AZALEAS— Continued 



Torch Azalea (A. kaempferi) . 5 to 6 ft. Flame-to-salmon 

 flowers in great abundance transform these semi- 

 evergreen shrubs into gorgeous specimens in May. 

 Each: 15 to 18 in. $2.25, 18 to 24 in. $2.75, 2 to 3 ft. 

 $3.50. 



Yodogawa Azalea (A. yodogawa) . 3 to 4 ft. Semi-ever- 

 green and very hardy, this shrub is buried beneath a 

 lovely covering of lavender-pink bloom in May. Each: 

 15 to 18 in. $2.00, 18 to 24 in. $2.50, 2 to 2V2 ft. $3.50. 



BAYBERRY (MyricaJ 



Northern Bayberry (AI. carolinensis) . 5 to 6 ft. Clusters 

 of gray waxy berries on stiff branches, valuable alike 

 when cut for inside decoration or allowed to remain 

 on the plant. Aromatic foliage. Each: 15 to 18 in. 65c, 

 18 to 24 in. 85c. 



BARBERRY 



For Box Barberry, Japanese Barberry, Red-Leaf Japa- 

 nese Barberry, Mentor Barberry, and the sensational 

 Truehedge, see under "Hedge Plants," page 29. 



BEAUTYBERRY (Callicarpa) 



Chinese Beaulyberry (C. purpurea). 4 ft. Small clusters 

 of pink flowers and shiny deep mauve berries stud 

 the willowy branches of this attractive sort. Splendid 

 for cutting. Each: 18 to 24 in. 45c, 2 to 3 ft. 60c. 



BEAUT YBUSH (Kolkwitzia) 



Beautybush (K. amabilis). 5 to 6 ft. An upright shrub 

 of twiggy habit of the Honeysuckle family. It is of 

 particularly graceful growth, with good foliage value 

 throughout the season. The bell-shaped, arbutus-like 

 flowers are soft pink, with a yellow throat. One of 

 the freest and loveliest of flowering shrubs in May and 

 June. Each: 18 to 24 in. 70c, 2 to 3 ft. 90c, 3 to 4 ft. 

 $1.25. 



BLUEBERRY (Vaccinium) 



Highbush Blueberry ( V. corymbosum) . 6 to 8 ft. A handsome shrub, 

 which delights in rather sour, swampy soil, and partial shade. The 

 attractive waxy white flower bells are followed by delicious berries, 

 and magnificent autumnal foliage of orange and scarlet. Each: 3 to 

 4 ft. $2.00, 4 to 5 ft. $3.00. 



BUCKTHORN (Rhamnus) 

 Buckthorn (R. cathartica) . 10 to 12 ft. Good for a background, with 

 countless glittering black berries in the fall and winter. Each: 3 to 

 4 ft. 65c, 4 to 5 ft. 90c, 5 to 6 ft. $1.25. 

 Glossy Buckthorn (R. frangida). 8 to 9 ft. Red berries, maturing 

 black, are produced in abundance among attractive glossy foliage 

 from late September well into the winter. Each: 2 to 3 ft. 50c, 3 to 

 4 ft. 60c, 4 to 5 ft. 75c. 



BUSHCLOVER (Lespedeza) 



Purple Bushclover ( L. bicolor). 5 to 6 ft. Long drooping racemes of 

 rosy purple flowers, like sweet peas, in July and August com- 

 pletely hide the clover-like foliage of this graceful shrub. Strong, 

 3-year-old plants, each- 70c. 



BUTTERFLY BUSH (Buddleia) 



Beloved by Summer Butterflies 

 Alternate Leaf Butterfly Bush (B. alternifolia ) . 8 to 10 ft. A wide- 

 spreading sort, covered in late summer with lilac-purple flowers. 

 Each: 18 to 24 in. 50c, 2 to 3 ft. 60c, 3 to 4 ft. 75c. 

 "Charming" Butterfly Bush. This splendid shrub bears long graceful 

 sprays of lavender-pink flcwers (distinctly pink by comparison with 

 the other sorts) in late summer and fall. Strong 2-year-old plants, 

 each 60c. 



Dubonnet Butterfly Bush. A glorious new Buddleia, the color of the 

 deep red French wine, Dubonnet. The firm, cylindrical spikes are 

 closely set with lovely blooms. A good late summer cut flower. 

 Strong, 2-year-old plants, each 75c. 

 Farquhar Butterfly Bush (B. farquhari). 5 ft. Pendulous and spread- 

 ing, with many long racemes of light lavender bloom in late sum- 

 mer. Strong, 2-year-old plants, each 50c. 

 lie de France Butterfly Bush. 4 to 5 ft. Bears many long, heavy 

 sprays of deep, but bright, purple flowers throughout the summer. 

 Highly fragrant. Strong, 2-year-old plants, each 60c. 



BUTTON BUSH (Cephalanthus) 

 Button Bush (C. occidentalis). 12 ft. Small tubular white flowers are 

 densely packed in long-stalked globular heads during July and 

 August. Glossy foliage. Does well in good garden soil, but de- 

 lights in wet locations. Each: 2 to 3 ft. 60c, 3 to 4 ft. 75c. 



RED BARBERRY (See page 29) 



[12] Hardy Shrubs 



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