A. N. PIERSON, Inc ., ( ROMWELL, ( ONN. 



Flowering Shrubs 



Hardy flowering shnilis dt-vclop vt-ry quickh- and arc. tlK-rcfi)i c, iudisp. ■usable where it is desiral)le to make 

 an immediate showing. 



It is our aim to produce everything in flowering shrubbery thai is usel'ul. liardj-, and worthy of cultivation. 

 A good shrub collection will present the greatest variety of color throughout the season, both in flower and foli- 

 age. Even in winter the shrubbery is attractive, because of the gracefulness of its stems and branches, and the 

 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 of suflficient depth so that the roots can be spread out and the plant 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 it. Failures are often prevented by mulching the new planting so as to preserve 

 the moisture in the soil and to prevent the alternate freezing and thawing in winter. 



Althaea • Rose of Sharon 



Attractive shrubs flowering during the late months, 

 August to November, when there are but few shrubs in 

 bloom. Very desirable for ornamental plantings. 



2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each 

 Banner. Flowers white, richly marked crimson and 



pink; not unlike a Pelargonium. 

 Jeanne d'Arc. Double; pure white; 3 to 4 inches 



across, resembling a Rose; very fine. 

 Rosea. Large flowers of beautiful shade of rose-pink. 

 Red. Large, well-formed, double, ruby-red flowers. 



Amelanchier • Shad Bush, or Juneberry 



Shrub or small tree desirable for ornament. Blooms 

 very early in spring, very often before leaves appear. 

 Grows well in dry situation. 



Canadensis. Native shrub, very useful in large plant- 

 ings. 2 ft., 35 cts. each. 



Amorpha • False Indigo 



Hardy flowering shrubs with graceful foliage, espe- 

 cially adapted to small plantings in dry situations. 

 Fruticosa. Interesting ornamental plant of spreading 

 habit, with fine, feathery foliage; flowers dark violet- 

 purple. Each 



3 to 4 ft So 35 



4 to 5 ft SO 



Amygdalus • Almond 



Hardy, free-flowering shrubs with showy flowers in 

 early spring. They are splendid garden subjects, thriv- 

 ing in almost any well-drained soil. 



Chinensis albo-plena. Double White-flowering 



Almond. 2 to 3 ft.. 50 cts. each. 

 Chinensis roseo-plena. Double Pink-flowering 



Almond. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each. 



Andromeda 



Arborea (Oxydendrum arboreum). Sorrel Tree. A 

 beautiful, medium-sized flowering tree with small 

 white flowers borne in great profusion. Each 



4 to 5 ft Si 50 



5 to 6 ft 2 00 



Aralia • Angelica Tree 



Maximowiczii. See Trees. 



Pentaphylla. Medium-sized shrub of rapid growth; 

 shining, deep green, five-lobed leaves. Each 



2 to 3 ft $0 35 



4 to 5 ft so 



Spinosa. Hercules' Club. Stout, prickly branches; 

 broad, handsomely cut leaves and large clusters of 

 greenish white flowers in July. 6 to 8 ft.. Si to Si. 50 

 each. 



Doz. 100 



$2 00 Si 5 00 

 25 00 



Berberis • Barberry 



Ilicifolia. Holly-leaved Barberry. Large, dark green 

 leaves remaining on the plant until late in the winter. 

 2 to 2'2 ft., 50 cts. to 75 cts. each. 



Neubertii. A cross between B. vulgaris and Mahonia 

 AquifoUum. with grayish brown branches; no thorns. 

 12 in., so cts. each. 



Thunbergii. Japanese Barberry. Foliage changing to 

 coppery red; bright red berries in great profusion 

 throughout the winter. Dwarf habit. Excellent for 

 hedges. Each 

 18 to 24-in. hedge plants. . . 

 24 to 30-in. extra-large plantsjo 30 

 Specimen platits 50 



Stenophylla. New hybrid between B. Darwinii and 

 B. empetrifolia. An attractive evergreen shrub with 

 handsome golden yellow flowers and deep green 

 leaves. 2-year field-grown. Si each. 



Wilsonae. New. An introduction from western China. 

 Much-branched stems covered with long spines that 

 are particularly noticeable during the winter. The 

 small, glossy green leaves, averaging ■ 2 inch in length, 

 assume beautiful reddish autumnal tints in the fall, 

 harmonizing splendidly 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 cjualities. Strong, field-grown 

 plants, 12 in.. Si each. 



Vulgaris. Common Barberry. Erect growth, yellow 

 flowers; purplish red berries. Each 



2 to 3 ft So 35 



3 to 4 ft so 



Deutzia crenata (see page 26 



