Flowering Shrubs 



CROMWELL GARDENS, CROMWELL. CONN. 



Planting of Deutzias 



FLOWERING SHRUBS 



Hardy flowering shrubs develop very quickly and are therefore indispensable where it is desirable to 

 make an immediate showing. 



It is our aim to produce everything in flowering si. 'ubbery that is useful, hardy and worthy of culti- 

 vation. A good shrub collection will present the greatest variety of color throughout the season, both in 

 flower and foliage. Even in winter the shrubbery is attractive because of the gracefulness of its stems 

 and branches and color of the bark. Many varieties also bear highly colored and showy fruit which, in 

 many instances, hangs on the entire winter. 



As soon as nursery stock is unpacked, a trench should be dug and the roots set in, covering them with 

 moist earth until they can be planted. Many failures result from disregard of this simple rule. 



Before planting, the soil should be thoroughly spaded and enriched. The holes should be made of 

 ample dimensions and deep enough so that the roots can be spread out and so that the plant will stand in 

 the same position as when growing in the nursery. It is very important to pack the soil very firmly around 

 the plant so that all the roots will come in contact with the fresh soil. Often failures are prevented by mulch- 

 ing the new planting so as to preserve the moisture in the soil and to prevent the alternate freezing and 

 thawing in the winter. 



NOVELTIES IN FLOWERING SHRUBS 



BERBERIS WILSONAE (New) 



An introduction from western China with much- 

 branched stems covered with long spines that are par- 

 ticularly noticeable during winter; the small, glossy 

 green leaves, averaging K inch in length, assume beau- 

 tiful reddish autumnal tints in fall, harmonizing splen- 

 didly with the handsome crimson fruits which are 

 preceded by showy, rich golden flowers. A splendid 

 hardy subject that will, when better known, be planted 

 extensively on account of its many decorative qualities. 

 $2 each. 



BERBERIS STENOPHYLLA 



Hybrid between Berberis Darwini and Berberis 

 empelrifolia. .\n attractive evergreen shrub, with 

 handsome golden yellow flowers and deep green leaves. 

 2-year, field-grown, $2 each. 



COTONEASTER HORIZONTALIS 



Vigorous shrub from China; prostrate and palmate 

 branches covered with numerous red berries; the small 

 rounded leaves are of an attractive, rich green hue, and as 

 the foliage is retained well into midwinter, it should be 

 planted extensively either for decorative or cover pur- 

 poses. Very ornamental and highly recommended for the 

 rockery or as a cover for banks. 2-yr., field-grown, Si ea. 



I COTONEASTER PROSTRATA 



New variety recently introduced from China; of a 

 rambling habit. Round leaves of medium size, light 

 green. The plant blooms abundantly and the pinkish 

 flowers are succeeded by large, orange-red berries 

 remaining a long time. Very suitable for the rock- 

 garden. 2-year, field-grown, $2 each. 



DEUTZIA CRENATA MAGNIFICA 



(New) 



Hybrid between Deutzia crenata candidissima and 

 Deutzia Velmorince. Handsome, well-expanded full 

 flowers, pure white, produced in great profusion. 

 Blooms about the end of May about two weeks earlier 

 than others of the type. A magnificent shrub of great 

 beauty. 2-year, field-grown, $$ each. 



PHILADELPHUS VIRGINAL 



(New) 



A vigorous and tall shrub; flowers in dens 

 large and double, pure white. 



clusters, 

 A beautiful shrub and 

 without doubt one of the finest introductions of late 

 years. 2-year, field-grown, S5 each. 



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