yiilue Bi^ ALTHEA 



In our opinion the new Blue Bird Althea is one of the most 

 beautiful flowering shrubs. It produces an abundance of bright 

 blue flowers that open to almost 5 inches wide. These gorgeous 

 flowers are formed early and more continue to open for the entire 

 sinrimer. The plants make nice vigorous, upright growth and can 

 readily be kept pruned to any desired shape. Blue Bird Althea 

 is so outstandingly different that it has been granted a plant 

 patent (No. 1739). We believe this variety will be hardy in all 

 areas where winter temperatures do not exceed 5 to 10 degrees 

 below zero. The supplv of this wonderful new shrub is limited 

 so order early 1 -year grafted, well rooted plants (12-15 inches 

 high) $2.95 each plus postage. 



>^CHINESE REDBUD 



This species is similar to the native American 

 redbud but is more shrub-like in habit and the 

 blossoms are larger and have a deeper color. It pro- 

 duces brilliant, reddish-purple flowers that cover 

 nearly the entire plant before any leaves are pro- 

 duced. This beautiful shrub is a real treasure for 

 any garden where its spring beaiUy gives a color 

 that is distinctly different from other plants. Young 

 plants are hardy to zero or a bit below but estab- 

 lished plants should be satisfactory in considerably 

 colder areas. Redbud grows well in partial shade 

 or full siui and prefers a good fertile soil that is 

 not too acid. 2-year, field transplants, 12-15 inches 

 tall, $1.95 each. 



FORSYTHIA 



LYNWOOD GOLD 



A Avonderful new variety with unusually large blos- 

 soms of a deep yellow color. Lynwood Gold is one of 

 the best Forsythias for reliable production of a profus- 

 ion of bloom. Each spring the graceful stems are cov- 

 ered with a wonderful display of golden blossoms that 

 make an outstanding addition to any planting. Forsyth- 

 ias are very easy to grow. Wei! rooted, field-grown 

 plants, 2-3 ft. tall, $2.35 each; 3 for $6.50. 



SPRING GLORY 



This is another excellent variety of Forsythia that 

 is a favorite garden shrub. It is a very dependable 

 bloomer, producing beautiful flowers that are a clear 

 yellow color. Spring Glory is truly a fitting name for 

 this excellent variety. Both of these varieties were ex- 

 posed to 10 degrees below zero in our fields last winter 

 without injury. Sturdy plants, 2-3 ft. tall, $1.95 each; 

 3 for $5.25. See page 17 for postal rates. 



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