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HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 



FLOWERING SHRUBS, HARDY DECIDUOUS 



These occupy an important place in the development of the Home Grounds or in any landscape plantings. The present vogue of 

 the Outdoor Living Room permits the use of Flowering Shrubs in greater variety than ever before. Frequently a single specimen will 

 add much to the appearance of the garden. Flowering Shrubs should also serve as a background for the Perennial Border, and for a 

 dividing line between properties there is nothing more suitable. 



Our plants are all 2 to 3 years transplanted, and range from 13^ 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. 



AMYGDALUS, Flowering Almond 



Double Pink. The miniature double, rose-like blossoms cover the entire 

 shrub. Very hardy, very graceful; blooms in May; height 3 to s feet. 

 Price, 7SC each; $7. 50 per doz. 



ALTHEIA, Rose of Sharon 



V^aluable for their late blooming. Grows to a height of lO to I2 feet. 

 Flowers in August and September. We offer Double White and Double 

 Red. 



Price, 75C each; $7. 50 per doz. 



BEAUTY BUSH, Kolkwitzia Amabilis 



A recent introduction from Asia, discovered by the late E. H. Wilson. 

 Proclaimed the perfect shrub. In early June its sprays of tiny foxglove- 

 like blossoms transform it into a fountain of pink loveliness. Attains a 

 height of 6 feet. A valuable addition to every garden. 



Price, Si. 00 each; Sio.oo per doz. 



BERBERIS, Barberry 



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. Height 4 to 6 feet. 



Price, 35c each; $3-50 per doz.; S25.00 per 100. 



Thunbergrii Atropurpurea (Ne-iU 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 illustration.) 



Price, plants 12 to 15 inches high, 7sc each; S7.50 per doz. 



BUDDLEIA, Butterfly Shrub 



lie de France. (New.) The richest, the loveliest, the most beautiful 

 of its race. The flower spikes are a foot long and their color is a glowing 

 claret-purple. Very free blooming and vigorous. It attains a height of 

 6 to 8 feet. An exquisite cut flower. Blooms alT summer. (See illustration.) 



Price, Si.25 each; S12.50 per doz. 



Masnifica. 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. 



Price, 7SC each; S7.50 per doz. 



*CALYCANTHUS, Strawberry Shrub 



FloriduE. 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 feet, and will thrive either in sunny or shady places. 



Price, 7SC each; S7.50 per doz. 



*DEUTZIA 



Very ornamental when planted either singly or in a border. They thrive 

 in any good soil and are profuse bloomers. 



Crenata. Flowers, pure white, tinged rose. Height, 6 to 8 feet. Blooms 

 in June and July. (See illustration.) 



*DEUTZIA 



Gracilis. Covered with white flowers in May and June. Graceful 

 and attractive at all times. Height, 2 to 4 feel. 



Pride of Rochester. Large double white flowers in June and July. 

 Height, 6 to 7 feet. 



Price, any of above, 75c each; $7. SO per doz. 



*FORSYTHIA, Golden Bell 



Spectabilis. The showiest of all; makes a fountainlike growth. Every 

 twig densely covered with golden yellow bells. Height, 6 to 8 feet. Flowers 

 in March or early April, before the foliage appears. 



Viridissitna. A little later than the preceding. Vigorous, upright growth. 

 Height, 10 to 12 feet. 



Price, any of above, 7SC each; $7.50 per doz. 



HYDRANGEA, Hardy Shrubby 



Arborescens Grandiflora. The heads of flowers are snowy white. It 

 is a true shrub; begins to bloom in early summer and continues into the 

 fall, so that it is practically everblooming. It attains a height of 6 feet 

 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 feet high, 5i-oo each; Sio.oo 

 per doz. 



Paniculata Grandifiora. This is the most popular hardy shrub in 

 cultivation. It attains a height of 8 to 10 feet. 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, 2J4 to 3 feet high, 7SC each; $7.50 per doz. 



*LONICERA, Bush Honeysuckle 



Fragrantissima. A delightful shrub for its tiny creamy white waxen 

 flowers that are produced before the leaves unfold. Very fragrant. The 

 foliage is very decorative; in late autumn the plant is studded all over with 

 red berries. Height, s to 6 feet. 



Price, 75c each; 57-50 per doz. 



♦PHILADELPHUS, Mock Orange 



Very desirable free-blooming shrubs of erect habit and easiest culture 

 in any common soil. The sweet scented variety Coronarius or Mock Orange 

 is almost as well known as the Lilac. 



Coronarius. Sweet scented pure white flowers. Height, 8 to 10 feet. 

 June. 



Lemoinei. Compact and graceful; grows to a height of 6 feet, with semi- 

 double fragrant flowers produced in great abundance. 



Virginal. Rated by many as the finest. Flowers are semi-double, two 

 inches across; very prolific; delightfully fragrant. Main crop of flowers 

 is produced in late May and June, and a scattering of blossoms throughout 

 the summer. Very vigorous. Height, 6 to S feet. 



Price for any of above, 75c each; S7.50 per doz. 



Purchaser pays transportation charges on shrubs. See notice top of page 131. 



