Montrose Nurseries, established 1885 : [catalog] / Eugene O. Peterson, manager.

Historic, Archive Document

Do not assume content reflects current
scientific knowledge, policies, or practices.

Montrose, New York

IN PRESENTING this brief Catalog, we hope, by offering
only the most desirable novelties, together with the more
popular and well tried varieties of trees and plants, our
patrons will be able to make satisfactory selections with less
bewilderment than “wading” through long lists of technical
names.

Accurate grading receives strict and careful attention, so that
our customers may rely on getting good-sized, well shaped
plants, such as they have a right to expect and which will pro-
duce a superior effect the first season.

We guarantee stock to arrive in good condition even if en-
transit for two weeks. We have shipped to the Pacific Coast
and to Cuba, with perfect success.

OUR TERMS are invariably cash with order or before ship-
ment, but we are always pleased to extend credit to anyone of
known responsibility, or who will furnish satisfactory reference.

Prices in this Catalog cancel all others, and are for the stock
at the Nursery, though during the planting seasons we deliver
by Auto Truck within 30 miles of Nursery free of charge, pro-
vided we can make up a substantial load for your vicinity.
Spring season is from April 1st to June 1st. Fall — September
1st to December 1st.

Prices subject to change without notice.

Correspondence solicited, and if consistent with character
and size of order, we will be glad to quote special prices.

We wish to thank our many customers for the liberal patron-
age given us in the past, and we shall endeavor to merit a con-
tinuance of this confidence by holding strictly to our motto of
fair dealing.

Nurseries only five minutes walk from station.

EUGENE O. PETERSON, Manager,
Montrose, Westchester Co., N. Y.
Telephone 487 W 2 Peekskill.

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Ornamental Department

People are beginning to realize that by expending a little time
and thought they can have well kept, attractive grounds at mod-
erate expense, adding to the beauty and value of same.

If the grounds are somewhat extensive, beautiful effects can
be produced with shade trees, shrubs, etc., according to some
prearranged plan.

If grounds are small, a few shrubs, roses, vines and her-
baceous plants can be used to advantage. Vines trained over
porches, fences, etc., are very effective at small cost.

HOW TO PLANT

Do not make the mistake of planting at random all over the
grounds. Trees and shrubs may be planted along the drive
leading to the house as well as on the borders.

In laying out the grounds, make as few walks as possible.
Upright shrubs, roses, and flowers should be planted in clumps.

These beds should be kept well cultivated, to insure healthy
growth. Mass the shrubs and most of the trees on the boun-
daries, so as to leave a broad space for the lawn, and where
there is a pretty view leave an opening. Where there is an un-
sightly object, conceal it with trees or vines or both.

Do not plant large trees too near the house except on the
sunny side for shade.

Coniferous Evergreens

ABIES (Fir)

A. Concolor (White Fir). Of all the firs, it is the best. It is
very vigorous, grows rapidly and will withstand heat and
drought. It is very graceful in appearance, and as a single
specimen, it is one of the most perfect trees grown. 2 to 3
ft., $7 each ; 3 to 4 ft., $10 each ; 4 to 5 ft., $15 each.

A. Douglasii (Douglas Fir). Conical form; branches numerous,
spreading horizontally ; leaves light green above, glaucous
below. 3 to 4 ft., $6 to $8 each. Large specimens, price on
application.

JUNIPERS

J. Hibernica (Irish Juniper). Very close, upright, slender growth,
with a silvery glaucous appearance. 3 ft., $'5 each.

J. Japonica Aurea (Golden Japanese Juniper). Rather spreading
and eccentric in growth, very striking. Beautiful for rock
work or other places where contrasts of colors are wanted.
Good strong plants, $6 each.

J. Sabina (Savin Juniper). Low growth; wide-spreading; dark
green foliage ; well adapted for rockwork and hillsides.
$3 to $5 each.

J. Schotti. A fine, very hardy variety of the Red Cedar. Col-
umnar in form ; foliage light green ; feathery. 3 ft., $4 to
$6 each.

J. Virginiana (Red Cedar). Very tall, narrow compact growth.
Fine plants. 3 to 4 ft., $5 each ; 4 to 5 ft., $6 to $8 each ;

6 to 7 ft., $8 to $10 each ; 8 to 10 ft., $12 to $15 each ;

10 to 11 ft., $15 to $25 each.

J. vir Glauca (Blue Red Cedar). Same as Red Cedar, only with
beautiful blue-green foliage. Rare and very choice. 2 to 3
ft., $7 each ; 3 to 4 ft., $8 each.

J. Pfitzeriana. An extremely hardy, valuable, spreading variety.
Silvery green foliage. Both the main stem and lateral shoots
have a light, feathery appearance, one of the finest of the
species. $5 to $15 each.

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Retinspora, Plumosa Aurea.

RETINOSPORA (Japan Cypress)

R. ericoides (Heath Like Japan Cypress). Conical, compact
form. 1 to 2 ft., $2 to $3 each.

R. filifera (Thread-Branched Japan Cypress). A beautiful tree,
with bright green foliage. It is particularly graceful, as the
ends of its shoots droop in long filaments. 2 to 3 ft., $5 each ;
Yy2 to 4 ft., $7 to $9 each.

R. filifera aurea (Golden Thread-Branched Japan Cypress). One
of the handsomest of the family. It has all the gracefulness
of the last and branches of a beautiful golden. $3 each.

R. obtusa (Obtuse-leaved Japan Cypress). Dark, fern-like foli-
age ; very distinct and beautiful in its appearance. A de-
cidedly beautiful cast of rich, dark green. 2 to 2 y2 ft., $4.50
each ; 2x/2 to 3 ft., $6 each.

R. obtusa naua. A weird little tree of irregular, picturesque
growth, and black-green foliage. Dwarf. 18 in., $6 each.

R. Pisifera (Pea Fruited Cypress). Branches horizontal with
flattened branchlets and closely adpressed, having whitish
lines beneath. Makes a very shapely specimen. Zy2 to 3 ft.,
$5 to $6 each ; 3 to 4 ft., $6 to $8 each.

R. pisifera aurea. Bright golden flat, wavy foliage. 3 ft., $6 ea.

R. plumosa (Plumage Plume-Like Japan Cypress). 2 ft., $3 ea. ;
3 ft., $4 to $6 each.

R. plumosa aurea (Golden Plume-Like Japan Cypress). Its
shoots are bright golden tinted through the year. \x/2 to
2 ft., $2.50 each ; 3 to Y/2 ft., $5 to $7 each.

R. squarrosa. Soft bluish green foliage. 2y2 ft., $5 each.

PICE A alba (White Spruce). Compact pyramidal form; bluish
foliage. 4 to 5 ft., $5 to $7 each.

P. excelsa (Norway Spruce). Well-furnished trees. 4 to 5 ft.,
$6 to $8 each ; 3 to 4 ft., $5 each.

P. pungens (Colorado Blue Spruce). Moderately dense growth
and pyramidal form like the White Spruce ; foliage of a rich
blue or sage color. 3 ft., $17 each ; 4 ft., $20 each.

P. Nigra (Black Spruce). Very dark bluish green. 2 to 2y2 ft.,
$4 each.

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P. orientalis (Oriental or Eastern Spruce). Fine dark green fol-
iage; more dense than Norway, somewhat slower growth;
an elegant lawn tree. 2 to 2 34 ft., $5 to $7 each.

PINUS Strobus (White Pine). 4 to 5 ft., $5 each; 6 to 7 ft., $7.
P. Mughus (Mugho Dwarf Pine). Low-growing, broad, spread-
ing; more of a large pine bush than a tree; good-sized
plants. $2.50 to $6.00 each.

P. Austrica (Austrian Pine). Large, roundish form; dark
glossy leaves. Prices on application.

TAXUS (Yew)

All the Yews are landscape material of the highest merit.
They are noted for their richness in color, dark velvety green,
and the slow-growing quality of some of the species, bespeaks
their usefulness where one aims to have a planting stay small.
T. Baccata repandens (Spreading Yew). Makes a mound of fol-
iage 2 feet high and 4 feet wide, the tips of the branches
arching gracefully downward. The rich green growth is
substantial and dignified. 1 to 1J4 ft., $4 each; 1J4 to 2 ft.,
$7 each.

Finus Mughus.

T. Canadensis. A very ornamental sort, rather spreading. Dark
green small foliage. Crimson berries late in summer and
early fall. $2 to $5 each.

T. Cuspidata brevifolia. A beautiful variety, very dark green,
bushy spreading habit. We cannot recommend this Yew too
highly. $5 to $7 each.

T. Cuspidata (Japanese Yew). A very hardy, spreading, fast
grower. Very ornamental throughout the entire year. 15 to
18 in., $5 each; lj4 to 2 ft., $7 each; 2 to 2 J4 ft., $10 each.

THUYA (Arborvitae)

T. Occidentalis American. 2 to 3 ft., $2.50 each ; 4 to 5 ft.,
$5 ro $7.50 each.

T. elegantissima aurea (Rollinson’s Golden Arborvitae). Bright
golden, changing to a beautiful copper in autumn 2 ft. $5.

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T. Globosa. Dwarf globe-shaped. 12 to 15 in., $2.50 to $4 each.

T. occidentalis aurea (Peabody’s Arborbitae). Compact, pyra-
midal form; very bright, golden foliage. 2 to 2 1/2 ft., $4 ea.

T. occidentalis Ellwangeriana (Tom Thumb Arborvitae). Some-
what dwarf, but making a larger tree or bush than Globosa ;
very compact ; dark green foliage. 2 ft., $4 each.

T. Siberian. Slow growth ; very compact pyramidal form. 2*4
ft., $4 each.

T. Orientalis (Biota Arborvitae). Chinese Arborvitae. Dense,
pyramidal, little tree, with fresh green foliage turning to a
rich brown in autumn. \]/2 ft., $3 each; 2 ft., $4 each;
2 to 3 ft., $'5 each.

T. Orientalis Aurea Nana. Very pretty dwarf form with yellow-
tinged foliage, changing to bronze. 12 in., $3 ea. ; 18 in., $5.

T. Occidentalis Spiralis. Very distinct in habit and rich in color.
Growth erect, with twisted foliage. 2 ft., $3.50 each; 2*4 ft.
$5 each ; 3 ft., $6 each.

T. Occidentalis Hoveyi. Dwarf, egg-shaped form with golden
tinged foliage ; nearly as broad as it is high. 15 in. $3 each ;
1*4 to 2 ft., $4 each.

TSUGA (Hemlock)

T. Canadensis (Hemlock Spruce). Spray-like foliage, distinct
from all other trees. 4 to 5 ft.. $6 to $8 each ; 2 / to 3 ft.,
$4 to $6 each. Larger specimens, price on application.

For larger or smaller sizes than those mentioned above, or ever-
greens for screens and hedges, write for special prices.

Hemlock Spruce.

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Broad-Leaved Evergreens

A most useful group of plants, particularly suitable for shaded
places, though many of them will thrive in full sun. However,
Rhododendrons and Laurel will not do well in lime soil.
AZALEA Amoena. A dwarf shrub with small dark green leaves,
changing to bronze in winter. Numerous dark red or claret-
colored flowers in May. Strong plants, $2 to $5 each.

A. Hinodegiri. Similar to the preceding, but with larger leaves
of lighter green and flowers bright fiery red. Strong plants,
$3 to $5 each.

ANDROMEDA Catesbaei (Leucothoe). Valuable for planting
under trees or other shaded positions or partially shaded.
Pure white flowers borne in long pendulous racemes. Strong
plants, 15 to 18 in., $1.50 to $'3 each.

A. Floribunda. A low round compact bush, deep green all win-
ter ; flowers pure white in racemes at ends of branches re-
sembling Lily of the Valley. A very rare and beautiful
evergreen. Strong bushy plants, $3.50 to $7.00.

A. Japonica. Like the preceding, only taller growing. Strong
plants, 15 to 18 in. high, $3 to $4 each.

COTONEASTER Horizontalis. A low spreading shrub; small
dark evergreen glossy foliage ; flowers small pinkish white
followed by bright red fruit ; most attractive in rockeries.
Strong plants, $2 to $5 each.

KALMIA Latifolia (Mountain Laurel). A most desirable ever-
green shrub for massing with Rhododendrons or other ever-
greens ; dark green foliage and very showy masses of pink
or white flowers in June ; will thrive in partial shade or full
sun, on dry knolls or low land. Strong bushy plants, 18 in.,
$3 each; 2 to iy2 ft., $4; 2 ^ to 3 ft., $5. Large specimens,
3 to 4 ft., $7 to $12 each.

KALMIA Carolina. A very dwarf species from the South, but
is hardy in New England. Flowers bright pink. 6 to 12 in..
$1 each.

MAHONIA Aquifolia. Holly-leaved, shiny green prickly leaves
turning to bronze and red in autumn ; clusters of yellow
flowers in May. Will grow 6 feet high but can be kept down
to 2 feet. Strong plants, $1.50 each.

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LEIOPHYLLUM buxifolium (Sand Myrtle). A very useful
little plant for ground cover edging, rockeries, or any place
where a real dwarf evergreen bush is desired. Foliage sim-
ilar to but smaller than Boxwood. Dense corymbs of white
flowers so abundant in May as to almost hide the foliage.
Strong plants, $1.50 each.

PAKASANDRA. An excellent plant for a ground cover at low
cost. It is of trailing habit, growing 6 to 8 inches high,
forming mats of bright glossy green foliage. Will grow in
sun or shade, in poor or rich soil, and is very easy to trans-
plant. $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100.

RHODODENDRONS

We are offering the native sorts only in five varieties listed

below. These are much more hardy, more robust and easier to

grow than the hybrids. Also they are priced at about one-fourth

of the price the hybrids can be sold.

R. Maximum (Great Laurel). The largest growing of the spe-
cies ; flowers white to pink in July. Bushy plants, 2 to 2j4
ft., $4 each; 2j4 to 3 ft., $5; 3 to 3$^ ft., $6. Specimens,
4 to 5 ft., $8 to $12 each.

R. Catawbiense. Flowers beautiful reddish-purple, blooming in
late May. 2 to 3 ft., $4 to $6 each.

R. Compacta. A dwarf very compact variety of the preceding.
Heavy plants, 15 to 18 in., $3.50 to $5 each.

R. Carolinianum. The most beautiful American Rhododendron.
In early May light rose-pink funnel-shaped flowers 1 inch
across are borne in great profusion in five- to ten-flowered
clusters ; rich dark green foliage, rusty on underside. Strong
plants, 15 to 18 in., $3 to $4 each.

R. Carolinum Album. Another rare beautiful variety from the
Carolina mountains. The most profuse-blooming native
American shrub. Just before the pink type blooms it is a
mass of the most beautiful white flowers imaginable, some
of which are delicately suffused with blush pink. This is a
very rare sort ; so far as I know there is only one other
nursery in Pennsylvania offering it. We are glad to offer
a limited supply of fine shapely specimens about 15 to 18
inches high, at $3.50 to $5 each.

R. Minus (True Punctatum). A rapid grower not so compact
as the others, but very attractive. Many dark rose to deep
pink flowers are produced in early July. The foliage is
similar to the Carolina Rhododendron but slightly larger.
The stems of the new wood are maroon-red, an attractive
feature. Stands shearing well. Strong plants about 18
inches high, $3.50 to $5 each.

YUCCA filimentosa. A curious evergreen lily-like plant, about
18 inches high, bearing in July, white bell-shaped flowers
in heavy masses on stalks 4 to 7 feet high. Particularly
effective in rockeries ; also useful with other evergreens.
Extra strong plants, 50c to $1 each.

DAPHNE (Cneorum) (Garland Flower). A dwarf evergreen,
bearing in May and June a profusion of deliciously fragrant
pink flowers. Strong plants, $1.50 each.

Write for prices on collected Rhododendrons by the car-load
or half car-load.

For Plants in quantity, write for special prices.

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Deciduous Trees

BEECH (Fagus)

Rivers’ Purple Beech, 4 to 6 ft., $7 each.

CATALPA SPECIOSA (Western Catalpa)

The large growing sort. 10 ft., $2 each ; 12 to 14 ft., 2 to 3 in.
stem, $3.50 each.

CATALPA BUNGEI

A remarkable dwarf species, usually grafted on stems 6 to 7
feet high, when it forms a dense round head.

Plants we offer have extra strong heads. Two to three years
old, $4 to $6 each.

Catalpa Bungei.

THE DOGWOODS (Cornus)

Among the most beautiful and desirable medium sized trees.
Indeed, we know of no other tree that has so much to recom-
mend it.

In early spring before the leaves show, it is covered with
large, pure white flowers, followed by bunches of brilliant scar-
let berries, and in autumn the foliage coloring is unsurpassed.

CORNUS ALBA (White Flowering)

Selected plants 5 to 7 ft., $3 to $5 each ; 7 to 8 ft., $5 to $7.

C. Florida Rubra (Red or Pink Flowering Dogwood). This is
identical with the above, except the flowers are a beautiful
pink. 4 ft., $6 to $7 each.

CRAB (Pyrus)

C. Bechtel’s Double Flowering. Flowers very double, 2 to 3
inches across, of a delicate pink color, resembling a rose,
both in form and fragrance. 4 to 5 ft., $3.50 to $6 each.

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LINDEN or BASSWOOD (Tilia)

Of the Lindens the European species is perhaps the most
largely planted. It makes an upright, symmetrical tree of large
size, almost always grows very straight. The foliage is dark
green and very dense. 8 to 10 ft., $5 to $7 each.

The American Species (Tilia Americana) has the same general
characteristics, except the foliage is a lighter green and
larger. The most rapid growing of the Lindens. Selected
trees, 10 to 12 ft., $5 to $7 each.

MAPLE (Acer)

A. var. Dasycarpum (Silver or Soft Maple). Most rapid grow-
ing of the Maples. 2 to 3 inch caliper, $4 to $6 each.
Larger sizes priced on application.

Japanese Maple.

A. Rubrum (Red or Scarlet Maple). Strikingly vivid crimson.
Fall foliage; tall, spreading; prefers moist positions; red
flowers in early spring.

10 to 12 ft., 1 Y\ to \l/> in., each $2.00.

12 to 14 ft., \y2 to U/4 in., each $'3.00.

12 to 14 ft., IY\ to 2 in., each $3.50.

14 to 16 ft., 2 to 2J4 in., each $4.00.

14 to 16 ft., 2%. to 2y2 in., each $6.00.

A. Platanoides (Norway Maple). 10 ft. and up, $2.25 each;
\y2 to 2 in. caliper, $3 to $5 each. Larger specimens, $7 to
$20 each.

A. Saccharium (Sugar or Rock Maple). 10 to 12 ft., $2 each;
1 to 2 in. caliper, $2.50 to $5 each.

JAPANESE MAPLES

A. Polymorphum Atropurpureum (Blood-Leaf Japan Maple).
Rich, blood-red foliage holding its color nearly all summer.
Sizes and prices on application.

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OAK (Quercus)

We wish to call particular attention to the Oaks on account
of their hardiness, sturdiness and their adaptability to any soil
or situation, besides their beauty as a shade or ornamental lawn
or street tree.

Of all the varieties, we believe (all points considered) the
Pin Oak (Quercus Palustris) is the best and most satisfactory
and is the most largely planted. It is the most rapid growing
of the species.

Fine selected trees, 8 to 10 ft., $5 each. Large specimens for
immediate effect. Write for special prices.

ELM (Ulmus)

American. 2 to 2y2 in. caliper, $2.50 to $3.50 each. Large speci-
mens priced on application.

JUDAS TREE or RED BUD (Cercis)

American. 5 to 6 ft., $1.50 each.

POPLAR (Populus)

Lombardy. 8 to 10 ft., $1 each ; 10 to 12 ft., $2.50 each, $20 doz.

Deciduous Trees of Weeping or
Drooping Habit

BIRCH (Betula)

Cut-leaf Weeping. 8 ft., $2.50.

B. Young’s Weeping. A curious, irregular drooping variety,
with beautiful snow-white bark, rare and very ornamental.
Extra large specimens, 12 to 15 ft., 3 in. caliper, $15 to $20.

MULBERRY (Morus)

Teas’ Weeping. Forms a perfect umbrella shaped head, long,
slender branches drooping to the ground. Extra strong,
3-yr. heads, $3 to $5 each.

WILLOW (Salix)

Babylonian Weeping. The most popular of the Willows. 8 to
10 ft., $2.50.

Wisconsin Weeping. Another fine drooping form. 8 to 10 ft.,
$3.50 each.

An Effective Planting1 of Lombardy Poplars.

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Poundation Planting1 of Shrubs.

Flowering Shrubs

Flowering Shrubs appear to best advantage when planted in
groups of a dozen or more, and by a judicious selection of varie-
ties succession of bloom is afforded all summer. In laying out
new grounds, shrubs should be used extensively, as they make a
beautiful display the first season.

Plants we offer are all of good size and well rooted, one and
one-half to four feet high, according to variety. Prices, except
as noted — 60c each, $6 per doz.

ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon). Double red, pink, purple, blue and
white. These bloom from August till October. 75c each,
$8 per doz.

AMYGDALUS Nana (Flowering Almond). Double pink- and
white-flowering. 75c each.

AZALEA Calendulacea (Flame Azalea). Blooms in late May.
2 ft., $3.50 each.

A. Nudiflora (Pinxter Flower). One of our native species, bear-
ing beautiful deep pink flowers with crimson stamens. Flow-
ers in May. 1^4 to 2 ft., $2.50 each; 2 to 3 ft., $4 each,
A. Vaseyi (Southern Pink Azalea). The most beautiful of our
native Azaleas. The sight of a mass of these flowers of
delicate shell-pink is one to be remembered. 15 to 18 in.,
$2.50 each; 1*4 to 2 ft., $4 each.

A. Viscosa (Swamp Honeysuckle). White flowers, borne in May,
not as large as Azalea Vaseyi, but very pretty. 15 to 18 in.,
$2.75 each; \y2 to 2 ft., $4 each.

BARBERRY Thunbergi. Leaves purplish, suffused with a gol-
den sheen in autumn ; fruit dark crimson, remaining nearly
all winter. Its glory of color and beautifully rounded form
especially commend it. 18 to 24 in., 40c each, $30 per 100.

In quantity, ask for prices.

CORCHORUS Japonicus (Japan Globe Flower). Double glob-
ular yellow flowers in April.

C. Japonicus variegatus. Dwarf, very striking silver - fringed
leaves ; single yellow flowers in June.

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CLETHRA alnifolia (Sweet Pepper-Bush). Growth low; nu-
merous small spikes of white and very fragrant flowers in
July.

CYDONIA Japonica rubra (Red - Flowering Japan Quince).
April.

C. Japonica alba. Pure white flowers in April. 75c each.

DEUTZIA

We are indebted to Japan for this valuable genus of plants.

Their hardihood, fine habit, luxuriant foliage and profusion of

attractive flowers render them the most beautiful and deservedly

the most popular flowering shrubs. The flowers are produced

the latter part of June in racemes four to six inches long.

D. gracilis. A charming species of dwarf habit ; flowers bell-

shaped, pure white, about the first of June.

D. Lemoinei. A recent introduction. Although the habit is
dwarf, the flowers are large, pure white, produced freely.

D. Pride of Rochester. Large, double white flowers, with the
back of the petals slightly tinged with rose. 50c each,
$5 per doz.

DESMODIUM penduliflorum (Lespedeza Sieboldi) (Japan Bush
Clover). Sprays of rose-colored flowers, middle of Septem-
ber. A magnificent plant for use in beds or groups of
shrubs ; though not really a shrub, it grows so strong it has
come to be classed as such.

EUONYMUS alatus (Winged Euonymus). A remarkable spe-
cies with a curious wing extending down the stems between
the leaves, also bearing in peculiar fashion shining oval red
berries. Foliage a beautiful reddish purple in autumn.
$2 to $5 each.

FORSYTHIA Intermedia (Golden Bell). This is an erect-
growing shrub, but when full grown the branches become
arching; blossoms are deep yellow; very floriferous.

F. viridissima. Flowers a light shade of yellow, opening about
the third week in April.

Deutzia Iiemoinei.

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Hydrangea Paniculata G-randiflora.

F. suspensa. A graceful drooping form ; yellow flowers. 50c ea.
$5 per doz.

HYDRANGEA paniculata grandiflora. Extra strong plants,
2H to 3 ft. 75c each.

HYPERICUM aureum. I -arge, rich yellow flowers ; a sort with
narrow1 foliage, dwarf habit, profuse bloomer. 75c each.

LONICERA Morrowi. A species from Japan. A decided acqui-
sition ; strong, upright and rather spreading grower ; bloom-
ing profusely in May and June ; flowers pure white, followed
by bright red berries.

L. Tatarica (Tartarian Honeysuckle). A vigorous upright shrub,
with fragrant pink or white flowers in May, followed by
very ornamental orange-red berries.

L. fragrantissima. (M). April. Small, creamy white flowers of
a delightful fragrance borne in profusion. The deep green
foliage is retained until winter. Makes a handsome speci-
men. 2 to 3 ft., 75c.

LIGUSTRUM Regelianum (Regel’s Privet). Heavy, spreading
growth, black fruit. 40c each, $4 per doz. Write for prices
per 100 for hedging.

PHILADELPHUS coronarius (Mock Orange or Garland
Syringa).

P. coronarius aureus. A beautiful golden-leaved variety of the
preceding. Dwarf. 75c each.

RHODOTYPUS kerrioides. Japan. Numerous pure white flow-
ers about May 15. 3 to 4 ft., 75c each, $8 per doz.

RHUS Cotinus (Purple Fringe, or Smoke Tree). 3 to 4 ft., $1.

A Lilac Bordered Drive.

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Spirea Van Hoxvtte.

SYRINGA (Lilac). Common white and purple. 4 ft., $1 each.

S. Charles X. Reddish purple flowers. $1.50 each.

S. Persica (Persian Lilac). Less tree-like in form; upright
shape, irregular ; deep lilac flowers, holding their color well.
$1.50 each.

SYMPHORICARPUS racemosus alba (White Wax or Snow-
berry). Pink flowers; white waxy berries in fall. Very
showy in fall, especially with evergreens or red-berried
plants.

S. Rubra (Indian Currant). Branches literally covered in fall
with red berries, causing them to droop gracefully.

SPIREA (Meadow Sweet)

These are indispensable in landscape architecture, owing to

the diversity of forms, foliage, flowers and time of blooming.

S. Anthony Waterer. A perfect gem in every way. It casts in
the shade all Spireas in brilliancy of color : a bright crim-
son, and is the most profuse and persistent bloomer of them
all, bearing continuously large, flat clusters of lovely bloom
throughout the summer and autumn. Dwarf habit; comes
into bloom when not over 6 inches high. 75c each.

S. Bumaldi. Rosy pink flowers. 75c each.

S. Frobelia. Similar to Anthony Waterer except that the foliage
shows a finer autumn coloring. Also a stronger grower but
blooms only once, in June. 50c each, $5 per doz.

S. prunifolia (Bridal Wreath). Numerous rosette-like white
flowers, along the terminal shoots.

S. Reevesii. A beautiful species from China. An enormous
bloomer, the flowers being arranged in cymes, of pure white,
narrow foliage, compact growth. 75c each.

S. Rotundifolia. A rather curious straggling shrub of large size,
the leaves are borne in whorls as the name implies. Rosette-
like white flowers in June. 75c each.

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Weigela Rosea.

S. Thunbergii. Very numerous, white flowers in early May;
yellowish green shredded foliage, turning to bronze in the
autumn. 75c each, $8 per doz.

S. Van Houtte. The most showy Spirea. Pure white, double
flowers, in such profusion as to cause the branches to droop
very gracefully. See illustartion.

STEPHENANDRA Flexuosa. A compact-growing shrub; small,
hawthorn-like leaves, bearing bunches of small, white flow-
ers in early June. 75c each.

VIBURNUM plicatum (Japan Snowball). Numerous clusters
of white flowers, borne along the stem instead of at the tips.
Very handsome plicated foliage, turning to rich bronze in
autumn. $1 each.

V. Opulus sterilis (Common Snowball). 3 to 4 ft., 75c each.

V. Oxycoccus. White flowers in large, flat heads in May. Nu-

merous, bright red berries in fall. 4 ft., $1 each.

WEIGELA Candida. Creamy white flowers.

W. variegata. Leaves handsomely variegated with golden ; light

pink flowers in great profusion. 75c each.

W. Rosea. Rose colored flowers in great profusion in June.
75c each, $'8 per doz.

W. Eva Rathke. The best red Weigela. Beautiful, dark red,
blooms all summer. $1 each, $9 per doz.

EXTRA LARGE SHRUBS

We usually have a limited quantity of extra large Shrubs for
immediate effect. These range in size from 4 to 7 feet and
priced at $1.00 to $5.00 each, according to size and variety.

If you will make known your requirements, we will be very
glad to advise you as to just what we have at the time and
definite prices.

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Climbing Vines

AMPELOPSIS Veitchi (Japan Ivy). The best vine for covering
stone or brick-work. Strong 2-year plants, 75c each, $8 doz.

CLEMATIS paniculata. Of strong, vigorous growth. Flowers
white, star-shaped. Very fragrant. Strong plants, 60c each,
$6 per doz.

EUONYMUS radicans. Foliage evergreen, very hardy. Useful
in shaded places. Strong plants, 60c each, $6 per doz.

E. Radicans Vegetus (Evergreen Bittersweet). Larger leaves
than preceding; slower growth, bunches of red berries in
fall. Strong plants, 75c each.

LONICERA Halliana (Hall’s Honeysuckle). Yellow and white
flowers nearly all summer ; very fragrant, nearly evergreen.
35c each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100.

L. sempervirens (Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle). Scarlet flowers
all summer; very desirable. 60c each.

PERIWINKLE. Bright green, glossy leaves, retained all win-
ter ; clear blue flowers April and May. 30c each, $2.50 doz.

WISTARIA Sinensis (Chinese Wistaria). Best of all. Purplish
white flowers in May. 75c each.

BOXWOOD (Buxus)

These beautiful evergreen shrubs have become very popular
for formal planting and for decoration in tubs.

The foliage is thick and glossy dark green, and holds its color
best of any evergreen. Bears pruning with impunity. Can be
grown in any shape or form.

The Semper virens or Tree Box is perhaps the best of the
large growing species. We offer fine stock of the various forms.
Pyramidal, Bush Form, Standards. Prices and sizes on request.

Barberry Thumbergrii.

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Deciduous Hedge Plants

PRIVET California. The best all-round hedge plant. Plants
we offer are extra stocky and exceedingly well-rooted. 2 to
2]/2 ft. Prices by request, stating quantity wanted. Also
special grade, 3 to 4 ft.

BARBERRY Thunbergii. Prices on request, stating size and
quantity wanted.

Trau Karl Druschki Rose.

Hardy Roses

We offer below a select list of such sorts as have been found
to be hardy in this climate, and that have proven satisfactory
to grow out of doors.

Prices, except where noted, 85c each, $9 per doz.

HYBRID PERPETUALS

Anne de Diesbach. Bright, clear pink, large and full. 75c.
*Mrs. John Laing. Delicate pink, fine form, especially in bud;
without doubt the best bloomer among this class of Roses ;
very fragrant. 75c each.

*Paul Neyron. Large dark rose, 75c each.

*Frau Karl Druschki. Fine white, long pointed buds, plant a
vigorous grower, good bloomer. See illustration.

*Gruss an Teplitz. Crimson, absolutely ever-blooming.

*Maman Cochet. Pink ; buds long and pointed.

*Maman Cochet. White, with slight pinkish tinge.

Blooms practically all summer.

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HYBRID TEAS

The following varieties require some protection in winter.

We also recommend mounding earth around each plant, level-
ing again in spring.

LaFrance. Beautiful silvery rose color, lightest inside, beautiful
in the bud.

Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. This is one of the finest and largest
White Roses ; buds large size ; long and pointed.

Betty. A grand Rose, of splendid form, large and full, color
coppery-rose, deliciously perfumed.

General MacArthur. Color brilliant scarlet. Fine form and
good bloomer.

K. A. Victoria.

Jonkheer J. L. Mock. This grand Rose is the strongest growing
in the Hybrid Tea class. The blooms are very large, pro-
duced in great profusion on stiff erect stems, of perfect form
and highly perfumed. Color clear imperial pink.

Killarney. Pink. A grand pink Rose, always in bloom.

Killarney. Brilliant. Deep rosy carmine. $1.25.

Mrs. Aaron Ward. Always a joy to the owner, absolutely dis-
tinct. Color coppery-orange in the open bud, golden-orange
when partly developed, pinkish-fawn of lovely shade when
fully open. Everybody falls in love with it. $1.00.

Richmond. Pure rich scarlet, very free, continuous flowering.

Radiance. A brilliant rosy-carmine, displaying beautiful rich
opaline-pink tints in the open flower. Fine form, large size
and constant bloomer.

Mrs. A. R. Waddell. Delicate rosy salmon.

Duchess of Wellington. Saffron yellow; one of the best.

Etoile de France. Velvety crimson; one of the finest, if not the
finest, of the dark roses.

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X.ady Hilling-clon.

Lady Ashton. Soft rose ; the best pink garden rose.

Lady Hillingdon. Deep apricot yellow ; long pointed buds.

Lady Ursula. Flesh pink; very free.

La Tosca. A splendid silvery pink bedding rose.

Los Angeles. Flame pink ; new.

Souviner de Claudus Pernet. The sensational new yellow rose.
$1.50 each.

Mrs. Calvin Coolidge. New deep yellow, fine form, $2.00.

Mrs. W. C. Miller. Bright pink. The best pink bedding rose.

Miss Lolita Armour. Chrome yellow ; very double. A beautiful
rose.

Mme. Jules Bouche. White, tinted blush. Makes a hardy, vigor-
ous bush, and the perfectly formed flowers are produced
very freely.

Our many years in the Nursery business makes it
possible for us to render our Patrons the best possible
cooperation in picking out varieties best suited for
their requirements.

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Dorothy Perkins.

Hardy Climbing Roses

This class is very desirable for arches, pillars, porch or trellis
— even after the flowers have fallen the foliage is always orna-
mental.

Strong 2-year-old field-grown plants — 60c each, $6 per dozen,
except where noted.

American Pillar. Single flowers, cherry pink.

Aviateur Bleriot. Saffron-yellow. 75c each.

Christine Wright. Large double flowers, rosy-pink. 75c each.
Dorothy Perkins. Soft blush-pink flowers in clusters.

White Dorothy Perkins. Pure white.

Dr. Van Fleet. One of the best, double deep pink. 75c each.
Excelsa. Double form, brilliant scarlet-crimson.

Gardenia. Rich buff-yellow.

Hiawatha. Single, deep crimson shading to snowy white at base.
Paul’s Scarlet Climber. Brilliant-scarlet flowers in clusters.
$1 each, $10 per dozen.

Silver Moon. Semi-double, creamy-white, one of the best. $1
each, $10 per dozen.

Star of Persia. A new real yellow climbing rose, of great merit.
It is, in fact, the only yellow climber that holds its yellow
until it drops. Extra strong 2-year plants, at $1.50 each.
Emily Gray. New. A fine yellow sort. $1.00 each.

Please keep in mind that we give you plants not only of good
size but well grown, shapely specimens. In fact we guarantee
satisfaction. If you are not pleased, we are not.

For want of space we have intentionally left out some varie-
ties. Therefore if you have anything in mind that you do not
see listed, write us, we will be glad to supply it at the lowest
market price.

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ROSA RUGOSA

Japanese Rose. A valuable species for grouping or hedges. It
is a particularly attractive bush, with its dense mass of
large glossy leaves, which have a peculiar wrinkled appear-
ance. Flowers 3 to 4 inches across, single, red or white,
followed by scarlet fruits. Strong, field-grown plants, 75c
each, $8 per dozen.

Rosa Wichuraiana. The single, white Memorial Rose. A creep-
ing species ; flowers small, pure white, very fragrant ; foli-
age bright glossy green. Valuable for covering banks,
stumps, rockeries, etc. It will grow in very poor soil.
Strong field-grown plants, 35c each, $'3 per doz., $15 per 100.

Landscape Department

After some years of experience in this line we are prepared
to execute any contemplated landscape work upon the most
favorable terms.

Upon application, a competent man will visit and inspect
either old or new places with a view to planting or remodeling.

Plans and estimates cheerfully furnished — upon visit or re-
ceipt of specification — for any desired work of this kind, for
which no charge will be made, provided we supply the stock.

It is our custom to guarantee our planting for one year, and
we replace free of charge any trees or plants failing to grow
within that time, unless damaged by carelessness after work is
finished. This gives the customer full protection, and insures
the planting of strong, healthy stock.

Many country places may be wonderfully improved, at a very
moderate expense, by the efforts of an intelligent person, experi-
enced in this line, by having stock, planning and planting come
under one contract.

We respectfully solicit your correspondence.

A Beautiful Evergreen Planting,

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Hardy Perennials

“The Old-Fashioned Garden Flowers’’

These are the best value one can put into a garden. When
once established, the plants thrive and bloom each year without
further trouble or care than a light winter covering of litter,
provided the soil is sufficiently rich, well drained, and suitable
to the particular plants chosen. Public taste is gradually revert-
ing to the old ideas of a garden. Straight-lined beds and regu-
larly planted rows are giving way to irregular lines, bold masses
of color and gracefully curved borders. A well-planted peren-
nial border is one of the prettiest sights imaginable, and always
affords a splendid gathering of flowers for indoor decoration
from April until October.

All Plants, unless specially priced, 25c each, $2.50 doz., $20 a 100.
Bleeding Heart. 40c each.

Chrysanthemums, Pompon (Artemesias). Assorted.

Delphinium (Larkspur). Strong plants.

Digitalis (Foxglove).

Herbaceous Peonies. Red, white and pink. Extra strong, 75c
to $2.50 each.

Hollyhocks. Assorted, single or double sorts. 35c each, $3 doz.

Iris. German sorts, 20c each, $2 per doz. Japan sorts, 30c each,
$3 per doz.

Phlox, Assorted Varieties.

Phlox subulata (Moss Pink). Evergreen moss-like foliage;
grows about 6 inches high. Strong clumps, 20c each, $2 doz.

Gaillardia (Blanket Flower). Orange and yellow.

Hardy Peonies.

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Coreopsis. Yellow.

Aquilegia. Assorted colors.

Alyssum Sax^tile (Golden Tuft). Masses of yellow flowers in
early spring. 1 foot.

Hardy Pinks.

Sweet Williams.

Other leading sorts named by request.

Digitalis (Foxglove).

MALLOW MARVELS

The most brilliant new production of scientific plant breeding.
Immense flowers 8 to 10 inches across in fiery crimson, rich
blood-red, a soft shell pink and clear snowy white. They sur-
pass all other perennials in profuseness of bloom and brilliancy
of color. From July until frost, the flowers continue to appear
in profusion. Absolutely hardy, of herbaceous character they
come up year after year under varied conditions. Strong plants
two and three years old, which will bloom the first season.
60c each, $'6 per dozen.

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Fruits

APPLES

First class, 5 to 7 ft., $1.25 each, $10 per doz.

Summer Varieties — Yellow Transparent, Early Harvest, Red
Astrachan, Sweet Bough.

Autumn Varieties — Fall Pippin, Gravenstein, Twenty Ounce,
Pippin, Fameuse.

Winter Varieties — Baldwin, Ben Davis, Golden and Roxbury
Russet, King, Mann, Spy, R. I. Greening, etc.

CRAB APPLES

First class, 5 to 7 ft., $1.25 each, $10 per doz.

Hyslop, Martha, Large Red Siberian, Yellow Siberian, Tran-
scendent, Orange, etc.

DWARF APPLES

Good Strong Trees $1 each.

Leading varieties, such as Baldwin, McIntosh, Fameuse, North-
ern Spy, Greening, King, etc.

PEARS

First class, 5 to 7 ft., $1.50 each, $15 per doz.

Summer Varieties — Clapp’s Favorite, Osband’s Summer.

Autumn Varieties — Bartlett, Anjou, Seckel, Sheldon, Duchess.
Winter Varieties — KeifFer, Lawrence.

DWARF PEARS

Good Strong Trees about 4 to 5 ft., $1.25 each.

Varieties — Bartlett, Seckel, Sheldon, etc.

PLUMS

European Varieties — German Prune. Imperial Gage, Damson,
Yellow Egg. First-class, 4 to 5 ft., $1.50 each.

Japan Varieties — Burbank, Abundance, Wickson.

CHERRIES

First class, 5 to 7 ft., $1.50 each.

Sour Varieties — Early Richmond, Montmorency.

Sweet Varieties — Black Tartarian, Gov. Wood, Napoleon Bigar-
reau, Windsor.

PEACHES

Leading Sorts — First class, 75c each, $7 per doz. Special prices
on large quantities.

QUINCES

Orange. $1 each, $9 per doz.

GRAPE VINES

Leading Sorts, 2-year, 50c to 75c each.

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