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CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



Herberts TIinnbergiL 



HARDY FLOWER- 

 ING SHRUBS 



Shrubs are now universally recognized 

 as an important, in fact, an indispensab e 

 feature in the embellishment of the home 

 grounds. They lend themselves to many 

 useful as well" as ornamental purposes in 

 the creation of a beautiful land=cape; here 

 to screen some necessary, but un.sightly 

 object, there as a hedge to indicate a 

 ilividing line, and again as a background 

 to a border of hardy flowering plants . 



We are often asked for information re- 

 garding the planting and subsequent care 

 o- shrubs. Briefly, we recommend a good 

 garden soil, well enriched with decayed 

 barnyard manure. An open bed or bord?r 

 i< preferable for groups or border plant- 

 ing. Plant moderately close according to 

 growth and habit of shrub to produce an 

 early satisfactory effect, relying on prun- 

 ing and thinning out to maintain the de- 

 sired appearance. Fork or spade the sur- 

 face of the soil lightly every spring; fer- 

 tilize every year or two with old manure 

 or bone meal; cultivate to keep down 

 weeds and water freely in dry weather. 



In our latitude deciduous shrubs may be successfully planted any time in spring from the time the frost is out of the ground 

 until the leaves begin to develop, and in fall, usually from about the middle of October until the ground is frozen hard. 



Pruning is essential to promote a proper growth and symmetrical form of individual plant or group, and maintain the vital- 

 ity, desired height and graceful pleasing aspect as long as possible. With the exception of a general cutting back of over- 

 grown shrubs, which is preferably done in spring, pruning of all shrubs which b>ooni on the growth of the preceding year 

 should be done after flowering so as not to sacrifice the flowers for that season. Shrubs which bloom on wood of the current 

 year's growth should be pruned early in spring. In pruning, aim to maintain a graceful form, free from stiffness, formality or 

 a shorn effect. A little care and practice will produce the desired results. 



AILANTHUS — Tree of Heaven. 



GlaniliiloNa — An exceedingly attractive plant of rapid, stately 

 growth, with pinnate, feathery foliage, giving it a tropical 

 appearance, very efl:ective in shrubbery plantations, for 

 ■«-hich purpose it should be severely pruned every year or 

 t'wo. If allo'n'ed to gro'n' it makes a handsome tree. Each 

 75c; per doz. ?T.50. 



AMAGDALUS — Flowering Almond. 



One of the earliest spring-flowering shrubs; very hand- 

 some, easy cultivation, and perfectly hardy. 



Puniila Alba Plena — Flowers very double, pure white and pro- 

 duced in great profusion. 



Puniila Rosea Plena — Like the preceding, an exceedingly free 

 bloomer; flowers double, color a very delicate rose. Each 

 75c; per doz. $7.50. 



ARAXIA — Angelica Tree. 



Spinosa — Also known as Hercules Club; is a very handsome 

 tropical-looking shrub, having large finely-cut feather-like 

 foliage and great clusters of white flowers; very effective 

 in groups of shrubs. Each 75c; per doz. $7.50. 



BERBERIS. 



A verv valuable class of shrubs admirably adapted for 

 massing, also excellent for hedges. The flowers are succeeded 

 by handsome berries, which remain on the plants all winter. 



Tliunbergii — A dwarf variety with small compact foliage; very 

 desirable for a low hedge or for massing in front of taller 

 shrubs. Its foliage colors beautifully in fall. 



CORXUS — Dogwood. 



A class of shrubs particularly valuable for ornamental 

 planting, either singly or in masses, some for the striking 

 beauty of their varfegated foliage, others for the high- 

 colored bark of their branches. All produce abundance of 

 flowers at different times throughout the summer, followed by 

 handsome berries. 

 Alba (Red Twigged Dogwood) — A very desirable variety: 



flowers white. It is verv effective, in winter, when the 



leaves are off, its brig'ht red branches being very attractive 



and ornamental. 

 San^ninea (Red Dogwood) — Fine, hardy shrub, very conspicu- 

 ous and ornamental in. the winter, when the bark is blazed 



red. 

 Sericea (Silky Cornel) — A variety highly esteemed for its 



vigorous habit, purple twigs and pale blue berries. Each 



50c; per doz. $5.00. 



DEITZIA. 



A verv handsome and exceedingly useful Japanese shrub, 

 hardy and well adapted to all ordinary soils and situations 

 Crenata — Double white and pink flowers; very desirable. 



Each 50c; per doz. $5.00. 



EXTRA LARGE, BUSHY PLANTS OF THE ABOVE SHRIB 



FORSYTH I A — Golden BelU 



Pretty shrubs, producing drooping yellow flowers in the 

 early spring before the leaves appear. 



Fortuneii — A very handsome variety, with shining foliage and 

 Irumpet-shaped, pendulous, bright yellow flowers. 



Intermedia — Flowers bright yellow, foliage glossy green. 



Suspensa (Weeping Forsvthia) — Similar to the above in the 

 form and color of its flowers, but the habit of the plant is 

 drooping, the branches being long and pliant. Very useful 

 on verandas and trellises. Each 75c; per doz. $7.50. 



LIGUSTRUM — Privet. 



A class of sub-evergreen plants. 

 thrifty and robust in habit, suitable 

 for grouping or for hedges. 



Amurense (Anioor River Privet) — The 



hardiest and therefore most satis- 

 factory to plant here. Leaves dark 

 green." Flowers -white in erect 

 panicles. Each 50c; per doz. $5.00: 

 per 100 $25.00. 



e plant, also 

 pecimen on 



Ibota — An excellent hed; 

 valuable as a single 

 the lawn. Leaves turn dark red in 

 fall. Verv hardy. Each 50c; per 

 doz. $5.00: per 100 $25.00. 



Ibota Regelianum — A beauti*'ul and 

 very graceful shrub, admirably 

 ada"pted for massing in groups or 

 borders. Foliage assumes a bright 

 red in fall. Each 50c; per doz. $5.00. 



LOXICERA — Busb Honeyjifuokle. 



The Bush or Upright Honeysuckles 

 are among the most useful of orna- 

 mental shrubs, growing freely in al- 

 most any situation. 



Tatarica Alba (Tartarian Honey- 

 suckle) — A most desirable shrub, 

 blooms profusely; flowers creamy 

 white and fragrant. Each 50c; per 

 doz. $5.00. 



Tntariea Grandiflora — A beautiful va- 

 rietv. having bright red flowers 

 striped with white. Each 50c; per 

 doz. $5.00. 



Morrowi — A'erv desirable. Pure white 

 flowers followed in fall by bright 

 red berries. Each 50c; per doz. 

 5;5 00. Flo«erius Aliiionn. 



S, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED, EACH Sl.OO; PER DOZ. $10.00. 



