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HENDERSON'S AUTUMN BULB CATALOGUE— 1927 



J} selection of the best 



HARDY 



FLOWERING 



SHRUBS 



for the home grounds 



Hardy Flowering Shrubs 



Ready October 20th 



These are all 2 to 3 year, transplanted plants, and range from 1 to 3 ft. in height, according to variety; some being stronger growing, are 

 consequently taller at the same age. In the description of each variety we give the natural heights at maturity, but they can be kept any 

 size desired by pruning. Those marked >:: may be planted in a shady place. 



ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon) 



One of the best known ornamental shrub?; easy to grow and valuable 

 for their late blooming. Grows to a height of 10 to 12 ft. and flowers in 

 August and September. We offer Double White and Double Red. Price, 60c 

 each, $6.00 per doz. 



BERBERIS THUNBERGH II 

 Japanese Barberry 



Of low, spreading growth, forming a dense impenetrable bush. The 

 branches are set with sharp thorns. Small yellow flowers in the spring fol- 

 lowed by bright scarlet berries in the late summer and fall. The foliage turns 

 orange and scarlet in the autumn. A valuable hedge plant, especially interest- 

 ing because of its graceful drooping habit. Height 4 to 6 ft. Price, 50c. each. 

 $5.00 per doz. 



CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS 

 Strawberry Shrub 



A strong, upright grower with large, handsome foliage. Peculiar reddish- 

 brown sweet scented flowers in May. It grows to a height of 4 to 6 ft. and 

 will thrive either in sunny or shady places. Price, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 



DEUTZIA 



Very ornamental shrubs planted either singly or in a border. The tall 

 varieties may be used for a background and the dwarf for a border. They 

 thrive in any good soil and are profuse bloomers. We offer the following 

 varieties: {See engraving.) 



Deutzia Crenata. Flowers pure white tinged rose color. Height 6 to 8 

 ft. Blooms in June and July. Price, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 



Deutzia Gracilis. Slender growth. Pure white flowers in May and June. 

 Height, 2 to 4 ft. Price, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 



Deutzia Lemoinei. White flowers in June and July. Height 6 to 7 feet. 

 Trice 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 



Deutzia Pride of Rochester. Double white flowers in June and July 

 Height. 6 to 7 ft. Price, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 



FORSYTHIA VIRIDISSIMA 

 Golden Bell 



A spring flowering shrub of easy culture; vigorous growth and 

 free flowering habit. One of the first shrubs to flower in the 

 spring; the deep yellow flowers are produced before the foliage. 

 Height, 10 to 12 ft. Price, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. 



HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS 

 GRANDIFLORA 



A variety of //. arborescent, recently discovered. The heads 

 of flowers are in shape like //. hortensis they are snowy white. 

 It is a true shrub, begins to bloom in early summer and con- 

 tinues into the fall, so that it is practically ever-blooming. 

 After //. paniculata grandiflora has lost its color this variety is 

 still fresh, eventually turning to a light green and then brown. 

 It is a graceful shrub and is destined to achieve the widest 

 popularity. It attains a height of 6 ft. and the same width 

 and is literally loaded with its grand panicles of large snowy 

 white flowers, one of the grandest sights imaginable. Price, 

 strong two-year-old plants, 2 to 3 ft. high, $1.00 each, $10.00 

 per doz. 



HYDRANGEA PANICULATA 

 GRANDIFLORA 



This is the most popular hardy shrub in cultivation. It 

 attains a height of 8 to 10 ft.; perfectly hardy in all parts of the 

 country. The flowers are white when first open, but change to 

 pink and russet brown. They are borne in immense pyramidal 

 panicles, nearly a foot in length. It commences flowering in 

 August and continues in bloom the rest of the season, the 

 flowers drying on the bushes. Price, strong plants 2>£ to 3 ft. 

 high, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 



