AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1917. 
HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 
Ready about October 15th. 
Varieties Suitable for Autumn Planting. 
ZESCULUS parviflora. (Syn. Pavia macrostachya.) (Dwarf Horse Chestnut.) A 
beautiful spreading shrub, producing numerous large, showy spikes of white flowers 
Jate in June; effective asa single specimen. $1.25 each. 
ALMOND. (Amygdalus.) See Prunus. 
AMORPHA canescens. (Lead Piant.) A dense growing shrub, producing Doz. 
an abundance of flowers of a blue color, borne on terminal spikes. 35 cts. 
each... Ban oe Steve Bie ies poche Mate Sa GOD: 
fruticosa. (False Indigo.) A strong growing shrub with spikes of Indigo- 
colored flowers; June. 35 cts. each rot wats Pints ste ee oto 
Larger Plants. 50cts.each ... Mite 5 : aN De OOO, 
ARALIA pentaphylla. A beautiful Japanese Sas of wana growth, branches 
furnished with one leaves palmate, five-lobed and pale green. 40 cts. 
eachianing 5Se Se mines seoee Wes here AG 2D 
Larger Plants. “50 ets. each ats Hike ae soe clea DUOO 
spinosa. ( Hercules’ Club, Angelica Tree. ) "See page 53. 
AZALEA pontica, or Hardy Ghent. Magnificent large-flowering hybrids 
in various fine colors; June. $1.25 each oer ae nae ee I400 
Kempferi. (Rhododendron Kempferi.) This charming Japanese shrub 
is wonderfully floriferous, absolutely hardy and should be in every col- 
lection. The colors range from orange-scarlet to salmon-red. They 
are sold in mixture, not in separate colors, as they have not yet been sepa- 
rated. 
12 to 18 inches. $1.25 each ... tae Lee ee ea .. 14.00 
18 to 24 inches. $2.50 each te Bitte eae ae ae 0 8/27,;50) 
24 to 30 inches. $3.50 each mes 38.00 
mollis. A gorgeous spring-flowering dwarf ‘shrub, ‘the flowe: ers Of w hich come 
before the foliage, literally making the plant a blaze of color. The colors 
range from light yellow to orange-salmon, flame color and copper-red. 
It is valuable for partially shaded situations where few shrubs thrive. 
$1.25 each K sere Sie Meas af ani 40142100) 
Larger Plants. “gi. 50 each me . 16.50 
arborescens. A large spreading native Azalea, Ww with handsome foliage and 
white or blush, fragrant flowers coming in July. Easily grown in ordinary 
soil. 75 ets. each ae et ae aoe bias Nea ais ta AOU 
Larger Plants. $1.25each ... hen Sas ae Zale 2-14-00 
calendulacea. (Flame Azalea.) This showy plant is covered in June 
with masses of flowers, varying from pale yellow to deepest orange. $1.50 
eachuies se aa Mer ney: ae rey an Hee 2«, 16250 
Vaseyi. Forms a compact bush, covered in July with brilliant pink blos- 
soms. $1.25 each St Bor oe: so an nee BS Alo) 
BERBERIS purpurea. (Purple-Leaved Barberry.) Dark purple foliage. 
35 cts. each aes ae Dore we ba ay: het fae acti e) 
Larger Plants. 50cts.each ... nets ly ee Ba Sey aD TOO 
Thunbergii. (Japanese Barberry.) Dwarf, handsome shining foliage which 
turns coppery-red in Autumn, its bright red berries hang throughout the 
entire winter. Large plants, 35 cts. each aes shes Set ae OO 
vulgaris. (Common Barberry.) June. 25 cts. each ... see Le OCD, 
CALYCANTHUS floridus. (Allspice or Sweet Strub.) Brown flowers; 
fragrant; June to August. 50 cts. each Bs nets Li baie uejito{0) 
CARAGANA arborescens. (Siberian Pea.) An interesting shrub, flowers 
yellow, pea-shaped; May. 40 cts. each ers mee sas ae; fae: Sea) 
Larger Plants. 50cts.each ... a nf He Bae Wen AEA EE IAOLe) 
CHIONANTHUS virginicus. (Fringe Tree.) White; June. 75 cts. each. 7.50 
Larger Plants. $1.25each ... . rt ea = nee 1400 
CLETHRA alnifolia. (Sweet Pepper Bush. ) White; intensely fragrant; 
very fine. 40 cts. each re ste SH EA ae hit) 
COLUTEA arborescens. (Bladder iseanan ) A handsome and interesting 
shrub; its bright yellow flowers and large, transparent seed pods appear- 
ing throughout the summer. 35 cts. each wits Aes bets Bae eae 
Larger Plants. 50 cts. each ... ee vee oe arid Bs OBITS) 
CORNUS alba. (Red-barked Dogwood.) A valuable shrub of spreading 
habit, conspicuous for its ornamental bright red bark in winter. 40 cts. 
each as ate ues: Ree tyes Sings dior eH tt0) 
Larger Plants. “50 ets. each ae Bee sete erg. ties) 
Florida. See Ornamental and Shade Trees! paee 53. 
Sibirica. (Scarlet Dogwood.) Bark scarlet. 40 cts. each teks Soin G0) 
Larger Plants. 50cts.each ... aes wre : 5.50 
stolonifera. (Red Osier.) (Red- twigged Dogwood.) Bark usually red in 
winter. 40cts.each ... aps sys ere ate ee Sori eaoU, 
stolonifera var. aurea. (Golden-barked Dogwood.) Bright yellow bark 
in winter. Very effective when pened in groups with the red-barked 
variety. 50cts.each ... ees Bie b orl orig) a3 )) 
mas, or mascula. (Cornelian ‘Oherny i UN very attractive shrub, with 
bright yellow flowers early in Spring and shining scarlet fruit in the Autumn. 
40 cts. each oe5 eat Fob aoe eos sieve eats aoe 4200. 
Raniculata. (Gray Dogwood.) <A very free-flowering variety, with white 
fruits on red penduncles in Fall. 50 cts. each ... ae ety: oe sak) 
CORYLUS americana. (American Hazel.) The well-known Hazelnut or 
Filbert. 40 cts. each wos wre Ge acts 56 ae 4.50 
avellana var. purpurea. (Purple-leaved Hazel.) Large showy shrub with 
deep purple foliage. 50 cts. each ree Pore ee wate eon Geet) 
Azalea Kempferi. 
COTONEASTER horizoatalis. Though by no means a new plant, this rare 
and perfectly hardy Cotoneaster deserves to be most widely planted. It 
is decumbent or semi-prostrate in habit, grows 3 to 4 ft. high, forming a 
dense bush many yards through. The fruits are bright scarlet, changing 
to crimson, and the small leaves, which are dark green and almost round, 
are retained late into the Fall, and even up to Christmas. It is suitable 
for planting in rocky positions, and anywhere and everywhere that dwarf- 
growing shrubs are required. 50 cts. each sNews 
integerrima. A perfectly hardy and highly ornamental shrub; w ‘ith spread- 
ing branches and roundish leaves. The fruit is dark, bloomy-red and is 
freely produced, remaining on the plant far into the winter. 75 cts. each. 
CYDONIA japonica. (Scarlet Japan Quince.) Bright  searlet-crimson 
flowers in great profusion in the early spring. 50 cts. Bae, oot at 
DESMODIUM penduliflorum. (Sweet Pea Shrub.) Red and violet pea- 
shaped flowers. Autumn. 40 cts. each ; ones aN Sos 
DEUTZIA crenata fl. pl. Pride of Rochester. Double, white, very 
beautiful; June. 35 cts. each i 
crenata rosea. Double-pink. 35 cts. each F aes 
gracilis. White; very free; dwarf; June. 40 cts. each nt Hie 
Lemoineii. An excellent hardy shrub, producing pure white flowers, 
borne on stout branches, which are of upright growth. Habit dwarf, and 
free flowering. 40 cts. each 
DIERVILLA. See Weigela. 
ELEAGNUS argentea. (Silver-leaved Oleaster.) An erect-growing willow- 
like shrub, with delicate silvery foliage, and innumerable small deep yellow 
berries, very ornamental. 50 cts. each eis 
angustifolium. (Oleaster.) A bushy shrub with beautifal silvery leaves 
and fragrant yellow flowers in June, followed by yellow fruits; valuable for 
seaside planting. 50 cts. each a ike Sots Spine ; 
longipes. (Japanese Oleaster.) One of our best shrubs, having long arch- 
ing branches closely set with small oval, rich green leaves, which retain 
their fresh appearance late into the Autumn. In July it bears innumerable 
translucent reddish edible fruits of an agreeable pungent flavor; these with 
the deep green foliage make the shrub exceedingly ornamental. 50 cts. 
each... SE iva: ache aos : : 
EUON YMUS ‘alatus. (Cork-barked Euonymus.) This shrub is most at- 
tractive in Autumn, when its foliage becomes brilliant crimson-scarlet and 
when it is also covered with bright red fruit. The bark is corky and of 
interesting appearance. 50 cts. each ; er ; 
americana. (Strawberry Bush.) A slender-growing shrub with shining 
foliage and deep scarlet berries. June. 40 cts. each 
Six plants of one variety sold at the dozen rate. 
$5.5 
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