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CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



Herberts Thunbergli. 



HARDY FLOWER- 

 ING SHRUBS 



Shrubs are now universally recognized 

 as an important, in fact, an indispensable 

 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 landscape; here 

 to screen some necessary, but unsightly 

 object, there as a hedge to indicate a 

 dividing 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 

 of shrubs. Briefly, we recommend a good 

 garden soil, well enriched with decayed 

 barnvard manure. An open bed or border 

 is 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 everj year or two with old manure 

 or bone meal; cultivate to keep down 

 we< ils 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 in promote a proper growth ami symmetrical Corm 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 growth of the preceding year 

 should he 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. 



Ml stock offered belovt and on succeeding pages In well-grown, healthy and vigorous, A l single rates delivered- to any 

 postoffice in thr I". S. ; at dozen rates by express at purchaser's expense. 



VMAGDALUS -Flowering Almond. 



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

 some, easy cultivation, and perfectly hardy. 



Puniilu Mini Plenn — Flowers very double, pure white and pro- 

 duced in great profusion. 



Pumila Rosea Plena— Like tin- pre, -cling, an exceedingly free 

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

 $1.50; per doz. $15.00. 



Alt A I.I A — Angelica Tree. 



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

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

 foliage and great clusters of white flowers; very effective 

 in groups of shrubs. Each $1.25; per doz. $12.50. 



it i. Kiir.it is. 



A very valuable class of shrubs admirably adapted for 



massing, also excellent for hedges. The (lowers are succeeded 

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



Thanbergli — A dwarf variety with small compact foliage; very 

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

 shrubs. Us foliage colors beautifully in fall. Each 50c; 

 per doz. 55.00. 



CORN1 s — Dogwood. 



A class of shrubs particularly valuable 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. 



Sanguinea (Red Dogwood) — Fine, hardy shrub, very conspicu- 

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

 red. 



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

 vigorous habit, purple twigs and pale blue berries. 



Sibcriea (Scarlet Dogwood) — Upright growing with brilliant 

 scarlet branches conspicuously ornamental during the 

 winter and spring. Flowers white in numerous clusters. 

 Each 60c; per doz. $0.00- 



DEUTZIA. 



A very handsome and exceedingly useful Japanese shrub, 

 hardy and well adapted to all ordinary soils and situations. 



Crcnata — Double white and pink flowers; very desirable. 

 Each 60c; per doz. $6.00. 



FORSYTHIA —Golden Bell. 



Pretty shrubs, producing drooping yellow flowers in the 

 early spring before the leaves appear. 

 Fortuncll — A very handsome variety, with shining foliage and 



trumpet-shaped, pendulous, bright yellow flowers. Each 



85c; per doz., $s.50. 

 Intermedia — Flowers bright yellow, foliage glossy green. 



Bach -".He; per doz. $5.00. 

 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 useiui 



on verandas and trellises. Each 85c; per doz. $8.o0. 



LIG USTR V M — Pr i vei . 



A class of sub-evergreen plants, 

 thrifty and robust in habit, suitable 

 for grouping or for hedges. 



Amurensc (Amoor River Privet) — The 



hardiest and therefore most satis- 

 factory to plant here. Leaves dark 

 green. Flowers white in ereci 

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



[bota — 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. (mi. 



Ibota Ki'Krlinnum — A beautiful and 

 very graceful shrub, admirably 

 adapted for massing in groups or 

 borders. Foliage assumes a bright 

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



I. () NICER A — Bush Honeysuckle. 



The Bush or Upright Honeysuckles 

 are among the most useful of orna- 

 mental shrubs, growing freely in al- 

 most any situation. 



Tatarlea Alba . (Tartarian Honey- 

 suckle) — A most desirable shrub, 

 blooms profusely: flowers creamy 

 white and fragrant. Each $1.00; 

 per doz. $10.00. 



Tatarlea Grandiflorn — A beautiful va- 

 riety, having bright red flowers 

 striped with white. Each $1.00; per 

 doz. $10.00. 



Jlorrowl — Very desirable. Pure white 

 flowers, followed in fall by bright 

 red berries. Each 60c; per doz. 

 $6.00. 



Flowering Almond. 



