Dreer’s Choice Deciduous and Evergreen 
Hardy Shrubs 
Shrubs are as much a part of the well balanced garden as a lawn or flower border. 
Many of them are as decorative as any ornamental foliage plant, while others are 
Our shrubs are too heavy to be sent by 
mail and they are shipped by Express or 
Freight at purchasers’ expense. No 
charge is made for packing or delivery 
to the Express, Freight, or Steamship 
lines in Philadelphia. The sizes given 
are those of the plants when shipped to you. 
Abelia chinensis grandiflora 
Abelia—susn Arbutus (M) 
One of the best flowering shrubs for 
foundation planting in combination with 
Evergreens and other shrubs. They bloom 
profusely throughout the summer. 
26-101 Chinensis grandiflora. A 
compact growing evergreen shrub of 
medium size producing in summer and 
fall showy clusters of bell-shaped pinkish 
white flowers. 4-inch pots 50c each. 
26-102 Edward Goucher. A new 
hybrid by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture 
bearing bright lavender-pink blooms 
with orange markings in throat. The 
flowers are a trifle larger than those of 
the preceding variety. 4-inch pots 
$1.00 each. 
Althea—Rose of Sharon (T) 
Tall, hardy, late-flowering shrubs valu- 
able because they flower when but few 
shrubs are in bloom. Good for hedges. 
August-October. 
26-104 Coelestis. 
of true blue color. 
26-108 Rubis. A lovely single flower of 
a splendid rich red color. 
Either of the above: 60c each. 
26-109 William R. Smith. Giant 
single pure white flowers fully 4 inches 
across. They open flat and are profusely 
produced from early July until late 
September. Size 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 
26-110 Tri-Color set of Altheas for $1.75 
Large single flowers 



highly attractive on account of their flowers. 
In the well arranged shrubbery border 
there always will be something of interest no matter what the season of the year. 
They have many uses such as a dividing line between the flower and vegetable garden, 
or between the lawn and uncultivated land beyond; as a background to a flower garden; 
for hiding an unsightly fence or foundation. As height varies according to condition 
we give the approximate height as follows: 
D=Dwarf (less than 4 feet tall); M= 
Medium (4 to 8 feet tall); T=Tall (8 feet and taller). 
Hardy 
Evergreen Azaleas © 
These varieties are the hardiest and 
most desirable for general garden planting. 
Until thoroughly established it is bene- 
ficial to give them a heavy mulch of leaves 
during the winter. They require an acid 
soiland givea glorious display in the spring. 
11-007 Hinamayo. (D) A meritorious 
variety resembling Hinodegiri in general 
habit, except in color which is a delicate 
clear soft shade of rose-pink. Also has 
smaller foliage. Bushy plants 12 to 15 
inches tall, $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz. 
11-011 Hinodegiri. (D) The most 
popular variety with dense clusters of 
bright fiery red flowers. 10 to 12 in. 
diam., $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 
11-015 Ledifolia alba. (M) A robust | 
growing sort with heavy mat-green 
foliage and large pure white flowers. 
15 to 18 inches tall, $2.50 each; $25.00 
per doz. 
Buddleia «» 
Butterfly Shrub, Summer Lilac 
26-111 Charming 
A glorious shrub bearing throughout the 
late summer and autumn elegant long 
sprays covered with lovely lavender-pink 
blooms which compared with other 
Buddleias are distinctly pink. Awarded 
Silver Medal by Penna. Horticultural 
Society. 2-year field plants or 3-inch pots, 
50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
26-112 Dubonnet 
A glorious color—a counterpart of the 
popular French wine Dubonnet. It re- 
sembles the popular Ile de France in color 
but the plant is of stronger habit and the 
trusses are much larger. Firm, cylindrical 
spikes closely set with lovely blooms. Of 
erect growth, strong stemmed, with large 
leathery foliage, and a good late summer 
cut flower. 2-year field plants or 3-inch 
pots, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 
26-114 Orchid Beauty 
A splendid new variety of soft cattleya- 
lilac with a brilliant orange eye. Somewhat 
similar in color to the well-known variety 
Fortune but differing from it by having 
long tapering spikes similar in form and 
size to the popular Charming. A real 
addition to the Buddleia list. 2-year 
field-grown plants or 3-inch pots, $1.00 
each; $10.00 per dozen. 
26-230 Set of 3 Buddleias for $2.00 


Callicarpa purpurea 
Callica rFpa—Beauty Berry 
26-115 Purpurea. (M) Most graceful 
recurving branches, covered in August 
with tiny pink-tinted flowers. Followed 
in late September by masses of violet- 
purple berries which last until mid- 
winter. Strong plants, size 2-3 ft., 
60c each. 
‘Calycanthus 
Sweet Shrub © 
26-116 Floridus. (M) An old favorite 
with most unusual chocolate-colored 
flowers in May. Size 2-3 ft., 75c each. 
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Cercis 
Judas Tree, Red Bud (T) 
26-119 Japonica. A showy tall shrub or 
small tree. The branches and twigs are 
covered with a mass of small rosy pink 
flowers early in the spring before the 
leaves appear. Size 2 to 3 ft. 75c each. 
. 
Chionanthus 
White Fringe © 
26-117 Virginica. (T) Tall native Junc- 
flowering shrub. Flowers like graceful 
bunches of white silken fringe. Strong 
plants, size 3-4 ft., $1.25 each. 
Clethra 
White Alder, Sweet Pepper Bush 
26-118 Alnifolia. (M) © A fine native 
shrub with spikes of fragrant pure white 
blooms. Flowers profusely during July 
and August when few other shrubs are 
in bloom. Size 2 ft. 75c each. 

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