FLOWERING 

 SHRUBS 



HARDY DECIDUOUS 



These are all 2 to 3 years, transplanted, and range 

 from 1'2 to 3 feet in height, according to variety. 

 In the description of each variety we give the 

 natural heights at maturity, but they can be kept any 

 size desired by pruning. Those marked (*) may be 

 planted in a shady place. They are ready for ship- 

 ment after October 25th. 



ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon) 



Hibiscus syriacus. The Althea is an erect shruh lo to 12 feet 

 high, with a broad head and rather formal appearance. The 

 large, showy flowers are produced in August at a time when 

 few other shrubs are in bloom. .Altheas are largely used for 

 landscape masses and screens. Thev are drought-resistant, 

 hardy, and generally all-round, serviceable shrubs. We offer 

 the following varieties. Double Red and Double White. 



*AZALEA HINODEGIRI (Evergreen) 



A beautiful evergreen variety that is covered in April and May 

 with vivid scarlet-crimson flowers. Succeeds best in partial 

 shade and when somewhat sheltered from severe winds in 

 winter; it also requires an acid soil. Excellent as specimens or 

 for foundation planting, etc. Attains a height of j to 4 feet and 

 broader in diameter. 

 Price, 12 to 15-inch plants, $3.50 each; $35.00 do:. 



AZALEA KAEMPFERI HYBRIDS (Torch Azalea) 



The showiest and hardiest ot all the deciduous A:aleas. Grows 

 to a height of 4 to <; feet. Is covered in May with lovely 

 clusters of flowers, ranging in color from light yellow to deep 

 orange; many also have coral and salmon tints. Does best in 

 the open sunlight, but requires an acid soil. We offer mixed 

 colors only. 

 Price, 15 to 18-inch plants, $5.50 each; $35.00 doz. 



^PELPHUS 

 ViRGiNAL 



BERBERIS Barberry) 



Thunbergi 1 Green-Leaved Barberry), Small yc 

 spring followed by bright scarlet berries. 



How flowers in the 

 A valuable hedge 



plant. Height 4 to 6 feet. Price, 40c each; $4.00 per 

 do:.; $30.00 per 100. 

 Thunbergi atropurpurea (Red-Leaved Barberry). Similar in all 

 respects to the green leaved Barberry, except that the foliage 

 is bron:y red. Price, plants 12 to 15 inches hish, 50c 

 each; $5.00 per do:. $40.00 per 100. 



BOXWOOD EDGING (Boxus SufFruticosa) 



True English Boxwood. A slow growing evergreen shrub 

 .idmirably adapted for edging formal gardens, etc. The tiny 

 dark green foliage is impervious to smoke or soot, and a plant- 

 ing of this aristocratic plant will survive for several genera- 

 tions. We offer tine, bushy, 6-8 in. plants. 

 Price, 50c each; $5.00 per do:.; $40.00 per 100. 



BUDDLEIA (Butterfly Shrub.) 



lie de France. The flower spikes are a foot long and their color 

 is a glowing claret-purple. 4 to 5 feet. Fine cut flower. Blooms 

 all summer. 



Charming. Vigorous and very tree flowering, producing a profu- 

 sion ot large lavender pink trusses continuously throughout the 

 summer. Not only a striking ornament for the garden, but also 

 extremely valuable as a late summer cuttlower. Height, 4 to 6 

 feet, and about the same diameter. 



Magnifica. The long, graceful spikes ot flowers are of rich violet 

 rose. 



*CALYCANTHUS (Strawberry Shrub) 



Floridus. A strong, upright grower with large, handsome foliage- 

 Peculiar reddish brown, sweet scent flowers in May. 4 to 6 feet. 



CLETHRA ALNIFOLIA, Sweet Pepper Bush 



Remarkable tor its sweet scented yellowish-white flowers which 

 are borne in terminal racemes in July and .August. Height. 

 4 to 6 ft. 

 Price, $1.50 each; $15.00 per do:. 



*CORNUS FLORIDA, Dogwod 



Florida. White Flowering. They are lov-ely 

 in springtime when covered with the large 

 single white flowers and also when the 

 foliage turns in fall. Height, I'i to 2^ feet 

 Price, 3 to 4-foot plants, $2.00 each; 

 $20.00 do:. 



Florida Rubra. Similar to the white form 

 except the flowers are bright pink. 

 Price, 3 to 4-foot plants, $4.00 each; 

 $40.00 do:. 



CRATAEGUS, Crimson Glory 



An improved variety of the famous English 

 Hawthorne. Grows to about is feet. The 

 white spring flowers with their wild 

 winery scent are followed by ghstening 

 bright red fruit in the fall. Many consider 

 the jelly made from its rich fruit superior 

 even to Guava. 

 Price, $4.50 each; $45.00 do:. 



CYDONIA (Flowering Quince) 



Japonica. Pense, spreading habit; thorny, 

 irregular branches, brilliant scarlet flow- 

 ers on short stems in April and May, be- 

 fore the leaves appear; conspicuous yel- 

 few fruit. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



DEUTZIA 



Gracilis. Covered with white flowers in May and June. Gracofvri and attr.ictive at all times. 

 Height. 2 to 4 feet. 



Pride of Rochester. Large, double, white flowers in June and July. Height, 6 to 7 feet. 



FORSYTHIA, GOLDEN BELL 



Spring Glory (New). This new Forsythia is without question the loveliest of all the Golden 

 fells. When seen in bloom it is a sight not easily forgotten. Its large, pale yellow flowers 

 completely cover the branches in such masses that they literally bend with their weight. 

 It would not be tar amiss to say that it produces twice the number of blossoms ot the 

 common Forsythia. If you desire a brilliant and cheerful display in your garden in early 

 spring, plant a few Forsythia Spring Glory. There is nothing which will make you forget 

 winter as quickly nor announce spring as flamboyantly. 

 Price, $1.75 each; $17.50 do:. 



Spectabilis makes a fountain-like growth. Every twig densely covered with golden yelbw 

 bells. Height, 6 to 8 feet. Flowers in March or e.irly April, before the foliage appears. 



CARYOPTERIS (Blue Spirea) 



Blue Mist. This charming plant is a real contribution to the meager list of summer and 

 fall flowering shrubs. It is covered from August till late autumn with clusters of powder- 

 blue fringed flowers. This shrub grows about 18 to 24 inches tall and is perfectly rounded. 



Price, stronji 2-vear plants, 12 to 15 inche.s high, $1.50 each; $15.00 do:. 

 HYDRANGEA 



Arborescens grandiflora. The heads of flowers are snowy white. It is a true shrub; begins to 

 bliiom 111 carlv summer and continues into the fall. Height, 6 feet. 



Panicuiata grandiflora. It attains a height of 8 to 10 feet. The flowers are white when first 

 open, but change to pink and russet-brown. They are borne in immense pyramidal panicles, 

 nearly a foot in length. 



*ILEX (Winterberry) 



Verticillola. .A deciduous member of the Holly family; develops into a spreading bush 6 to 8 



feet high; bears brilliant red berries throughout the winter. 



Price, $1.25 each; $12.50 per do:. 



KOLKWITZIA (Beauty Bush) 



Amabilis. Proclaimed the perfect shrub. In early June its sprays of tiny foxglovelike blossoms 

 transform it into a fountain of pink loveliness. Height, 6 feet. 



'LONICERA (Bush Honeysucl<le) 



Fragrantissima. A delightful shrub, its tiny creamy white waxen flowers are produced before 

 the leaves unfold. Very fragrant. Height, 5 to 6 feet. 



Tatarica Rubra. Attractive red flowers in late May and red berries from mid-summer until 



frost. Height, cj-io feet. 

 Price, plants 2-3 feet high, $1.25 each; $12.50 per do:. 



Our pamphlet "The Culture of Shrubs" gives complete information concerning the 

 preparation of soil, planting, pruning, etc. Sent without charge upon request. 



Price of Flowering Shrubs except where specially noted: $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. 



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