HARDY 
FLOWERING SHRUB 
These occupy an important place in the development of the home grounds for borders, 
foundation plantings, or any landscape plantings. 
These are all 2 to 3 years, transplanted, and range from 1 1/2 to 3 feet in height, accord- 
ing to variety. In the description of each variety we give the natural heights ct maturity, 
but they can be kept any size desired by pruning. Those marked (*) may be planted in 
a shady place. : 
AMYGDALUS (Flowering Almond) 
Double Pink. The miniature double, rose-like blossoms cover the entire shrub. Very hardy, 
very graceful; blooms in May. Height 3 to 5 feet. 
ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon). Grows to a height of 10 to 12 feet. Flowers in August and 
September. We offer Double White and Double Red. 
BEAUTY BUSH (Kolkwitzia amabilis). In early June its sprays of tiny foxglove-like 
blossoms transform it into a fountain of pink loveliness. Attains a height of 6 feet. 
BERBERIS (Barberry) . 
Thunbergi (Japanese 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 doz.; $25.00 per 100. 4 
Thunbergi atropurpurea (New Red-Leaved Japanese Barberry). Similar in all re-' 
spects to the green-leaved Japanese Barberry, except that the foliage is bronzy red. 
Price, plants 12 to 15 inches high, 40c each; $4.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 
BUDDLEIA (Butterfly Shrub). 
Ile 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. 
Magnifice. The long, graceful spikes of flowers are of rich violet-rose. 
*CALYCANTHUS (Strawberry Shrub). 
Floridus. A strong, upright grower with large, handsome foliage. Peculiar reddish ; 
brown, sweet scented flowers in May. 4 to 6 feet. F iy 2 
CHERRIES, JAPANESE FLOWERING (Prunus serrulata spectabilis). Pilgrimages are made | 
yearly to Washington, D. C., at Cherry Blossom Time by flower lovers from all parts of the § 
country to view the glorious spectacle of hundreds of these trees in bloom. The following 
are among the most popular and beautiful varieties. All are perfectly hardy, and are ideal | 
as lawn specimens, for background work, in borders, along walks or driveways, etc. 
Kwanzan (Sekiyama). Bears in great abundance beautiful large, double, deep pink flowers. 
Height 25 to 30 feet. 
Mt. Fuji. The finest pure white variety; the large, double flowers cover the plants completely. jf 
Height 25 to 30 feet. 
Prices, any of above, 3 to 4 ft. plants, $3.00 each; $30.00 per doz. 
*CORNUS (Flowering Dogwood). ; ot) 
Florida. They are lovely in spring- 
time when covered with the large 
single white flowers and also when 
the foliage turns in the fall. Height 
15 to 25 feet. Price, 3 to 4 ft. plants, 
$1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 
Florida rubra. Similar to the white 
form 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. 
See ; 
Kolkwitzia—Beauty 
Bush 
* 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 feet. 
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 feet. 
HYDRANGEA, HARDY SHRUBBY 
Arborescens grandiflora. The heads of flowers are snowy 
white. It is a true shrub; begins to bloom in early summer 
and continues into the fall, so that it is practically ever- 
blooming. It attains a height of 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. 
Price for above, except where specially noted, 75c 
each; $7.50 per doz. 
Bechtel’s Crab 
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DECIDUOUS gm» 
Cydonia 
», Japonica 
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=|LEX (Winterberry) . 
Verticillata. A deciduous member of 
the Holly family which develops into 
a spreading bush 6 to 8 feet high and 
bears brilliant red berries throughout 
the winter. Price, strong plants 2 to 
3 feet high, $1.25 each; $13.75 doz. 
KERRIA 
Japonica flore pleno (Double Kerria). 
Graceful, round-topped shrub; bright 
green branches and foliage; golden 
yellow flowers, double and produced 
in profusion. Height 4 to 5 feet. 
KOLKWITZIA (Beauty Bush). 
Amobilis. A recent introduction from 
Asia, discovered by the late E. H. 
Wilson. Proclaimed the perfect 
shrub. In early June its sprays of 
tiny foxglove-like blossoms transform 
it into a fountain of pink loveliness. 
Attains a height of 6 feet. A valuable 
addition to every garden. 
Prunus 
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