MISS ELLA V. BAINES, The Woman Florist, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 59 
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Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) 
White Japanese Flowering Cherry 
All Shrubs on this page, by express only, at your expense 
Beauty Bush 
Kolkwitzia Amabilis 
New Flowering Shrub from China 
ECENTLY the7following description of this 
new shrub appeared in a Bulletin of the 
Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University, of 
June 14, 1927, in which they say: 
Kolkwitzia Amabilis is now in blossom 
on Bussey Hill, where a young and vigor- 
ous plant is flowering for the first time. Every succeeding 
‘ year emphasizes the garden value of this plant for which the 
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descriptive title of Beauty-Bush has aptly been coined. 
. It is a twiggy shrub, growing from 6 to 8 feet tall, with the inner 
stems erect or ascending and the outer ones arching to the ground, 
the whole plant forming a dome-shaped mass. The flowers are 
produced along the whole length of the branches in clusters at 
the ends of short, leafy shoots. They are tubular with a gaping 
mouth, deep pink without, stained with yellow-brown on the 
lower throat and lip. The pedicels and ovary are clad with 
spreading, white, bristle-like hairs which add to the attractiveness 
_ of the infloresence. 
The graceful habit of the plant, its free-flowering qualities and 
_ pleasing color, combined with perfect hardiness, make this one of 
_ the most beautiful as well as most useful shrubs that China has 
given to the gardens of this country. It was introduced into 
cultivation by Wilson, and has been growing in the arboretum 
since 1907. 
Related to the Weigelias or Diervillas, it is far more beautiful 
_ than any of them, and is destined to become one of the most 
3 familiar plants in our gardens. These plants are rare and beau- 
_ tiful. Order early. Price, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
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Cotoneaster Horizontalis 
(Rock Cotoneaster). A low, spreading, horizontal, evergreen 
shrub, growing to a height of 18 inches, and spreading to about 
3 feet, glossy evergreen leaves, with numerous pink flowers that 
- cover the shrub. The leaves turn a brilliant scarlet in autumn, 
_ which with the red berries it produces annually, makes it one of 
_ the finest shrubs grown. Price, 8 to 10 inch plants, $1.50 
each; 2 for $2.50. 
Japanese Flowering Cherry 
Alsofcalled the Rose Flowering Cherry. The most notable trees 
of thislgroup in the United States are at Washington, D.C. This 
collection of trees was presented to our nation by the City of 
Tokio, Japan. They were planted along the Potomac River 
Drive, and now since they have come into bloom are visited by 
everybody in Washington during the blooming season. The 
fame of these Cherries has spread all over the United States, and 
as they are hardy everywhere they should be largely planted. 
WHITE FLOWERING CHERRY (Cerasus Avium Alba)— 
Beautiful small trees absolutely covered with flowers in the 
springtime. They are of very easy culture and will do well in 
any location where the soil is fertile and well drained. Flowers 
of this variety are pure white and are found in clusters on 
every twig. Price, 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 each. 
PINK FLOWERING CHERRY (Cerasus Avium Rosea)—These 
trees are covered with flowers of a deep rose color, in clusters 
all over the trees. Has the same habit otherwise as the White 
Flowering. Price, 3 to 4 ft. trees, $2.50 each. 
Flowering Crabs 
The Chinese Flowering Crabs are not as well known as the 
Flowering Cherries, but a lot of them are decidedly the most 
gorgeous and brilliant subjects for our gardens. The flowers are 
produced before the foliage, coming in multitudes and almost 
obliterating the branches. 
ELEYII—This is a purple-leaved, vigorous-growing Crab Apple 
of recent introduction from England. The flowers are single, 
of a deep pink or red color. This isa distinctly valuable Flow- 
ering Crab and has purplish red foliage, as well as the attractive 
ted flowers. 2to3ft. $2.50 each. 
ALDENHAMENSIS—The Aldenhamensis is a new Flowering 
Crab, originating as a chance hybrid on the place of Hon. 
Vicary Gibbs at Aldenham, England. This is considered the 
finest of all the red-flowered Crab Apples flowering after most 
of the other Crabs have finished. Double red. 2 to 3 feet, 
$2.50 each. 
ATROSANGUINEA—Beautiful rose-pink flowers during the 
blooming season. Tree grows into a spreading form that is 
very attractive. 3 to 4 feet, $1.50. 
FLORIBUNDA—Bright pink flowers upon opening turning to 
ES white. Small yellow fruit in the autumn. 3 to 4 feet, 
-50. 
PARKMANI—A broad spreading form with very bright rose- 
colored flowers of a semi-double form. 3 to 4 feet, $1.00. 
BECHTELS—Pale pink double flowering; sweet-scented flowers; 
plant of an upright habit. Can be used as specimen plants. 
Very attractive in groups. 3 to 4 feet, $1.50. 
