Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora 



Hydrangea (M) 

 Hardy Shrubby Hydrangea 

 26-141 Paniculata grandiflora. The best-known summer- 

 flowering shrub. Immense panicles of showy flowers, white 

 when opening later changing to rose color, remaining in good 

 condition for weeks. Fine bushy plants, size 2-3 ft., 60c each. 



HEDGE PLANTS 



26-054 Japanese Barberry— Bfr&erwrAi<»6frg»(M) 



Where a dwarf deciduous hedge is wanted, nothing equals this 

 beautiful Barberry. Requires but little pruning to keep in shape. 

 The leaves are small, light green, and towards fall assume rich, 

 brilliant colors, the fruit or berries becoming scarlet. Absolutely 

 hardy in all parts of the country. Plant 12 to 15 inches apart. 

 Extra-strong 3-year-old plants, size 18 to 

 24 in.. 40c each; S4.00 per doz. ; §30.00 per 100. 



26-053 Red-Leaved Barberry (m) 



Berberis Thunbergi airopurpurea 

 A gorgeous shrub with lustrous bronzy red foliage turning to 

 vivid shades of orange-scarlet in the fall. Size 15-18 in., 35c each; 

 $3.50 per doz.; §25.00 per 100. 



26-051 California Privet— iig«i/rum ovaiijoUum (t) 



Of all hedge plants this is the most popular, and more of it is 

 planted than all others combined. It is of free growth and suc- 

 ceeds under the most adverse conditions, such as in the shade 

 of trees, where other plants would not exist. Strong plants, 

 size 2\ to 3 ft., $1.25 per doz.; $6,00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 



FAVORITE HARDY SHRUBS 



Pruning 



The Principles and Practice of Pruning by Kains will meet the 

 requirements of everyone who has plants or trees to prune. 

 Freely illustrated. Postpaid for $2.50 



Kolkwitzia— Beauty Bush {M) % 



26-142 Amabilis. An exceedingly handsome shrub from 

 China. Produces long arching branches covered in June with 

 bell-shaped Weigela-like light pink flowers attractively marked 

 with light orange in the throat. Even when not in bloom the 

 plant by reason of its graceful growth and neat foliage gives a 

 lovely effect that lasts until late fall. Strong plants, size 2-3 ft. 

 75c each. 



Philadelphus coronarius 



Phlladelphus— Mocfe Orange ® 



Popular old-fashioned shrubs of excellent habit of growth. 

 They bloom profusely during May and June. 

 26-149 Coronarius {Garland Mock Orange). (T) The popular 



tall variety; single white flowers, very sweet and one of the first 



to bloom. Size 2-3 ft. 

 26-156 Virginal. (M) Slightly fragrant, semi-double white 



flowers covering the branches with a sheet of blooms. Size 2-3 ft. 

 Either of the above: 60c each. 



Prunus— Flowering Almond 



26-157 Japonica fl. pi. Pink (Double-Flowering Almond). (M) 

 A beautiful dwarf tree, producing its showy double flowers early 

 in May before the leaves appear. Size 2-3 ft., 75c each. 



Pyrus— Cydonia, Flowering Quince (M) 

 26-158 Japonicus. A showy shrub covered in early spring 

 with large dazzling orange-scarlet blooms. Also makes an 

 excellent hedge. Strong plants, size 2 ft., 60c each. 



Rhus— Sumac (T) 



26-173 Cotinus {Purple Mist, Smoke Tree). A most unique 

 shrub planted as a single specimen or in the mixed border, 

 forming a large plant which in mid-summer is covered with 

 large clusters of feathered flowers giving the appearance of a 

 cloud of smoke or mist. Strong plants, size \\-2 ft., $1.00 each. 



Robinia— J?o5e Acacia (M) 



26-166 Hispida. A quick-growing shrub of great beauty. Has 

 loose racemes of beautiful large pink flowers in June. Gives a 

 magnificent effect. Size 2 to 3 ft., 7Sc each. 



Our shrubs are too heavy to be sent by parcel post 



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