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Kolkwitzia amabilis— Beauty Bush 



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 18 to 24 inches high, 50c each. 



Ligustrum— Privet 



Ovalifolium aureum (Golden-leaved Privet). A beautiful 

 golden variegated form and very effective for associating with 

 other dwarf shrubs. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Ovalifolium (California Privet) for Hedge, see page 122. 



Lilacs, see Syringa, page 121. 



Lonicera— Bush Honeysuckle 

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

 Morrowi. A handsome Japanese variety with white flowers 

 during May, but especially valuable for its bright red fruit 

 during the summer and autumn months. 



Either oj the above: 50c each. 

 For Climbing Honeysuckle, see pages 115 and 156. 



Magnolia 

 Soulangeana 



Magnolia 



Soulangeana. A hardy Chinese species which, while shrub-like 

 in its young growth, attains the size of a tree in time. Its 

 flowers, which are produced early in spring, are cup-shaped, 3 

 to 5 inches in diameter. They are white inside, flushed with 

 purple outside. Bushy plants, 3 to 4 feet. $4.00 each. 



Stellata (Star Magnolia). The earliest to flower. A dwarf species 

 forming a symmetrical rounded bush 8 to 10 feet high producing 

 pure white, delicately scented, semi-double, gracefully formed, 

 attractive flowers about 3 inches in diameter. They appear in 

 very early spring before the foliage develops. Strong plants 

 2 to 3 feet high. $4.00 each. 



Malus— Flowering 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 three 

 varieties offered are the 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. 



Ioensis plena (Bechtel Crab). Large double fragrant pinkish 

 flowers resembling miniature roses; neat symmetrical habit; 

 blooms later than most other kinds. 



Purpurea (Purple Crab). Reddish purple flowers; open growth. 



Any of the above: Strong plants, 3 to 4 ft. high. $1.25 each. 



Red -Leaved Japanese Maple 



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. Strong plants, 15 

 to 18 inches high, $2.00 each. 



Nandina domestica— Chinese 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 tuns 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. 75c each. 



Double Flowering Peach 



Double Flowering Peaches 



Prunus (Amygdalus) persica 

 Deservedly popular plants, highly prized on account of the 

 great masses of large double flowers borne in early spring before 

 the leaves appear. We offer strong plants 4 to 6 feet high in the 

 three colors Double Red, Double Pink, and Double White, $1.00 

 each. 



We will supply all shrubs priced at 50c each for $5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 



