. Choice hardy trees and plants / Kelsey Nursery Nursery Catalogue. 46 Frkd'k W. Kelsey, 150 Broadway, New York. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF DESIRABLE HARDY SHRUBS FOR IMIVIEDIATE EFFECT. For Shrub groupings and border plantings a very fine effect is produced by an informal arrangement of the finer Deciduous Shrubs having attracti\ e flowers or brilliant colored foliage. By planting the larger growing varieties in the center of groupings, or as a background in borders, with tiie smaller or more spreading varieties forward, harmonious proportions may be permanently maintained. For suc


. Choice hardy trees and plants / Kelsey Nursery Nursery Catalogue. 46 Frkd'k W. Kelsey, 150 Broadway, New York. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF DESIRABLE HARDY SHRUBS FOR IMIVIEDIATE EFFECT. For Shrub groupings and border plantings a very fine effect is produced by an informal arrangement of the finer Deciduous Shrubs having attracti\ e flowers or brilliant colored foliage. By planting the larger growing varieties in the center of groupings, or as a background in borders, with tiie smaller or more spreading varieties forward, harmonious proportions may be permanently maintained. For such purposes and for general planting the collections as below are specially recom- mended. They have been supplied largely for a number of years to many private estates and other fine ornamental grounds and have invariably given satisfaction. The assortment comprises the best hardy varieties both in flower and foliage and gives a succession of bloom, from the Cydonia, Forsythia and Lilac in early spring to the Hydrangea and Hibiscus late in autumn. The plants are of good size, the larger growing kinds 3 to 5 feet, and are selected suitable for giving immediate effect. Collection.—No. 1, 50 Choice Shruhs, 25 le.\ding varieties, $10; extra size, $ Collection.—No. 2, 100 Choice Shrdhs, 30 leading varieties, $20; extra size, $25. A very good assortment of leading varieties, not including a special assortment, suitable for miscellaneous planting, $12 per hundred; extra size, $18 per hundred. Extra size Shrubs of many leading varieties in extra specimens, 4 to 7 feet high, for immediate effect, for planting screens, etc., can be supplied by the hundred or in carload lots at very reasonable prices. Particulars on application. THE BEST STANDARD SHRUBS. Shrubs Grown in Tree Form. With the largely increased interest in formal gardening the Hardy Shrubs grown in tree form as standards are effective and most desirable. For bordering walks and for centers of beds, groups, etc., the


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