Shrubs for Fall Planting 



Cornus— Dogwood (T) £ 



Florida {White-Flowering Dogwood). A handsome spreading 



native bush or small tree bearing large white flowers in spring. 



Foliage turns brilliant crimson in early autumn. Rich red fruits. 



Strong plants, size 3-4 ft., $1.50 each. 

 — rubra (Red or Pink-Flowering Dogwood). A splendid rich rosy 



red form of Florida. When planted near the preceding the two 



varieties make a pleasing color contrast. Bright red berries. 



Strong plants, size 3-4 ft., $2.50 each. 

 Sibirica alba {Red-Branched Dogwood). Quick grower; bright 



red bark and porcelain blue fruits. Fine winter effect. Size 



3-4 ft., 60c each. 



Desmodium (M) 



Penduliflorum {Purple Bush Clover). A shrub which dies to the 

 ground in winter, but comes up vigorously in spring, bearing 

 during September, when few shrubs are in bloom, attractive 

 sprays of bright rose-colored pea-shaped flowers. Grows quite 

 large with age. 60c each. 



Deutzia Lemoinei 



Deutzia 



Well-known flowering shrubs, blooming profusely in spring or 

 early summer. They succeed well in any sunny position. 

 Crenata magnifica. (T) Very distinct. Has showy large 



corymbs of double white flowers. Finest tall sort. Size 3-4 ft. 

 — rosea plena {Double-Flowering Deutzia). (M) Double white 



flowers attractively tinged with pink. Very fine. Size 3-4 ft. 

 Gracilis. (D) A favorite dwarf bush covered with spikes of 



pure white flowers in early summer. Size l|-2 ft. 

 Lemoinei. (D) One of the very best dwarf shrubs. Very 



large pure white flowers in cone-shaped heads. Size l|-2 ft. 



Any of the above Deutzias: 60c each. 



Elsholtzia— Mintshrub <§> (D) 

 Farquhari. This resembles a Buddleia but grows about 24 

 inches high. Produces in late summer and early fall attractive 

 spikes of bright pink flowers. The entire bush, flowers and 

 foliage, is sweetly scented. In addition to being very con- 

 spicuous in the landscape the plant also is outstanding for 

 cutting. Strong field-grown plants, 75c each. 



Euonymus 



Alata {Corkbark). (M) Ornamental on account of its curious 

 corky bark. Small yellow flowers in spring followed by attrac- 

 tive red berries in fall. Has conspicuous bright scarlet autumn 

 foliage. Strong plants, size 2-3 ft., 75c each. 



Europaeus {Burning Bush). (T) A showy shrub loaded in 

 autumn and winter with scarlet seed pods from which orange 

 colored berries hang on slender threads. Size 3-4 ft., 75c each. 



Forsythia spectabilis 



Forsythia-GoWen Bell® 



Spectabilis. (M) Has very large golden yellow flowers com- 

 pletely covering the stems early in the spring. 



Suspensa {Weeping Golden Bell). (T) Graceful arching willowy 

 branches covered with golden bells. 



Either of the above: Size 3-4 ft., 60c each. 



Hydrangea— Hardy Shrubby Hydrangea (M) 

 Arborescens grandifiora {Snowball Hydrangea). % A magnifi- 

 cent, perfectly hardy native shrub with large snow white 

 blossoms. Most valuable because it comes into bloom just 

 after the passing of the spring-flowering shrubs. Blooms 

 from early June until late July. Size 2-3 ft., 60c each. 

 Paniculata grandifiora. The best-known summer-flowering 

 shrub. Immense panicles of showy flowers, white when open- 

 ing later changing to rose color, remaining in good condition 

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



Standard or Tree-Shaped plants that will make beautiful 

 specimens for the lawn or garden. $1.00 each. 



Ligustrum— Privet ®(M) 

 Ovalifolium aureum {Golden Leaved Privet). A beautiful 

 golden-variegated form. Particularly effective in combination 

 with other shrubs. Bushy specimens, size 2 to 3 feet. 60c each. 



Lilacs, see Syringa page 50. 



Lonicera— Bush Honeysuckle (M) 



Morrowi. A handsome Japanese variety with white flowers 

 during May, but especially valuable for its bright red fruit 

 during the summer and autumn months. Size 3 feet, 60c each. 



Tatarica grandifiora rosea. Rosy red flowers, striped white; 

 June. Red fruits. Sturdy plants, size 3 feet, 60c each. 



For Climbing Honeysuckle, see page 52. 



Maple — Red Leaved Japanese (m) 



Acer polymorphum atropurpureum. The most conspicu- 

 ous of the medium-sized shrubs or small trees. Their beautiful 

 shape and brilliant red foliage add color and variety to the 

 landscape during spring and early summer. Shapely bushy 

 plants, size 18 to 24 inches, $2.50 each. 



We shall supply all shrubs priced at 60c each, for $6.00 per doz. 



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