Deciduous Shrubs 
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Pliiininii <)f Shrubbery 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
It is our ;iim to produce everything in (lowering shrubbery tliat is useful, hardy and worthy ol culti- 
vation in our climate. A good shrub collection will present the greatest variety of color throughout the 
season, both in flower and foliage. Kven in Winter it is attractive in appearance from the gracefulness of 
its stems and branches, ami from the color of its bark. When right selections are made, it will serve almost 
as well as evergreens to shut out from view, fences or other low unsightly objects. 
ABBREVIATIONS: Denoting Size: L., large; M., medium; S., small; D., dwarf; VD., very dwarf. 
ALTHiEA. See Hibiscus 
AMORPHA 
Amorpha canescens (Lead Plant). A free-flow- 
ering shrub of dense habit; blue flowers in pani- 
cles. Blooms in June. 2 to 'i ft., 35 cts. 
A. fruticosa (False Indigo). L. An interesting 
ornamental shrub of spreadirg liabit, with fine, 
feathery foliage. Dark violet purplish flowers 
which appear in June. Valuable for massing. 3 
to 4 ft., 30 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. 
AMYGDALUS. Almond 
See Prunus Sinensis 
ARALIA. Angelica Tree 
Aralia pentaphylla (Five-leaved Aralia). A 
graceful shrub, with arching, spiny branches and 
bright green, shining foliage. Excellent on rocky 
banks and .slopes; also for hedges. 3 to 4 ft., 
30 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. 
A. spinosa. See Deciduous Trees. 
AZALEAS. Native Sorts 
All of our native Azaleas are hardy and highly 
ornamental. 
Azalea arborescens (Fragi'ant White Azalea). 
M. A good grower; foliage dark green. In June 
and July produces [lowers of a while or tinged 
rose-color. Very fragrant. 18 to 24 in., $1.00. 
A. calendulacea (Flame Azalea). Flowers or- 
ange-yellow or flame-red; not fragrant. One of 
the showiest. 18 to 24 in., $1.00. 
.\ZALEAS— Continued 
Azalea nudiflora. (Pinxter Flower). S. Commonly 
known as "Wood's Honeysuckle." Deep pink to 
reddish pvu'plc flowers in May. The most bril- 
liant and valuable for mass planting. 12 to 15 
in., 75 cts.; 18 to 24 in., $1.00. 
A. Vaseyi (Southern Azalea). M. One of the 
hardiest and most valuable, but rare. Flowers 
are rosy white, appearing in .^pril before the 
leaves. Foliage tiu'ns dark crimson in the Fall. 
15 to 18 in., $1.00; 18 to 24 in., $1.25. 
A. viscosa (White Swamp Honeysuckle). This Azalea 
blooms in Jime or July, producing delightfully 
sweet-scented white flowers tinted with shades of 
rose. Prefers damp places. 1 to 24 in., $1.00. 
Pontica and Mollis Varieties 
A. Pontica (Hardy Ghent). S. Fragrant flowers, 
ranging from white to deep crimson, appear in 
great profusion in early Spring, literally covering 
twig and branch. Their rich coloring cannot be 
surpassed. Excellent for mass planting. Named 
varieties: 2 to 234 ft., $1.75, $15.00 per 10. 
Mixed: 18 to 24 in., $1.50. $12.50 per 10. 
Named Varieties 
Bouquet de Flore. Salmon-rose. 
Cardinal. Clear red. 
Daviesi. White; extra sweet-scented. 
Nancy Waterer. Clear yellow. 
Pallas. Bright red. 
A. mollis. Dwarf habit and larger flowers than 
the (ihent. Resembles Rhododendron; good foli- 
age; flowers in shailes of red, white, yellow and or- 
ange; i)erfoctly harily, thriving in smmy positions 
anywhere. 15 in., 75 cts.; 18 in., $1.00; 24 in., 
$1.25. Standard form, 2}4 to 3 ft., $2.00. 
