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AZALEA H1NODEGIRI 



Our plants, except where specially noted, are 2 to 3 years transplanted, and range from 

 1 ¥<l 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 ma- 

 turity, but they can be kept any size desired by pruning*. Those marked * may be planted in 

 a shady place. 



*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. 



SI. 50 each; 3 for §4.25; S15.00 doz. 



AMYGDALUS, Flowering Almond 



Double Pink. The miniature double, rose-like blos- 

 soms cover the entire shrub. Very hardy, very graceful; 

 blooms in May. Height. 3 to 5 feet. SI. 50 each; 3 lor 

 S4.25; $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. 

 SI. 25 each; 3 for S3. 50; S12.50 doz. 



"AZALEA 



HINODEGIRI (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 

 lor foundation planting, etc. Attains a height of 3 to 4 

 feet and broader in diameter. 12- to 15-inch plants, S3. 50; 

 3 for $9.75; S35.00 doz. 



MOLLIS HYBRIDS 



These charming spring flowering Azaleas flower before 

 the leaves appear. The colors range through cream, yellow 

 and orange in the most brilliant hues. You will enjoy 

 their bright colors in a shrub border or in a foundation 

 planting with evergreens to create a dark background 

 for their vivid colors. We offer mixed colors only. 



15- to 18-inch plants, S4.50 each; 3 for S12.50; $45.00 

 doz. 



BARBERRY, Berberis 



Thunbergi {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 feet. 50c each; 3 for SI. 35; S5.00 doz.; $40.00 per 100. 



Thunbergi Atropurpurea (New Red-leaved Jap- 

 anese Barberry) . 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. 



Plants 15 to 18 inches high. 60c each; 3 for SI. 50; 

 S6.00 doz.; S45.00 per 100. 



BLUE MIST, Caryopteris 



Clandonenis. It is covered from August till late 

 autumn with clusters of powder-blue fringed flowers. 

 This shrub grows about 18 to 24 inches tall. 



Strong 2-year plants. 12 to 15 inches high, SI. 50 each; 

 3 for $4.25; $15.00 doz. 



BOXWOOD EDGING, Buxus Suffruticosa 



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

 75c each; 3 for S2.00; $7.50 doz.; S50.00 per 100. 



BUTTERFLY SHRUB, Buddleia 



Charming. Vigorous and very free flowering, pro- 

 ducing a profusion of large lavender pink trusses con- 

 tinuously thrpughout the summer. Not only a striking 

 ornament for the garden, but also extremely valuable 

 as a late summer cutflower. Small young plants set out 

 inthe spring quickly grow to a height of 4 to 6 feet. 



SI. 25 each; 3 for S3. 50; $12.50 per doz. 



lie 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. 



$1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; $12.50 per doz. 



Magnifica. The long, graceful spikes of flowers are of 

 a pleasing, rich violet-rose and are produced in pro- 

 fusion from early June until late autumn. 



$1.25 each; 3 for S3. 50; S12.50 per doz. 



WHITE DOGWOOD 

 *DOGWOOD, Cornus Florida 



Florida. White Flowering. They are lovely in spring- 

 time when covered with the large single white flowers and 

 also when the foliage turns in fall. Height, 15 to 25 feet. 

 2- 3-foot plants, S3. 50 each; 3 for $9.75; S35.00 per doz. 



Florida Rubra. Similar to the white form except the 

 flowers are bright pink. 



2- to 3-foot plants, S5.00 each; 3 for $14.00; $50.00 doz. 



CYDONIA # 



Flowering Quince. Dense, spreading habit; thorny, 

 irregular branches; brilliant scarlet flowers on short 

 stems in April and May, before the leaves appear; con- 

 spicuous yellow fruit. Height, 6 to 8 feet. . 



S1.50 each; 3 for $4.25; $15.00 doz. 



*DEUTZIA 



Gracilis. Covered with white flowers in May and 

 June. Graceful and attractive at all times. Height, 2 to 

 4 feet. 



$1.50 each; 3 for $4.25; $15.00 per doz. 



Pride of Rochester. Large double white flowers in 

 June and July. Height, 6 to 7 feet. 

 SI. 25 each; 3 forS3.50; S12.50 per doz. 



*FORSYTHIA, Golden Bell 



Spring Glory (New). This new Forsythia is without 

 question the loveliest of all the Golden Bells. When seen 

 in bloom it is a sight not easily forgotten. Its large, 

 pale yellow flowers completely cover the branches in 

 such masses that they literally bend with their weight. 

 It would not be far amiss to say that it produces twice 

 the number of blossoms of the common Forsythias. 



SI. 75 each; 3 for $4.90; $17.50 per doz. - 



Spectabilis makes a fountain-like growth. Every twig 

 densely covered with golden yellow bells. Height, 6 to 

 8 feet. Flowers in March or early April, before the foliage 

 appears. $1.25 each; 3 for S3. 50; SI 2.50 per doz. 



FORSYTHIA, SPRING GLORY 



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



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