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CALIFORNIA PRIVET for HEDGES. 
The above illustration shows a section of a hedge of the 
famous California Privet. Of all the shrubs which have been 
tried for hedging, none can compare with this. Of easy growth 
and splendid foliage, free from insects. Its inexpensiveness 
alone would give it first place for the purpose. It is now planted 
by the million annually. Price, strong shrubs, 2 ft. high, 75c. 
per doz., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1,000; extra strong, 3 ft. 
high, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1,000. 
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. 
Below we offer a carefully selected list of oardy shrubs, to which we invite special 
attention. They are all 3 to 4 years, transplanted, and range from 2 to 3Vi 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 blooming; 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. 
Althea, Double White. (I) The well-known “Rose of Sharon.” 
Althea, Double Red. (I) Similar to above, color red. 
Berberis Purpurea. (C) (Purple Berberry.) Purple foliage. 
Berberis Thunbergii. (C) A handsome shrub, red berries. 
Calycanthus Floridus. (D) (Strawberry Shrub.) Fragrant. 
Cercis Canadensis. (B) (American Judas Tree.) 50c. each. 
Chionanthus Virginica. (C) (White Fringe.)^ 35c. each. 
Corchorus Japonica. (G) Slender growth; yellow flowers. 
“ u alba. (G) White flowers. 
“ 11 fl. pi. (F) (Also called Kerria.) Double 
yellow flowers. 
Corchorus Jap., Var. (G) Leaves variegated white and green. 
Olethra Alnifolia. (I) Yellowish-white, sweet-scented flowers. 
Oydonia Japonica. (A) (Japan Quince.). Scarlet flowers. 
Deutzia Candida, fl. pi. (E) Double white flowers. 
Deutzia Crenata. (E) Pure white, tinged rose color. 
Deutzia Gracilis. (D) Pure white, low, compact habit. 
Deutzia Lemoineii. (E) A fine and improved variety. 
Exochorda Grandiflora. (B) Pure white flowers, very pretty. 
Forsythia Viridissima. (A) Yellow sprays of flowers. 
Forsythia Suspensa. (A) Yellow flowers, drooping habit. 
Hedysarium Multijugum. (A) Flowers deep violet-red, in 
clusters 1 to 1£ feet long. Price, 35c. each. 
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. (I) Large 
white panicles of flowers, changing to pink at the base. 
(See cut.) Strong bushes, 2£ to 3 feet. 
JAPANESE MAPLES. Beautiful dwarf trees, the leaf 
variegation being truly wonderful. We offer Atropur- 
pureum, deep maroon; A. dissectum, var., dark maroon 
with white variegation; and Sanguinea, blood-red. Price, 
2 to 3 feet, $1,00 each. 
Lilac. (Syringa.) (B) The purple, sweet-scented variety. 
Lilac, White Persian. (B) (Syringa Persica Alba.) Beautiful 
sprays of white flowers; slender, graceful growth. 35c. each. 
Philadelphus Coronarius. (D) (Common Syringa.) 
Philadelphus Lemoineii. (D) A vastly improved variety. 
Philadelphus Foliis Aureus. Handsome yellow foliage. 
Primus Pisardi. Foliage, fruit and shoots bright purplish-red. 
Prunus Triloba. (B) (Double-flowering Plum.) Pink flowers. 
RHODODENDRONS. (C) The grandest of hardy evergreen 
shrubs, in flower and foliage. Colors, rose, crimson, pink, 
white, lilac, purple and variegated. Plants with 8 to 10 buds, 
$1.50 each; 10 to 15 buds, $2.00 each. (See cut.) 
Rhodotypus Kerrioides. (C) Large, single, white flowers. 
Ribes Missouriensis. (Flowering Currant.) Yellow flowers. 
Robinia Hispida. (F) (Rose Acacia.) A handsome shrub with 
long racemes of beautiful rose-colored flowers. 50c. each. 
Sambucus Aurea. (Golden-leaved Elder.) 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer. (F) Dwarf habit; carmine-crimson 
flowers. One of the most useful shrubs in cultivation. 
Spiraea Bumalda. Rosy-pink, large flat clusters. 
Spiraea Callosa. (F) Clusters of white flowers. 
Spiraea Douglasi. (H) Spikes of beautiful rose-colored flowers. 
Spiraea Thunbergii. (A) White flowers. Fine for cemeteries. 
Spiraea Prunifolia. (C) (Bridal Wreath.) White, double flowers. 
SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEII. (D) Flowers pure white, borne in 
greatest profusion; one of the best in its class. 
Tamarix Gallica. (C) (Weeping Beauty.) Pretty oink flowers. 
Viburnum Opulus Sterilis. (D) (Common Snowball.) 
VIBURNUM PLICATUM. (D) (Japan Snowball.) Superior 
in foliage and flower to the above. An exceedingly handsome 
shrub. (See cut.) Price, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 
Weigelia Candida. (F) Pure white flowers. A fine shrub. 
Weigelia Rosea. (E) Rich rose-colored flowers. Strong growth. 
Weigelia Rosea, Var. (E) Beautifully variegated foliage. 
Xanthoceras Sorbifolia. (C) Upright spikes, flowers bell-shaped, 
pure white, the centre rich reddish-brown. 40c. each. 
Price, except on varieties specially priced, 25c. each, $2.60 
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 charge** 
