Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. - Ee ee ee Of _ELLWANGER & BARRY © MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES ESTABLISHED 1840 GENERAL CATALOGUE | ROCHESTER, ‘NEW YORK On Climbing and Trailing Shrubs Comrie a eat a he bo Be rk SRR as ett Ta ral te a ee Decldvionis Trees iti a a Er tet Pie cL so wsetgsahce aeiah os alata tha tae ees ED ert ca eet me ‘© . flowering having bright colored bark in winter possessing remarkable characteristics of foliage producing ornamental fruit WEEDING ch, (55 Ua ia By che ag aot oth epithe. > > > > > > > > > > bP PPP >> D> ARENARIA. Sandwort . czespitosa. A handsome little Alpine plant, growing in dense masses; moss-like foliage; flowers starry-white, all summer; 3 inches. May. 25c. ARMERIA. Thrift, Sea Pink . formosa. Narrow, grass-like leaves; white flowers in heads on long stems. 25c. . maritima. CusHion Pink. Common Turirr. Rosy lilac; one of the best for edging; 6 inches. June and July. 5c. ARTEMISIA. Wormwood - pontica. An interesting plant, with handsome silvery foliage. 25c. . vulgaris. Common Wormwood. Mugwort. 2c. ARUNDINARIA. Ribbon-Grass . foliis variegatis. VariecaTep Rippon-Grass. One of the prettiest hardy grasses, with handsomely striped foliage. 5c. ARUNDO. The Reed Invaluable for creating tropical aspects in a garden. - Donax. Great Reep. A handsome Reed, growing from 10 to 15 feet high. Its attractive foliage renders it very effective on lawns. 25c. ASCLEPIAS. Milkweed. Silkweed Fine native plants; flowers in terminal umbels of various colors. .incarnata. Swamp Mitkweep. Flowers flesh-colored; 3 to 4 feet. July. 25c. . tuberosa. Burrerrty Weep. Pteurisy Roor. Bright orange flowers; showy and beautiful; 2 feet. July. 25c. ASPERULA. Woodruff or Maitrank . odorata. A very pretty dwarf plant, with whorled leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers in May. May be used for edgings. The Germans use it in their Maitrank. Foliage hay-scented. 25c. ASPHODELINE. Asphodel . lutea. Spikes of clear yellow flowers; fragrant; 3 feet. June. 25c. ASTER. Starwort or Michaelmas Daisy Tall, leafy perennials, blooming in the fall when flowers are scarce. . Bessarabicus. Large, violet-blue fiowers; early; 18 inches. 25c. - coccineus Nevadensis. Red, yellow center. 25c. - ericoides. Heraru-itike Aster. White flowers. 25c. . grandiflorus. Violet-blue; 2 feet. October. 25c. Himalayensis. Small white flowers; 2 feet. September. 25c. - levis callis plena. Pale purple; 3 feet. September. 25c. . longifolius var. formosus. A distinct sort; suitable for borders; purple, white center; 2 to 3 feet. 25c. Nove-Angliz. New Eneranp Aster. Bluish purple; 4 feet. 25c. var. ruber. Rich purplish crimson; 4 to 5 feet. September. 25c. . Novi Belgii. Blue; 3 to 5 feet. 25c. var. albus. Pure white; 2 to 3 feet. September. 25c. var. Lady Trevelyan. White; 4 feet. 25c. . Roi des nains. Pale lilac; 2 feet. 25c. . A. W. Bowman. Dark violet; 3 to 4 feet. September. 25c. ASTILBE. Japan Spirza. False Goat’s Beard . Davidii. Spikes of deep rose-violet flowers on stems 3 to 6 feet high. July and August. 50c. . Japonica. Known generally as Spirwa Japonica or Hoteia Japonica. A handsome plant, with small, pure white flowers, in large, branching panicles. Blooms in May, inthe open air, but is cultivated chiefly for forcing in winter. 25c. AUBRETIA. Purple Rock-Cress Among the most useful of early spring flowering plants. - deltoidea. Of dwarf tufted habit; purple flowers, produced very abundantly in early spring; 3 inches. Aprilor May. 25c. . Olympica. Purple flowers, similar in habit to the preceding. 25c. 76 ELLWANGER & BARRY’S BAPTISIA. False Indigo B. australis. Biur Fatse Inpico. Deep blue Lupin-like flowers in racemes; 2 to 5 feet. June. 25c. BETONICA. Betony B. officinalis. Woop Brrony. Flowers purple; spikes crowded; 2 feet. July. 25c. BOCCONIA. Plume-Poppy Beautiful hardy plants, with large foliage which produces a picturesque effect. B. cordata. An attractive plant, growing 6 to 8 feet high, and long spikes of white flowers in August. Well adapted for single lawn specimens, or for the sub-tropical garden. 25c. B. microcarpa. Distinct, fine foliage; larger than cordata. Flowers of a bronzy tint, 8 to 10 feet. July. 25c. BOLTONIA. False Chamomile B. asteroides. Large white flowers, tinged with pink; 4 to 5 feet. September. 25c. B. latisquamze. Aster-like flowers in a broad head; rosy purple; free blooming, showy and fine; 5 feet. July to October. 25c. CAMPANULA. Bellflower. Harebell An elegant genus of plants, rich in color, profuse in bloom, and of easy culture. C. barbata. Brarpep Haresett. An Alpine sort, with a beard at the mouth of its eet pale, sky- blue flowers, which are 14% inches long. 50c. C. carpathica. Dwarf habit; flowers deep blue throughout the summer. 25c. var. alba. White flowers. 25c. C. glomerata. Bluish violet or white. May to September. 25c. C. macrantha. Rich purple flowers; 2 to 3 feet. June. 25c. C. persicifolia alba. Single white; 2to3feet. June. 25c. C. persicifolia caerulea plena. Double blue; valuable; 2 feet. June. 25c. C. punctata. Whitish, spotted with purple inside of corolla; 1% to 2 feet. Q5c. C. turbinata. A compact growing native of Transylvania, which blooms in profusion throughout the summer. Excellent for either the border or rock-work. 25¢. C. urticifolia var. alba. White; 2to3feet. June. 25c. CENTAUREA. Knapweed Very showy border plants. C. dealbata. Clear lilac; silvery foliage; 2 feet. June. 25c. C. macrocephala. Large, bright yellow flowers; 3 feet. June. 25c. C. montana. Tue Perennrat Cornrtower. A handsome border plant; flowers blue; 12 inches. June. 25c. var. alba. White flowers; 12 inches. 25c. C. nigra variegata. Green and gold variegated foliage; purple flowers. One of the best variegated- leaved plants. 25c. CERASTIUM. Mouse Ear. Chickweed. C. Biebersteinii. Forms dense mats of foliage, and is covered with white flowers. 6 inches. June. 25c. C.tomentosum. Of low spreading habit, with woolly foliage, flowers white; fine for edging; 3 inches. June. 25c. CHRYSANTHEMUM C. leucanthemum. ‘‘Shasta.’”’ Suasta Datsy. Large white flowers, blooming throughout the sum- mer, very showy. 1to2 feet. 25c. var. Alaska. An improved form; flowers 4 to 5 inches across. 25c. CIMICIFUGA. Black Snake Root C. simplex. White flowers on long terminal spikes; 3 to 5 feet. August and September. 25c. CLEMATIS. Virgin’s Bower The following are not climbers. . C. Davidiana. Large axillary clusters of fragrant blue flowers; 3 feet. July and August. 50c. C. tubulosa. Erect species, small purple flowers. July and August. 450c. CONVALLARIA. Lily of the Valley C. majalis. Liy or ruz Varrzy. Large, luxuriant foliage; flowers small, bell-shaped, in pretty racemes, and very fragrant. 25c. GENERAL CATALOGUE vii COREOPSIS. Tickseed Showy and valuable free flowering perennials, continuing in bloom the entire summer. C. auriculata. A showy perennial; flowers solitary, on long stalks; yellow; 2 to 3 feet. June. 25c. C. grandiflora. Large yellow flowers on long stems; fine for cutting; early summer until frost; Sfeet. . 25e. C. lanceolata. Large golden yellow flowers; profuse bloomer; keeps in flower throughout the sum- mer; one of the best hardy plants; 1 to 3 feet; very handsome. June. 25c. C. senifolia. Yellow flowers in August. 6 feet. 25c. C. verticillata. Flowers yellow; 2 feet. June to September. 2c. DACTYLIS. Cocksfoot D. glomerata variegata. A striped-leaved grass. 25c. DAPHNE D. Cneorum. Gartaxp Fiower. A pretty dwarf, evergreen shrub, bearing a profusion of rosy lilac flowers in May; fine for rockwork. 0c. DELPHINIUM. Larkspur A remarkably showy class of tall growing plants, producing magnificent spikes of blue fowers in summer. We know of no plants which will afford greater satisfaction than these. 25c. DIANTHRHUS. Pink D. barbatus. Sweer Wirt1am. Among the most esteemed and valuable of hardy plants, producing flowers of a great variety of colors. Mixed colors. 25c. DICENTRA, or DIELYTRA. Bleeding-Heart D. eximia. Rose color; foliage fern-like; flowers all summer; valuable; 12 inches. 2c. D. formosa. Bright red flowers in May. 6 inches. 25c. D. spectabilis. A handsome, most curiously formed, rosy-crimson flower, with white and blue tinged protruding stamen; one of the finest border plants; is quite hardy; well adapted for blooming in the winter; 1 to 2 feet. May. 2éc. DICTAMNUS, FRAXINELLA, or GAS PLANT A choice perennial, forming a bush about 2 feet high, and bearing spikes of curious red and white flowers, which are fragrant. One of the best hardy plants. D. alba. White; 12to 18 inches. June. 50c. D. rubra. Red; 12to18inches. June. 450c. DIGITALIS. Fox Glove Ornamental plants, bearing spikes of long tubular flowers. Very popular and much employed in gardens. D. purpurea. Flowers purple, varying to white, in long terminal spikes; 2 to 3 feet. June to August. 25c. DORONICUM. Leopard’s Bane Beautiful showy early yellow flowering perennials. Indispensable in any collection. D. caucasicum. A fine perennial, about eighteen inches high: flowers yellow, 114 inches across; soli- tary, in early spring. 25éc. . Clusii. Similar in habit to the preceding, with larger flowers and later; 2 feet. May. 25c. . plantagineum. Yellow flowers, usually solitary. Spring. 2c. var. excelsum. Yellow flowers, larger than the type; 2 feet. Aprilto June. 25c. ECHINACEA. Hedgehog Cone-Flower E. intermedia. Very pretty pink flowers; a showy plant; 3to4 feet. August. 25c. ECHINOPS. Globe Thistle Handsome broad foliage and showy globular heads of blue flowers. E. humilis. 3 to 4 feet. September. 25c. ELYMUS. Lyme-Grass E. arenarius. A long, narrow, gray-colored grass; quite ornamental; 18 inches. 25c. ERIANTHUS. Ravenna Grass E. Ravennz. Resembles the Pampas Grass, but blooms more abundantly. Attains a height of from nine to twelve feet. Being perfectly hardy, is a valuable grass for the decoration of lawns. 25c. eRe) 78 ELLWANGER & BARRY’S ERIGERON. Flea Bane E. speciosum. Large purplish aster-like flowers, with conspicuous orange centers. June and July and again in the autumn; 2 feet. 5c. ERYNGIUM. Sea-Holly E. amethystinum. Flowers in globular heads, amethystine blue; foliage spiny and laciniated; 3 feet. July and August. 25c. ERYSIMUM. Wall-Flower. Hedge Mustard E. pulchellum. Flowers sulphur yellow. A very pretty plant; 6 inches. Spring. 25c. EULALIA These beautiful hardy grasses are deserving of the highest commendation. For the garden they are invaluable, being very showy and ornamental and of easy cultivation. They should be in every collection. E. Japonica. The type; a vigorous grower with large plumes; 4 to 6 feet. 25c. var. gracillima univittata. A beautiful ornamental grass with narrow graceful foliage. Very valuable; 4 to 6 feet. 25c. var. variegata. Handsomely variegated leaves; 4 to 6 feet. 25c. var. zebrina. Zepra-stripeD Eviaria. One of the most beautiful of ornamental grasses; foliage marked crosswise with bands of white and green; 4 to 6 feet. 5c. EUPATORIUM. Snake Root E. celestinum. Flowers light blue; 18 to 24 inches. August and September. 25c. EUPHORBIA. Spurge E. corollata. Broad umbels of pure white flowers with green eye; 18 inches. July and August. 25c. FUNKIA. Plantain Lily A very interesting and beautiful genus, with luxuriant foliage and handsome lily-like flowers. . cerulea. Light blue, with dark green, glossy foliage; 1 foot. Juneand July. 25c. . grandiflora var. alba. Pure white, fragrant flowers in summer; 1 foot. 25c. var. fol. aureo var. Leaves variegated with yellow. 25c. . Japonica. Lavender; 2 feet. August and September. 25c. . undulata media picta. One of the best variegated-leaved plants; fine for edgings; lavender flow- ers; 6 inches. 25c. GAILLARDIA. Blanket Flower A genus of very ornamental, hardy plants. Flowers yellow or purple, 2 inches across, single on naked stems. Very showy. Early summer until autumn. 25c. GENISTA. Rock-Broom G. sagittalis. Arrow-porvtep Broom. A fine dwarf perennial; flowers pea-shaped, yellow in a termi- nal spike; 6 inches. June. 450c. GERANIUM. Crane’s Bill Not Pelargonium or Scarlet Geranium. .ibericum. Bluish purple; 1 foot. July and August. 25c. . Londesi. Blue flowers veined with purple; 3 feet. 50c. var. platypetalum. Deep violet with reddish streaks; 2 feet. 5c. pretense. Lilac purple; crow-foot leaved; 1 foot. July and August. 25c. var. flore pleno. Crow-foot leaved; double-flowering; 1 foot. July and August. 25c. . Sanguineum. Purplish red; spreading; 6 inches. June. 235c. GILLENIA. American Ipecac. Indian Physic . trifoliata. Bowman’s Roor. White, rosy-tinged, bell-shaped flowers; 2 to 3 feet. July. 25c. GYPSOPHILA. Chalk Plant . acutifolia. Small white flowers in large panicles; 4 feet. July. 25c. . paniculata. Inranr’s Brearu. A fine herbaceous plant, forming a compact bush about four feet high; flowers small, white, in large, loose panicles. Valuable for bouquets. July. 25c. HELENIUM. Sneeze Weed H. autumnale superbum. Flowers clear yellow in branching panicles, produced in wonderful pro- fusion; one of the most distinct and striking perennial plants; 5 feet. September. 25c. H. grandicephalum var. cupreum. Produces coppery crimson flowers during a period of two months; very desirable; 18 to 24 inches. July. 25c. var. striatum. Orange, striped and blotched with crimson; showy and distinct; 3 to 4 feet. August and September. 25c. H. Hoopesii. Large, bright orange, showy flowers in summer; 3 to 5 feet. 25c. rolideo) es Steoliles| ae aia 9) AQ co © ot tot x es en con mt moo ee eomee H. GENERAL CATALOGUE 79 HELIANTHEMUM. Rock, or Sun Rose Charming dwarf plants, producing quantities of bloom. . polifolium var. roseum. Flowers rosy red; a beautiful variety; 6 inches. June and throughout the summer. 25c. . vulgare var. alba. White; 6 inches. June. 25c. HELIANTHUS. Perennial Sunflower . decapetalus. Flowers yellow in large panicles, valuable late flowering plant; 5 feet. Septem- ber. 25c. . letiflorus var. semi-plenus. Semi-double, orange yellow flowers; 5 feet. 25c. - Maximiliani. Long, narrow, willow-like leaves; graceful and stately. One of the best. 6 feet. September. 25c. - mollis. Flowers lemon yellow; 5 feet. 25c. . multiflorus var. fl. pl. Dovusre Sunrtrower. A blaze of gold in late summer and early autumn, and altogether one of the showiest of hardy perennials. 25c. var. maximus. A showy plant, growing five to six feet high, and producing single, golden yellow flowers six to eight inches across. August and September. One of the finest. 25c. var. Meteor. Another distinct and showy variety, very desirable for garden decoration. August and September. 25c. . orgyalis. Gracerut Sunrtowrr. ‘Tall and graceful; flowers three to four inches in diameter, pro- duced abundantly in September; 6 to 8 feet. 25c. - rigidus. PrartrieSunriower. Flowers large, golden yellow, produced abundantly; a showy plant; 3to 5 feet. August. 25c. HELLEBORUS. Hellebore. Christmas Rose . higer. Beautiful white flowers in March or April. 50c. HEMEROCALLIS. Day Lily Fine tall growing plants, with large, lily-shaped, sweet-scented flowers. . aurantiaca maior. Flowers orange colored; fine. 50c. - Dumortierii. Bright orange-colored flowers in summer; 2 feet. 25c. flava. Yrtiow Day Liry. One of the finest hardy plants; flowers large in clusters, golden yellow, and very fragrant; plant vigorous; 2 feet. June. 25c. fulva. Common Day Lury. Orange flowers in large clusters; 3 feet. July. 25c. var. fl. pl. Double flowers. 25c. graminea. Deep yellow; narrow foliage; fine; 2 feet. June. 25c. . Kwanso fl. pl. Double flowers of a rich, orange-copper color. 25c. . luteola. Lemon-yellow; 3 feet. July. 25c. . Middendorfiana. Golden yellow. 25c. - Thunbergii. Lemon yellow; late. 25c. HERNIARIA - glabra. Forms tufts and mats of dense green foliage, which turns to a bronzy red in winter. 25c. HEUCHERA. Alum Root . rubifolia. Evergreen foliage marbled with bronzy red; flowers light red; 2 feet. June. 50c. . Sanguinea. Flowers bright crimson, in panicles, and freely produced; a great and continuous bloomer and one of the best perennials; 18 inches. June and July. 50c. HIERACIUM. Hawkweed . aurantiacum. Deep orange-red flowers; 1 foot. June. 25c. HIBISCUS. Rose Mallow The Hibiscus are valuable border plants, having handsome broad leaves, and large showy blossoms. - moschuetos. Swamp Rose Marrow. Flowers varying from light purplish red to nearly white with darker eyes. July to September. 3to4 feet. 5c. var. albus. Crison Eye. Large, showy, white flowers, crimson eye in August; 3 to 4 feet. 25c. var. roseus. Large, showy, rose flowers in August; 3 to 4 feet. 25c. HYSSOPUS. Hyssop officinalis. Well-known aromatic shrub. Blue flowers in a terminal spike; 1 to 2 feet. Septem- ber, 1 25e 80 ELLWANGER §& BARRY’S fom Lc ee ce ce cr ce ce es ee ee ce ee | ce A ce BO ce ee ee BO | cn NO eee Bt ee ee | ee A aeoee oe | en A oe Bl eee a IBERIS. Perennial Candytuft Profuse blooming evergreen. shrubby plants of dwarf habit, well suited for rockeries, stumps, edgings, etc. . correfolia. Compact heads of pure white flowers in early spring; later than the others. 30c. . Gibraltarica. Flowers large, white tinted with red; fine. 30c. . sempervirens. Everereen Canpyrurt. Of spreading habit; flowers pure white, completely cover- ing the plant with bloom; one of the finest border plants. Valuable for forcing. April or May. 30ce. IRIS. Iris, or Fleur de Lis German Iris . Apollon. Golden yellow, striped with plum color; 18 inches. June. 25c. . atropurpurea. Purple; one of the best. 25c. . Augustina. Deep yellow, marked with maroon, giving a coppery hue. 25c. . aurea. Clear golden yellow; fine. 25c. - Bougere. Lilac and velvety purple; distinct; 18 inches. June. 25c. . Celeste. Delicate light lavender blue. 25c. .Common Purple. Purple; one of the best. 25c. . Deloismison. Lavender and purple; 2 feet. June. 25c. . Eugene Sue. Creamy white, with purple spots and stripes; 18 inches. June. 25c. . falcata. Yellow, tinged with purple and purple stripes; 2 feet. June. 25c. . flava. Pale yellow, fine; 2 feet. June. 25c. . florentina. White, tinged with blue and yellow; 2 feet. May. 25c. . Hector. Light bronze, stained with purple. Fine. 25c. . Ignititia. White, suffused with purple. 25c. - Jacquesiano. Deep maroon velvet, tinged with bronze and crimson; a rare and remarkable color; Q2feet. June. 25c. . Jordain. Deep purple, shaded with rose. 25c. . L’Avenir. Lavender, a beautiful shade. 25c. . Lemon. White, spotted with purple, and deep purple stripes; fine; 2 feet. 25c. . Liabaud. Yellow and maroon; fine. 25c. - Louis Van Houtte. Salmon, tinged and striped with purple; 2 feet. June. 25c. . Madame Chereau. Clear white, handsomely feathered and bordered with blue; undulated edge; tall grower. 25c. . Pancrea. Buff and purple; distinct; fine. 25c. . reticulata superba. Center lavender, outer purple; fine. June. 25c. . Sampson. Rich golden yellow; crimson maroon veined with white; fine. 25c. . Sappho. Clear blue and indigo, beautifully blended. 25c. . Silver King. Flowers silvery white; distinct and fine. 25c. Japan Iris . levigata. (Kampferi.) Flowers differ from the German Iris, in being broad and flat. They exhibit a wonderful variety of colors and shades and appear later than the others. They rank among the most desirable of hardy plants; succeed best in a moist soil; 3 to 4 feet. July. 5c. Other Species and Varieties of Iris . acorioides. Small yellow flowers; 2 feet. June. 25c. . cristata. Pale blue; 6inches. May. 2c. . ochroleuca. Golden yellow; 2 feet. June. 25c. . Olbiensis var. alba. White; dwarf. May. 25c. var. lutea. Golden yellow; dwarf. May. 25c. . pallida var. odoratissima. Clear blue; large flowers; 2 feet. June. 25c. . pseudo-acorus. Bright yellow; 3 feet. June. 25c. - pumila. Bluish purple; first to flower; 3to6 inches. AprilandMay. 265c. . Siberica. Deep blue flowers in clusters on long stems; a most prolific bloomer and one of the choicest perennial plants. May. 25c. LAMIUM. Dead Nettle Excellent for rockwork. L. album fol. var. White flowers; variegated foliage; spreading. May. 25c. L. purpureum fol. var. Purple flowers. May. 5c. GENERAL CATALOGUE 81 LATHYRUS. Perennial Pea Very desirable climbers, producing a profusion of flowers during the summer. Should be trained on a trellis. L. grandiflorus. Evrer-sroomine Pra. Clusters of rose-colored flowers; trailing; 3 to 4 feet; a charming plant; valuable for cut flowers. June to September. 30c. LAVANDULA. Lavender L. vera. Common Lavenver. Fragrant foliage; flowers blue; 1 to 2 feet.. July. 25c. LINOSYRIS. Goldilocks L. vulgaris. A showy perennial; flowers pale yellow in terminal panicles, in autumn. 3 feet. 5c. LINUM. Flax L. perenne. Perrenniat Frax. Fine blue flowers. July. 25c. LOBELIA. Cardinal Flower L. cardinalis. Spikes of fiery cardinal flowers; very effective; 2 to 3 feet. August and Septem- ber. 50c. LOTUS. Bird’s Foot Trefoil L. corniculatus. A very desirable trailing plant, with beautiful bright yellow pea-shaped flowers in clusters. June and July. 25c. LYCHNIS. Lamp Flower Very effective plants in the mixed border. L. Chalcedonica. Scarier Lycunts. Brilliant scarlet; large truss, 2 feet. June and July. 25c. var. alba. A form of the preceding with white flowers. 25c. L. diurna fl. pl. Rep Campion. Deep red flowers in clusters; from early spring until late summer; 2 feet. 50C. L. Viscaria splendens fl. pl. Double bright rose; one of the best perennials; 1 foot. June. 25c. LYSIMACHIA. Loosestrife . clethroides. Long dense spikes of starry-white flowers; 2 feet. July. 25c. nummularia. Monrywort. Creeping habit; small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers in June; fine for hanging-baskets and covering rockwork. 25c. . thyrsiflora. Yellow flowers, smaller than those of L. vulgaris; 4 feet. July. 5c. . vulgaris. Yellow, bell-shaped flowers; 2 to3 feet. June. 25c. LYTHRUM. Purple Loosestrife L. roseum. Long, branching spikes of pink flowers; 2 to 3 feet. July and August. 25c. L. Salicaria. Srixep Loosrstrire. Reddish purple flowers; very showy; 2 to 3 feet. July and August. 25c. Re oe MONARDA. Horse-mint, or Balm Pretty plants producing bright red flowers. M. didyma. Berer-Batm, or Osweco Tea. Scarlet flowers; a very showy plant in the garden; 2 to 3 feet. Juneto August. 25c. CGENOTHERA. Evening Primrose CE. glauca. var. Fraserii. Golden yellow flowers; very showy; 15 inches. June to August. 25c. OPHIOPOGON O. Jaburan fol. aurea variegata. Broad, grassy foliage margined with yellow; dense spikes of violet-blue flowers; 1 to 3 feet. August. 25c. OROBUS. Bitter-Vetch O. niger. Purple flowers. 25c. PAPAVER. Poppy Showy perennials with large flowers, of rich and striking colors. P. orientale. Orienrat Poppy. Deep scarlet; large; very showy; eighteen inches. June. 2: PENTSTEMON Very ornamental] plants, producing long spikes of showy flowers in great abundance. P. barbatus. Scarlet; 3 feet. July. 25c. | var. Torreyi. Bright scarlet; 3 to 4 feet. Middle of July. 25c. Or ¢ 82 ELLWANGER & BARRY’S OO a iT ree oe PHLOX These are justly esteemed as the finest of herbaceous plants. They are of dwarf habit, perfectly hardy, of very easy culture, and yield a profusion of bright, showy bloom. They are hardly equalled by any other hardy plant for the deco- ration of the garden. P.amoena. Lovery Puiox. Flowers pinkish purple, completely covering the plant in spring. One of the best early-flowering species. 25c. P. procumbens. Lilac, with violet marks near the eye; three inches. May. 25c. P. subulata. Moss Pink. Spreading stems and narrow, moss-like leaves; flowers pinkish purple, with a darker center, and produced in wonderful profusion in April or May. 25c. var. alba. A white flowering variety of the above. Very showy when in flower, presenting to the eye masses of bloom like sheets of snow. 25c. PHYSOSTEGIA. False Dragonhead P. Virginica. Flesh or purple flowers in dense spike-like racemes; 2 to 3 feet. July. 5c. var. alba. White, tubular flowers in dense racemes; 2 to3 feet. July. 25c. PLATYCODON. Campanula Ornamental showy plants, of erect habit of growth and showy bell-shaped flowers. . grandiflorum. Large, fine blue flowers; 2 to 3 feet. Juneand July. 25c. . grandiflorum album semi-pleno. White; 2 to3 feet. 25c. POLEMONIUM. Jacob’s Ladder P. czruleum. Terminal panicles of blue bell-shaped flowers; 2 feet. Valuable. 25c. P. Himalaicum. Azure-blue flowers, fern-like foliage; 2 feet. May, June. 25c. POLYGONUM. Mountain Fleece P. amplexicaule oxyphyllum. Feathery white plumes of fragrant flowers, 3 to 4 feet. September and October. 25c. ~ 'U POTENTILLA. Cinquefoil P. O’Briana. Blush and salmon; fine; 2 feet. July and August. 25c. P. Russelliana. Deep red, shaded with maroon; 2 feet. July and August. 25c. PRIMULA. Primrose All very desirable plants for the garden. P. acaulis. Common European Primrose. A fine collection. 25c. P. auricula. All colors mixed. 25c. P. veris. Cowsuiip. Flowers bright yellow in terminal umbels, in spring and early summer. 25c. PULMONARIA. Lungwort P. angustifolia. Fine violet flowers; 1 foot. April. 25c. P. maculata. Blue flowers; distinct, blotched foliage; a very fine border plant. 25c. PYRETHRUM P. uliginosum. Grant Daisy. A fine plant, bearing white flowers with a yellow disk in profusion; 4to 5 feet. September. 25c. P. King Oscar. A garden variety with double, crimson-scarlet flowers like an Aster; 1 to 2 feet. June. 25c. RANUNCULUS. Buttercup These are among the best of early spring flowers, being very effective. R. aconitifolius luteo pleno. Double orange yellow Crowfoot; 2 feet. May and June. 2c. R. bulbosus. Yellow; double; handsome foliage; 15 inches. May. 25c. R. speciosus fl. pl. Large, double, orange yellow flowers; 6 to 9 inches. 25c. RUDBECKIA. Cone Flower Among the most valuable hardy plants, producing showy golden yellow flowers. R. fulgida. Orange yellow, center dark purple. July. 25c. R. hirta. Large yellow flowers, with dark center; 1 to 2 feet; a valuable summer flowering plant. June and July. 25c. R. laciniata fl. pl. Gotpen Grow, or Summer CurysantHEemum. A large, showy plant, attaining in good soil a height of 6 to 8 feet the same season planted. Flowers 3% inches in diameter, double, well formed, and of a deep golden yellow color, resembling yellow Chrysanthemums, and borne on long stems which render them suitable for cutting. Plants bloom profusely from July till September. 25c. GENERAL CATALOGUE SUNASUNON WAO NI WAMOTA NI SRA NVAMAOD 84 ELLWANGER & BARRY’S Rudbeckia nitida. Large light yellow flowers; a splendid late flowering plant; showy at a distance; 6 feet. September. 25c. R. sub-tomentosa. Brilliant lemon yellow flowers in autumn; 5 feet. 25c. SALVIA. Sage All species here named are very ornamental and desirable. - bicolor. Blue and white. 25c. - rubicunda. Rosy purple flowers; 1foot. June. 25c. - spelmina. Deep blue; 2 feet. July. 25c. . verticillata. Lilac blue; 2 feet. July. 25c. SANGUINARIA. Bloodroot . Canadensis. One of the most desirable and handsome native plants, with roundish palmate-lobed leaves; flowers pure white in April or May; 6 inches. 235c. SAPONARIA. Soapwort S. ocymoides. Rock Soarworr. A beautiful dwarf spreading perennial; completely covered in June with rosy pink flowers; 6 inches. 25c. SAXIFRAGA. Saxifrage A very interesting and beautiful group of plants, with large, handsome, luxuriant foliage, and showy flowers in early spring; strongly recommended for decorative purposes. S. cordifolia var. purpurea. Rich purple flowers; effective. 5c. S. lingulata rosea. Rose colored. 25c. S. lingulata rubra. Red, with dark red foliage; earliest; 6 inches. Apriland May. 25c. S. Schmidtii. Red; fine. May. 50c. S. speciosa. Purple flowers; 9 inches. Apriland May. 25c. SCABIOSA. Scabious S. caucasica. A large spreading plant growing from 1% to 3 feet high; flowers pale lilac blue on long slender stalks. June to September. 50c. SCIRPUS. Club Grass, or Rush S. Holoscheenus variegatus. Spikelets minute, crowded into heads from 114 to 1% inches in diame- ter. A very ornamental, hardy plant. 25c. SEDUM. Stone-crop The Sedums are of spreading habit. and are valuable for rockeries, baskets, etc. The collection embraces the finest varieties. .acre. Good for edging; yellow flowers; 3 inches. 25c. . Aizoon. Flat heads of yellow flowers; long, narrow leaves; 12 to 18 inches. 25c. .album. White, with small foliage; 3 inches; very pretty. 25c. aliacampseros. Purple flowers. 25c. . cruceatum. White, cross-shaped foliage; 6 inches. July. 25c. NnNDD ZN . . Kamtschaticum. Golden-yellow, lance-leaved; 9 inches. July. 25c. . Maximowiczii. Yellow; 1 foot. July. 25c. . populifolium. Poplar-leaved; creamy-white; 6 inches. August. 25c. - robustum, or monstrosum. Young growth, sometimes flattened, giving it a fan-shaped appearance ; curious; 3 inches. June. 25c. . speciosum rubrum. Dwarf, with dark red flowers; fine; 6 inches. July. 25c. . spectabile. SnHowy Sepum. A splendid fall flowering species; 114 to 2 feet high, and bearing showy clusters of rosy purple flowers. 25c. - Telephium hybridum. Dark purple foliage, contrasting finely with album; distinct. 25c. - Telephium purpureum. Purple flowers and foliage; 1 foot. August. 25c. SEMPERVIVUM. House-Leek .tectorum. A splendid rock plant. 25c. SIDALCEA S. candida. Pure white flowers on long spikes; 2 to 3 feet. June. 25c. SILENE. Catchfly S. alpestris. Avpmne Catcurry. Flowers large, white, in panicles; 3 to 6 inches. June. - 25c. S. maritima. Sea Carcurry. A dwarf plant, 2 to 4 inches high; flowers white, about 1 inch across. June. 25c. S. Saxifraga. Petals yellowish above, and reddish brown on the under side; 3 to 6 inches. June to August. 5c. AN DH HDANAHNDHDAPADRDAVAD DN GENERAL CATALOGUE 85 SILPHIUM. Rosin-Plant S. perfoliatum. Cur Piant. Tall growing plants with large, showy yellow flowers; suitable for large gardens; 8 feet. July and August. 25c. SPIRAEA. Meadow-Sweet Among the most ornamental and valuable of Herbaceous Plants, and of easy culture. S. Aruncus. Goart’s Bearp. Large panicles of creamy-white flowers; one of the best border plants; 3to4feet. June. 25c. S. astilboides. White flowers in panicles; fine; 2 feet. June. 25c. var. floribunda. White flowers; compact and graceful. 25c. S. Filipendula. Dropworr. Large showy heads of white flowers, tinged with rose; fine foliage; 2 to 3 feet. June. 25c. var. fl. pl. Dourre Dropwort. Double white flowers; fern-like foliage; 1 to 2 feet. One of the best and most showy perennials. 25c. - Humboldtii. Greenish flowers. June. 25c. . Kamtschatica. A tall-growing species with large foliage and panicles of white flowers; 4 to 5 feet. July. 25c. .lobata. QuvEEN or THE Prairie. Flowers deep rose, in large heads; of a robust habit; contrasts finely with Ulmaria fl. pl.; 2to 3feet. June. 25c. . palmata elegans. A choice variety having large corymbs of white flowers with red anthers; 2 feet. June. 25c. . Ulmaria fl. pl. Dovuste Wuire Meapow-sweer. A very desirable hardy plant; 2 feet. June. 25c. STACHYS. Woundwort S. lanata. Flowers in purple spikes with soft, woolly foliage; 1foot. July. 25c. STATICE. Sea-lavender S. latifolia. Broad, luxuriant foliage; large trusses of lilac flowers; very fine for bouquets when dried ; 18 inches. July. 25c. STELLARIA. Stitchwort S. Holostea. Profuse bloomer; large white flowers; 6 inches. May and June. 25c. STOKESIA. Stoke’s Aster S. cyanea. A native species producing beautiful sky-blue flowers like a China-Aster; September until frosts. One of the handsomest native plants; 12 inches. 25c. TANACETUM. ‘Tansy T. vulgaris var. crispum. Crisp-leaved Tansy. 235c. THERMOPSIS T. Caroliniana. Yellow pea-shaped flowers in June and July; 4 feet. 25c. THYMUS. Thyme T. vulgaris. Common Tuyme. Small lilac flowers, with a robust habit, of exceedingly aromatic flavor and fragrance; 6 inches. June and July. 2c. TRADESCANTIA. Spiderwort Showy native plants, forming erect bushes 18 to 24 inches in height; flowers produced in the greatest profusion all summer. T. Virginica. Blue. 25c. var. alba. White. 25c. V7 PY poate ole We ple = ale pile’ p) TRILLIUM. Wake-Robin Very effective and showy early flowering native plants, deserving a place in every garden. T. grandiflorum. Larce-rLowErRED WakeE-Rosin. White; 6to9 inches. April. 25c. TRITOMA. Kniphofia. Flame-flower. Torch Lily. Red Hot-Poker Splendid late blooming plants; flower stems 3 to 4 feet in height, with spikes a foot or more in length, of rich, pend- ent, orange red and scarlet tubulous flowers. Require aslight covering in winter. 30c. TROLLIUS. Globe Flower T. Caucasicus. OranceGtose.. Flowers very large, globular, and of a deep orange color; continues in bloom all summer. One of the best. 50c. T. Europeus. Flowers yellow like Buttercups; very pretty; 18 inches. June. 25c. TUNICA T. saxifraga. Rocx Tunica. Small rose-colored flowers; blooms all summer; of dwarf, spreading habit; delicate foliage; fine for edging. 25c. 86 ELLWANGER & BARRY’S UVULARIA. Bellwort U. grandiflora. Pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers, from the axils of the leaves; 18 inches. April. 25c. VERNONIA. Great Ironweed V. Arkansana. Bears heads of showy, deep purple flowers; a good late bloomer; a striking plant; 4 feet. September and October. 25c. VERONICA. Speedwell amethystina. Amethyst blue; 12to 18inches. June. 25c. - gentianoides. Pale blue, with azure; 1 to 2 feet. May and June. 25c. - longifolia subsessilis. Flowers of a beautiful amethyst blue; extra fine; 2 feet. August to Octo- ber. 50c: rupestris. A fine creeping form with showy spikes of handsome blue flowers; 4 inches. May and June. 25c. - verbenacea. A trailing species; blue flowers. 25c. Virginica. White spikes; 3 to 5 feet. August and September. 25c. spicata var. rosea. Purplish pink flowers in spikes; 15 to 18 inches. July. 25c. VINCA. Mpyrtle, or Periwinkle . cerulea minor. A blue flowering, trailing evergreen. 25c. . elegantissima alba. White flowers and glossy green oval foliage. 25c. herbacea. Blue flowers; early; narrow foliage; very pretty. 25c. major variegata. Trailing habit; leaves broadly margined with yellow. A fine basket plant. 25c. . purpurea pleno. Double purple flowers. 25c. VIOLA ODORATA. Sweet Violet V. Marie Louise. Very large, double fragrant flowers, lavender blue and white; forces well. 25c. V. Queen Victoria. Large, violet-blue flowers, single; very fragrant; one of the hardiest of all. 25c. SB retiree cte i ad <4 VINCETOXICUM V.acuminatum. Mosavurro Pian. Clusters of pretty white flowers all summer; 1 to 2 feet. 25c. YUCCA. Spanish Bayonet Has a fine appearance; the stem is covered with large, bell-shaped flowers on laterals, forming a perfect pyramid: valuable for rockwork, and effective in clumps on the lawn. Y. filamentosa. Apam’s Neepie. Thread-leaved, creamy-white; 3 to 4 feet. July. 25c. ae PART AIL. ROSE DEPARTMENT The Rose is a specialty with us and we propagate it on a most extensive scale. We annually import all new varieties of apparent merit and carefully test them, retaining only such kinds as prove meritorious, and the same course is pursued with regard to novelties originated in this country, so that our collection embraces the best. We endeavor, in our Catalogue, to present the merits of each variety fairly and faithfully, being cautious not to overpraise, preferring to say too little rather than too much. Recognizing the import- ance of robust, healthy habit, hardiness and freedom of bloom, combined with beauty of flower, we propagate largely varieties possessing these characteristics, and most strongly and confidently recommend such kinds for general planting; and we also give due attention to those choice and beautiful varieties which are less vigorous or robust, and which therefore require extra care to be grown to perfection. In the hands of the rose lover these moderate growers receive the attention they justly deserve, and amply repay the skill and care bestowed upon them. Our immense stock and great variety of hardy roses enable us to furnish assortments adapted to various purposes, and intending purchasers are invited to examine our lists, and whenever we can be of any assistance in making selections our services will be cheerfully given. For the convenience of our customers we have placed on page 100 an alphabetical list of all the roses described in this Catalogue. GENERAL CATALOGUE 87 MANETTI STOCK We propagate Roses principally by budding them low on the Manetti. We find many varieties of Roses grown on this stock adapt themselves to a greater range of climate and soil, bloom more pro- fusely, endure better the heat of the Summer, and make far stronger plants than if grown on their own roots. Many object to budded Roses on account of the suckers they sometimes throw out; but if proper attention is paid to the planting, this will rarely be an annoyance. Budded Roses should be planted sufficiently deep, so that the gunction of the bud with the stock is from two to three inches below the surface of the earth. We cannot too forcibly direct attention to the above rule. BRIEF DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING, Etc. When to Plant.—If the situation be not too much exposed where the Roses are to be set out, we prefer Fall planting for all hardy kinds. Dormant plants set out in the Spring should be planted early, for no plant suffers more from being set out late than the Rose. The plants should be put in friable, rich soil, and firmly pressed in with the foot, taking care not to bruise the roots. Pruning.—This operation is best performed during March. Most Roses do better if moderately pruned; some sorts require two-thirds of the past year’s growth removed; for others to remove one-half or one-third is sufficient. All must be more or less pruned when planted; do not neglect this. Asa general rule, the more vigorous the variety the less it should be pruned. All weak or decayed wood should be entirely cut out, and also any shoots that crowd the plant, and prevent free entrance of light and air. Besides Spring pruning, many kinds of Hybrid Perpetuals require to be pruned as soon as their first blossoming is over, in order to induce a free display of flowers in Autumn. Protection.— All Roses would be better for a light covering. This may be done by hilling up with earth; or better, by strewing leaves or straw lightly over the plants and securing them with evergreen branches, oftentimes the latter are in themselves su ficient. Insects.—If proper attention is paid to soil, planting, watering, etc., and a few simple directions heeded, you will not often be greatly troubled. The Aphis is among the most annoying foes, and par- ticularly infests plants in houses; healthy plants in the garden are but little liable to its attacks. There are numerous recipes for its destruction, and the cultivator can use those which are most convenient and efficacious. The vapor of tobacco is very effective in destroying insects. It is customary to strew the ground under the plants with tobacco stems, which being moistened by the syringing creates a vapor which is destructive to insect life. In the month of May, or as soon as the leaves have pushed forth, the rose caterpillar makes it appearance; he can readily be detected, for he glues a leaf or two together to form his shelter. Every day the bushes should be gone over, and these glued leaves pinched between the finger and thumb, so as to crush the caterpillar; let no fastidious grower neglect this, or be induced to try other remedies; this is the only one that is simple and effective. For other insects, such as the saw fly, larve, and all such as come at a later date than the caterpillar, an occasional syringing, vigorously applied, will prove an excellent preventive. When they have made their appearance, a sprinkling of powdered white helle- bore over the plants will often destroy or disperse them; but the plants should be well moistened before the hellebore is applied, so that it will remain. For the rose bug, hand picking must be resorted to; it is proof against hellebore, whale-oil-soap, and all such applications. Mildew.—This disease is generally caused by extremes of heat and cold, and by a long continuance of damp, cloudy weather. The best remedies are sulphur and soot; one of these should be applied the moment the disease makes its appearance. It is a good plan to previously sprinkle the plants with water, so that the substance applied will adhere. BAUD ADVICE TO CORRESPONDENTS See also Page 3 Amateurs in ordering will do well to leave the selections to us so far as possible, but our list is open to all to make their own selections. Purchasers, however, will please say if they wish us to substitute in case all the varieties ordered cannot be supplied. In such case we always endeavor to send something better, where it is possible, than the kind called for. Roses by Express.— When no directions are given as to what way the plants are to be sent, we always forward by Express at the purchaser’s cost. The plants which we send in this way (except the new and very scarce varieties ) are one-year-old buds, and are dormant. These plants are the only ones suitable for immediate effective results. Note carefully the habit of growth as stated in the description, and you will not be disappointed in the size of the plants. We have the very best quality of each kind that it is possible to grow. 88 | ELLWANGER & BARRY’S ARRANGEMENT We divide the Rose Department of the Catalogue into two divisions: Divistoy 1. Summer Roses, or those which bloom in June and July only. This includes the Ayr- shire, Climbing Polyantha, or Ramblers, Prairie, Wichuriana, Austrian, Moss, Hybrid Sweet Briars, Damask, Provence and Hybrid China or Gallica classes. Division 2. Perpetual or Autumnal Roses, or those which bloom more than once in one season; many of them bloom at intervals from May to November, notably the Teas and Hybrid Teas. This division includes the Dwarf Polyantha, Hybrid Tea, Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Noisette and Rugosa classes. Whenever known, we give the raiser’s name and the year when the variety was sent out. ABBREVIATIONS USED, DESCRIBING THE HABIT OF GROWTH Vig.—For vigorous, being those varieties which are most rampant in growth and produce long, strong shoots. Free.—Varieties which rank next to the above in growth. Mod.—Moderate; these make a fair compact growth, but less strong than the preceding. Dwf.—These are the most delicate or slow growing sorts. ABBREVIATIONS, describing the classes to which the varieties belong. A.—Austrian. H. N.—Hybrid Noisette. P.—Prairie. Ay.—Apyrshire. H. P.—Hybrid Perpetual. Proy.—Provence. Cl. Pol.—Climbing Polyantha. H. Rug.—Hybrid Rugosa. Rug.—Rugosa. Dam.—Damask. H. T.—Hypbrid Tea. S.—Scotch. H. Ch.—Hybrid China. M.—Moss. T.—Tea. H. B.—Hybrid Briar. Pol.—Polyantha. Wich.— Wichuriana. MANNER OF DESCRIPTION lst.—Habit of Growth.—Vig., free, mod., dwf. 2a.—Color.—The prevailing shade in the most perfect development of the flower. 3d.—Size.—Small. Flowers from 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Medium, ‘“ Fas ee. ae See eS Large, ee ee 3 4. “e ce Very large, “ sonny’ | TR Sete or 4th.—Fullness.—Semi-Dovsie. With 2 to 4 rows of petals. Dovuste. Having more than 4 rows of petals, but which show the stamens when fully blown. Furr. When the stamens are hid. 5th.—Form.—Cvurrep. Inner petals shorter than the outer ones, the latter stand erect and are gener- ally somewhat incurved. Grosutar. Outer petals are concave with convex edges, folding richly one about the other, tapering from the center. Friar. The surface of the flower is level or nearly even, and all the petals are exposed to view. 6th.—Peculiarities of foliage, thorns, number of leaflets, fragrance, etc. It is hoped that the above will make intelligible the terms used to describe the different varieties. ae PRICES OF ROSES LARGE DORMANT FIELD GROWN BUDDED PLANTS BY EXPRESS 50 cts. each, $3.50 per 10, $25 per 100, except where noted. All large planters who have not bought of us are urged to visit our grounds and see the quality of the plants we offer; we are sure they will be convinced of the superiority of our stock, and that the best are the cheapest. Particular attention is called to the care we have always exercised in keeping our stock true to name, and also that, with a very few exceptions, separately noted, we grow those sorts only that are thoroughly distinct, and of healthy habit. GENERAL CATALOGUE 89 CLIMBING ROSE—DOROTHY PERKINS 90 ELLWANGER & BARRY’S DIVISION I—SUMMER ROSES BLOOMING IN JUNE AND JULY CLASS I.—CLIMBING AND TRAILING ROSES AYRSHIRE ROSES These are of slender, rapid growth, often running fifteen feet in one season, and are used in covering buildings, etc. They do not require rich soil, and should be pruned very little, or not at all. Bennett’s Seedling, vig. (Bennett, 1840.) Pure white double flowers of medium size. 50c. CLIMBING POLYANTHA ROSES (Ramblers) The popular “Crimson Rambler”’ is the type of this family and is still regarded as one of the best climbers grown, Since its introduction a few years ago many new varieties of sterling merit have been brought out so that the collection now offered embraces a charming and varied assortment, of both double and single flowered varieties of every shade of color, all well adapted for covering arches, pillars, pergolas, verandahs, trellises, etc. They are all vigorous growers and produce their flowers abundantly and in large trusses. Blush Rambler, vig. (B. R. Cant & Sons, 1903.) In growth similar to Crimson Rambler, flowers single, perfectly round, very fragrant, and produced in large clusters; color a rich blush. A free bloomer. $1.00. Climbing Clothilde Soupert, vig. (Dingee § Conard.)