Shrubs for Fall Planting 



Euonymus 



Corchorus japonica fl. pi. 



Corchorus or Kerria— G/o&e/?ower (M) 



Japonica fl. pi. Of clean graceful growth. Attractive double 

 golden yellow flowers produced freely and continuously from 

 June to October. 50c each. 



Corrwis— Dogwood (T) • 



Florida (White-Flou-erin^ 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., SI. 50 each. 



— rubra (Red or Piyik-Flourring Doguvod). 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., S2.50 each. 



Lutea (Goldentu-ig Dogwood). Handsome, with distinct yellow 

 bark. Splendid winter effect. Size 3-4 ft., 60c 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 



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 



corjmbs 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 \\-2 ft. 



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

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

 Any oj the above Deutzias: 60c each. 



Elsholtzia— Mmr^hrub ® (M) 



Stauntoni. A particularly valuable shrub because it flowers in 

 September and October. It grows about four feet high. Of 

 bushy branching habit, each branch terminated by a dense 

 flowerspike that measures 4 to 8 inches in length. Deep lilac 

 flowers. Strong plants, size 2 feet. 60c each. 



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

 corky bark. Small yellow flowers in ^ring followed by attrac- 

 tive red berries in fall. Has conspicuws 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— GoWen Bell ® 



Spectabilis. (M) Has verj' 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— Harrfy Shrubby Hydrangea (M) 



Arborescens grandiflora {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 grandiflora. 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. 



Kolkwitzia 



Beauty Bush 



Amabilis. An exceedingly 

 handsome shrub from China 

 resembling the Weigela yet 

 quite a bit more graceful. 

 The long arching branches 

 are attractive even when 

 the plant is not in flower. 

 During June well-estab- 

 lished plants are simply 

 covered by masses of bell- 

 shaped light pink flowers 

 marked with an attractive 

 pattern of soft orange in 

 the throat. Fully grown 

 plants measure 6 to 8 feet 

 high. Strong plants, size 

 2-3 feet, 60c each. 



Kolkwitzia amabilis 



Ligustrum— Pr/Wf ®(.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— Buj/i 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 grandiflora 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 polymorphiim 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. 



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