HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 



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PRUNUS, Double !• lowering Plum 



Triloba. A most ornamental early flowering shrub of vigorous 

 growth. The light pink, double flowers are produced in early spring 

 before the leaves develop. Height, 4 to 6 feet. (5ee illustration.) 



Price, 7Sc each; $7.50 per doz. 



*RHODOTYPOS, Jetbead, White Kerria 



Kerrioides. Prized for its shining jet black berries which cover 

 the plant during the winter; also for its showy white flowers during 

 May and June. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



SPIREA 



The Spireas will grow in almost any soil, but thrive best where 

 the ground is moist and well drained. 



Anthony Waterer. Carmine crimson flowers from June to 

 November. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 



Prunifolia. (Bridal Wreath.) One of the showiest spring shrubs. 

 InTUay the branches are covered with small double white flowers. 

 Height, 6 to 8 feet: 



Thunbergii. Of dwarf, bushy habit; rarely exceeding 3 feet in 

 height. White flowers in April and May. 



Van Houttei. Flowers of pure white, borne in greatest profusion 

 in June. Very showy. Height, 8 to 10 feet. (See illustration.) 

 Price, any of above, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



SYMPHORICARPUS, Snowberry 



. Chenaulti. This new variety originated at the Arnold Arbore- 

 tum. It forms a most graceful, shapely plant about 3 feetShigh and 

 5 feet in diameter, with small foliage and dense branches, which 

 in fall bear an abundance of white to pink fruits. 



Racemosus. An old favorite. In Jijly and August it has small 

 pink flowers, which are followed by great numbers of large pure 

 white, waxlike berries in clusters that remain until freezing weather. 

 Conspicuous and interesting. ' '■-- 



Price, any of above, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



SYRINGA, Lilac 



Everyone wants lilacs in May; they add beauty and sweetness to 

 any surroundings. This year we have pleasure in offering three of 

 the finest and largest flowering French Hybrid varieties. (See 

 illustration.) 



Jan Van Tol. A new French Lilac with pure white, single flowers 

 in long trusses. One of the finest in cultivation. 



Hugo Koster. Single. A superb, soft pinkish lilac. The trusses 

 are beautifuUv formed; the contour of the shrub is perfect. 



Ruhm Von Horstenstein. It is perfectly glorious in the rich- 

 ness of its magnificently formed, large, single royal purplish-red 

 flowers. 



Price, any of above, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. Set of three- 

 French Lilacs, $2.75. 



Vulgaris. (Common Purple Lilac.) The old-fashioned purple 

 variety. Height, 12 to 14 feet. 



Vulgaris Alba. (Common White Lilac) Beautiful pure white 

 flowers. Height, 12 to 14 feet. 



Price of Common Lilacs, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



VIBURNUM, Japan Snowball 



Plicatum. The pure white, perfectly round 3 to 4-inch balls, 

 produced in great quantities during June, above the artistically 

 wrinkled foliage make it one of the choicest- — one of the most popular. 

 In all, a very commanding specimen. Heignt, 8 to 10 feet. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



*WEIGELIA, Diervilla 



There is no shrub more deservedly popular. All of the varieties 

 are very ornamental and should be found in every collection. 



Candida. White flowers in great profusion from June to Novem- 

 ber. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



Eva Rathkc. Very distinct. Color, deep carmine red. Flowers 

 continuously throughout the summer and autumn. Height, 6 to 8 

 feet. 



Rosea. Rich, rose-colored flowers in June and July. A beautiful 

 shrub. Height, 6 to 8 feet. (See illustration.) 



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



HEDGE PLANTS 



BARBERRY, (See description on opposite page) 



It is ideal as a hedge plant on account of its dense bushy growth, 

 also because it requires but little pruning to keep it in shape. 



PRIVET, Ligustrum ovalifolium 



California Privet. Of all the shrubs which have been tried for 

 hedging, none can compare with this. Of easy growth and splendid 

 foliage, free from insects. Its inexpensiveness alone would give it 

 first place for the purpose. It is now planted by the million annually. 

 (See illustration.) 



Price, strong shrubs, 1^ to 2 feet high, 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100; 

 $45.00 per 1,000; extra strong, 2 to 3 feet high, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 

 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. 



Our Pamphlet on the Pruning and Care of Hardy Shrubs 

 and California Privet sent free on application. 



Purchaser pays transportation charges on shrubs. 



HeOGS OF 



Caufornia 

 Privet 



See notice top of page 133 



