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These occupy an important place in the development of the Home Grounds or in any landscape plantings. The present vogue of the Outdoor 

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



Our plants, except where specially noted, are 2 to 3 years transplanted, and range from 1 Yi to 3 feet in height, according to variety; some being 

 stronger growing, are consequently taller at the same age. 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. 



AMYGDALUS, Flowering Almond 



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

 Very hardy, very graceful; blooms in Mav. Height, 3 to 5 feet. 

 Price. $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



ALTHEA, Rose of Sharon 



Valuable for their late blooming. Grows to a height of 10 to 12 feet. Flowers 

 in August and September. We offer Double White and Double Red. 

 Price, SI. 00 each; $10.00 doz. 



♦AZALEA H1NODEGIRI (Evergreen) 



A beautiful evergreen variety that is covered in April and May with vivid scar- 

 let-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 3 to 4 feet and broader in 

 diameter. 



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



AZALEA KAEMPFERI HYBRIDS, Torch Azalea 



The showiest and hardiest of all the deciduous Azaleas. Grows to a height of 4 to 

 5 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, $4.50 each; $45.00 doz. 



BERBERIS, Barberry 



Thunbergii [Japanese Barberry). Of low, spreading growth, forming a dense, 

 impenetrable bush. The branches are set with sharp thorns. Small yellow flowers 

 in the spring, followed by bright scarlet berries in the late summer and fall. The 

 foliage turns orange and scarlet in the autumn. A valuable hedge plant. Height, 

 4 to 6 feel. 



Price, 45c each; $4.50 doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Thunbergii Atropurpurea [New Red-leaved Japanese Barberry). 

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

 that the foliage is bronzy red. As the season advances the color 

 changes to vivid orange-scarlet. Plant in full exposure to the sun 

 for the best color. 



Price, plants 15 to 18 inches high, 50c each; $5.00 doz.; $40.00 

 per 100. 



BOXWOOD EDGING, Boxus Suffruticosa 



True English Boxwood; fine; bushy; 6- to 8-inch plants. 

 Price, 75c each; $7.50 doz.; $50.00 per 100. 



BUDDLEIA, Butterfly Shrub 

 Charming 



Vigorous and very free flowering, producing a profusion of large 

 lavender pink trusses continuously throughout the summer. Not 

 only a striking ornament for the garden, but also extremely valuable 

 as a late summer cutflower. Small young plants set out in the spring 

 quickly grow to a height of 4 to 6 feet and of about the same diameter. 

 Few other plants have attracted as much attention and favorable 

 comment when shown for the first time. 

 "Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



He de France. The richest, the loveliest, the most beautiful of its 

 race. The flower spikes are a foot long and their color is a glowing 

 claret-purple. Very free blooming and vigorous. It attains a height 

 of 4 to 6 feet. An exquisite cut flower. Blooms all summer. 



Price. $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



Magnifies. The long, graceful spikes of flowers are of a pleasing, 

 rich violet-rose and are produced in profusion from early June until 

 late autumn. 



The plant dies down in winter, but comes up again every spring. 

 Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



♦CALYCANTHUS, Strawberry Shrub 



Floridus. Also frequently referred to as Sweet Shrub or Carolina Spicewood. A 

 strong, upright grower with large, handsome foliage. Peculiar reddish-brown, 

 sweet-scented flowers in May. It grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet, and will thrive 

 either in sunny or shady places. 



Price, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



*CARYOPTERIS 



Blue Spirea. This charming plant is a real contribution to the meagre 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, making a small mound about two feet in 

 diameter. The foliage is silvery green in color. A truly worthwhile plant for the 

 foreground of the shrubbery border. 



Price, strong 2-year plants, 12 to 15 inches high, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



CLETHRA ALNI FOLIA, Sweet Pepper Bush 



Remarkable for its sweet scented yellowish-white flowers which are borne in 

 terminal racemes in July and August. Height. 4 (o 6ft. 



Price, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



.CORNUS FLORIDA, Dogwood 



Florida. White Flowering. 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 foot plants, $2.50 each; $25.00 doz. 



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



Price, 3- to 4-foot plants, $4.00 each; $40.00 doz. 



CRATAEGUS, Crimson Glory 



An improved variety of the famous English Hawthorne. Grows to about 15 

 feet. The white spring flowers with their wild winey scent are followed by glisten- 

 ing 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 doz. 



CYDONIA 



Flowering Quince. 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. 



Price, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



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 shipments East of the Mississippi, and 20% for points West of the 

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