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HENDERSON'S AUTUMN BULB CATALOGUE- 1928 



J} selection of the best 



HARDY 



FLOWERING 



SHRUBS 



for the home grounds 



Hardy Flowering Shrubs 



Ready October 20th 



11 2 to 3 rear, transplanted plants, and range from 1 to 3 ft. in height, according to variety; some being stronger growing, are 

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



These are a 

 consequently taller at the same age. 

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



ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon) 



One of the best known ornamental shrubs; 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 Boil and are profuse bloomers. We offer the following 

 varieties: (See enoraving.) 



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. 

 Price 75c. each, 87.50 per doz. 



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

 Heizht, 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, $0.00 per doz. 



HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS 

 GRANDIFLORA 



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

 of flowers are in shape like //. horlcnuis 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 '/. panimlata gmndiflora 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 Bnowy 

 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 S 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 arc 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 2Vt to 'A ft. 

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



Garden Gleam Collection of Five Ever-blooming Roses 



Each variety in the collection offered on this page possesses in a 

 superlative degree the essential points of an ideal garden Rose; they 

 are vigorous, free blooming and hardy. We will send free with each 

 collection our pamphlet on the "Garden Culture of the Rose," which 

 gives complete instructions on planting and care. 



For our full list of Roses see our catalogue "Everything for the 

 Garden" sent free on application. 



Etoile de France — Velvety crimson. 



Los Antfeles — Flame pink shaded gold. 



Ophelia — Peach, pink, and salmon. 



Radiance — Rosy carmine with opaline pink tints. 



Red Radiance — Clear red. 



PRICE OF THE GARDEN GLEAM COLLECTION 



Five strong 2-year-old pot drown plants! one of each variety, 



first size, $7.30! second size. 55.00. 



