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HARDY 



FLOWERING 



SHRUBS 



for the home grounds 



Hardy Flowering Shrubs 



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



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



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 



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 Thunbergii 



(Japanese Barberry) 



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

 branches are set with sharp thorns. Small yellow (lowers 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 ft. Price, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100. 



Buddleia Magnifica 



(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. 

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



*Calycanthus Floridus 



(Strawberry Shrub) 



A strong, upright grower with large, handsome foliage. Peruliar 

 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. 



*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 (lowers are produced before the foliage. Height, 10 to 12 

 ft. Price, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. 



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 soil and are profuse bloomers. We offer the j 

 following varieties: (See illustration.) 



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 Pride of Rochester. Double white flowers in June and 

 July. Height 6 to 7 ft. Price, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 



Hydrangea Arborescens 

 Grandiflora 



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

 ers are in shape like //. horlensis; 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. paniculala 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 snowy 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. (.See illustration.) Price, 

 strong plants, 2]4 to 3 ft. high, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 



HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA MAKES AN IDEAL DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN PROPERTIES 



Our Pamphlet on the Pruning and Care of Hardy Shrubs and California Privet sent free on application 



