. Albertson & Hobbs' Bridgeport Nursery catalogue, spring 1887 : new fruits and flowers. Nursery stock Indiana Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. 28 BRIDGEPORT NURSERY. White Fringe.—shrub or small tree that grows to the heigtit of eight to twelve feet, with a regular round head and large glossy leaves like some of the Magnolias, some- times a foot long and half as broad. The flowers are white and delicate, in graceful drooping racemes, having a peculiar fringe-like appearance, very fragrant, in bloom in early spring. The plant is far more rare in cultivation than it should be, as
. Albertson & Hobbs' Bridgeport Nursery catalogue, spring 1887 : new fruits and flowers. Nursery stock Indiana Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. 28 BRIDGEPORT NURSERY. White Fringe.—shrub or small tree that grows to the heigtit of eight to twelve feet, with a regular round head and large glossy leaves like some of the Magnolias, some- times a foot long and half as broad. The flowers are white and delicate, in graceful drooping racemes, having a peculiar fringe-like appearance, very fragrant, in bloom in early spring. The plant is far more rare in cultivation than it should be, as it is per- fectly hardy, healthy, and attractive in appearance at all seasons. Wherever this plant is grown it is a favorite, and should not be left out of any collection. Price 40 cents each ; select large plants 75 cents to $ each. Weigela Rosea.—A well-known flowering shrub from China, of erect, compact growth, with an abundance of fine rose-colored tubular flowers in early summer. One of the best and most popular Weigelas, and a general favorite among flowering shrubs. Price 15 cents each ; $ per dozen ; select large plants 25 to 50 cents each. Weigela Florabunda.—A rare variety, with pretty light green foliage and " dark crimson flowers, with the white stamens projecting from the flowers, reminding one of Fuchsia flowers. It blooms in spring with other Weigelas, but if the plants are cut back well after young growth has been made the plants will bloom profusely in the ; The general habit of the plant is distinct from other Weigelas, making this a very valu- able variety. Well-rooted plants 35 cents each ; large transplanted plants 75 cents each. CLIMBING PLANTS. Clematis Jackmanii—This is deservedly one of the most popular climbing plants, and one of the most popu- lar of the Clematis family. Flowers large, bright purple; strong grower and free bloomer. Clematis Lanuginosa Candida.—This is a grand variety, a very strong grower and perpetua
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