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 ^^S^VIE Art and Science of Landecape Gardening, for here we have both art and science com- 
 I ""I I bincd, i* of paramount importance to every land owner, whether limited to a humble city 
 ^^^^J or town lot, large eetate, or the farm. 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 *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, 
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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. 
 
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 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 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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 
 
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 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. 
 
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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. 
 
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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. 
 
 
 
 
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 ^^*,.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. 
 
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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. 
 
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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. 
 
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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. 
 
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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. 
 
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 ■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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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