Dreer's Choice HARDY SHRUBS 



Kolkwitzia araabilis 



Kolkwitzia (M) 



Beauty Bush 



Amabilis. An exceeding- 

 ly handsome shrub from 

 China. It has long arch- 

 ing branches and re- 

 sembles the Weigela to 

 which it is related. A 

 perfect shrub as it is 

 hardy, has year-round 

 beauty of foliage, and is 

 of good habit. Covered 

 with bell-shaped light 

 pink flowers in June. 

 Strong plants, size 2-3 

 ft. 75c each. 



Ligustrum — Privet ® 



Ovalifolium {California Pri-cd). For Hedge, see page 143. 

 Ovalifolium aureum {Golden-Leaved Privet). (M) A verj' effec- 

 tive golden-leaved form. Size 2 ft., 60c each. 

 Lilacs, see Syringa, page 141 



Lonicera — Bush Honeysuckle (M) 



Grandifiora rosea. Rosj- 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 145. 



Magnoli: 

 soulangeana 



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 2-3 ft., $3.00 each. 



— Lennei. (T) A superb late-flowering variety with large leaves 

 and deep purple flowers. Strong bushy plants, size 2-3 ft., 

 $5.00 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. 



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. 



Philadelphus Virginal 



Philadelphus— Mocfe 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 Philadelphus: 60c each. 



Prunus— F/ouermg Almond 

 Japonica fl. pi. {DoiMe-Flowering AlmonJ). (M) Produces 

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

 supply both pink and white. Size 3-4 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., 75c each. 



Named Hybrids (M) 



— Appleblossom. Showy pink and white flowers. 



— CoroUina. A splendid shade of salmon-apricot. 



— rubra grandifiora. 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. 



Rhus— 5umac (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. Strong plants $1.00 each. 



Typhina laciniata {Cul-Leavcd Stjghom Sumac). The beauti- 

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

 Showy clusters of crimson fruit. Size 3 ft. Strong plants 75c each. 



Robinia— i?o5e 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— EWer 



Nigra aurea {Golden Elder). (T) 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. 



140 D =Dwarf (less than 4 feet high); M =Medium Tall (4 to 8 feet high); T=Tall (8 feet and taller) 



