The Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn. 
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Specimen Formal Trees and Shrubs 
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In Pots and Tubs. 
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T HE growing demand for trained trees and plants 
brisk that we have gathered together from various 
pean sources a large collection of Bay trees, Box, 
and other plants adaptable to this special purpose. 
Bay Trees ( Lauras Noblis.) 
These dignified stately plants are without rivals fo: 
formal uses. They will stand almost every summer e: 
and several degrees of frost without injury. 
Standard. 
Standard. 
Diameter of Head. Each. 
33 to 35 inches . $15.00 
30 to 33 inches . 12.60 
28 to 30 inches . 10.00 
26 to 28 inches . 8.00 
Stems about 45 inches. 
Prices. Pyramid. 
Height. Diam. Each. 
65 inches . 30 inches $15.00 
60 inches . 25 inches 10.00 
55 inches . 23 inches 8.00 
50 inches . 20 inches 6.00 
Evergreen Box. Trained Specimens. 
These interesting evergreens lend themselves kindly to severe trimming and shape up 
into attractive forms. They are hardy, but if planted in a location much exposed to win¬ 
ter wind and sun, it is desirable to protect them. 
Standard. 
Prices. 
Pyramid. 
Diameter of Head. 
Each. 
Pleight. 
Diameter. 
Each. 
... $8.00 
$0 00 
24 to 30 inches . 
.. '0.00 
55 inches .. 
. 6.00 
20 to 24 inches . 
... 4.50 
55 inches ... 
. 4.50 
Stems about 36 inches. 
50 inches .. 
. 3.50 
45 inches .. 
. 20 inches _ 
. 3.00 
40 inches ... 
. 2.50 
Hydrangeas ( Hortensis ) in Pots and Tubs. 
We are growing some fine specimens this season and allowing 
them to come in naturally so as to be at their best for the balance 
of the summer after June 20th. They are therefore fine for gen¬ 
eral decorative purposes. 
Prices.—1 $4 to 2 ft. diameter of plant, 8 to 10 flower heads, in 8 in. 
tubs, $1.50 each; $12.50 per 10. 
2 to 3 ft. diameter of plant, 12 to 15 flower heads, in 14 inch 
tubs, $3.00 each; $25.00 per 10. 
S to 4 ft. diameter of plant, 15 to 20 flower heads, in 14 inch tubs, $4.50 each; $35.00 per 10. 
New Hardy Hydrangea, see page ? 
Summer Bedding Plants. 
Begonias, Tuberous. These charming bedding plants we offer in white, yellow, pink, 
rose, salmon, scarlet and mixed colors. Dormant bulbs up to May 15th. Each 8 cts.; per 
10, 60 cts.; per 100, $5.00. 
The above Begonias well established from flats after May loth, each 15 cts.; per 10, $1.25; 
per 100, $10.00. 
CANNAS. We offer the following varieties, believing they are the cream of the list. 
Alphonse Bouvier, tall crimson; Black Beauty, bronze leaf; Chas. Henderson, dwarf crim¬ 
son; hlamingo, scarlet; Florence Vaughan, yellow; Madam Crozy, crimson, yellow border. 
Prices, dormant tubers, until May 1st, Each, $0.10 Per 10, $0.80 Per 100, $6.00 
Prices, started from flats, after April 20th, Each, .15 Per 10, 1.25 Per 100, 10.00 
Gladioli. Groff’s New Hybrid. Greatest diversity of color and very vigorous growth. 
Each, 6 cts.; per 10, 50 cts.; per 100, $4.50. 
Choice Mixture, each 5 cts.; per 10, 40 cts.; per 100, $2.50. 
SHRUBS, VINES AND ROSES IN POTS. In spite of the best planning, one often finds the 
season roo far advanced to make it safe to plant out in the usual way. For these emer¬ 
gency orders, we are this season potting up many of the more desirable shrubs, vines, 
roses, etc. 
SHRUBS IN POTS. Azaleas, Barberries, Japan Maples, Deutzias, Forsythias, Altheas, Hy¬ 
drangeas, Plollies, Privet, Spiraeas, Lilacs, Snowballs, etc. 
HARDY ROSES IN POTS. Most of the varieties, especially the climbing sorts listed under 
Roses. See pages 35 and 36. 
All of this specially potted stock can be transplanted any time during the summer and be 
a . source of decided saving of time as well as producing immediate effects, which otten- 
times is paramount. 
PRICES OF POTTED STOCK ON HAND.—We will gladly send lists of zvhat stock is avaxl- 
e at any time throughout the season of this specially prepared material with prices, r lease sen 
list of probable wants. 
FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER PAGE . 
