. Descriptive catalogue of roses, clematis, ornamentals, fruit trees, etc. / Curtice & Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) New York (State) Portland Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. ABRIDGED CATALOGUE OF ORNAMENTALS AND FRUITS. 21 Hardy Flowering Shrubs. Our shrubs are all strong, well-rooted, transplanted stock from open ground. Once carefully planted in suitable positions, they increase in size and beauty from year to year, and require but little further care. The time of bloom of the different sorts extends over nearly the entire season, though the greatest show is
. Descriptive catalogue of roses, clematis, ornamentals, fruit trees, etc. / Curtice & Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) New York (State) Portland Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. ABRIDGED CATALOGUE OF ORNAMENTALS AND FRUITS. 21 Hardy Flowering Shrubs. Our shrubs are all strong, well-rooted, transplanted stock from open ground. Once carefully planted in suitable positions, they increase in size and beauty from year to year, and require but little further care. The time of bloom of the different sorts extends over nearly the entire season, though the greatest show is to be expected in early summer. We can supply many flowering shrubs in addition to those described, but confine ourselves to those having the greatest merit. Prices quoted are for first-class stock; by express or freight. ALTH/EA, OR ROSE OF SHARON. One of the most showy and beautiful flowering shrubs; flowers are of large size, v^ery double and full; blooms freely during August and September, when scarcely any other tree or shrub is in blossom. Double Purple.—An erect and vigorous grower: free bloomer, with perfectly double flowers; color a deep reddish purple. 30 cts. Double Red.—Flowers large and double ; very popular variety. 30 cts. Double White.—Very large and double, with reddish purple center. 30 cts. Variegated Leaved.—One of the best variegated shrubs grown : foliage is ver}' unique and beautiful; leaves green, with margin of silvery white, making striking contrasts. 50 cts. AZALEA. A very showy class of early hardy flowering shrubs, producing large clusters of orange, yellow and pink flowers in May and June. Ghent.—This class is hardy and will thrive in any good rich garden soil, but will do best on a light moist soil. They rank among the very best decorative plants for lawn and plea- sure grounds. $ Mollis.—A species from Japan, perfectly hardy, with large flowers of fine shape; the colors run through all shades of orange, yellow and carmine. 50 ct
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