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HARDY FLOWER- 
ING SHRUBS 
ok We are often asked for information re- 
- garding the planting and subseqtent care 
is preferable for groups or border plant- 
growth and habit of shrub to produce an_ 
early satisfactory effect. relying on prun- 
successfully planted any time 
from the time the frost is out of the ground 
LIST OF HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS FOR 1922. 
Briefly, we recommend a good 
well enriched with decayed 
An open bed or border 
of shrubs. | 
garden soil, 
barnyard manure. 
ing. Plant moderately close according to 
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 
in spring 
until the leaves begin to develop, and in 
fall, usually from about the middle of Octo- 
ber until the ground is frozen hard. 
Pruning is essential to promote a proper growth and symmetrical form of individual plant or 
ity, desired height and graceful pleasing aspect as long as possible. 
Berberis Thunbergii, 
; group, and maintain the vital- 
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 growth of the preceding year 
Should be done after flowering so as not to sacrifice the flowers for that season. 
1 In pruning, aim to maintain a graceful form, free from stiffness, formality or 
A little care and practice will produce the desired results. 
All stock offered below and on succeeding pages is well-grown, healthy and vigorous. 
year’s growth should be pruned early in spring. 
a shorn effect. 
Shrubs which bloom on wood of the current 
At single rates delivered to any 
postoffice in the U. S.; at dozen rates by express at purchaser’s expense. 
AMAGDALUS—Flowering Almond. 
One of the earliest spring-flowering shrubs; 
some, easy of cultivation, and perfectly hardy. 
Pumila Alba Plena—F lowers 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. 
Each $1.25; per doz. $12.50. 
ARALIA—Angeliea 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. Hach $1.25; per doz. $12.50. 
BERBERIS. 
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 50c; 
per doz. $5.00. Large size, each 85c; per doz. $8.50. 
BUDDLEIA, 
Wariabilis 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. 
very hand- 
Deutzia. 
Extra large, bushy plants at 50% 
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 
85c; per doz., $8.50. 
Intermedia—Flowers bright yellow, 
Each 50c; per doz. $5.00. 
Suspemsa (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 85c; per doz. $8.50. 
LIGUSTRUM—Privet. 
A class of sub-evergreen plants, thrifty and robust 
habit, suitable for grouping or for hedges. 
Amurense (Amoor River Privet)—The hardiest and therefore 
most satisfactory to plant here. Leaves dark green. Flow- 
ers white in erect panicles. 
Ibota—An excellent hedge plant, also valuable as a single 
specimen on the lawn. Leaves turn dark red in fall. Very 
hardy. 
Ibota Regelianum—A beautiful and very graceful shrub, ad- 
mirably adapted for massing in groups or borders. Foliage 
assumes a bright red in fall. 
Each 50¢; per doz. $5.00. 
foliage glossy green. 
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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 60c; 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. Hach . 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. 
above prices quoted, except as otherwise stated. 
