to 12 ft. (B) (Pearl Bush) A very graceful shrub. Pure white flowers. 
*Forsythia Viridissima. 10 to 12 ft. (A) Yellow sprays of flowers. Blooms very early. 
Forsythia Suspensa. 8 to 10 ft. (A) (Weeping Fors>'thia). Yellow flowers. Branches gracefully arched. 
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. 8 to 10 ft. fl) Large, white panicles of flowers, 
changing to pink at the base. {See cut.) Strong bushes. 2 i to 3 feet. {See also page 1(57.) 
JAPANESE MAPLES. 4 to 12 ft. Beautiful dwarf trees, the variegation is wonderful. Atropur- 
pureum, deep maroon; Dissectum, var., dark maroon with white variegation, and Sanguines, 
blood red. Price, $1.00 each. 
Lilac, Purple. 12 to 14 ft. (B) The common purple variety. A most desirable shrub. 
Lilac, white. 12 to 14 ft. (B) Beautiful pure white flowers. 3.jc. each. 
* Philadelphus Coronarius. 8tol0ft.(D) (” Mock Orange ”). Very sweet scented. Pure white flowers. 
* Philadelphus Lemoineii. 0 to 8 ft. (D) .An improved variety. Upright grower, pure white flowers! 
Philadelphus Foliis Aureus. 4 to fi ft. Handsome yellow foliage. 
Prunus Pisardi. 10 to 12 ft. Foliage and fruit purplish-red. Very pretty in spring and fall. 
Prunus Triloba. 4.to 6 ft. (B) Double-flowering Plum. Semi-double delicate pink flowers. {See cut.) 
'■ RHODODENDRONS. 10 to 15 ft. (C) Colors, rose, crimson, pink, white, lilac, purple and varie¬ 
gated, Plants with 8 to 10 buds. SI . .50 each ; 10 to 15 buds. S2. 00 each. {See cut.) 
Rhodotypus Kerriodes. 0 to 8 ft. (C) Large, white flowers, handsome foliage. Very ornamental. 
Ribes Sanguineum. 5 to 8 ft. (Flowering Currant). Crimson flowers. 
Robinia Hispida. 4 to 5 ft. (F) “ Ro.se Acacia.” A handsome shrub, with long racemes of beautiful 
rose colored flowers. 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 
Sambucus Aurea. 5 to 7 ft. (Golden-leaved Elder.) One of the best vellow foliage shrubs. 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer. 2 to 3 ft. (F) .A valuable and distinct variety. Carmine-crimson flowers. 
“ Bumalda. 2 to 3 ft. (B) Of dwarf habit. Rosy-pink flowers; large flat clusters. 
“ Callosa. 2 to 3 ft. (F) Clusters of pink flowers. A charming low-growing shrub. 
“ _ alba. 2 to 3 ft. (F) Dwarf habit; very hardy while flowers. 
‘ Douglasi. 3 to 4 ft. (H) Beautiful spikes of deep rose-colored flowers. 
" Thunbergii. 2 to 3 ft. (A) Small narrow foliage. White flowers. Dwarf graceful habit. 
“ Prunifolia. 6 to 8 ft. (C) (Bridal Wreath). Double white flowers; very profuse. 
SPIRAEA VAN HOUTEEII. 8 to 10 ft. (D) Flowers pure white, borne in greatest profusion; one of 
the best in its class. 
* Viburnum Opulus Sterilis. 12 to 15 ft. (D) (Common Snowball). Pure white flowers. 
* VIRBURNUM PLICATUM. 8 to 10 ft. (D) (Japan Snowball). Superior in foliage and flower to 
the above. Pure white flowers. A handsome shrub. {See cut.) Price, 40c. each. ^1.00 per doz. 
* Weigelia Candida. 6 to 8 ft. (F) Pure white flowers, in great profusion from June to November. 
* “ Rosea. 6 to 8 ft. (E) Rich rose-colored flowers. A beautiful shrub. 
♦Rosea Var. G to S ft. (E) Variegated foliage. Rich rose colored flowers. Very showy and effective. 
* “ Eva Rathke. G to'8 ft. (E) Very distinct color, being a deep carmine-red. 
Price, except on varieties specially priced, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $18.00 per 100. Our selection 
of sorts, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. By express or freight, purchaser to pay charges. 
