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FLOWERING SHRUBS, HARDY DECIDUOUS 



These occupy an important place >n the development of the Home Grounds or in any landscape plantings. 

 Living Room permits the use of Flowering Shrubs in greater variety than ever before. 



The present vogue of the Outdoor 



These are all 2 to 3 years, transplanted and range from lli to 3 ft. in height, according to variety, 

 the natural heights at maturity, but they can be kept any size desired by pruning. Those marked 



n the description of each variety we give 

 may be planted in a shady place. 



AMYGDALUS, Flowering Almond 



Double Pink. The miniature double, rose-like blossoms cover tiie entire 

 slinib. 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 Amabills 



In early June its sprays of tiny foxglovelike blossoms transform it into a 

 tountain of pink loveliness. Attains a height of 6 feet. 

 Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



BERBERIS, Barberry 



Thunbergii (Japanese Barberry). Small yellow flowers in the spring tol- 

 owed bv bright scarlet berries. A valuable hedge plant. Height 4 to 6 feel 



Price, 3Sc each; $3.50 per doz.; S25.00 per 100. 



Thunbergii Atropurpurea ( Wera Red Leaved Japanese Barberry). Similar 

 in all respects to the green-leaved Japanese Barberry, except that the foliage 

 is bronzy red. 



Price, plants 12 to 15 inches high, 75c each; $7.50 per doz 



BUDDLEIA, Butterfly Shrub 



He dc France. (New.) Tlie flower spikes are a loot long and their color 

 is a glowing claret-purple. 4 to 5 feet. An exquisite cut flower Blooms all 

 summer. 



Price, $1.25 each; $12.50 per doz. 



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



*CALYCANTHUS, Strawberry Shrub 



Floridus. A s,trong, upright grower with large, handsome foliage. Peculiar 

 reddish-brown sweet scented flowers in May. 4 to 6 feet. 



"^CORNUS FLORIDA, Flowering Dogwood 



Florida. They are lovely in springtime when covered with the large single 

 white flowers and also when the foliage turns in fall; height 15 to 25 feet. 

 Price, 3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.50 each; S15.00 doz. 



Florida Rubra. Similar to the white form except the flowers are bright pink. 

 Price. 3 to 4 ft. plants, S3. 00 each; $30.00 doz. 



*DEUTZIA 



Crenata, Flowers, pure white, tinged rose. Height, 6 to 8 feet. Bloome- 

 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 Bel! 



Spectabilis. The showiest of all; makes a lountainlike growth. Height 

 6 to 8 feet. Flowers in 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 everblooming. It attains a height of 6 feet. 



Price, 2 to 3 feet high, $1.00 each; SIO.OO per doz. 



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. 



*LONICERA, Bush Honeysuckle 



Fragrantissima. A delightful shrub for its tiny creamy white waxen flowers 

 that are produced before the leaves urrfold. Very fragrant. Height, 5 to 6 feet. 



'PHILADELPHUS, Mock Orange 



Coronarius. Sweet scented pure white flowers. Height, 8 to 10 feet. June 

 Lemoinei. Compact and graceful; grows to a height of 6 feet, with semr 



double fragrant flowers produced in great abundance. 



Virginal. Flowers are semi-double, two inches across; very prolific; delight- 



.ully fragrant. Main crop of flowers is produced in late May and June, and a 



scattering of blossoms throughout the summer. Very vigorous Height, 6 to 



8 feet. 



PRUNUS, Double Flowering Plum 



Triloba. The light pink , double flowers are produced in early spring before 

 the leaves develoij. Height, 4 to 6 feet. (See illustration.) 



*RHODOTYPOS, Jetbead, White Kerria 



Kerrioides. Prized for its shining jet black berries which cover the plant 

 during the winter; also for its showy white flowers during May and June. Height 

 f) to 8 feet. 



SPIREA 



Anthony Waterer. Carmine crimson flowers from June to November 

 Height, 2 to 3 feet. 



Prunifolia. (Bridal Wreath.) In May the branches are covered with small 

 double white flowers. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



Thunbergii. Of dwarf, bushy habit; rarely exceeding 3 feet in height 

 White flowers in April and May. 



Van Houttei. Flowers of pure white, borne in greatest profusion in June. 

 Very showy. Height. 8 to 10 feet. 



SYMPHORICARPUS, Snowberry 



Chenaulti. A most graceful plant about 3 feet high and 5 feet in diameter, 

 with small foliage and dense branches, which in fall bear an abundance of white 

 to pink fruits. 



Racemosus. In July and August it has small pink flowers, which are fol- 

 lowed by great numbers of large pure white, waxlike berries in clusters that 

 remain until freezing weather 



SYRINGA, Lilac 



Jan Van Tol. A new French Lilac with pure white, single flowers in long 

 trusses. One of the finest in cultivation. 



Hugo Koster. Single. A superb, soft pinkish lilac. 



Ruhm Von Horstenstein. Magnificently formed, large, single royal pur- 

 plish-red flowers. 



Price, any of above, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. Set of three French Lilac 

 $2.75. 



Vulgaris. (Common Purple Lilac.) Height, 12 to 14 feet. 

 Vulgaris Alba. (Common White Lilac.) Height, 12 to 14 feet. 



VIBURNUM 



Carlesi. One of the choicest shrubs of recent introduction. It is a native ol 

 Korea and extremely hardy. Sometimes called the Fragrant Viburnum on account 

 of its deliciously fragrant clusters of waxy pink flowers, which are produced in early 

 spring. It likes an abundance of sunshine, height 4 feet. 



Price, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



Plicatum. The Popular Japan Snowball. The pure white, perfectly round 

 3 to 4-inch balls, produced in great quantities during June, above the artistically 

 wrinkled foliage. Height, 8 to 10 feet. (See illustration.) 



^WEIGELIA, Diervilla 



Candida. Wliite flowers in great profusion from June to November. Height. 

 C to 8 feet. 



Eva Rathke. Very distinct. Color, deep carmine red. Flowers contin- 

 uously throughout the summer and autumn. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



Rosea. Rich, rose-colored flowers in June and July. A beautiful shrub 

 Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



Price for above except where specially noted, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Delivered transportation paid to all points East of the Mississippi River 



HEDGE PLANTS 



BARBERRY, (See description above.) 



It is ideal as a hedge plant on account of its dense 

 ushy growth, also because it requires but little 

 l>runing to keep it in shape. 



PRIVET, Ligustrum ovalifolium 



California Privet. Of all the shrubs which have 

 been tried for hedging, none can compare with this. 

 Of easy growth and splendid foliage, free from insects. 



Price, strong shrubs, IH feet to 2 feet high, SI. 00 

 per doz.; $5,50 per 100; S48.00 per 1,000; extra 

 stfong, 2 to 3 feet high. $1.25 per doz.; $7.50 per 

 100; $63.50 per 1,000. 



Our Pamphlet on the Pruning and Care of 

 Hardy Shrubs and California Privet sent free 

 on application. 



