CLKlllt^ liROTHEHS COMPAXY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



HARDY FLOWERING 

 SHRUBS. 



Shrubs are now uuiver.'sally recognized as 

 an importanl. In fact, an indispensable fea- 

 ture in tlie embelllsbment of the home 

 grounds. Xbey lend themselves to many 

 usi'ful as well as ornamental purposes in the 

 creation of a beautiful landscape; here to 

 screen s6me 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 gar- 

 den soil, well euricbed with decayed barnyard 

 manure. An open bed or border is preferable 

 for groups or border planting. Plant moder- 

 ately close according to growth and habit 

 of shrub to produce an early satisfactory ef 

 feet, relying on pruning and thinning out to 

 maintain the desired appearance. Fork or 

 spade the surface of the soil lightly every 

 spring; fertilize 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 soring from the time the frost is out of the ground until 

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



Pruning is essential to promote a proper g'rowth and svmmotrieal form of individual plant or group, and maintain the vitality. 

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

 tice will produce the desired results. 



BEKBERIS THUNBEL 



.4II..\XTnuS — Tree of Heaven. 



Glandulosa — An exceedingly attractive plant of rapid, stately 

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

 pearance, very effective in shrubbery plantations, for which pur- 

 pose it should be severely pruned every year or two. If allowed 

 to grow it makes a handsome tree. Each 50c; per doz. $5.00. 



AJIAGDALUS — Flowering Almond, 



One of the earliest spring-flowering shrubs; very handsome, 

 V easy cultivation, and perfectly hardy. 



Pnmila Alba Plena — Flowers very double, pure white and produced 

 in great profusion. 



Pumila Rosea Plena — Like the preceding, an exceedingly free 

 bloomer; flowers double, color a very delicate rose. Each 50c; 

 per doz. $5.00. 



.\R.ALIA — Angelica Tree. 



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

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

 and great clusters of white flowers ; very effective in groups of 

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



BERBEKIS. 



A very valuable class of shrubs admirably adapted for mass- 

 ing, also excellent for hedges. The flowers are succeeded by hand- 

 some berries, which remain on the plants all winter. 



Purpurea — A beautiful shrub; purple foliage; handsome and very 

 effective in contrast with other shrubs in groups. 



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. 



Vulgaris — Common Barberry. An excellent hedge plant. Its clus- 

 ters of red berries are very effective in late summer and fall. 

 Each 30c; per doz. $3.00. 



CORNUS — Dogwood. 



A class of shrubs particularly valuable for ornamental plant- 

 ing, 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. 



.4Iba (Red Twigged Dogwood) — A very desirable variety: flowers 

 white. Ir is very ell'octive in winter, when the leaves are off. 

 its bright red branches being very attractive and ornamental. 



Sanguinea (Red Dogwood) — Fine, hardy shrtib, very conspicuous 

 and ornamental in the winter, when the bark Is blazed red. 



Sericea <SUk.v Cornel) — A variety highly esteemed for its 

 ous habit, purple twigs and pale blue berries. 

 Each 30c; per doz. $3.00. 



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DECTZIA. 



A verv handsome and exceedingly useful .Japanese shrub, hardy 

 and well" adapted to all ordinary soUs and situations. 



Crenata — Double white and pink flowers; very desirable. Each 

 35c; per doz. $3.50. 



FORSTTHL\ — Golden BeU. 



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. 



Intermedia — Flowers bright yellow, foliage glossy green. 



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 35c; per doz. $3.50. 



XIGUSTRUM — Privet. 



A class of sub-evergreen plants, 

 thrifty and robust in habit, suitable 

 for grouping or for hedges. 



Amurense (.Amoor River Privet) — The 



hardiest and therefore most satisfac- 

 tory to plant here. Leaves dark 

 green. Flowers white in erect pan- 

 icles. Each 30c: per doz. $3.00. per 

 100 $20.00. 



Ibota — An excellent hedge plant, also 

 valuable as a single specimen on the 

 lawn. Leaves turn dark red in fall. 

 Verv hardv. Each 30c: per doz. 

 $3.00; per 100 $20.00. 



Ibota Regellanum — A beautiful and 

 very graceful shrub. admirably 

 adapted for massing in groups or 

 borders. Foliage assumes a bright 

 red in fall. Each 35c; per doz. $3.50. 



LONICER-\ — Bush Honysnckle. 



The Bush or Upright Honeysuckles 

 are among the most useful of orna- 

 mental shrubs, growing freely in al- 

 most any situation. 



Tatarica .\Iba (Tartarian Honeysuckle) 

 — A most desirable shrub, blooms 

 profusely: flowers creamy white and 

 fragrant. Each 30c; per doz. $3.00. 



Tatarica Grandiflora — A beautiful va- 

 riety, having bright red flowers 

 striped with white. Each 30c: per 

 doz. $3.00. 



Morrowi — Very desirable. Pure white 

 tlowers. followed in fall by bright 

 red berries. Each 35c: per doz. $3.50. 





EXTR.\ L.4RGE, BUSHY PLANTS OF THE ABOVE SHRtJBS, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED, E.4iCH 50c; 



KbOWERING ALMOND 



PER DOZ. 9S.OO. 



