. Spring 1899. Nursery stock Ohio Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 131 RHODODENDRON OR This, wherever known, is universally acknowl- edged to be the most showy, magnificent, hardy ever- green shrub that grows. It will thrive in any good soil without any special preparation, and in the full blaze of the sun, but it is more luxuriant In good, well prepared soil of leaf mold and muck and peat mixed, and in partial shade. The broad, thick ev
. Spring 1899. Nursery stock Ohio Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 131 RHODODENDRON OR This, wherever known, is universally acknowl- edged to be the most showy, magnificent, hardy ever- green shrub that grows. It will thrive in any good soil without any special preparation, and in the full blaze of the sun, but it is more luxuriant In good, well prepared soil of leaf mold and muck and peat mixed, and in partial shade. The broad, thick evergreen foliage with its glossy richness would alone entitle it to a place foremost in the rank of evergreen shrubs, but when in June this mass of luxuriant foliage is almost hidden by the magnificent array of beautiful flowers in clusters, it is simply grand. A protection of leaves and brush during the first winter will be beneficial. The plants we offer arc strong and bushy, well set with flower buds, and will flower nicely the first year. By express or freight, choice named sorts, 15 to 18 inches high, $ each, $ per doz. Extra strong, 2 feet and over, $ each, $ per doz. VIBURNUM OPULIS. (HIGH BUSH CRANBERRY.; Handsome and dense foliage; flowers white in drooping flat cymes, followed by brilliant scarlet fruit in showy pendulous bunches that remain cn the plant all winter. 15c. WIEGELAS. Beautiful shrubs that bloom in June and July. The flowers are produced in so great profusion as al- most entirely to hide the foliage. They are very de- sirable for the border or for grouping, and also as specimen plants for the lawn. Hortensis Florabunda. Flowers red in bud, shading to light pink when fully opened, a very profuse bloomer. Rosea Nana Variegata. One of the most conspicuous shrubs that we cultivate; leaves beautifully mar- gined creamy white; flowers pink. It is a dwarf grower and admirably adapted to small lawns or gardens. 15c. Van Houtte. Deep crimson; very
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