LIST OF HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS FOR 1923. 



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HARDY FLOWER- 

 ING SHRUBS 



We are often asked for information re- 

 garding- the planting and subsequent care 

 of shrubs. Briefly, we recommend a good 

 garden soil, well enriched with decayed 

 barnyard manure. An open bed or border 

 is preferable for groups or border plant- 

 ing. Plant moderately close according to 

 growtli and habit of shrub to produce an 

 early satisfactory effect, relying on prun- 

 ing and thinning out to maintain the de- 

 sired appearance. Pork 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 Octo- 

 ber until the ground is frozen hard. 



Berberis Thunbergii. 



Prunin°- is e=:sential 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 bloom on the ground 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. 



All stock offered below and on succeeding pages is well-grovTn, healthy and vigorous. At single rates delivered to any 

 postoflice in the U. S.; at dozen rates by express at purchaser's expense. 6 or over at the dozen rate. 



AMAGDALUS — Flowering Almond. 



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

 some, easy of cultivation, and perfectly hardy. 

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

 duced in great profusion. 

 Pumila Rosea Plena — Like the preceding, an exceedingly free 

 bloomer; flowers double, color a very delicate rose. 

 lUich $1.50; per doz. $15.00. 



ARALJA — 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 $1.00; per doz. $10.00. 



BERBKRIS. 



A very 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. 

 Thunbergii — 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. Each 60c; 



per doz $6.00. Large size, each 85c; per doz. $8.50. 



BUDDLEIA. 

 B. Variabilis Veitchiana (Butterfly Bush or Summer Lilac) — 

 Flowers in long, tapering, cylindrical spikes, lilac in color 

 and delightfully fragrant, appearing in July and continu- 

 ing until frost. Each 60c; per doz. $6.00. 











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FORSYTHIA — Golden Bell. 



Pretty shrubs, producing drooping yellow flowers In the 

 early spring before the leaves appear. 



Fortuneii — A very handsome variety, with shining foliage and 

 trumpet-shaped, pendulous, bright yellow flowers. Each 

 60c; per doz. $6.00. 



Intermedia — Flowers bright yellow, foliage glossy green. 

 Each 60c; per doz. $6.00. 



Suspensa (Weeping Forsythia) — 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. 



Amurease (Amoor River Privet) — The hardiest and therefore 

 most satisfactory to plant here. Leaves dark green. Flow- 

 ers white in erect panicles. Each 50c; per doz. $5.00; 

 per 100 $25.00 to $30.00 according to size. 



Ibota — An excellent hedge plant, also valuable as a single 

 specimen on the lawn. Leaves turn dark red in fall. Very 

 hardy. Each 50c; per doz. $5.00; per 100 $25.00 to $30.00 

 according to size. 



Ibota Regclianum — A beautiful and very graceful shrub, ad- 

 mirably adapted for massing in groups or borders. Foliage 

 assumes a bright red in fall. Each 60c; per doz. $6.00; 

 per 100 $30.00 to $40.00 according to size. 



CORNUS — Dogwood. 



A class of shrubs particularly valu- 

 able for ornamental planting, either 

 singly or in masses, some for the striking 

 beauty of their variegated 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. 



Sericea (Silky Cornel) — A variety highly 

 esteemed for its vigorous habit, purple 

 twigs and pale blue berries. 



Siberica (Scarlet Dogwood) — Upright 

 growing with brilliant scarlet branch- 

 es conspicuously ornamental during 

 the winter and spring. Flowers white 

 in numerous clusters. 



Each eoc; per doz. $6.00. 



DEUTZIA. 



A very handsome and exceedingly use- 

 ful Japanese shrub, hardy and well 

 adapted to all ordinary soils and situa- 

 tions. 



Crenata — Double white and pink flow- 

 ers; very desirable. Each 50c; 

 per doz. $5.00. 

 Pride of Rochester — -A variety of Double 

 Crenata excelling in - size of flower 

 and length of spike, and in vigor of 

 growth and profuseness of bloom. 

 Each 60c; per doz. $6.00. 



Extra large, bushy plants at 50% above prices quoted, except as otherwise stated. 



