John Connon Co., Limited, Hamilton, Ont. 
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FLOWERING AND ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 
The beauty of any grounds can be greatly enhanced by judicious planting of Hardy 
Shrubs, and varieties can be selected that will give flowers throughout the summer, 
handsome colored foliage in autumn, and berries lasting well into the winter. 
ABBREVIATIONS. 
Denoting size : L, large; M, medium; S, small; D, dwarf ; VD, very dwarf. 
AMELANCHIER Botryapium. Juneberry. (S) A very fine early flowering dwarf 
bush, with showy white flowers in April, which are succeeded by small purphsh 
fruit. to 2 feet, each, 35c; dozen, $3.50; 2 to 3 feet, each, 40c; dozen, $4.00. 
AMORPHA FruHcosa. Fai^e Indigo. (L) A strong growing shrub. 6 to 7 feet 
high, with finger-like spikes of indigo-colored flowers; blooms in June. 2 feet, 
30c. 3 feet, 40c. 
AZALEA Mollis. (S) These are the most showy of flowering shrubs, dwarf in habit, 
and associate well with other shrubs, or can be grouped in masses. The Mollis 
forms are brilliant with innumerable shades of yellow, orange, red, scarlet, soft 
pink, and white. Thriving in sunny positions anywhere. Strong plants,well 
budded. 12 to I,') inches, with ball, each, 60c; dozen, $6.00. 15 to 18 inches, 
with ball, each, 80c; dozen, $8.00. 
BERBERIS Thunbergii. Japanese Barberry. (M) Of dwarf, graceful habit, and 
very thorny. This is one of the best plants where a low untrimmed hedge is 
desired. Brilliant green in summer; glowing colors in autumn; crimson berries 
in great profusion after leaves fall. 134 to 2 foet, each, 35c; dozen, $3.50; 2 to 
2 y2 feet, each, 40c ; dozen, $4.00 ; 2 H to 3 feet, each, 50c ; dozen, $5.00 ; 3 to 4 feet, 
each, 60c. 
— Vulgaris. Common Barberry. (L) A handsome shrub of vigorous habit, 
yellow flowers in May or June, followed by orange-scarlet fruit. 1 H to 2 
feet, each, 30c; dozen, $3.00. 2 to 3 feet, each 35c; dozen, $3.50. 
— V. Purpurea. Purple-Leaved Barberry. (M) An interesting shrub, with violet- 
purple foliage and fruit. Effective in groups and masses, or planted alone. 2 
to 3 feet, each, 50c. 
BUDDLEIA Variabilis. Butterfly Bush. A very desirable summer flowering shrub, 
continuing in bloom until cut by frost. Color is a pleasing shade of mauve. 2 to 
3 feet, each, 50c. 
CARAGANA Arborescens. Siberian Pea Shrub. (L) Grows 10 to 12 feet high and 
makes a splendid show with its bright green compound leaves and numerous small 
clusters of yellow flowers; blooms in May and June. W'l to 2 feet, each, 30c; 
dozen, $3.00; 2 to 3 feet, each, 35c; dozen, $3.50. 
CARYOPTERIS Mastacanthus. (M) Blue Spir-Ea. A valuable plant, producing rich 
lavender blue flowers from early September till frost. 1 to 1 feet, each, 30c; 
dozen, $3.00. 
CORCHORUS, or Kerria Japonica plena. Globe Flower. (M) A very distinct and 
more than ordinarily valuable shrub, as it bears its double yellow flowers all sum- 
mer, and in winter its vivid green branches contrast in marked manner with other 
shrubs. It is graceful in habit, with pretty light green foliage. 2 feet, each, 
35c; dozen, $3.50; 3 feet, each, 40c; dozen, $4.00. 
CORNUS Sibirica. Red-Twigged Dogwood. (L) Prized for its blood-red bark in 
winter. Handsome foliage, low branching habit. Thrives in almost any soil. 
2 to 3 feet, each, 35c; dozen, .$3.50; 3 to 4 feet, each, 40c; dozen, $4.00; 4 to 5 feet, 
each, 60c. 
— mascula. Cornelian Cherry. A handsome shrub, dense in growth, with glossy, 
foliage and yellow flowers in April. 2 to 3 feet, each, 40c; dozen, $4.00. 
— sanguinea. European Red Dogwood. The favorite purple-red variety, with 
greenish-white flowers in May and June. Itol Yi feet, each, 35; dozen, $3.50. 
2}4to'i feet, each, 40c. 
CYDONIA Japonica. Japan Quince. (M) Early in spring this fine shrub is cov- 
ered with dazzling scarlet flowers, followed by small quince-shaped fruits which 
are quite fragrant. Growth bushy and dense, with protecting thorns. Foliage 
is glossy and dark, with reddish tints. 1}^ to 2 feet, each, 30c; dozen, $3.00. 
2 to 3 feet, each, 35c ; dozen, $3.50. 3 to 4 feet, each, 40c ; dozen, $4.00. 
