Dreer’s Choice 
HARDY SHRUBS 
Ligustrum—Privet © 
Ibota Vicary (Golden Ibota Privet). (T) Of good dense habit 
Size 2-3 ft., 
with striking foliage of clear even yellow. 
75c each. 
Ovalifolium aureum (Golden-Leaved Privet). (M) A very effec- 
tive golden-leaved form. Size 2 ft., 60c each. 
Ovalifolium (California Privet). For Hedge, see page 148. 
Lilacs, see Syringa, page 146 
Lonicera —Bush Honeysuckle (M) 
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. 
Either of the above: 60c each. 
For Climbing Honeysuckle, see page 150. 
Magnolia 
soulangeana 
Magnolia 
(T) Shrubby when young but attains tree-size 
The cup-shaped flowers, 3 to 5 inches across, are 
Soulangeana. 
in time. 
white inside, flushed with purple outside. Blooms early in 
spring. Bushy plants, size 3-4 ft., $4.00 each. 
— Lennei. (T) A superb late-flowering variety with large leaves 
and deep purple flowers. Strong bushy plants, size 2-3 ft, 
$4.00 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., $4.00 each. 
Malus —Flowering Crab Apple (T) 
Flowering Crabs are among the showiest of dwarf-flowering 
trees. They 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. 
Ioensis plena (Bechtel Crab). Large, double, fragrant, pinkish 
flowers resembling miniature Roses. 
Parkmani (Parkman Crab). 
Any of the above: 
Semi-double pink flowers. 
Strong plants, size 3-4 ft., $1.25 each. 
Red-Leaved Japanese Maple 
Acer polymorphum atropurpureum. 
shrub or small tree. 
and early summer. 
(M) Conspicuous 
Brilliant red foliage especially in spring 
Strong plants, size 14-2 ft., $2.50 each. 
Nandina domestica—Chinese Bamboo (D) 
Handsome small shrub, hardy as far north as 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., 75c each. 
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Girandole 
Philadelphus aXe 
Philadelphus—Mock 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 it. 
The Banner. A hybrid variety forming a shapely shrub with 
very large single flowers. One of the most desirable. Size 4 it. 
Virginal. 
and early June. Slightly fragrant. Most desirable. 
Any of the Philadelphus: 60c each. 
Flowers 2 inches across cover the branches in May 
Size 3-4 it. 
Prunus—Flowering Almond and Plum 
Japonica fl. pl. (Double-Flowering Almond). (M) Produces 
its showy double flowers early in May before the leaves. We 
supply both pink and white. Size 3-4 it. 
Pissardi (Purple-Leaved Plum). (T) Dwarf tree covered with 
single white flowers in spring. The leaves change from crimson 
to arich purple. Size 3 ft. 
Triloba (Double-Flowering Plum). 
semi-double, pink flowers over an inch in diameter. 
Any of the above: 
(M) Bears in early spring 
Size 3 ft. 
75c each, 
Pyrus—Cydonia, Japanese Quince (M) 
Japonicus. A showy shrub covered in early spring with large 
dazzling scarlet blooms. Also makes an excellent hedge. 
Strong plants, size 2 ft., 60c each. 
Named Hybrids (M) 
Showy pink and white flowers. 
— Corollina. A splendid shade of salmon-apricot. 
— rubra grandiflora. Rich blood red blooms of great beauty. 
— sanguinea. Brilliant crimson flowers of cup shape. 
Any of the above: Strong plants, size 18-24 in., $1.50 each. 
— Appleblossom. 
Rhodotypos—Wwhite Kerria © 
Kerrioides. (M) Rich green foliage and large single white 
flowers the latter part of May, followed by black berries. 
Succeeds in either sun or shade, Size 2-3 ft.. 60c each, 
Rhus—Sumac (T) 
Cotinus (Purple Mist, Smoke Tree). Covered in midsummer with 
clusters of feathered flowers giving the appearance of a cloud 
of smoke or mist. Size 2-3 ft. 
Typhina laciniata (Cut-Leaved Staghorn 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. 
loose racemes of beautiful large pink flowers in June. 
a magnificent effect. Size 2-3 ft., 75c each. 
Has 
Gives 
Sambucus—Elder 
Nigra aurea (Golden Elder). (YT) One of our very finest shrubs 
with beautiful yellow foliage. The color is remarkably bright, 
rich, and constant. Size 3 to 4 ft., 60c each. 
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D =Dwarf (less than 4 feet high); M=Medium Tall (4 to 8 feet high); T=Tall (8 feet and taller) 
