Cydonia 
Japonica 
FLOWERING SHRUBS 2ious 9 
These are all 2 to 3 years, transplanted, and range from 1/2 to 3 feet in height, 
according to variety. 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. They are ready for shipment after October 20th. 
AMYGDALUS (Flowering Almond) 
Double Pink. The miniature double, roselike blossoms cover the entire shrub. Very 
hardy, very graceful; blooms in May. Height 3 to 5 feet. $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz. 
ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon). Grows to a height of 10 to 12 feet. Flowers in August 
and September. We offer Double White and Double Red. 
BERBERIS (Barberry). 
Thunbergi (Green-Leaved Barberry). Small yellow flowers in the spring followed by. , 
bright scarlet berries. A valuable hedge plant. Height 4 to 6 feet. Price, 35c each 
$3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. ¥ 
Thunbergi atropurpurea (Red-Leaved Barberry). Similar in all respects to the 
green-leaved Barberry, except that the foliage is bronzy red. Price, plants 12 ‘ 
to 15 inches high, 40c each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. am, fi 
BUDDLEIA (Butterfly Shrub) . 
Ile de France. The flower spikes are a foot long and their color is a glowing 
claret-purple. 4 to 5 feet. Fine cut flower. Blooms all summer. Price, $1.00 
each; $11.00 per doz. 
Magnifica. The long, graceful spikes of flowers are of rich violet-rose. 
=CALYCANTHUS (Strawberry Shrub). 
Floridus. A strong, upright grower with large, handsome foliage. Peculiar reddish 
brown, sweet scented flowers in May. 4 to 6 feet. 
CHERRIES, FLOWERING (Prunus serrulata spectabilis) . Ideal as lawn specimens, for 
background work, in borders, along walks or driveways, etc. 
Kwanzan (Sekiyama). Bears in great abundance beautiful large, double, deep pink 
flowers. Height 25 to 30 feet. 3 ft. plants, $3.00 each; $30.00 per doz. 
Mt. Fuji. The finest pure white variety; the large, double flowers cover the plants com- 
pletely. Height 25 to 30 feet. 3-ft. plants, $3.00 each; $30.00 per doz. 
*CORNUS (Flowering Dogwood) . 
Florida. They are lovely in springtime when covered with the large single white flowers 
and also when the foliage turns in the fall. Height 15 to 25 ft. Price, 3 to 4 ft. plants, 
$1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 
Florida rubra. Similar to the white form except the flowers are bright pink. Price, 3 to 4 ft. plants, $3.00 each; $30.00 per doz. 
CYDONIA (Flowering Quince) . 
Daphne Japonica. Dense, spreading habit; thorny, irregular branches; brilliant scarlet flowers on short 
Z stems in April and May, before the leaves appear; conspicuous yellow fruit. Height 6 to 
8 feet. 85c each; $9.25 per doz. 
DAPHNE, NEW HARDY 
Somerset. (Plant Patent No. 315.) This deliciously fragrant and easy-to-grow Hybrid Daphne 
originated in England a few years ago. It has received the highest honors from The Royal 
Horticultural Society. It has been on test in this country for five years, and has successfully 
wintered without protection, through all kinds of weather. During May and early June the 
plants are covered with delightfully scented blush-pink, star-shaped flowers. The fragrance is 
similar to that of Daphne Cneorum. The foliage is rich, dark green, giving the plants the 
effect of Boxwood, and it remains green until the beginning of March, when the new leaves 
push the old ones off the branches. It grows about 3 feet high and 217 feet wide. Price, 
strong, 2-year plants, 15 to 18 inches high, $2.25 each; $22.50 per doz. 
“DEUTZIA 
Crenata. Flowers pure white, tinged rose. Height 6 to 8 feet. Blooms in June and July. 
Gracilis. Covered with white flowers in May and June. Graceful and attractive at all times. 
Height 2 to 4 ft. 
Pride of Rochester. Large, double, white flowers in June and July. Height 6 to 7 feet. 
*FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell) . 
Spectabilis. The showiest of all; makes a fountain-like growth. Height 6 to 8 ft. Flowers 
March or early April. : 
Viridissima. A little later than the preceding. Vigorous, upright growth. Height 10 to 12 ft. 
HYDRANGEA, HARDY SHRUBBY 
| Arborescens grandiflora. The heads of flowers are snowy white. It is a true shrub; begins to 
bloom in early summer and continues into the fall. Height 6 feet. 
Paniculata grandiflora. It attains a height of 8 to 10 feet. The flowers are white when first 
open, but change to pink and russet-brown. 
They are borne in immense pyramidal pan- 
icles, nearly a foot in length. 
“ILEX (Winterberry) . 
| Verticillata. A deciduous member of the Holly 
family; develops into a spreading bush 6 to 8 
feet high; bears brilliant red berries through- 
out the winter. $1.25 each; $13.75 per doz. 
KOLKWITZIA (Beauty Bush). 
Amabilis. Proclaimed the perfect shrub. In early 
June its sprays of tiny foxglove-like blossoms 
transform it into a fountain of pink loveliness. 
Height 6 feet. Price, 85c each; doz., $9.25. 
Price for above, except where specially noted: 
75¢ each; $8.25 per doz. 
[25] Kolkwitzia 
Somerset 
