FLOWERING 

 SHRUBS 



HARDY DECIDUOUS 



These are all 2 to 3 years, {^ransplanted, and range 

 from T/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. 



AMYGDALUS (Flowering Almond) 



Double Pink. The miniature double, roselike blossoms cover the 

 entire shrub. Very hardy, very graceful; blooms in May. 

 Height J to 5 feet. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon) 



Hibiscus syriacus. The Althea is an erect shrub 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. They are drought-resistant, 

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

 the following varieties. Double Red and Double White. 



BERBERIS (Barberry) 



Thunbergi (Green-Leaved Barberry). Small yellow flowers in the 

 spring followed by bright scarlet berries. A valuable hedge 

 plant. Height 4 to 6 feet. Price, 35c each; $3.50 per 

 doi.; $25.00 per 100. 



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

 respects to the green-leaved Barberry, except that the foliage 

 is bronzy red. Price, plants 12 to 15 inches high, 50c 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



Daphne, Somenet 



BUDDLEIA (Bulferfly 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. Price, $1.00 each; 

 $10.00 per doz. 



_f Magnifica. The long, graceful spikes of 

 J' 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. 



*CORNUS (Flowering Dogwood) 



Florida . They are lovely in springtime when 

 covered with the large single white flow- 

 ers and also when the foHage turns in the 

 fall. Height 15 to 25 ft. Price, 3 to 4 

 ft. plants, $1.50 each; $15.00 per 

 doz. 



Florida rubra. Similar to the white dogwood except the flowers are bright pink. 

 Price, 3 to 4 ft. plants, $3.00 each; $30.00 per doz. 



CYDONIA (Flowering Quince) 



Japonica. Dense, spreading habit; thorny, irregular branches; brilliant scarlet flowers on 

 short stems in April and May, before the leaves appear; conspicuous yellow fruit. Height 

 6 to 8 feet. 



DAPHNE, NEW HARDY 



Somerset. (Plant Patent No. J15.) This deliciously fragrant and easy-to-grow Hybrid 

 Daphne originated in England a few years ago. It has received the highest honors from 

 The Royal Horticultural Society. It has been on test in this country for five years, and 

 has successfully wintered without protection, through all kinds of weather. During May 

 and early June the plants are covered with delightfully scented blush-pink, star-shaped 

 flowers. The fragrance is similar to that of Daphne Cneorum. The foliage is rich, dark 

 green, giving the plants the effect of Boxwood, and it remains green until the beginning of 

 March, when the new leaves push the old ones off the branches. It grows about 3 feet 

 high and 2^2 feet wide. Price, strong, 2-year plants, 15 to 18 inches high, 

 $2.25 each; $22.50 per doz. 



*DEUTZIA 



Crenata. Flowers pure white, tinged rose. Height 6 to 8 feet. Blooms in June and July. 



Gracilis. Covered with white flowers in May and June. Graceful and attractive at all 

 times. Height 2 to 4 ft. 



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

 *FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell) 



Spectabilis. The showiest of all; makes a fountain-like growth. Height 6 to 8 ft. Flowers March or early 



April. 



Viridissima. A little later than the preceding. Vigorous, upright growth. Height 10 to 12 ft. 

 HYDRANGEA, HARDY SHRUBBY 



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

 early summer and continues into the fall. Height 6 feet. 



Paniculata 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) 



Verticil lata. A deciduous member of the Holly family; develops into 

 a spreading bush 6 to 8 feet high; bears brilliant red berries 

 throughout the winter. $1.25 each; $12.50 per doz. 



KOLKWITZIA (Beauty Bush) 



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



tiny foxglove-hke blossoms transform it into a fountain of pink 



loveliness. Height 6 feet. 



*LONICERA (Bush Honeysuckle) 



Fragrantissima. A delightful shrub, its tiny creamy white waxen 



flowers are produced before the leaves unfold. Very fragrant. 



Height 5 to 6 feet. 



Price for above, except where specially noted: 85c each; 

 $8.50 per doz. 



Purchaser pays transportation charges on plants. If 

 you v/ish your order sent by Parcel Post, please add 10% 

 to value of your order for shipments East of the Missis- 

 sippi River, and 20% for points West of the Mississippi 

 River. 



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