DREER'S CHOICE HARDY SURmS-Continued 



Forsythia— Go/Jen Bell 



Spectabilis. Strong, tall growing with very large flowers com- 

 pletely covering the stems with its golden yellow bloom. 3 to 4 

 feet high, 60c each. 



Hydrangea— Hardy Shrubby Hydrangea 



Arborescens grandiflora {Snowball Hydrangea). This mag- 

 nificent, perfectly hardy American shrub has snow white blos- 

 soms of largest size. One of its most valuable characteristics 

 is its coming into bloom just after the passing of all the early 

 spring-blooming shrubs, flowering from early June until late 

 July. 3 feet high. 60c each. 



Paniculata grandiflora. Without doubt the best known and 

 most popular summer-flowering shrub in cultivation. The 

 flowers are borne profusely in dense pyramidal panicles a foot 

 long. They are white when first opening, but gradually change 

 to rose color, and remain in good condition for weeks. Fine 

 bush plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 60c each. .Standard or Tree-shaped 

 plants which make beautiful specimens for the lawn or garden, 

 Sl.OO each. 



Kolkwitzia amabilis 



Kolkwitzia amabilis— Beauty Bush 



An exceedingly handsome shrub from China, resembling the 

 Weigela to which it is related. Grows 6 to 8 feet high at maturity 

 and has long arching branches. This variety combines all the 

 merits of a perfect shrub — hardiness, year-round beauty of foliage 

 and habit, and profusion of pale pink bell-shaped flowers in June. 

 Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 60c each. 



Ligustrum— PnVe^ 



Ovalifolium aureum {Golden4eavcd Privet). A beautiful 

 golden variegated form and very effective for associating with 

 other dwarf shrubs. Bushy specimens, 2 to 3 feet high. 60c each; 

 $6.00 per doz. 



Lilacs, see Syringa page 47. 



Lonicera— Bu5h Honeysuckle 



Grandiflora rosea. Rosy red flowers, striped white; June. 

 Sturdy plants, 3 feet high, 50c each. 



Morrowi. A handsome Japanese variety with white flowers 

 during May, but especially valuable for its bright red fruit 

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

 For Climbing Honeysuckle, see page 50. 



Malus— F/otvermg Crab Apple 



The Flowering Crabs are among the showiest of the dwarf flower- 

 ing trees in our American gardens. The blossoms open slowly but 

 last for a long time when fully open. Planted as individual speci- 

 mens they make a gorgeous display early in the spring. The two 

 varieties offered are most popular. 



Atrosanguinea {Carmine Crab). A very showy variety of in- 

 formal habit. Has lovely large red buds which open up into 

 showy deep pink flowers. Blooms very profusely. 

 loensis plena {Bechtel Crab). Large double fragrant pinkish 

 flowers resembling miniature roses; neat symmetrical habit; 

 blooms later than most other kinds. 



Either of the above: 3 to 4 feet high, $1.25 each. 



Maple — Red-Leaved Japanese 



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 18 to 24 inches high $2.50 each. 



Nandina domestica— Cftme^c Bamboo 



A very handsome small shrub, hardy as far north as Philadel- 

 phia. Grows about three feet high with graceful, light green foli- 

 age, which turns to a most attractive bronzy red early in the fall. 

 The small white flowers are produced in good sized erect panicles 

 in spring and are followed by crimson berries. 18 inches high. 

 75c each. 



Philadelphus Girandole 



Philadelphus— Mocfe Orange 



Popular old-fashioned shrubs with showy white flowers during 

 May or June. They succeed in almost any location. 

 Conquete. Large single flowers in clusters of 3 to 5, completely 



covering the plant. 2 to 3 feet high. 

 Girandole {New). Plants of excellent habit of growth, very 



free flowering with exceptionally well formed, double flowers 



in dense trusses. 2 to 3 feet high. 

 The Banner. A hybrid variety forming a shapely shrub with 



very large single flowers. One of the most desirable. 4 feet. 

 Virginal. Flowers 2 inches in diameter, that completely cover 



the branches in May and early June, slightly fragrant, one of 



the most desirable. 3 to 4 feet high. 



A ny of the four Philadelphus: 60c each. 

 Collection of these 4 Philadelphus $2.25 



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



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