Dreer’s Choice 
HARDY SHRUBS 
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Elsholtzia —Mintshrub © 
Stauntoni. (M) A particularly valuable shrub because it flowers 
in September and October. It grows about four feet high. Of 
bushy branching habit, each branch terminated by a dense 4 
to 8 inch long spike of attractive deep lilac colored flowers. 
Strong plants, 2 feet high, 60c each. 
Euonymus 
Alata (Corkbark). (M) A shrub different in character from others, 
having an individuality of its own. It is particularly orna- 
mental and interesting on account of its curious corky bark. 
The small yellow flowers of the spring are followed by attractive 
red berries in the fall. It is also valuable on account of its 
bright scarlet autumn foliage which makes it very conspicuous 
in the fall. Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 75c each. 
Europaeus (Burning Bush). (T) A conspicuous shrub loaded in 
autumn and winter with scarlet seed-pods from which orange 
colored berries hang on slender threads, 3 to 4 feet high, 75c each. 
Forsythia — Golden Bell © 
Spectabilis. (M) Has very large golden yellow flowers com- 
pletely covering the stems early in the spring. 
Suspensa (Weeping Golden Bell). (T) A tall shrub of willowy 
growth. Graceful branches arching with golden bells in early 
spring. 
Viridissima (Golden Bell). (M) Strong erect habit; bright yellow 
bell-like flowers in early spring. 
Any of the above: 3 to 4 feet high, 60c each. 
Halesia —Silver Bell, Snowdrop Tree © 
Tetraptera. (T) A most desirable tall shrub with pretty bell- 
shaped snowdrop-like white flowers in May. 3 feet high, 75c 
each. 
Hydrangea —Hardy Shrubby Hydrangea (M) 
Arborescens grandiflora (Snowball Hydrangea). @ This mag- 
nificent, perfectly hardy American shrub has snow-white blos- 
soms of largest size. One of its most valuable characteristics 
is its coming into bloom just after the passing of all the early 
spring-blooming shrubs, flowering from early June until late 
July. 2 to 3 feet high, 60c each. 
Paniculata grandiflora. Without doubt the best known and 
most popular summer-flowering shrub. in cultivation. The 
flowers are borne profusely in dense pyramidal panicles a foot 
long. They are white when first opening, but gradually change 
to rose color, and remain in good condition for weeks. 
bush plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 60c. each. 
Standard or Tree-shaped plants which make beauti- 
ful specimens for the lawn or garden $1.00 each. 
Fine 
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Kolkwitzia amabilis—Beauty Bush 
Kolkwitzia amabilis —Beauty Bush (M) 
An exceedingly handsome shrub from China. It has long, arching 
branches and resembles the Weigela to which it is related. This 
variety combines all the merits of a perfect shrub — hardiness, year- 
round beauty of foliage, good habit, and profusion of pale pink 
bell-shaped flowers in June. Strong plants 2 to 3 feet high, 
60c each. 
Ligustrum—Privet © () 
Ovalifolium aureum (Golden-Leaved Privet). A beautiful 
golden variegated form and very effective for associating with 
other shrubs. Bushy plants, 2 feet high, 60c each. 
Ovalifolium (California Privet) for Hedge, see page 123. 
Lilacs, see Syringa, page 122. 
Lonicera —Bush Honeysuckle (M) 
Fragrantissima (Winter Honeysuckle). A half-evergreen variety 
with fragrant white flowers during April and May. 2 to 3 feet 
high. 
Grandiflora rosea. © Rosy red flowers, striped white; June. 3 ft. 
Morrowi. @ A handsome Japanese variety with white flowers 
during May, but especially valuable for its bright red fruit 
during the summer and autumn months. 3 feet high. 
60c each. 
Any of the above: 
For Climbing Honeysuckle, see pages 115 and 11¢ 
Magnolia 
soulangeana 
Magnolia 
Soulangeana. (T) A hardy Chinese species which, while shrub- 
like in its young growth, attains the size of a tree in time. Its 
flowers, which are produced early in spring, are cup-shaped, 3 
to 5 inches in diameter. They are white inside, flushed with 
purple outside. Bushy plants, 3 to 4 feet high. $4.00 each. 
Stellata (Star Magnolia). (M) The earliest to flower. A dwarf 
species forming a symmetrical rounded bush 8 to 10 feet high 
producing pure white, delicately scented, semi-double, gracefully 
formed, attractive flowers about 3 inches in diameter. They 
appear in very early spring before the foliage develops. Strong 
plants 2 to 3 feet high. $4.00 each. 
Malus —Flowering Crab Apple (T) 
The Flowering Crabs are among the showiest of the dwarf flower- 
ing trees in our American gardens. The blossoms open slowly but 
last for a long time when fully open. Planted as individual speci- 
mens they make a gorgeous display early in the spring. 
Atrosanguinea (Carmine Crab). A very showy variety of in- 
formal habit. Has lovely large red buds which open up into 
showy deep pink flowers. Blooms very profusely. 
Ioensis plena (Bechtel Crab). Large, double, fragrant, pinkish 
flowers resembling miniature Roses. Of neat symmetrical 
habit and blooming later than most other kinds. 
Parkmani (Parkman Crab). Semi-double pink flowers on long 
stems. Of good, compact habit. 
Any of the above: Strong plants, 3 to 4 ft. high, $1.25 each. 
Red-Leaved Japanese Maple 
Acer polymorphum atropurpureum. (M) The most conspic- 
uous of the medium-sized shrubs or small trees. Their beautiful 
shape and brilliant red foliage add color and variety to the 
landscape during spring and early summer. Strong plants, 
18 to 24 inches high, $2.50 each. 
The height given before the prices is that of the plants as we ship them 
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