Archive image from page 65 of Descriptive catalogue of fruit and. Descriptive catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees : grapes, roses, shrubs, etc., etc. . descriptivecatal1894hook Year: 1894 62 THE H. E. HOOKER CO. Almond. Dwarf Double-Flowering (Prunus Japonica)—A well-known, beautiful, small shrub, with handsome, double, pink flowers early in the Spring. Double White-Flowering (P. Japonica alba)—A pretty sort, with double white flowers. Aralia (Angelica Tree). The following forms a small tree, and is very useful to give a tropical appear- ance to gardens. It requires slight protection with
Archive image from page 65 of Descriptive catalogue of fruit and. Descriptive catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees : grapes, roses, shrubs, etc., etc. . descriptivecatal1894hook Year: 1894 62 THE H. E. HOOKER CO. Almond. Dwarf Double-Flowering (Prunus Japonica)—A well-known, beautiful, small shrub, with handsome, double, pink flowers early in the Spring. Double White-Flowering (P. Japonica alba)—A pretty sort, with double white flowers. Aralia (Angelica Tree). The following forms a small tree, and is very useful to give a tropical appear- ance to gardens. It requires slight protection with straw or evergreen boughs in winter. A. Japonica—A handsome and distinct shrub, from Japan, with large tripin- nate leaves and spiny stems ; flowers white, in large spikes in September. DEUTZIA. Azalea. Mollis—A splendid hardy species from Japan, and one of the most valuable flowering shrubs. Flowers large and showy, like those of the Rhododen- dron, in fine trusses and of various colors. Nudiflora (Pink Flowering American Honeysuckle or Swamp Pink—A native species, with pink flowers. Pontica (Pontic Azalea; Ghent Varieties)—Native of Asia Minor. A species growing three to four feet high, with small bairy leaves, and yellow, orange and red flowers. The Ghent hybrid varieties which we offer com- bine nearly all colors, and possess a delightful perfume. They rank next to the Rhododendron for the decoration of lawns and pleasure grounds. The blooming season continues thi'ough the months of May and June. In this latitude plants are improved by slight protection, but farther south they are perfectly hardy.
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