Dreer's Choice HARDY SHRUBS 



Ligustrum — Privet (m) ® 



Ovalifolium aureum (Golden-Leaved Privet). Golden-leaved 

 form effective when combined with other shrubs. Size 2 ft., 

 60c each. 



Ovalifolium (jCalij'ornia Privet). For Hedge, see page 144. 



Lilacs, see Sjnringa, page 142 



Lonicera — Bush Honeysuckle (M) 



Fragrantissima (Wiiiler Honeysuckle). Half-evergreen with 

 fragrant white flowers during April-May. Size 2-3 ft. 



Grandiflora rosea. Rosy red, striped white. June. Size 3 ft. 



Morrowi. White flowers in May but especially valuable for 

 its bright red fruits during summer and autumn. Size 3 ft. 



A ny of the above: 60c each. 



For Climbing Honeysuckle, see page 146. 



Magnolia 

 soulangeaoa 



Magnolia 



Soulangeana (T). Shrubby when young but attains tree-size 

 in time. The cup-shaped flowers, 3 to 5 inches across, are 

 white inside, flushed with purple outside. Blooms early in 

 spring. Bushy plants, size 3-4 ft., S4.00 each. 



Stellata {Star Magnolia). (M) Earliest to flower. A dwarf 

 species forming a symmetrical rounded bush 8 to 10 ft. high. 

 Has graceful, semi-double, pure white, scented flowers about 

 3 inches across, appearing before the foliage. Strong plants, 

 size 2-3 ft., S4.00 each. 



Malus — Flowering Crab Apple (T) 



Flowering Crabs are among the showiest of dwarf flowering 

 trees. The blossoms open slowly and last for a long time. Indi- 

 vidual specimens make a gorgeous display in early spring. 

 Atrosanguinea {Carmine Crab). Of informal habit and very 



showy. The red buds open into deep pink flowers. Profuse. 

 loensis 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, size 3-4 ft., SI. 25 each. 



Red -Leaved Japanese Maple 



Acer polymorphum atropurpureum. (M) Conspicuous 

 shrub or small tree. Brilliant red foliage especially in spring 

 and early summer. Strong plants, size lJ-2 ft., §2.50 each. 



Nandina domestica— Chinese Bamboo (D) 



Handsome small shrub, hardy north to Philadelphia. Has 

 graceful light green foliage turning bronze red in early fall. 

 Erect panicles of small white flowers in spring followed by crimson 

 berries. Pot grown plants, size 2 ft., 7Sc each. 



Philadelphus ,^,<^^_^ 



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Philadelphus— Afocfe Orange (M) ® 



Popular old-fashioned shrubs with showy white flowers during 

 May or June. They succeed in almost any location. 

 Girandole. Of excellent habit and free flowering. Dense 



trusses of well-formed double flowers. Size 2 to 3 ft. 

 The Banner. A hybrid variety forming a shapely shrub with 



very large single flowers. One of the most desirable. Size 4 ft. 

 Virginal. Flowers 2 inches across cover the branches in May 



and early June. Slightly fragrant. Most desirable. Size 3-4 ft. 

 A ny of the Philadel pints: 60c each. 



T*r\xr\VkS— Flowering Almond and Plum 



Japonica fl. pi. (Uouble-Fto-iCcring .Umond). (M) Produces 



its showy double flowers early in May before the leaves. We 



supply both pink and white. Size 3-4 ft. 

 Pissardi {Purple- Leaved Plum). (T) Dwarf tree covered with 



single white flowers in spring. The leaves change from crimson 



to a rich purple. Size 3-4 ft. 

 Triloba {Double-Flowering Plum). (M) Bears in early spring 



semi-double, pink flowers over an inch in diameter. Size 3 ft. 

 A ny of the above: 75c each. 



Pyrus — Cydonia, Japanese Quince 



Japonicus. (M) A showy shrub covered in early spring with 

 large dazzling scarlet blooms. Also makes an e.xtcllent hedge. 

 Strong plants, size 2 ft., 60c each. 



Rhodotypos— W/jiVe Kerria ® 



Kerrioides. .M) OrnamciUal shrub that succeeds in sun or 

 shade. Rich green foliage and large single white flowers the 

 latter part of May, followed by black berries. Size 2-3 ft., 

 60c each. 



Rhus— 5umflc (T) 



Cotinus {Purple Mist, Smoke Tree). Attractive as a large single 

 specimen or in the border. In mid-summer it is covered with 

 clusters of feathered flowers giving the appearance of a cloud 

 of smoke or mist. Size 2-3 ft. 



Typhina laciniata {Cut-Leaved Slagliom Sumac). The beauti- 

 fully cut Fern-like leaves assume brilliant coloring in fall. 

 Showy clusters of crimson fruit. Size 3 ft. 



Strong plants of either of above: 75c each. 



Robinia — Rose Acacia 



Hispida. (M) A quick-growing shrub of great beauty. Has 

 loose racemes of beautiful large pink flowers in June. Gives 

 a magnificent effect. Size 2-3 ft., 75c each. 



Sambucus— EWcr 



Nigra aurea {Golden Elder). (T) One of our very fniest shrubs 

 with beautiful yellow foliage. The color is remarkably bright, 

 rich, and constant. It gives a splendid contrast in the shrubbery 

 border and is of good strong growth. Size 3 to 4 ft., 60c each. 



■y/^^ D=Dwarf (less than 4 feet high); M=Medium Tall (4 to 8 feet high); T=Tall (8 feet and taller) 



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