HARDY FLOWERNG SHRUBS 



Those marked * may be planted in a shady place. 

 HYDRANGEA, Hardy Semi-Double 



Domotoi (New). Thjs beautiful hardy variety produces large globe-shaped clusters ol flowers 

 12 to 15 inches in diameter composed of immense semi-double flowers. Very frequently the main 

 .stem produces 3 or 4 additional smaller bloom clusters below the main flower head, creating a veritable 

 bouquet. The flower heads are well above the foliage and last 8 to 10 weeks or more. The color is pure 

 pink on alkaline soil but will change to a magnificent light blue if the plant is grown in acid soil. It 

 grows into a stout plant 2 to 3 feet in diameter and about the same in height. No matter if all of last 

 season s growth freezes back to the ground, the blooms are produced on the new growth. Will grow in 

 full sun or light shade. 



Price. $2.00 each $20.00 doz. 



HYDRANGEA, Hardy, Shrubby 



Arborescens Grandiflora. The heads of flowers are snowy white. Begins to bloom in early summer 

 and continues into the fall. Height. 6 feet and the same width, and is literally loaded with its grand 

 panicles of large snowy-like flowers. 



Price. $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



Paniculata Grandiflora. This is the most popular hardy shrub in cultivation. Height, 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. It commences flowering in August. 



Price, $ 1 .00 each ; $ 1 0.00 doz. 



KOLKWITZIA AMABILIS, Beauty Bush 



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. 



Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



*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, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. . 



♦PHILADELPHIA, Mock Orange 



Very desirable free-blooming shrubs of erect habit and easiest culture in any common soil. 



Belle Etoile (new). The milky-white flowers are most unusual in that they have a conspicuous 

 light purple blotch in the center. For fragrance, very little more can be asked than the perfume wafted 

 through the garden by this lovely bush. About 5 feet in height. 



Price, $2.00 each; $20.00 doz. 



Innocence (new). The long arching branches carry a wealth of large single alabaster white flowers. 

 So heavily loaded with flowers are the slender branches as to assume the appearance of sheaves of 

 bloom. The fragrance is delightful, more delicate, yet more penetrating than that of Jasmine. Height. 

 6 feet. 



Price, $2.00 each; $20.00 doz. 



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



Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



WEIGELA 

 BRISTOL RUBY 



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; 3 feet in height. White flowers in April 

 and May. 



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

 Height, 8 to 10 feet. 



Price, of spireas $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



*SYMPHORICARPUS 



Racemosus, Snowberry. An old favorite. In July and August it has small 

 pink flowers, which are followed by great numbers of large, pure white, wax-like 

 berries in clusters that remain until freezing weather. 



Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



SYRINGA, Lilac 



Everyone wants lilacs in May; they add beauty and sweetness to any sur- 

 roundings. 



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. The trusses are beautifully 

 formed; the contour of the shrub is perfect. 



Ruhm Von Horstenstein. It is perfectly glorious in the richness of its 

 magnificently formed, large, single royal purplish-red flowers. 

 Price of French Lilacs, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 

 Special: Set of three French Lilacs, $4.00. ■ 



Vulgaris. (Common Purple Lilac.) The popular, old-fashioned purple variety. 

 Height, 12 to 14 feet. 



Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



Vulgaris Alba. (Common White Lilac.) Beautiful pure white flowers. 



Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



Syringa Microphylla. This graceful thin-stemmed lilac comes from China. 

 Its delicate flowers are a true lilac color, and it makes an excellent cut flower. 

 But its greatest charm is tBe habit Microphylla has of blooming both Spring and 

 Fall. Nothing could be lovelier than its soft lilac blended into the brighter hues 

 of autumn. 



Price, $3.00 each; $30.00 doz. 



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VIBURNUM 



Burkwoodi. Waxy blush-white and deliciously fragrant, the flowers of 

 new fragrant Viburnum are produced in early spring when the leaves arc _. 

 folding. They form round, domed clusters, and the gardenia-like fragrance is so 

 sweet, as to pervade a large area. The plant grows about 4 feet high, and 5 to 6 

 feet in diameter. It likes a well drained, sunny place, with plenty of moisture 

 throughout the season. Foliage brilliant in autumn and persists till late winter. 

 In the southern states, it is semi-evergreen. 



Price, $5.00 each; $50.00 doz. 



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

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

 account of its delicious fragrant clusters of waxy, pink flowers, which are pro- 

 duced in early spring. It likes an abundance of sunshine. Height, 4 feet. Dr. 

 Wilson rated this viburnum as a "real aristocrat." 



Price, $3.50 each; $35.00 doz. 



*WEIGELA, Diervilla 



Bristol Ruby. (Plant patent 492.) Color is a soft ruby red shading to garnet 

 crimson; extremely pleasing in effect and without harsh tone. Attaining a height 

 of 6 to 7 feet at maturity, it makes a perfectly formed, well-rounded specimen 

 requiring very little pruning because it flowers well from old wood; no die-back 

 or uneven growth at any time. Perfectly hardy. 



Price. $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



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

 6 to 8 feet. 



Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



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

 6 to 8 feet. 



Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



HEDGE PLANTS 



BARBERRY, (see description, page 114) 



It is ideal as a hedge plant on account of its dense bushy growth, also because 

 it requires but little pruning to keep it in shape. 



PRIVET, Ligustrom 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, 1H feet to 2 feet high, $2.00 doz.; $15.00 per 100. Extra 

 strong, 2 to 3 feet high, $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



SPECIAL NOTICE: Purchaser pays transportation charges on plants. If you wish your order sent by Parcel Post, please 

 add 10% to value of your order for packing and postage for shipment East of the Mississippi, and 20% for points West of the 

 Mississippi River. 



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