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The home turroundingt can be vastly improved and ^^^^P values greatly enhanced by a judicious expenditure in landscape work, yielding a hundred ^^^^^ fold in actual value besides affording a pleasure to the possessor and the public generally that can not be estimated in dollars and cents. Every beautifier of his grounds is a public benefactor. The buildings may be ever so plain and even homely, yet with the grounds surrounding them nicely laid out and cared for, they are made charming; on the other hand a building ever so fine, if surrounded by illy designed and kept grounds, the effect is most unpleasant. It is manifest, therefore, that if we would have a really beautiful home we must pay attention to its environment by a correct application of the means and material called for in the art of laying out grounds, and while this fact is so obvious yet how often do we see this important work entrusted to those without taste and having little, if any, experience in this very important work of landsca|>p architecture. It is not every one who is possessed of the necessary qualifications for this branch of work, for, to meet success, artistic taste must be combined with practical knowledge and experience. The ordinary gardener may plant and prune and cultivate, yet be ignorant of the art of combining, blending and getting the most out of what nature has provided. A tastefBUjr smsfed Kow Garden. For Ruces sev pages 29- JO. Vkw ibwiM • k«< a* ThMkart Btrkan kMk«4 kf a MMdiai al In landKape work no hard Md (aat rulm can be laid down, at every place pnaenti condition! peculiar to itMlf, requiring tpecial and independent treatment. A» well attempt to lay down a aet rule or design for the landacape painter, except it m^y be Mid that landtcape designing ia divided into two general cUMee— the old etyle or Formal, also called the Geometrical, and the new style or Natural. These ancient and modern styles have each their admirers, and each has its place in the scheme o( beautifying, dependent on local conditions and what is best suited to the circumstances. A beautiful laadsc*^ with BiniBf «( RhadadnidnHu on as* tid* ud Aialnu on th« other, with bsckgnMiad of BTorg. .ra*. iice pa«e ii. T r > iMra tr <kf M, i I iiwIm ■ mmt •! Tfeaakaig ■m»i»T| la Ik* lw»g w —<, ■ Cirt-LMM« WMfiM Wnk. ■ UrauM(k WHtov I* Um riiM, A« tka kMW*,wMI*Mlb*wMkiM«*t*fiMM«a4TiM*. The modern style ii ettentially imitative, attempting to copy and reproduce the beit in nature luited to the place, to correct its faults and cover it* defect* and enhance iti beauties, by selecting the most •ightly objects and arranging them in the mo*t pleasing manner. The first object of the landscape architect is to study the surroundings in relation to buildings, elevations and other existing conditions. If there is scops for material changes, it may be necessary in order to obtain the best mult* to dcprcaa *ome elevation* and accentuate other* and, if poasibl* to have an artificial or natural lake at a reasonable cost, it i* adviubia to do *o, aa it always add* vastly to the beauty and interest of the landacspe. Roads and walks .ire important adjuncts and should be laid out A itrnt be>d*r«l with « Mtii<Un( of Perenoials and Shnibb*r]r. s T !■ Ikh, M la oMMt VI i-zt, tt wia k* ataMTtd Umi Ik* Inat lavu It ktft afra la^ adkOrMM. *ii h r<(t4rd to utility at well a* Iwaiiiy. By utility wc mean thev >..■ -ild always lead to tome -'jjfct or (or »<inie purpoae and no* run at randum. ai ii too often the caie. and should folljw easy graceful curve* without being too roundabout. We now come to the most important feature of landscaping, the point requiring the greatest judf- ment and knowledge, and wherein mont signal failures are mode, either through want ot experience or the fact that stock is purchased without reference to the requirements of the situation, that b, the proper selection of the nursery stock to > planted, for here the architect has to considf. ot the pment l>ut the future. He is not buiMing for to-day only, but for coming generations. ' h«- tree he plants to-day ii growinu in stateliness and beauty from year to year, becoming more and -.u« "a thing of beauty and a joy forever." Stm ftftother riew of open effect ia Modttia Lsnduapiog, 7 S<rMt Kaa* thowinc Hlact o( pl«iitlni ihmblMtj Iwlwan mlk ud cutb. The most important element in producing a pleasing landscape is a proper blending of trees, shrubs, vines and plants, and here the greatest care has to be exercised, both in the selection and the placing, as this is the finishing touch of the artist and makes or mars it as a finished picture. The house being the main feature, all planting must be done with reference to its character and position, care being exercised not to obstruct sightly views, unsightly objects must be screened, and principal masses showing irregular outlines so placed as to stretch along rising ground if possible, and so arranged that they will harmonize with the surrounding property. Htr* w* hsTe ths plMsinc puk (Ctct ia street detifBiai, cahnUted to liTe • decree o( claie •ad prifacy etttiaable la ao other way. ^4 \^ >J»*****.^> Th* BOM homkl* eftiittaaad home, bowarar hOBaljr, can b* mad* •UracliT* ud IotmM* bj • sm*n •tpoditiin ■oaaj, ud th* back jud iboold ncain (h* uma coaddwalioa «■ ft* boat, in ardtr 10 hiT* a haniioaieu whola. The best effect of water in the landscape depends on trees and shrubbery as an accompaniment, with Its reflected forms, (.hady recesses and scintillating lights and shadows. Plantings should be generally in groups and masses, with here and there individual specimens, but with plenty of open lawn for light, air and view. Projectors of surburban homes would do well to consult the landscape engineer before the ei«ction of buildmgs, as their location ha* much to do with the effectiveness of the future embellishment of their surroundmgs, and much would be gained in every way, for then exposures, soils, drainage, walks. rxMds, etc., could be taken into consideration, giving results not otherwise possible, and generally at much less expense. As a large part of the joys of life are afforded through the eye, the more of beauty and grandeur it takes m the more u the observer refined and ennobled, and the beautiful scenes passed in our daily walks are not unfruitful; hence to our neighbor and ourselves it becomes a duty to beautify wherever and whenever possible, and no duty affords greater pleasure in its fulfilling. Sid. rard thowim •hnibberr. etc., between buildincs, reicUof back to am plaatincs is Ih* i 9 fggmm amtm aol at flnc sicht onlj, but •^Wh\ r M Mi ' n» ffcifliU bwaly ud mtiiil (SKti of water la ■ laadaeap* tn as (WMraUj kaows aad apprwialad tbat it i* hardiy aK«*«ai7 to nmiad yoa aot to aagloct taUag adTantact of aay itraam, brook or tpriag that will roador anch aa adjoact to happiataa poaaibto. 10 R«t w* h«T* tiM •irwt of ttcncinc ud pbntiiit ■ ttMp tid* hilL It is a peculiar fact that architects, almost without exception, ignore landscape effects, which do so much to enhance the beauty of their work, and rarely take this feature into consideration in locating buildings: but we believe the time is not distant when they will recognize Its value and will first seek the advice of the landscape architect, before determining these matters. Where possible the main building should be located near the northern boundary of the plot, giving all principal rooms a southern and eastern exposure, with massed plantings on the northern and western boundaries, thus affording protection from the prevailing northwest wintry winds and shielding mot« sensitive and choicer plants and trees that grace the lawn. Driveway, also used as a walk from the street or road, should approach the house, and stable or garage beyond, with a graceful curve, from which may branch narrow walks among the shrubbery etc to the several points of interest, affording opportunity for plantings in the way of borders of perenniaU and annuals according to the individual taste. W* btr* haT* uellMt rsar tIcw showiac th* sffsct U twncat auy irsd* *» sloping tight sod loft sMonaMiy, ( tho nmblo. ti ■■■I Jbh with year Mtfllken fat I «ewa Ik* aAr !•■■•! itn flae* to Ih* 1 1 att to Ik* Tda* al jaat tntntr- Foe divUoiM b«tw«n propertie* or aeiMnition from the h«hway there i* nothing more economical and beautiful than a well kept hedffe, which nature keep* freshly painted from year to year without cost and is not Mibject to decay. For thit purpose there are many beautiful and uaeful plants, but all things considered, California Privet (Ligustnim ovalifolium) is probably the best, as it is almoat evergreen, retaining its shiny green foliage late in the winter, bears shearing wdl, may be trimmed to any form or siae and is a rapid grower, forming a good cloae hedge in a shoit time, and where this is not found sufficiently hardy one of the more hardy varieties of this family may be substituted and will be found ainxwt equally desirable. A ck>se second to the Privet is the Thunbeig Barberry (Bcrberis Thunbergu), • dense, k>w growing shrub forming an impenetrable hedge, being armed with sharp spines and bearing a profuak>n of brilliant red berries which remain all winter. This is preferred by many for the reason that it require* little or no trimming and also for the beauty of iu autumnal foliage, which is most btilUant. There are many other useful and beautiful pUnU suiuble for hedging, giving a wide range for individual tastes. '■hich purposes there are many mong which are Hydrangea Hedging may also be of a more purely ornamental character, for suitable plants that will give a most striking effect, when in bto< Paniculata Grandiflora, Lilac, Japan Quince, Multiflora Rose and th Where there is plenty of room, some of the evergreens are both useful and beautiful, giving pro- tection from the winter winds and breaking the monotony of the winter kndKape. Where there is light sandy soil under cultivation such windbreaks are exceedingly necessary to prevent the top soil from bk>wing .way in a dry time, in exposed [situations. Where it is possible to do so, it is someUmes most effective to completely screen the interior from the highway, arruiging it so that a sudden turn in the drive brings it into view with all iu beauty. We h»v8 in mind places of this kind where strangers coming upon it for the first time will stop in open- muuthed astonishment and give expression in such terms as "Oh, isn't this beautiful!" "What a lovely placel" etc., all of which make* the owner feel well repaid for the care and comparatively light expense expended upon it. 12 I^B H«r* w« M« kow eat tutocy bolMiaci wmj b* mad* flumr tmt ■— "«— aad <_ Ow muafictiirtfr (T* hMrt ainkniM to Hi im*octUM 04 Cha Mm; mctlead. Aavalefdi VtHckU to tka flM ! Where space is Umited. as in the case of an ordinary city or village lot. say 50 x 120 feet, the problem of beautifying that confronts the ambitious owner is one requiring careful consideraUon and judicious handUng. especially where cooperation of neighbors is not possible with a view to a harmonious whole, « surroundings must be Uken into consideration, and these an often such as to tax the ingenuity of the most skilled designer; and yet landscape gardening should be used, and is quite as valuable, in connection with the humble home as with laying out grounds of a park or vast esute, and its moral and elevating influence U even more pronounced and valuable for the raason that •> comes more in touch with the masses, and its influence is contagious. Let one lot owner "fix up" and immediately his neighbors begin to "spruce up" also, unless, perchance, they be so unfortumite as to have utterly lost all sense of pride and ambition. Thus the move on the part of one to improve the exterior of his home, however humble, will often improve the tone of the neighborhood, with a corresponding improvement in lU sawtarf condition. And let it be borne in mind that no improvement is complete unless it takes ■n the back yard as well as the front, for this is quite as important and will afford as much satisfaction and pleasure, and what is more, may be made profiuble. for here beauty may be combined withtht practical, and the ground made to produce both luscious fruit and fragrant flower in company with the •ucculent vegeuble, besides affording healthful and pleasurable exerrise in caring for them, and no home is truly perfect without all these things. Such a home will probably average $3,500 ($1,000 for lot and $2,500 for building). One hundred dollars expended for stock and pUnting is less than 3 par c nt. of the above amount, and if judiciously expended, -ill in two years' time increase the value from 10 to 25 per cent, and increase each year thereafter as trees and shrubbery increase in size and beauty. No other investment yields so great a return in value und satisfaction. The diagram on page 16 shows a very good corner lot ar.angement for a dty or vUlage plot the space between the fruit trees and the line hedge at the back beinj devoted to small fruits or vegetables. 1» brariTMU, ihewlBf iim wd tttt o( Tuyi^ig tjrfm. Evtrgreens take a prominent place in ornamental planting, giving a cheerful VV'inter effect when deciduous trees are l)are. They are especially useful as windbreaks and for bleak and exposed situa- tions. There are many rare and elegant conifers who«e first cost, is ampiv repaid by the pleasure of possessing a chok* permanent specimen, but there is also a long list of inexpensive varieties whfch will give the greatest satisfaction. Ihe Norway Spruce is elegant in form, rapitf growing, and adapted to almost any situation, » hile the weeping form gives a most uni(iuc effect. Nordmann's Fir unites a regular and handsome habit with rich and glossy coloring. Conifers may I* planted later in the season than deaduous trees, except the Larches, which are fitter planted in the Fall. Sec page 20 A Oardtn ol Hwdy PmrennlaU Showinf Group of Paoeoln la the Fortfround. See pue8 ib-ZT. There are three invincible reasons why the garden of hardy perennials is better than a garden of annuals or bedding plants. First: It is cheaper to maintain because you do not have to buy new seeds or plants evciy vear. Second: It gives flowers from March to November, whereas annuals do not bloom before July, and bedding plants a"^ cut off by the first frost. Third: You avoid all the back- breaking, time-consuming puttering wurk of racing seedlings. B'lt there is a more fundamental reason. Among the hardy perennials are some of the noblest plants that have been dear to the hearts of garden lovers for untold centuries. The Paeony has larger Bowers than the rose, borne upon a handsomer bush, with greater freedom from insect enemies and large clumps have been known to remain in one spot for half a century. The stately spires of the Foxglove dominate the 7 j y k bordf ■ for a fortnight, and give way to the lovely bluf spikes of the Larkspur. German Iris, although not the largest of ihe Irises, has the widest range of color, and is, on the whole, the most satisfactory spe- cies. From the earliest Primroses to the late Phlox and Japanese Anemone, there IS not a day in the hardy border without new developments of surpass- ing interest. Hollyhocks are the stateliest plants for the back of the border, and Oriental Poppies are the largest of their glorious tribe. E\erybody wants these, whether he is a beginner or an old timer. These and a few others are the plants you want to select to be your life-long friends. Walk bordered by Peronniali. Sw page 26. 15 Ss^ms lf> I I I I t !»»•»»» ■■ ■■■■ I lllllllllllll lllllll»»llll|l«lltl»«»«l''l'll' ■i»»^*i»***» ffl hat to Plant A Choice Selection of Specialties to Beautify the Home Surroundings II fc^itii^ii^ii^iti i».»i»i»i.»i.»i» Ar.^ 1 : _1 1. ii— — i^*iM». ^ A nut UTUif«ni«iit for ■ small front lawn. View unobstructed. B71N the following pages will be fotind a careftilly selected list of hardy trees \ I and shrubs that will thrive under ordinary conditions and give satisfac- BI tion, having been thoroughly tested over a wide range of countiy. In the 29 extreme North or South it n^ght be necessary to substitute in some cases. In the limited space and scope of this booklet it is not possible to give plant- ings suitable for every part of our vast country with its varying conditions and clinute, and the planter should carefully study local conditions and select those varieties best suited to them, and if cot competent to do so, submit the matter to some one who is, otherwise disappointment and loss will most surely follow. EP ii.»ii>ii»iiti t m i %, I !■■■ ll M l >•> > ■ ■ • •! ■ ■>■■■»■ ■■>■■■ I 17 I mi* • I ■■■»■ » ■ ■■^■^■i ::0 nymmgj TREES Angelioi Tree, or Hercules Club. (AnUa SpinoM.) A singular lootcing, small sised tree with very prickly stems, pinnate leaves, and bearing im- mense panicle* of white flowers in midsummer. Very useful to give a tropical effect to gardens and for odd looking clumps for background. Catalpa— Bungei. A small species that grows 8 to 10 feet high and twice as broad, formmg a great bush, clothed with a dense mass of large, heart -shaped leaves. Among our hardy shrubs there are but few, if any , that are more effective as foliage plants for park or lawn. When grafted on a stalk of one of the tree species, 5 or 6 feet high, it makes a hand- some standard tree, with a very dense and sym- metrical globular head, without trimming. Catalpa— Spedosa. This medium to large tree, with its tropical- tike foliage and its pyramids of white flowers, is worthy a place in every collection. Bechtel's Double Flowering Crab. A medium sized, hardy ornamental tree of great beauty. When in bloom this tree presents the appearance of being covered with roses. Flowers large, fragrant and beautiful. Beech, F' A variety of E smooth, very dark lawn tree known. ■ ^urple. jeech with large. The best purple WMftetlMdi Beech, Weeping. Large, dark greeen leaves; twistmg and tortu- ous spreading branches; a unique weeping tree. Birch, Cut-leaf Weeping. This fine tree excels all others in its tall form and graceful beauty, its upright center trunk covered with white bark, its drooping brandies and pendent leaves increasing its attractivenes<i. It IS hardy and thrifty in all locations. Cherry, Japanese Weeping. Among trees of droopir," habit chcre is none more beautiful than this. Its beauty con- sists not only in its graceful, pendulous habit, but its copious production of beautiful flowers, with which its branches are covered during the blos- soming season, producing a most charming spectacle. The foliage, too, is handsome and healthy. It is equally suited to both larae and smajl places, but should be given plenty oT room to display its beauty. No other drooping tree of recent introduction is so meritorious. Can be furnished in both white and rose-flowering. Dogwood. White and red flowering Dogwood arc fine small growine trees of spreading, irregular form. Flowers are begonia-shaped, about three inches across, produced before the leaves and just as the Chmese Magnolia flowers are fading, thus are valuable for maintaining a succession of bloom for the lawn or garden. One of the most valua- ble lawn trees and should be planted in pairs, showing the contrasting colors. Autumnal foliage brilliant and beautiful. 18 Blm, Tki* well kno bwi foravtnu*) •oil. It grow* rai rarely tMns iktt, •p-.cading Mad. d Krowth tlv« it thi KorrM. Amtrkaa. 1 tfw ranks amanf ikt vtry <ark, Mfwrially ia imp or ««t ly and makct toufb branchM, t»d by wind or tnow. lit oeping branchc* and ttatMy lamt of the "Monarch ol the Blm, Camperdown. Thit old favorite i' the lartcst of the "umbrella- lopped ' ' I rce* ; foUagi laric, growth apreading and pendent . It r>roducp« dcntc shade and is the best arlmr tree for lawn*. F^tosU, or Silver Bell. A tnidtl tree hvarinR licautiful bell-shaped pure whiir HoMt'ra si nilar tn > j«e Snowdrop, but much larfc- '^'^simi farlii rown in shrub form it Lhiden. The American and European Lindens are our best large-kavad skr is iraes. Spatially adapt* •d to faiwn I Unting. iNagt is dtnst, and wbtn in bkmm laeir fragn ica ia dtUghiful. The Lindens are all beautiful, and maril more notice than they receive. They poeaasa many valuable qualities. Ai Tree, oz Red Bud. sKtty iww-gruwiih. ruund-headed tree, th ■* whii :<i »re ri<" *«J with a profuS'on «f r ed flo^crrs beiuf f i he luliage appears. M beatii >\ The flower at the same iin »- < hines. M t^aolb and when planted nta hrf the >« ( f IS mo* -iriking. Imtivommm^ er Oold«i Chain. % aaiivo of l.urujie with mM,ih. •'fining foli- T^nainiac ^ hrifht o( 20 (en. The name .'^Men i% -'A - Id (he lentf'^ of droop- iiiig rafrmes i . ilnmrr*. wluh Cowper eKcgaatty '!<'» <•» »<■ rich in stri'.«ming gold." they appr,! b»w 4^4 Msaanlls •MdaacMos ProbaMy on* e( tb* m—t tkowy tat posulsr ol Iks CUoM* Tsristits. Magnolia. W*«piaf Cherry A I'luKs uf valuable and beautilnl trees be- cause of their fine foliaRe, luxuriant .ippearance and fragrant flowers. They are the best lawn trec» in our collection where climate is nuit- able. American. Acttiniiwta (Cucumlier Trec)~.\ magnifi- cent native tree with large pointed leaves 6 to 9 inches long; blossoms green and yellow, 4 to 6 inches in diameter; fruit resembles a green cucumber. Chinese Varieties. These are the dwarf growing, large flowering varieties, of which the best are Spacioia and Sonla n g ean a, white with purple-red centers, and Ctmspicua, pure white. Maple, Japanese. These slow, low-growing dwarfish trees are general favorites, on account of their dense, com- pact and graceful growth and brilliant, beauti- fully cut foliage, varying in color from brightest ydlow to deep blood-red Unsurpassed for lawn decoration. Autumn colorings ire gorgeous. 19 EVERGREENS BfAple, Norway. The dcnte, dark (oliofr, compact, ttrone hal>it of Rrowth, iti freedom from attacks of miect*, combine lo make thii the very be«t street or lawn tree for all situations. The oldest trees known are still young in appearance. Maple, SUver-LMved or White. A hardy, rapid-growinc native vanetv of the largest siae; foliage bright green abov< nd sil- very underneath. Valuable for pre • jing a quick shade. Excellent for treet planting. Maple, Wler's Cut-Leaved Silver. This is one of the most remarkable and beauti- ful trees with cut foliage Its growth is rapid, shoots slender and drooping, giving it a habit almost as graceful as the Ci t-Leavcd Birch. The foliage is ab ':,dant, silvery underneath, and on the young wood especially deep and delicately cut. The leaf stalks are long and tinted with red on the upper surface. Mtilberry, Weeping. This weeping tree is without doubt the best for general planting of all small lawn or cemetery tree*. Ito willowy, pendent branches are covered with larpie, light green, deeply lobed foliage. The tree is hardy and thnvcs in a variety of soils. Thorn, Double Flowering. Thorns are classed as leaders, and grow more popular every year. Den« and low in habit, showy in flower, resembling masses of minia- ture roses. Hardy and adapted to all soils. Especially valuable for small grounds. Flowers white and scarlet. Arbor ViUe, American. .^•L^ '^"y'"' native tree, rommonly known a* \y hitc Cedar. Very handmnic and desirable as iingte specimens, but especwlly valuable for *:•««•" and hedges. One of the easiest of the evergreens lo transplant, and in everv way deainbk. Arbor Vitae, Golden. This is one of the most beautiful of the .\rbor Vitae species, reuining its handsome golden tint the year round. One of the best of the golden variegated evergreens. Arbor Vitae, Pyramidal. This exceedingly lieautiful Arbor Vitae is the most erect and compact of the entire *x>cies, being in form almost a counterpart of tl [risli Juniper. Perfectly hardy. Pine, Austrian. Very robust; hardy and spreading: long, stiff, dark green leaves; rapid m growth. Highly recommended for seashore planting. Pine, Dwarf Mugho. A small, compact grower, usually forming a picturesque dwarf bush; dense deep green. Spruce, Colorado Blue. This variety of Spruce was found in the Rocky Mountains, and wherever planted has given the greatest satisfaction, thriving well in all conditions of climate, proving entirely hardv; universally esteemed as the most beautiful of all evergreens. It will make a very large tree, but the best speci- njens are grown from quite small trees trom the nursery. 20 DESIRABLE TREES TO PLANT • < RtnMf Svrau. CUb«m Mi«Mlk. WMpiat IfoanUin Asb. A usT or nns ucommbiidbo por vAuoob pimpotit Far Strwii, Rtc^t urn* WM« atmum.— Amarican Elm, Sugar, Sycamore and Silvar Mapica, Carolina Poplai, Pin Oak. Fat Oriftmya Ikfciigli Uwm aad Pirki.— Norway Maple, Saliabaria or Ginkgo, Tulip Trar, Magnolia, Calalpa Spcdoaa, Anwrican and European Lindrni. Stagto ■fiBimiM al Laiga Growth.— Eng- liili and Rivtra' Baoch; Pifcbca, particularly Cut-Leaf Weeping: EngUtli and Purpla-Leaf Elma; American, European and White - Leaf Lindens; Norway, Purple Norway, Sycamore and Cut-Leaf Maplei; Hone Chealnuta; Aus- trian iiml Scutch Pines; Norway and Coktrado Spruces. Single Spadmaaa of Madiur Otowth.— Imperial Cut-Leaf Alder, Fern-Leal and Weep- ing Beech, Calalpa Bungei, Purple Birch, La- burnum, Chinese Magnolias, Oak-Leaf Moun- tain Ash, Prunus Pissardi, K'^wering Thonw. Hemlocks, White Pines, Siberian Arborvitact, etc. Straag-Or^wiag Traaa of PjpramMal HaMt — Lon.bardy and Bolleana Poplars. Tnaa Hut Thiiro ia Moiat Locatioaa.— Amencan Elm, American Linden, Ash, Catalpas, Poplars and Wilh>ws. Trtaa that Thrive on Dry KnoUa of Poor Soil. — Silver-L it and Ash-Leaf Maples and Poplars. Beat Traaa for Windbreaka.— Norway Spruce (evergreen), Carolina Poplars and Silver Maples. FlowatingTraaa.— Almond, roue, white; Mag nolias, white and puiple; Judaa Trees, Peach, pink and white; Laburnum, yellow; Friitge Tree, while and purple; Lindens; Cheny, white; Ca- lalpa; Thorns, pink, scarlet, red, white. Cut-LeaTod Traaa.— Imperial Cut-Leaved Al- der, Fern-Leaved Beech, Cut-Leaved Birch, Wier's Cut-Leaved Maple. Purple and Scatlat-LaaTad Traaa. — Beech, Birch, Elm, Prunua, Maple and Sycamore. Weeping or Panduloua Tiaaa.— Aah, Beech, Birch (Cut-leaved and Young's), Cherry (Dwarf and Japanese). Crab. Cypress, Dogwood. Elm (Camperdown), Linden (White-leaved), Maple (Wier'a), Mountain .Ash (European), Mulberry (Teaa'), Willow (B;<> lonica, Kilmar- nock, New American and U .^..onsin). 21 DH.-nsvtr<Bt almond. nW rinmilei Plum. SHRUBS Auin MolUt Azalea. Arborescens. Large and spreading; handisome <lark green foliage and white or rosy blossoms late in summer. Hard>- and of easy culture. CalenduUcea. Yellow and flame- colored llon'«rs late in May; ver>' showy. Mollis. Dwarf habit, with fine trusses of bright red and yellow flowers. Very effective massed or in beds, or in borders with other flowers. \'er\- hard) ; one of our most valuable shrubs. Althea. Vast improvements have been effected in this variety, and in consequence its old time popu- larity ha9 been revived. It can now be supplied in a great varietj- of colors, and also in tree form, which shows off its large brilliant flowers to great advantage, making a very striking object for the lawn. Barberry. Thunbergii. One of the most effective plants in autumn, after most other deciduous shrubs are bare. Its small oval leaves then assume fiperb crimson hues, and the slender branches c^oop beneath their load of bright red berries, wl.'ch hang on till late in winter. The bush is very thorny, and one of the liest plants for low ornamental hedge*. Comus, or Dogwood. These are fine, large growing shrubs for plant- ing singly, in groups or Tor massing, being distin- Kuished for their elegant variegated foliage or their bright colored barks. Deutzia. A hardy class of plants of fine, rather dwarf habit, luxuriant foliage and greatest profusion of attractive flowers, rendering them the most de- sirable of flowering shrubs. The most popular are Pride of Koektsler, producing large double white flowers, the back of the petals being slightlv tinted with rote; Gracilis, or Sttnder Branched, a cbvming species with pure white flowers and file for pot culture; Lemoine, the newest and perhaps the finest of the family, the branches being entirely covered with pure white flowers of exquisite form. Ezochorda. Graridiflon. A rare and beautiful shrub from China. Hardy and easily transplanted; of compact growth, and can be trimmed in dwarf form if desired. Pure white flowers, somewhat resem- bling the Syringa, but appearihg on longer and lighter spikes. Blooms about the time of Lilacs and Rhododendrons. Filbert, Purple-Leaved. A very conspicuous shrub, with large, dark, purple leaves; distinct and fine. It is to shrubs what Purple Beech is to trees. Color good all the season. Hydrangea. Paniculate Grandiflora. This is undoubtedly the best and most effect- ive shrub for all locations, and the tree form of this well known, late blooming shrub, as it attains age, becomes conspicuous and beautiful beyond description. Arborescens Sterilis. This variety of Hvdrangea is taking the place in public favor held by Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. It is perfectly hardy and of easy culture. The flowers are purer white, large, Ixirne in as great profusion, and remain well into the winter. Foraythk Stupcnu Forsythia, Golden Bell. Portunei, Golden Bell. Ijpright Rrowth, deep green leaves, showy yellow flowers in spring. SospMlM. Weeping Golden Bell. Similar to Kortunei, but with HroopinK branches; profuse yellow flowers. High Bush Cranberry. Both ornamental and useful. Berries resemble cranberries: esteemed for sauce, tarts and jams. Berries hang on the bush until late in the fall. Lilac. These old-time favorites have again sprung into wonderful popularity, and justly so, as remarkable improvements have been made in both form and coloring, and they are now one of our most attractive classes of large growing shrubs. Rhododendron. It is useless to dwell upon the beauties of this magnificent evergreen shrub. All are familiar with its broad, glossy, dark-green foliage and superb trusses of showy flowers of gorgeous tints and colors Culture. — They flourish best in peaty soil and, like azaleas, are most effective when grouped. In preparing a bed, if possible, locate it where it will be partly sheltered from the intense heat in summer and' from cutting winds in winter. The bed should be prepared with old sod, old manure and sand or, better still, if obtainable, good leaf mould, which prevents the fine .lair-like roots from drying out in hot summer weather, from which cause many plants are lost. Pinch off all seed pods after flowering. Snowball, Japan. Hundsume plicated leaves; globular heads of pure white neutral flowers, early in June. It sur- passes the common varict\- in several respects. Its habit is better, foliage much handsomer, flowers whiter and more delicate. One of the most valuable flowering shrubs. These can also be supplied in tree form and are very effective. RhododMidron Spireas. Anthony Waterer. A dwarf shrub of great beauty. Its broad flat heads of red flowers continue in per- fection many months. Bumalda (pink) and Callosa Alba (white), have the same form and the the three make a beautiful combination. Thunbergii. A Japanese species of small size, with narrow linear leaves and small white flowers; one of the best. Blooms early; effective for grouping. Van Houttei. The best white Spirea. The annual growth is long and abundant and covered in June with a wealth of pure white blossoms in a perfect cascade of bloom. Perfectly hardy. Should be in every collection. Sumach, Cut-Leaved. A hardy shrub of moderate size, with large beautiful, fern-like leaves, milky white on under side, changing to a brilliant scarlet in autumn. Weigela. These are among the finest of the Japanese flowering shrubs, forming large symmetrical bushes with a drooping tendency, covered in June and July with large trumpet-shaped flowers of varying colors, while some have variegated foliage. 23 CLIMBING VINES Beitoa Ivy Ampelopsiu^ Veitchii. Boston or Japan Ivy. This variety has found great favor throughout this country. It may be seen as a carpet of green on s country. It may be seen as a carpet of green brick and stone walls through the summer nths. It adher; t without nailing. months Aristolochia Sipho. Dutchman's Pipe. A rapid growing climber, with large heart- shaped leaves and curious pipe-shaped yellow and brown flowers. Perfectly hardy and grows 20 feet or more in a season, making a dense shade. Bignonia, or Trumpet Flower. A vigorous and hardy climber, with clusters of scarlet trumiict-shaped flowers in .August. Clematis. Haniyii— One of the finest perpetual hybrids; of robust habit and free bkiomer; flowers Ivge, white and showy. Jactmanwt— Large, intense violet purple and remarkable for its velvety richness; free in growth and an abundant and succMsive bloomer. As a climber for the veranda, a screen for fences, for pillars in lawn or garden, for training on walls or arbors, in masses on rockwork, or culti- vation in pots the Clematis has no rival. Paniculata. A vine of rapid growth, suitable for cover- ing trellises with glossy green. The small while flowers cover the plant in autumn with a "sheet of bloom." Hall's Japan Honeysuckle. A strong variety, almost evergreen, holding its foliage until late in January. The flowers are pure white and yellow, very fragrant, and cover the vines from July to December. The best of all the honeysuckles. :i| ^^.^-i »< ^^*,.o •*\ri:,j^- < , '1 . ^^^^ — — . ., .^r Cl*matii PiniculiU Kndzu Vine « Kudzu Vine. I>oli<'hos Japonicus. Quick growing vine, with large hean-like leaves and pinkish violet pea- shaped flowers. Late in summer. In the North thf plant dies to ground in the winter, but in the South it becomes woody and permanent. It is highl\- recommended by our best known land- scape architects and horticultural writers. Wistaria. Chinensts (Blue Wistaria). — A very strong grower, after once established, that climbs high and twines tightly. It blooms very profusely early in the summer, and again more sparingly later in the season. There is also a White Flowering variety which is equally beautiful. 24 BBBB A List of the Best Shrubs and Vines WITH COLORS or FLOWERS AlthM— Double Flowering, rtd, vhitt, purpU and blu€. Barbwiy— Purple-Leaved, yelUm Uotstmt, rtd b*rries. Thunbergii, dwMf, rtd b*rrus. Calyeaathni — Maroon, vtry fraparJ. CytUmia Japooic*— (Japan Quince), searlol. Cwrant — YeUow and crimson. Cnmb«ny — High Buth, wkiu fiawtri, red btrries. Deutzia— Crenata, Fl. PI., tink. Double flowering, whitt. Gracilis, dvarf, tthUe. Lemoine, whilt. Pride of Rochetter, tvAtte Hnt^ with rose. Elder— (Sambucut) Variegated, foUaft vkite. Aurea, litkt yellow, iolden fohat*. Eleagnnt — Longpipes, flowers creamy, fruit rtd. Eiochorda — Grandiflora, wkit*. Forajtftia — Virdissima, "^ortuneii and Sutpensa, ytUovs. Hydrangea — Otalcsa and Red Branch, rose. Paniculata Grandiflora, vkite. Thomaa Hogg, wkite, Honeyauckle — Wkite, yellow and pink. Tartarian, red, pink and wkite. Kenia Japonica — Variegated and Single, wkite and yellow. Lilac — Common Purple and White. Charles X, reddisk-purple. Josikea, lavender- Persian, wkite and furple. President Grevy, mm. Tree (Japonica), creamy wkite. Purple Fringe — or Smoku Tret, reddisk-purple. Prunua — Triloba, rose. Pissardi, reddisk-purple leaves, flowers wkite. Sumach — Cut-Leavod, ferrUike foliate. Spirea — Anthony Waterer, red. Aurea (Golden), cream; ydlow foliate. Billardi and Douglas, rose-pink. Bumalda, pink. Callosa Alba, wkite. Prunifolia, double wkite. Reevesi, wkite. Thunbergii, dwarf, wkite; feati- v foliate. Van Houttei, wkite. Strawberry Tree — Euonymus, red and wkite fruited. Snowbta— Wkite. Syringa — (Philadelphus), wkite. Waxberry — or Snowberry, wkite and red fruited. Tamariz — African, pink. Weigela — Amabilis, pink. Candida, wkite. Drsboisii, dark pink. Eva Rathke, brilliant crimson. Floribunda, dork maroon. Hortensii Nivea, pure wkite. Rosea, rose. Variegated-Leaved, pink. White Vtissf— Wkite. Xaatboctraa SorbifoUa— IKMte. Climbing Vines. Arlatolechia Sipho— Dutchman's Pipe. Ampatopait — Veitchii. Virginia Creeper. Akebia QviatlM—PurpU. Tecoma — Radicans (Trumpet Flower), red. Celaatma— Scandens or Bitter Sweet, rtd berrit. Cionamm l^ne — WkiU. M atfiaiMiy IHne — Chinese, purple, scarlet berries. Clematia — Large Flowering: laclcmanni, purple. Henryt, wkitd. Mad. Edouard Andre, red. Small Flowering: Coccinea, "d, and Crispa, lilac color. Paniculata Ine wkite flowers, late. Virginica .. I Flammula, wkit* flowers, July. Honeyauckle — Aurea, tolden-Uaved. Belgica, MontUy Fratrant, red and yellow. Chinese Twining, wkite. Halleana or Halfs Japan, wkite and yellom. Scarlet Trumpet, scarlet. Yellow Trumpet, yellow. Ivy — English. Wi» -'a— Chinese Purple. Chinese White. Magnifica, Nue. Deciduous Shrubs and Vines. Variegated Foliage and Seaaon of Flowering. Variecated or C<dored Foliage— Althea Varie- ftted, Filbert, Barberry, Corchorus, Dogwood, Ider (Ciolden), Eleagnut Longipes, Prunut Pis- sardi, Syringa Variegated, Weigela Variegated. Shruba that Flower Early— Almonds, For- sythia, Honeysuckle, Japan Quince, Lilacs, Exochorda, Prunus Tnloba, Snowball, Spirea, Tree Paeonia, Wistaria. Uidaeaaon — Akebia, Clematis, Clethra, Deutxia, Dogwood, Elder, Eleagnus Longipes, Honeysuckle, Lilacs; Paeonias, herbaceous; Rhododendrons, Snowballs, Spireas, Syringa, Weigela, Wistaria, Late — ^Althea, Bignonia, Clematis, Honey- suckle, Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. Shntba whoa* Flowera ara ancceeded by Ornamental Frnit — Barberry, scarlet berries in September; Chinese Matrimony Vine, red berries; Dcwwood (Red-Branched), white berries in Sq>tember; Dogwood (Com«jian Cherry), red berries in August; Elder, purple fruit in August; Eleagnus Longipes, deep orange red bories, very showy; Highbush Cranberry; Strawberry Tree, ni fruit; Mahonia, bluish berries in July. 25 HARDY PERENNIALS Achillea. Red Ytnow— Finely cut leaves, bright red flowera. The Pearl— Small double white flowers in luly. Valuable for cutting. Aquilegias. These plants bloom freely early in the spring and summer, and produce beautiful, curiously formed and variously colored flowers. Among the very best hardy perennials. They are quite at home under the spray of a fountain or by the waterside. Delphinium Larkspur). A bold and attract! o of perennials, with long stout spikes of varying from pale silvery to detp ind ,ue. No plant can possibly produce a fin. . effect than these for se\-eral weeks during summer. Digitalis (Foxglove). The Foxgloves are quite stately and highly oreamental plants when well grown, with flower stems at least three feet in height. They are fine for the mixed border, or phnted singly in half-shaded places near a walk or drive. The racemes of flowers are ofti.n two feet in length, containing scores of the prettily spotted thimble- shaped fiowers. Perfect l>- hardy. Hollyhock. This rival of the rose is an old-time favorite. It is of strong, vigoroLi growth; most ornamental. Well adapted for throwing next to buildings or fen . 'ir for creatmg effects where Ull, showy and K.dceful plants are needed. All colors. JspuMs* Iris Iris. German — These are very showy and ought to be more generally planted in herlmceous borders. Japanese— The large Otchid-like flowers appear after the German varietieii have gone, and vaiy in color from pure wnite to dark blue and variegated; well adapted to low, inoist spots. Phlox, Hardy. This glorious family of hardy perennials is the most wic'-ly known and popular of all garden plants. No perennial is more worthy of culture or more satisfactory in ?very situation or more effective, either as individual plants, borders, or grouped in masses. Poppy, Oriental. All the perennial Poppies are jjerfectly hardy. The single, large perennial Poppies are a great addition to the herbaceous border, and are of greater value among shrubbery, as they tend to relieve and lighten up the usual dark and sombre character of clumps of shrubbery. Flowers very large, five or six inches across. Tritoma Pfitzerii. A stately plant, throwing up spikes of scarlet and yellow flowers from July till November, commonly known as "Red Hot Poker," "Flame Flower," "Torch Plant," etc. They do well in any soil or situation. Showy and desirable. They are perfectly hardy if slightly protected during the winter, although the roots can be taken up in the fall and put in a box of soil or sand in the cellar and planted in the spring. Yucca Filamentosa. An interesting and tropical appearing plant, which will endure any of our northern winters, and is therefore valuable for those localities where flowering plants are scarce. It is an ever- green perennial, throwing up in the middle of summer flower stalks 3 ft. in height, bearing a profusion of creamy white bell-shaped blossoms. One of ihe most bniutifiil plants for the lawn. 26 PAEONIA One of the chief point* in favor uf the Paeonia is its hardincM. In the leverctt climate the plant* require no protection. Their vigorous habit, healthy growth, free- dom from disease and insects are in favor of their cultivation. When the paeonia is once planted, all that is necessary has been done; it requires no further care, and each succeeding year adds to its siae and beauty. The foliage is rich and glossy, aiiu ''. a beautiful deep green color, making the plants highly orna- mental even when they are not in Aower. The paeonia can be planted cither singly, on the lawn, or it can be used to excellent advantage to plant as a border line between lots. A large bed makes a most mag- nificent appearance. The paeonia is the flower for the many, and u selection of sorts will give continuous bloom from May to July, and in every shade of c l r from pure white to dark purplifih crimson. Their firm, glossy foliage ranks with the Rhododendron, while in color and fra- Ptince Leif Paeonia grance they approach the Rcse. They do best in deep rich lo-m, rather moist, but will endure almost any soil. The plants are gross feeders and will repay liberal treat- ment; a quantity of cow manure should be worked into the bed before planting, and a top dressing should be put over the plants in November, this being forked into the soil in spring. They need plenty of water while in bloom. The crowns should be set two inches below the surface. The longer they are left undisturbed the better. Peonies should be planted in the fall, Octolior or November. They will then become established and make a much better start than if planted in the spring. Our advice is Do Not Plant Peonies in ihe Spring. Nearly any place or soil is adapted to the growth of Peonies, except they do not want to be in wet ground. They are very effective as a foreground for shrubbery, in rows for a background for the lawn, as a screen for the walls of buildings, or lattice work of porches, or in beds by themselves. They also make a pretty border for walks and drives. After the flowers are gone the foliage remains attractive throughout the summer. Fringe Leaf Paeonia (Paeonia Tenuifoiia). — A remarkable and strikingly beautiful variety with delicate fern-like foliage and double scarlet- crimson flowers, very brilliant and satiny. i7 HEDGES Tkoabwg lubtny H«4|« wifhItuT 'J^''*''' '^'^ '"^ '^' *** "*'•' """ o'-boundwi... hudc «« moM utcfal, and with little mttention, very ormmenul. a,. rrJl!r'A'^lir''» "".'* f*^ •ve,I««'»» •« desirable, .nd the best «>ru for the purpose t^l^i!^ ^^' "•-^ ''••^'•y »"<» other Sprue-. .The.ejcan be .Uowed to gZ7t will or kept in any desired shape by shearing. fl ^^^^ '••^<«»?« ^^ for ornamental hedge, the Priret i. exceedingly popular, having a foliage o kreat beauty and permitting .hearing to an extent that would ruin most-plant. But in oLin riu- ation. and for certain ums there i. another even better.fthe B«b«i> .-n«nb«iKi, which for a low hedge ha. no equal. Thi. beautiful qwdea from Japan, with round drooping habit, .poon-shaped leaves of fine bril. Kant green in .ummer, Ukr* .^n in autumn and early win- ter the moat glowing color* of any shrub or tree— crim- wn, orange, bronae and green, with all the intermediate ■hades, blended in the foliage of a. ingle bush, the effect being most extraordinary and beautiful. After the leaves fall the branches are seen to be loaded down with scarlet- crimson berries, and these often hang until spring, pre- senting a most beautiful object, and is also of great value to plant as "cover" where quails or other game birds are protected, as they feed greedily on its seeds. Fora hedge 3 to 4 feet high it is the very best of all planu, being im- penetrable, as it is thickly set with spurs. No other plant so fully meeu every requirement of a hedge, com- bining beauty in all seasons, hardiness, compact growth> impenetrability, and ease with which it is kept in proper form. We urge all intending to plant hedges to thoroughly prepare and enrich the soil, if of poor quality. We grow large quantities of these standard planu and will make California PriTei Redfe very reasonable quotai ions. 28 ROSES J. B. CUrk (Hybrid Tm). An inteiue irarlet rote, •haded bteckith criiMon, color Ulw the ihcen o( a plum, oftea 7 in. 'n diam- eter. It hat created a freat temation throufh- out the United States and Europe. Flowen borne (rcely the lint year, on long, atiff ttema; fragrance very tweet. Hardy even in Canada. CUo. Thi* ii a grand addition to our liat of white or bluih hardy garden roeea. The flower ii perfec- tion in form, with fine broad petals; color delicate utiny bluih, with a light shading of rosy-pink at the center. It is doubtful if this beautiful rote will ever be outclassed by one of its color. Earl of Dttfferin. One of the finest roses of recent years; red and velvety crimson, shaded with dark maroon. Large flowers, finely formed, vigorous grower. One of the very finest dark roses. Frau Karl Druschki or (Snow Qomii). This exquisite rose is the only absolutely pure white rose ever introduced. Of German origin. It is perfeeUy hardy everywiur* and a mott vigorous grower. Although we have many so-called white rotes, it it a fact that before the introduction of Frau Karl Diuukki we had no pure snow-white hardy rote. GruM *n Tepliti KUanwy General Jacqueminot. This lovely rose is seldom omitted from any collection, and will ever be a favorite. Its clear, rich, bri'iiant crimson-scarlet color, elegant form and free flowering habit combine to capti- vate the heart. Perfectly hardy. Grass an Teplitz. A splendid sort; bright clear crimson; very sweet; flower fine form; verj- showy; a free bloomer. Killarney. A very beautiful coral pink Hybrid Tea Rote. Free in growth, producing strong hardy shoots which arc crowned with buds. A great favorite tor winter flowers and worthy the high place it has attained. Needs protection in severe climate*. The flowers are lastmg, remaining clear and bright lo the last. Delicate Tea Rose fragrance. Madam Caroline Testout. A grand rose of the LaFrance type, but larger and finer in shape, and noted especially for its bright, vivid rose color. Very valuable as a forcing plant. Fine healthy foliage. One of the best for open ground planting. Madam Gabriel Luizet. A fine satiny rose, inlaid with silvery-rose, heightened at the center. One of the most beautiful roses grown. A strong, sturdy grower. 2'* ■iBlttiiiMifkr Rom lagoM thowiM •!■<■• *»* *9»U* flow«n, Margaret Dickson. or magnificent form; white, with pale flesh center: petals very large, shell-shaped, and of fine substance; fragrant; a very beautiful variety; foliage very large, dark green. Bfrs. John Laing. This lovely satiny-pink rose proves to be a most desirable variety. It is large and of fine form and flowers continuously, is deliciously fragrant, and valuable for forcing or garden culture. Paul Neyron. Flowers of immense size; one of the largest roses grown and one of the finest; color deep shining rose, very fresh and pretty. It is a strong grower and remarkably free bloomer. Baby Ramblers. Ever-blooming Dwarf Crisuoii Rambler*. In this variety we have the wonderful Crimson Rambler reproduced in dwarf or bush form, with this added quality that the Baby Rambler is a ceaseless bloomer. Indoors it may be kept in flower all the year round, and out-of-doors it blooms continuously from June till after late frosts. In addition to the foregoing these may be had in pink and white, known as Pink Bahv and White Baby Ramblers. Wry desirable for bedding and borders. Richmond. One of the most valuable and sensational of American introductions of recent years. Free blooming, flowers rich red on long stems, making it a strong rival of American Beautv. Rosa Rugoia. A rare and valuable spcciet at roae, quite die- tinct from any o( the fr niliar garden varietiee in foliage, flower and fr ii. It ii a particularly attractive bush, cov«r*d with a denee mas* of large, glotay, aromatic leave* which have a peculiar wrinkled appearance. The large single flower* as well as the double are very ihowy, fine pink-red or white, and are followed by bright scarlet fruit as large as small crab apples. Climbing or Pillar Roses. Doralhy Pwkta*— Small, doubk- bright Hu»ers in profuse clusters; very hardy and strong growing. SimIm — The cok>r is intente, clear crimson- maroon, with tips of petal* tinged scarlet. Ftowers large, double, thirty to forty on a stem, and almoet every eye on a shoot produces a cluster of bright blossoms; this, with its nearly c\-ergreen foliage, makes it a grand pillar rose. fiswtr et raiffltld— It is a sport from the famoL., Crimson Rambler, but more brilliant and lasting than the okl favorite. It flower* profusely the first year, i* a vigorous grower, and when in bkmm supersedes an>thinK else by t>»e wonder- ful display of brilliant crimson clusters of bbs- soms. Starts blooming in early spring, and con- tinuss till late autumn. ItdjOnj — Beautiful rose-pink and ver> free flowering. TaoMndsclMa— Large flowers produced in clusters; color a delightful (hade of soft pink. A distinct acquisition. 1 1 1 v ( r ,r 1 i 1 1 1 ■ i^V^^*' # .a . -a ^ Bzcslsa JU Othtr Fine Roiet. Ohkkl HAKDY HTBMD PIRPBTUAL8. AUrtd Cfitomb, carmine crimion. Ann* d« DiMMch. pink. Bwon d« Booatttdn, velvety maroon. Caroline d« Scasal, fleth color. Coquette dee Alps, white and bluih. Coquette dee Blaachet, white, often bluth. John Hopper, rose and carmine. Julet Margottia, carmine roee. La Franco, lilvery rote. La Reine, row. Louis Van Houtts, crimion marcx>n. Madam Plantior, white. Mad. Geo. Bmant, white. Persisn Ydlow, bright yellow. Pierre Ifottinc, deep crimson and violet. KufOis Rulm, deep rose with violet. Soleil d'Or, golden yellow, shaded deep red. Ulrich Bmnner, cherry red. Victor Verdier, bright rose with carmine. Vick's Caprice, pink, striped white and carmine. MOSS. Coffltesse de Muriiuis, white, crested red. Princess Adelaide, pink. Salet, red. CLIMBING. American Beauty, crimson. Baltimore Belle, white. Jules Manottin, carmine. Queen of nairie, pink. EVERBLOOMING TEAS. American Beauty, crimson. Bon Silene, carmine. Catherine Mermel, pink. Clothilde Soupert, pearly white. Duchess of Albany, deep pink. Gloire de Dijon, salmon Hermosa, rose. Marechal Niel, yellow. Meteor, rich dark crimson. Niphetos, white, tinged yellow. Perle des Jardins, canary PaM Gontier, rose, shaded yellow. Safrano, saffron and apricot. Sunset, saffron. The Bride, pure white. Best Fruits for the Home Garden. \Vr ore often UKk^l: "What are the Iml fruits for my gardrn.'" The following list will answer the questitMi: AsflM (SumiiMf ) — Eathr Harvnt. AMriHhitn. V(U<n> TruKpanac. iFkIII— OM«nhuig. Urav«i»irin. Maldm'i llliub. (Winwr)— Baldwin. Notmuch, King, Mclatwh R«d. Kpy. Uracnina, iiutlon Unuiy. hpllwnburs. Tolman Hwtrt, Wtalthy, Vtllow BrllKown. Paut— Baitktl, Clapp't FavoclM, Anlou, Anfoulanif, Kwffn'i Hybrid (for cannini), Shtldon. »wckal. Litmttnct Cksnlaa (Dark)— Tanarlan. Sclimldt't, Wiadaot. (Lifbl)— Napohm, Gov. Wood. Spaal*. (riour)— UUvat, Rkbmond, Montflwceiicy. Ptaaa (Japan) — Abundann, Burbank. (Rinopvaa)— Bfadahaw, Grand Ouka, Lombard, Mooarcb, Rein* Claud*, Garmaa PnuM. Paachas (Hlpanlns In tb* oidar namtd)— Waurlsa, Alas- andwTHala'l Bariy, Early Cnwford, BIbaiU. Stump, Craaby, Lata Ciawlord, Stavaos' Rarsfipa, Salway. Qaiacaa — Oraaet. Raa'i Mammotb. Cbampton. Aftkats— Barly Goldan. Moorpuk, Moatiamat. Ofapaa (Black)— Meort't Barly, Campball't Early, Con- (Had)— Aaamai. Briahton, Oalawar*. Salrai. . (Whlu)--Moan-s Diamond, NIaaam. WladMU. Canaats (Had)— Cbarry, LaVcnalllaa. Fay's, Ptffaclloa. (Wblle)— Crapa. WhlU Dutcb. (Black)— Lac's ProUfle. Cbampton. Mariboio, laapbanlaa (Red)— Colurabian, Cutbbert, St. Rctla. (Black)— Cumbarland. Greas. Man. Cluatar, Ohio. (Vrllow)— GeMan Cuscn. Maskbanlaa— Rathbun, Aaawam. Eria, Snydar. Oaaaabania*— Industry, Downlnf. P«arl, Columbus. Aaiafa««a— ColoaMl. Palmetto. Rbabarb— Myalt's Linnaeus. Victoria. Burbank PInm Tree 31 riak^M^afa •- -"-• i^^tAja,^^ .jk.K