VACCINIUM CORYMBOSUM 
Cultivated Blueberries Are Showy 
Garden Shrubs 
The plants are attractive at all times — in 
spring when the new leaves have pinkish 
and bronzy tones, later when covered with 
waxy white blooms, when followed by the 
bluish fruit, and finally when the plants 
take on the rich crimson tones of autumn. 
See page 80 for varieties and prices. 
VIBURNUM Burkwoodi. Waxy, bluish 
white, fragrant flower clusters before the 
leaves unfold in the spring. Grows4 feet high 
and nearly 6 feet across. A sunny situation, 
also moist, well-drained soil is preferable. 
2-yr., 18 to 24-in. plants, $5.50 each 
V. Carlesi. Fragrant, pale pink, waxy 
flowers in tight clusters during May or 
early June. Very hardy. $5.50 each 
V. Opulus sterile. COMMON SNOW- 
BALL. Clusters of showy white flowers in 
May and June. Height 8 to 10 feet. 
$1.50 each; $4.15 for 3; $15 per doz. 
the best of the J4ardy, Climber A 
VITEX macrophylla. CHASTE TREE. 
Spikes of lavender-blue flowers open in 
July and are effective against the com- 
pound, gray-green leaves. A cover of 
Mulch-o-Nure is recommended for winter. 
$1.25 each; $3.50 for 3; $12.50 per doz. 
WEIGELA, Bristol Ruby. Diervilh. 
Pat. 492. Soft ruby-red shading to garnet- 
crimson. 6 to 7 feet at maturity. It makes a 
perfectly formed, well-rounded specimen. 
$1.50 each; $4 for 3; $15 per doz. 
W. rosea. Rich rose-colored flowers in 
June and July. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
$1.25 each; $3.50 for 3; $12.50 per doz. 
WINTERBERRY. Ilex verticillata. A 
deciduous holly admired for its brilliant 
red berries which persist through the winter. 
Spreading and growing up to 6 feet tall. 
$1.50 each; $4 for 3; $15 per doz. 
IMPORTANT HEDGE PLANTS 
JAPANESE BARBERRY. Berberis 
Thunbergii. A very hardy plant for a 
sheared or natural hedge. Small yellow 
flowers in spring, followed by red fruit. 
15 to 18-in. plants, $5 per doz. ; $40 per 100 
RED-LEAVED BARBERRY. B. Thun- 
bergii atropurpurea. Grows 3 to 4 feet 
tall. Planted in full sun, the foliage is 
brilliant bronzy red. 
15 to 18-in. plants, $7.50 per doz. : $50 per 100 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Ligustrum oval- 
i/olium. The most popular hedge plant 
where a clipped, formal effect is desired. 
Although plants will grow to 15 feet, 
they may readily be kept at the desired 
height by frequent shearing. 
Extra strong, 2 to 3 ft. high, 
$3.50 per doz. ; $25 per 100 
Many shrubs may be used to advantage for 
making dividing lines between properties or 
for enclosing sections of the garden. For in- 
stance, an excellent plant to use for a division 
between the flower and vegetable garden is 
Vaccinium or Cultivated Blueberry. The 
following flowering shrubs can also be used: 
Deutzia Hydrangea 
Forsythia Paniculata 
Bush Honeysuckle or Arborescens 
Spirea and Weigela 
All of the above are described on the preced- 
ing pages of this catalog. 
BOSTON IVY. Ampelopsis Veitcbii. At- 
tains a height of 30 feet in two to three 
years and clings to stone, brick or wood. 
75c. each ; $2 for 3 ; $7.50 per doz. 
BITTERSWEET. Celastrus scandens. A 
hardy native climber that rambles wildly 
unless kept in check by training and prun- 
ing. Most valuable for fence planting, for 
banks and rocky ground. Fruit capsules 
burst to expose brilliant scarlet seeds in 
clusters at the end of branches. Useful in 
winter arrangements. 
75c each ; $2 for 3 ; $7.50 per doz. 
CHINESE BITTERSWEET. C. Loesen- 
eri. A rare species from China. The clean 
leaves are glaucous green and somewhat 
larger than those of the common bitter- 
sweet. In autumn yellow and orange- 
scarlet berries cover the vine all over 
instead of in occasional small clusters. 
$1.50 each; $4.25 for 3; $15 per doz. 
CLEMATIS 
Both large and small-flowering types are 
hardy, having great decorative value for 
trellis or pergola covers and for use on 
walls and fences. 
Large Flowering. 
C. Jackmanii. Deep purple, single flow- 
ers, produced abundantly m summer. 
$1.25 each; $3.50 for 3; $12.50 per doz. 
Crimson King. Large, single, wine-red flow- 
ers. $1.50 each ; $4.15 for 3 ; $15 per doz. 
Duchess of Edinburgh. Large, single 
white flowers. 
$1.50 each; $4.15 for 3; $15 per doz. 
COLLECTION 
3 Clematis, 1 each of above 3 varieties, 
$3.50 
Small Flowering 
C. paniculata. JAPANESE CLEMATIS. 
The commonest clematis for garden cul- 
ture. The vines are fairly smothered in 
panicles of small, sweet-scented, white 
flowers in September, followed by seeds 
with fluffy white tails. Suitable for partial 
shade. 75c. each; $2 for 3; $7.50 per doz. 
CHINESE FLEECE or SILVER LACE 
VINE. Polygonum Auberti. Grows to 25 
feet in one season and is covered in late 
summer with a fleece of white flowers. 
Sun or partial shade. 
75c each ; $2 for 3 ; $7.50 per doz. 
Chinese Fleece Vine 
DUTCHMAN'S PIPE. Aristolocbia dur- 
ior. A vine that quickly reaches a height of 
30 feet, easily grown in sun or shade. 
Leaves are large, heart shaped and dark 
green, hiding from view small, green, 
pipe-shaped flowers. 
$2 each; $5 for 3; $18.50 per doz. 
ENGLISH IVY. Hedera Helix. Glossy 
evergreen ivy used for window boxes, for 
covering walls or for a ground cover in 
shady places. 
75c each; $2 for 3; $7.50 per doz. 
HONEYSUCKLE. Lonicera japonica 
Halliana. Fragrant white flowers chang- 
ing to yellow. Very hardy. 
50c each; $1.25 for 3; $5 per doz. 
L. sempervirens. EVERBLOOMING 
CORAL HONEYSUCKLE. Orange-scar- 
let, tubular flowers from June to October. 
$1 each; $2.75 for 3; $10 per doz. 
PASSION FLOWER. Passiflora cserulea. 
A fascinating vine discovered through 
South America by Spanish padres who 
found in the intricate flower form repre- 
sentation of nails, crown of thorns, etc., 
associated with the crucifixion. Once es- 
tablished, the lavender flowers have a 
long season of bloom, but plants as far 
north as New York require substantial 
protection during winter. 
Pot plants for delivery after May 10, 
$1.50 each; $4 for 3; $15 per doz. 
TRUMPET VINE. Bignonia grandiflora. 
A very showy climbing plant for trellises 
or covering rockwork. Hummingbirds 
may easily be encouraged by the bright 
flowers of this hardy climber. 
Mme. Galen. Rapid growing, with large 
orange trumpets through the summer. 
$2 each; $5.50 for 3; $20 per doz. 
Yellow Trumpet. A beautiful pure yel- 
low variety with flowers 2]^ to 3 inches 
across. May be grown in partial shade. 
$2.50 each; $7 for 3; $25 per doz. 
WISTERIA, Blue Chinese. Wisteria 
sinensis. Great masses of drooping lav- 
ender flowers in spring. 
$1.25 each; $3.50 for 3; $12.50 per doz. 
White. White-flowered. 
$1.25 each; $3.50 for 3; $12.50 per doz. 
POPULAR GROUND-COVER 
PLANTS 
PACHYSANDRA terminalis. ORIEN- 
TAL SPURGE. Fine ground cover for 
shade or semi-shade. Bright glossy green 
foliage. For quick results, plant 9 inches 
apart. Height 6 to 9 inches. 
Plants from 3-in. pots, $2.50 per doz.; 
$20 per 100; $150 per 1000 
VINCA minor, Bowles Variety. (R) 
PERIWINKLE. A sprawling ground 
cover of superlative quality for sunny 
spots or shady areas. The variety is 
greatly improved and has quantities of 
clear blue flowers all season. $1 for 3; 
$3.50 per doz. ; $25 per 100 
Purchaser pays transportation charges on 
plants. If you wish your order sent by Parcel 
Post, please add 10% of your order value for 
packing and postage to points within the 4th 
zone, 20% to points beyond the 4th zone. 
