FOUNDEI 

 1850 



A^EST 





Hardy Shrubs for 

 Permanent Planting 



They are absolutely hardy, and, once planted, 

 lust indefinitely, increasing In size and beauty 

 year after year. For cold climate where hardy 

 plants are needed they stand without an equal. 

 Planted in clumps, masses or used for hedges, 

 screens, or for filling unsightly corners, they make 

 a glorious show. They supply that certain some- 

 thing which is lacking in every yard where hardy 

 shrubbery is not planted. We recommend a liberal 

 planting of this class of plants. They last a life- 

 time and are sure to give splendid satisfaction. 

 Their culture is exceedingly simple. When re- 

 ceived cut the plants back about one-third their 

 growth if not done before shipping. Set about 

 three feet apart for a screen, but as individual 

 specimens plant wherever desired'. Water freely 

 when planted, and for a few days afterward. No 

 protection required. They may be planted as soon 

 as ground is ready to dig up until late spiring. 

 This class of plants should be set out earlier than 

 Roses and other pot plants, so if your order con- 

 tains some of them we will send the different 

 varieties at the proper season. 



Some varieties, such as Hydrangea, Snowball, 

 Weigelas, Deutzias, require pruning in early spring 

 before new growth starts. Here with us it is 

 done in late February or early March each season. 

 HYDRANGEA Arborescens Sterilis — The New Everblooming 

 Hydrangea is, as its name implies, .constantly in bloom 

 from early in June until frost, and is one of the most 

 important additions in the way of hardy shrubs ever intro- 

 duced. All summer long it bears great clusters of white 

 flowers, much like the tender Hydrangea in size and form; 

 it will grow to perfection in partial shade, making it most 

 valuable for massing under trees or growing on north side 

 of house. 



Price, strong:, vigorous plants, well rooted, 25c each; 5 for 

 $1.00, postpaid; lai'ger, field-grown plants, with several 

 branches, fine roots, 75c each, by express. 



lljdra^Mi,e^ paniculata grandiflora. 



Hydrangea paniculata 

 grandiflora 



We grow and sell annually many thousands of these most 

 popular of all shrubs. They are extensively used for yard, 

 lawn and hedge planting and for screens. Attains a height of 

 5 to 7 feet; hardy in all localities; blooms the first and every 

 season in July and August, and continues in bloom for two 

 or three months; the flowers are massive, cone-shaped, often 

 measuring 10 inches in length, and have a pleasing variation 

 of color, changing from original pure white to 

 pink, and finally to beautiful, rich, coppery-red. 

 Well-rooted, field'-grown plants that will bloom 

 this year. 



Prices, 25c each; 5 for $1.00. postpaid; strong, 

 two-year-old, field-grown, blooming plants. 75c 

 each; extra-size, three-year-old, field-grown, bloom- 

 ing plants, 85c each; $8.50 per dozen, by express 

 or freight. 



Spirea ■ Meadow Sweet 



Aurea (Golden Leaved) — Bright golden yellow foli- 

 age and small white floweis. 



Billardi — Spikes of rose-colored flowers; blooms 

 profusely. 



Bumalda — Dwarf-growing. Flowers rose-colored. 



Callosa Alba — Dwnrf white-flowerinar variety. 



Callosa Rubra — Grows 3 to 4 feet high; deep. rosy, 

 red flowers. 



Callosa Superba — Light red* flowers in profusion. 



Prunifolia (Bridal Wreath) — Double pure white 

 flowers. 



Reevesii — Single, pure white; blooms latter part 

 of May; attains a height of 4 to 6 feet. 



Thunbergi — Blooms in April ; compact, fern-like 

 leaves; flowers borne in clusters. 



Van Houttei — The bushes form fine, .compact 

 clumps. The pure white flowers are borne in 

 great masses. 



Perpetual Blooming Crimson Spirea, Anthony 

 Waterer — It makes a low. compact bush, 15 to 

 18 inches high. Large umbels of deep crimson 

 flowers. _, 



Blue Spirea (Caryopteris Mastacanthus) — The 

 dense flower heads are of a rich lavender-blue 



Spirea Van Houtte. 



Price of all plants on this page, except where 

 noted: One-year-old size, 25c each: any 5 for *1, 

 postpaid: two-year-old size. 75c each. $7.50 dozen, 

 by freight or express: three-year-old size. 90c each, 

 bv freight or express at purchaser's expense. 



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