. Buddleia (Butterfly Shrub) Althea (Rose of Sharcn). The Altheas are among the most valualjle of our tall, hardy Shrubs on account of their late season of blooming, which is from August to October, a period when but few Shrubs are in flower. They are also exten- sively used as hedge plants, for which they are admirably We off"er the following choice sorts: — Alba plena. Double white, crimson centre. ^ Faliis Variegatis. Leaves variegated green and white. — Jeanne d'Arc. Double, pure white. — Lady Stanley. Double blush white, with crimson centre. — Rubis. Single, deep crimson.
. Buddleia (Butterfly Shrub) Althea (Rose of Sharcn). The Altheas are among the most valualjle of our tall, hardy Shrubs on account of their late season of blooming, which is from August to October, a period when but few Shrubs are in flower. They are also exten- sively used as hedge plants, for which they are admirably We off"er the following choice sorts: — Alba plena. Double white, crimson centre. ^ Faliis Variegatis. Leaves variegated green and white. — Jeanne d'Arc. Double, pure white. — Lady Stanley. Double blush white, with crimson centre. — Rubis. Single, deep crimson. 60 cts. each. Set of 5 varieties, $ — William R. Smith. A splendid giant-flowering variety, naturally forming symmetrical bushy specimens, while the glistening pure white flowers are of giant size, fully 4 inches in diameter under ordinary cultivation, open out flat or salver- shaped quite different from the older types which only par- tially expand; these are produced in great profusion from early in July until late in September, and are very conspicu- ous at a period when comparatively few Shrubs are in bloom. 75 cts. each. Aralia Spinosa (Hercules Club, Angelica Tree, or Devil's Walking stick). A singular native tree-like Shrub, growing from 10 to 15 feet high, with very prickly stems, pinnate leaves and immense panicles of while flowers in August, followed by black fruit, which make it attractive until late in fall, an odd tropical-looking plant. Strong plants, $ each. of pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers during July and August. 60 cts. each. Corchorus or Kerria Japonica Fl. PI. {Globe-flower). A particularly valuable shrub on account of its clean, grace- ful habit of growth aud its free and continuous flowering, producing its attractive double golden-yellow flowers continu- ously from June to October. 60 cts. each. Comus Alba Sibii-ica (Siberian Dogwood). A strong grow- ing variety, crimson colored branches in winter. 60 cts. each. — Florida ( W
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