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HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 



ALTHEA or Rose 

 of Sharon 



One of the best known orna- 

 mental 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, 75c each; §7.50 per 

 doz. 



BERBERIS Thunbergii 

 Atropurpurea 



New Red Leaved (Japanese 

 Barberry) 



Similar in all respects to the green-leaved Japanese Barberry 

 except that the foliage is bronzy red. As the season advances the 

 color changes to vivid orange scarlet. Should be planted in full 

 exposure to the sun for best color. (See illusiralion.) 



Price, plants 12 to 15 inches high, 75c each; S7.50 per doz. 



BERBERIS Thunbergii, (Japanese Barberry) 



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

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

 followed by bright scarlet berries in the late summer and fall. The 

 foliage turns orange and scarlet in the autumn. A valuable hedge 

 plant, especially interesting because of its graceful drooping habit. 

 Height 4 to 6 ft. 



Price, 35c each; S3.50 per doz.; §25.00 per 100. 



BUDDLEIA Magnifica or Butterfly Shrub 



The long, graceful spikes of flowers are of a pleasing, rich violet rose 

 and are produced in profusion from early June until late Autumn. 

 The plant dies down in winter, but comes up again every spring. 

 {See illustralion.) 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



*CALYCANTHUS Floridus or 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. 



Shrubs, Hardy Flowering 



These are all 2 to 3 years transplanted; and range from 1 to 

 3 ft. in height, according to variety ; some being stronger grow- 

 ing, 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. 



*DEUTZIA 



A fine dwarf 



Very ornamental shrubs 

 planted either singly or in a 

 border. The tall varieties 

 may be used for a back- 

 ground and the dwarf for a 

 border. They thrive in any 

 good soil and are profuse 

 bloomers. We offer the fol- 

 lowing varieties: 



Deutzia Crenata. Flow- 

 ers pure white tinged rose 

 color. Height 6 to 8 ft. 

 Blooms in June and July. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per 

 doz. (See illustration.) 



Deutzia Pride of Ro- 

 chester. Double white flow- 

 ers in June and Julv. Height 

 6 to 7 ft. 



Price, 75c each; S7.50 per doz. 



Deutzia Cracelis. Pure white flowers in June, 

 variety to use in front of tall shrubs. Height 2 to 4 ft. 



Price, 75c each; S7.50 per doz. 



*FORSYTHIA 



Forsythia Spectabilis. A very decorative shrub with very large 

 flowers completely covering the stems in early spring with golden 

 yellow bloom. Height 6 to 8 ft. 



Price, 75c each; S7.50 per doz. 



Forsythia Viridissima. 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, 75c each; S7.50 per doz. 



HYDRANGEA Arborescens Grandiflora 



A variety of H. arborescens, recently discovered. The heads of flow- 

 ers are in shape like H. hortensis; they are snowy white. It is a true 

 shrub, begins to bloom in early summer and continues into the fall, so 

 that it is practically ever-blooming. After H. 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 snow\' 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, 2J^ 

 to 3 ft. high, 75c each, $7.50 

 per doz. 



LILAC 



These old-fashioned shrubs 

 are always popular and with 

 the present revival of the 

 "old-fashioned" garden no 

 collection is complete without 

 them. Everyone wants lUacs 

 in May. They add beauty 

 and sweetness to any sur- 

 roundings with their ex- 

 quisite plumes of purple and 

 white flowers. {See illus- 

 tration.) 



Lilac Purple. The old- 

 fashioned purple variety. 

 Height, 12 to 14 feet. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 

 per doz. 



Lilac White. Beautiful 

 pure white flowers. Height, 

 12 to 14 feet. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 

 per doz. 



