HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 



Those marked * may be planted in a shady place. 



HYDRANGEA, Hardy Semi-Double 



19 t * OIr ;° t ? i (New). This beautiful hardy variety produces large globe-shaped clusters of flowers 

 f 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 bagk to the ground, the blooms are produced on the new growth. Will grow in 

 full sun or light shade. S2.00 each; 3 for §5.50; S20.00 per doz. 



HYDRANGEA, Hardy Shrubby 



Arborescens Grandiflora. The heads of flowers are snowv white. Begins to bloom in earlv 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. $4.50 each; 3 for $4.25; $15.00 per doz. 



Pa " icu ' ata 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. SI. 50 each: 

 3 tor $4.25; §15.00 per 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 10 feet. A valuable addition to every garden. $! .50 each; 3 for §4.25 ; $15.00 per 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. §1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; §12.50 per doz. 



*PHILADELPHUS, 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. §2.00 each; 3 for $5.50; $20.00 per 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 teet. S2.00 each; 3 for S3. 50; $20.00 per 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. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; $12.50 per doz. 



SPIRAEA 



Anthony Waterer. Carmine crimson flowers from June to November. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 



Prunifolia. (Bridal Wreath.) In Mav 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 Houttei. Flowers of pure white, borne in greatest profusion in June. Height, 8 to 10 feet. 



Any of these .Spiraeas: $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; $12.50 per 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. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 

 $12.50 per doz. 



SYRINGA, Lilac 



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

 roundings. 



General Pershing. Big purple buds opening to broad lobed double flowers 

 of rich purpie violet, pale underneath. 



Marie Legrave. You will admire this for its fine snow white flower clusters. 



President Lincoln. Purplish lilac buds opening into single blue flowers. 



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

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



Any of the above: $2.00 each; 3 for $5.50; $20.00 per doz. 



Vulgaris. (Common While Lilac.) The old-fashioned purple variety that still is 

 one of the most popular Lilacs. Height. 12 to 14 feet. 



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



Either Vulgaris variety: $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25; S15.00 per doz. 



VIBURNUM 



Cultivated Blueberries 

 are Showy Garden Shrubs 



These have conspicuous cream flowers arranged in massive 

 trusses during the spring and later on the large blueberries 

 lend a pictorial charm until they are ripe enough for pick- 

 ing. The dense mass of deep green foliage is as pretty as 

 that of the Japanese Holly. During the winter the bare 

 branches present an interesting pattern. 



See page 113 for varieties and prices. 



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

 new fragrant Viburnum are produced in early spring when the leaves are un- 

 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. §5.00 each; 3 for $14.00; $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." $5.00 each; 3 for $14.00. 

 $50.00 per 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. §1.50 each; 3 for $4.25; $15.00 doz. 



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

 6 to 8 feet. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; $12.50 per doz. 



HEDGE PLANTS 



BARBERRY (see description, page 104) 



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, 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. 

 Strong plants, 1J4 feet to 2 feet high, $2.50 doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Extra strong, 2 to 3 feet high, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 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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