ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT—DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 19 
ALTHAEA MEEHANII— Continued. 
variegated-leaved variety, known as H. Buistii, or H. 
variegata, whose double, dark w'ine-colored flowers 
never open, but remain unsightly, the Meehanii is im¬ 
mensely superior. 
This variety was received by us 25 years ago in 
an invoice of deciduous shrubs and merely labeled 
“Variegata,” but it proved entirely distinct from 
what was known under that name. Its merits soon be¬ 
came so transcendent that after submitting the leaves 
and flowers for indentification to our esteemed friend, 
the late Thomas Meehan, who was unable to trace the 
variety’s origin, we dedicated it to him. 
We do not hesitate to offer this variety to our 
patrons, as it has already become very popular 
wherever known, and is destined to become one of the 
best variegated deciduous shrubs ever introduced. 
. AZALEA 
CHILOPSIS (Flowering Willow) 
Each 10 100 
4 years, extra heavy, 7 to 10 feet.. $ .75 $6.00 . 
3 years, very heavy .50 4.00 $30.00 
2 years, heavy .25 2.00 17.50 
Chilopsis linearis. A tall-growing shrub from south¬ 
west Texas. Leaves linear; flowers lilac; very showy 
in terminal racemes. Each flower is composed of 
a corolla-like tube, divided at the end into five lobes, 
nicely crimped. Blooms almost continually from 
spring until frost. 
C. linearis alba. Similar to above, but with white 
flower, and of more dwarf and compact growth. A 
fine plant. 
CHIONANTHUS (White Fringe) 
Azalea calendulacea. (A. Lutea) GREAT FLAME 
AZALEA. A native species, growing naturally from 
New York to Alabama. Very showy the later part 
of April, when the plants are covered with a pro¬ 
fusion of blooms. Several shades of yellow, orange, 
buff and crimson. It is unqestionably one of the 
most brilliant early spring-flowerings shrubs. Per¬ 
fectly hardy. 
„ Each. Per 10. 
Clumps, 2 to 3 feet. $1.00 $8.00 
Clumps, 18 to 24 inches.75 6.00 
Strong, bushy plants, 12 to 18 ins. .50 4.00 
A. mollis. JAPANESE AZALEA. Hardy species from 
China and Japan, expanding its large flowers before : 
A. Calendulacea. The colors range from pale yellow 
to orange and carmine. They are exceedingly valu- ! 
ble for massing in open ground, where early flowers 
are desired, and for forcing under glass. 
^ .. , . Each. ! 
Grafted plants, in distinct colors, with buds 
15 to 18 inches. $1.00 
Seedling plants, in mixtures, with buds.. .75 [ 
A. pontica. HARDY GHENT AZALEA. A beautiful 
species, growing 3 to 4 feet high. Flowers yellow 
orange and red, with delightful odor. Should be 
planted in rich, shady situation. 
, , Each. Per 10. 
Pine bushy plants, 20 to 24 inches.. $1.00 $8.00 
Fine bushy plants, 15 to 18 inches.. .75 6.50 
BERBERIS (Barberry) 
Heavy, 2 to 3 feet. 
Well-branched, 18 to 24 inches. 
Each 10 100 
$ .35 $2.50 $20.00 
.25 2.00 15.00 
Berberis purpurea. PURPLE-LEAVED BARBERRY. A 
beautiful shrub with purple foliage, very effective : 
and striking when planted in groups, or massed with I 
plants of green foliage. 
B. Thunbergii. THUNBERG’S BARBERRY. A dwarf 
and graceful shrub from Japan. Leav s small, bright 
green, changing in autumn to beautiful shades of ! 
orange, scarlet and crimson; berries red, produced in i 
great profusion and lasting throughout the winter. 
Makes a beautiful hedge. 
CALLICARPA (French Mulberry) 
3 to 4 feet, heavy, well-branched. 
2 to 3 feet, well-branched. 
Each. 
$ .35 
.25 
Per 10. ; 
$3.00 | 
2.00 j 
Callicarpa Americana. FRENCH MULBERRY. Wfth 
purple berries, produced in clusters: very effective 
in fall and early winter. This beautiful native plant 
is not sufficiently appreciated. 
C. Americana alba. Very scarce. Similar to above, but 
with white berries. A very distinct and novel plant. 
Uur own introduction. 
CALYCANTHUS (Sweet Shrub) 
18 to 24 inches, well-branched. 
Each 10 100 
$0.25 $2.00 $15.00 
Calycanthus praocox. (Chimonanthus Fragrans). ORI¬ 
ENTAL SWEET SHRUB. A beautiful Japanese 
shrub, producing a great abundance of exquisitely 
fragrant yellow flowers early in January and lasting 
about four weeks. 
Each. Per 10. 
Price .... $ .25 $2.00 
Chionanthus Virginica. 'WHITE FRINGE. A very orna¬ 
mental native shrub. White, fringe-like; fragrant; 
flowers in early April. 
Citrus Trifoliata. 
CITRUS (Hardy Orange) 
Each. Per 10 
Bushy plants, -2 to 3 feet. $ .25 $1.50 
Citrus trifoliata (Hardy Orange.) A hardy variety of 
Orange. As an ornamental flowering plant, few are 
more desirable. The plant grows to a height of 10 
to 15 feet, is very bushy and throny: foliage trifoli¬ 
ate,, retained quite late, but not an evergreen here; 
however, the vivid green wood gives it an ever¬ 
green* appearance. Flowers appear in great profusion 
early in March, and a second and third crop are 
produced during summer. The bright golden fruit is 
retained during winter, which makes it a showy 
garden feature. A grand hedge plant. (See Hedge 
Plants.) 
CLERODENDRON 
Clorodendron fragrans. A low-growing shrub. Flowers 
pure white, like a minaturc double rose; very fra¬ 
grant; stems die back during winter; blooms from 
July until frost. Pot-grown, 25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
CORCHORUS (Globe Flower) 
Corchorus Japonicus flore pleno (Kerria Japonica) 
GLOBE FLOWER; JAPANESE ROSE—This is an 
old favorite. It is of spreading habit, with double 
yellow blooms about an inch in diameter, which ap¬ 
pear early in April; effective for massing. Attains 
a height of about 5 feet. 25 cents each; $2.00 for 
10 . 
