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Seed Catalogue and Garden Guide.
ORNAMENTAL VINES AND CREEPERS.
One would scarcely believe what fine effect a few handsome, graceful vines will give to almost any place. For instance, a fine Clematis will just fill a place which would otherwise be unoccupied, and attract more attention when in bloom than any other plant on the place. Don’t omit to ask for a few vines with your order.
Smaller plants of any of the following (except Clematis Jack) 25c each, by mail, postpaid.
TRUMPET FLOWER—Of rapid growth, with large, showy, trumpet shaped, scarlet flowers and pretty foliage. When in full bloom, during August, it produces a most gorgeous effect. Each, 40c.
AMPELOPSIS-VEITCHII—(Boston Ivy)—This is one of the finest climbers we know for covering walls, as it clings firmly to the smoothest surface. It is quite hardy and becomes more popular each year. Each, 40c.
CHINESE WISTARIA—A very rapid grower, and one of the most beautiful of all climbers. It is perfectly hardy, grows very rapidly, climbing to a height of fifty feet or more, and when covered with bloom is truly magnificent. It produces an abundance of long drooping racemes, resembling in size and shape a long bunch of grapes. Our illustration represents a very small cluster of flowers. Color blue. Often produces another crop of flowers in late Summer or Fall. Very popular and satisfactory. Each, 40c.
VIRGINIA CREEPER, or AMERICAN IVY—A well known variety of luxuriant vigorous growth, and owing to its ivy-like tendrills [tendrils], valuable for covering unsightly objects. Turns to a bright crimson in Autumn. Each, 40c.
HONEYSUCKLE, Red Coral or Scarlet Trumpet—A strong, rapid grower, with an abundance of bright scarlet flowers, which are strikingly handsome, This is probably the most beautiful honeysuckle in cultivation, and blooms almost without ceasing. Each, 40c,
Yellow Trumpet—Like above, only yellow. Each, 40c.
Monthly Fragrant—Showy flowers of most delightful fragrance, and continues to bloom a long time. A desirable plant for verandas and porches, by reason of its sweetness. 40c.
CLEMATIS, Jackmanii—The pioneer of the large-flowered improved Clematis, and with few, if any equals, and no superiors. Vigorous, perpetual, very profuse and constant. Flowers large, in such masses as to form a cloud of bloom of intense violet-purple, having the appearance of velvet, and remarkably rich. Much of the popularity of the Clematis is due to this superb variety, and, to our taste, it is the choicest vine in cultivation. Large fine three-year-old plants, only $1.
Flammula, also called Virgin’s Bower—A strong-growing vine, producing a mass of small, white, very fragrant flowers. Each, 40c.
Viticella—A free-growing and free flowering variety, producing handsome bluish-violet flowers. One of the best. Each, 40c.
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[image caption: WISTERIA.]
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[image caption: CLEMATIS.]
ORNAMENTAL TREES.
CATALPA SPECIOSA—Hardy and desirable, makes an elegant ornament to any place, when loaded with their handsome flowers. Large leaves, quick growing, and wood is excellent for posts or railway ties. Four to six feet, each, 25c; per 10, $2.00.
MOUNTAIN ASH—A fine hardy tree; covered with great clusters of bright red berries from July till winter. Six to eight feet, each, 50c; per 10, $4.00.
CUT-LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH—Beyond question one of the most popular of all weeping or pendulous trees. Its tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, graceful drooping branches, silvery white bark and delicately cut foliage, present a combination of attractive characterististics [characteristics] rarely met with in a single tree. Four to six feet, each, 75c.
POPULOUS BOLLEANA—This beautiful silvery cut leaved tree is from Asia, and said to be the finest ornamental tree of the temperate zone. Four to five feet, each, 50c.
OLEASTOR—This is a beautiful silvery leaved tree from Eastern Russia. Never growing to be very large, it is suitable for small as well as large lawns; it blooms early in May, clusters of small yellow flowers, and when in bloom is one of the most, if not the most, fragrant tree known. Very scarce. Four to six feet, each, 50c.
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[image caption: CUT LEAVED BIRCH.]
EVERGREENS.
These we make a specialty of, and all are strong and sure to grow with ordinary care. We will be glad to figure with you if you want a large number for hedge or windbrake [windbreak]. Remember that these are all nursery grown and transplanted; we pack in moss and our trees reach our customers fresh and ready to grow. We have all sizes. Write for prices on other sizes or on large lots. We send by freight or express only unless 25 per cent extra is added for postage.
Siberian Arbor Vitæ—Excessively hardy, of rather slow growth, conical form, compact and symmetrical; foliage dense and of a very peculiar dark green color. An ornamental and useful variety. It has a richer and more velvety tone of color than the American, and unites, perhaps, more good qualities for home use than any other we know of. Twelve to eighteen inches. Each, 25c.
American Arbor Vitæ—Grows rapidly and forms a most beautiful hedge, very dense. Of course it is never adapted to turn stock, but it forms a most desirable and ornamental screen to divide the lawn from other parts of the grounds, or for any other purpose. Eight to twelve inch, per ten, 75c; per 100, $6.35; twelve to eighteen inch, each 15c; per ten, $1.00; per 100; $8.00; two and one half to three feet, each, 35c.
Colorado Blue Spruce—Without doubt the finest acquisition we have ever had to our list of evergreens. Very hardy, symmetrical, most graceful arrangement of branches, and the foliage is a most rich, beautiful steel blue. It is incomparable in beauty. Each, $2.00.
Scotch Pine—A strong, hardy grower. fine for windbrakes [windbreaks]; very robust; dull bluish green foliage; 8 to 12 in. per 10, $1,00; per 100, $6.50. 12 to 18 inch, per 10, $1.25; per 100, $8.50.
White Pine—A well known native sort, tall, stately, spines long and slender; 8 to 12 inch, per 10, $1.00; per 100, $7.00. 12 to 18 inch, per 10, $1.25; per 100, $8.75.
Savin—This beautiful dwarf evergreen is an ornament to any lawn. growing small and compact and holding its color in the driest [driest] season. Nice plants 18 to 24 inch, 30c each; same, 12 to 18 inch, 25c.
Balsam Fir—A very regular, symmetrical tree, assuming the conical form even when young. The leaves are a dark green above and silvery beneath. 12 to 18 inch 15c, each; $1.25 per 10; 18 to 24 in. 25c each; $2.00 per 10.
Juniper (Virginica)—The Red Cedar. A well known American tree, with deep green foliage; makes a fine ornamental hedge plant. 8 to 12 inch, per 10, 75c; per 100, $7.00.
Globe Arbor Vitæ—A dense, round growing variety, hardy, and very desirable. 12 to 15 inches, 35c each.
Hemlock—An elegant pyramidal tree with drooping branches and delicate dark foliage, like that of the Yew; distinct from all other trees. It is a beautiful lawn tree and makes a highly ornamental hedge. 18 to 24 inch, 35c each; $2.50 per 10.
Trailing Yew (Taxus Canadensis)-—This beautiful and very scarce dwarf evergreen, is the only one bearing red berries. 12 to 18 inches, 25c each.
Norway Spruce—A lofty elegant tree of perfect pyramidal habit, remarkably elegant and rich as it gets age, has fine, graceful and pendulous branches; deservedly popular and one of the best ever greens for hedges and windbreak. 8 to 12 inch[,] per 10, 75c; per 100, $6.00; 12 to 18 inch, per 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.00; 24 to 36 in, per 10, $2.00; per 100, $16.00.
White Spruce—Very hardy and valuable sort of compact pyramidal form and elegant silvery foliage. This is the best and most beautiful of all the spruces except theColorado [the Colorado] Blue Spruce, and we have many thousand trees on our grounds that are so beautiful in color as be to a near approach to the Colorado tree. Its scarcity will always make it higher priced than Norway, but when beauty is an object it is the cheapest. 12 to 18 in., per 10, $1.50; per 100, $10.00. 18 to 24 in., per 10, $2.00; per. 100, $12.50. 24 to 36 in., per 10, $3.00; per 100, $25.50.
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[image caption: SIBERIAN ARBOR VITE.]
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[image caption: BALSAM FIR.]
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[image caption: WHITE SPRUCE.]
If a large number of Evergreens are wanted, write for prices.
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