WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND 
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FRANKLINIA Alatamaha (Gordonia Alatamaha). An exquisite tree 
indeed ! It is most beautiful in its general landscape effect, with 
the first flowers opening in mid-August. The trees, even when 
very small, are abundantly starred with them until hard frosts. 
The young leaves unfold a charming, delicate, bronzy red ; at mat¬ 
urity they are 5 to 6 inches long by about one-third as wide, a 
rich dark green with red veining. In autumn the whole tree 
blazes with rich, warm color. The flower buds are balls covered 
with whitish-green satin. When as large as marbles they unfold ; 
the guard petals emerge; they are satiny snow-white, elabor¬ 
ately frilled and pleated. The snowy, frilly chalice, 3 inches in 
diameter and of piquant irregularity, holds a sumptious mass of 
the richest orange-gold stamens and breathes forth a delicate 
balmy fragrance.$1.00 to $2.00 each 
FUCHSIA Magellanica (Hardy Fuchsia). Most interesting shrub. 
The Ruby-red Pedent flowers are freely produced all summer and 
fall. It is easily grown in shade or sun, and has proven entirely 
hardy in New York Botanical Garden.35c each, 3 for 90c 
HAMAMELIS Yernalis. Flowers fragrant, small and more freely 
produced than in any other species. Proves very popular as it 
becomes known. We can also furnish this Hamamelis with red 
flowers. 18 to 24 in.$1.50 each 
HYDRANGEA P. G. (Peegee Hydrangea). One of the most popular 
shrubs; blooms from August to autumn, after which the blooms 
may be dried for winter bouquets. Immense panicles of bloom, 
white at first, but gradually turning to rose color. Will blossom 
same year they are set out.35c each 
HYDRANGEA Otaksa. A splendid Hydrangea with bright glisten¬ 
ing green foliage and large trusses of blue or pink flowers. 
Strong grower.50c each 
ILEX Aquifolium (English Holly). Bright rich red berries on plants 
with foliage a glistening green which looks as if it had been 
varnished. The berries are much larger than those of the Ameri¬ 
can Holly. Hardy here but not dependably hardy farther north. 
$1.25 to $3.00 each 
ILEX Crenata (Japanese Holly). The small leaved Japanese Holly 
is a slow growing shrub, seldom exceeding a height of 5 feet. 
Leaves dark, glossy green; small black berries..75c to $1.50 each 
ILEX Crenata Convexa (Buxifolia or Bullata). A slow growing 
form of Ilex Crenata with small box-like leaves which appear as 
though they have been varnished. Good for rock-gardens and oth¬ 
er low purposes. 8 to 10 in.50c each 
ILEX Opaca Howard. Distinctive type of the American Holly bear¬ 
ing deeper and darker green foliage than other varieties of the 
Opaca group. A heavy bearer of deep red berries produced in 
abundant clusters. The rich shiny leaves of this variety are 
practically without spines. 1.8ito 24 in. grafted plants. 
75c to $2.50 each 
ILEX Pernyi. From China. Shrub to 10 ft. Leaves crowded with 
one to three rigid spines on each side, the upper part the largest 
but shorter than the terminal spiny point, dark green and lustrous 
above and one we like very much. 3 in. pot plants.... 75 c each 
ILEX Pernyi Veitchi. A new variety from England. Differs from 
Pernyi in that it has larger leaves and is probably a stronger 
grower. We recommend it. 3 in. pot plants.75c each 
JASMINE Nudiflorum (Winter Jasmine). A very graceful, hardy, 
drooping Chinese shrub with dark green bark ; leaves dark green ; 
bright yellow flowers freely produced in early January and con¬ 
tinuing for some time. Hardy at New York.50c each 
JASMINE Stephanense. A new hardy pink Jasmine. Semi-climb¬ 
ing hybrid, hardy at Philadelphia. Fragrant, pale pink flowers, 
produced in clusters in late April.50c each 
KOLKWITZIA Amabilis (Beauty Bush). One of the finest of the 
newer shrubs, producing long sprays of graceful foliage. The 
flowers are a delicate pink, similar in shape to those of the We- 
gelia, but much smaller. Although a rapid grower, it does not 
flower profusely until it becomes thoroughly established. 2 to 3 
ft.75c each 
LAGERSTROEMIA Indica (Crepe Myrtle). This is one of the 
most beautiful Southern shrubs. Blooms from midsummer to 
cold weather. We can supply 4 colors.75c each 
LEUCOTHOE Catesbaei (Andromeda Catesbaei). A very valuable 
evergreen shrub for planting under trees and on borders of wood¬ 
lands and in shady places. Flowers are borne in drooping ra¬ 
cemes and are fagrant.50c to $1.50 each 
LIGUSTRUM Lucidum (Glossy Privet). Dwarf; large thick leaves 
dark shining green. Heads of fragrant white flowers in spring 
are followed by blue-black berries through the winter. Evergreen. 
50c to $1.50 each 
