NURSERYMEN— PLANTERS 
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DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
The foundation planting, a hedge and a few trees made this picture in one year 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
In making up this selection of Ornamental Shrubs, particular care 
has been taken to name only the very best and most useful varieties. 
Shrubs can be planted either as individuals on lawns, or in beds and then 
be allowed to develop into perfect vspecimens, or they can be put to use 
for borders and screen plantings and for groups and mass effects. The 
full beauty of any ground cannot properly be expressed until Deciduous 
Shrubs have been planted liberally and judiciously. 
The method of propagating and cultivation of our Shrubs is such that 
only the hardiest, most vigorous, and perfect-rooted stock is being 
produced, and they will create an immediate effect in any planting. 
AESCULUS 
/Gsculus parviflora; syn., Pavia macrostachya (Dwarf Horse- 
chestnut). A broad-spreading shrub of great beauty, with deep green 
foliage. Is a mass of beautiful, upright spikes of white blossoms in July, 
to 2 It., $i each, 17.50 for 10. 
AMELAINCHIER 
Amelanchier botryapium (juneberry). An early-Howering. showy 
bush; the white flowers are succeeded by purplish fruit. Well adapted for 
wild effects and rocky soil. 2 to 3 ft.. 35 cts. each, $3 foi 10; 3 to 4 ft.. 
50 cts. each. $4.50 for to. 
A. canadensis (Shad Bush). A fine native variety, with oval, shining 
leaves. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, S4.50 
for 10. 
AMORPHA 
Amorpha fruticosa (False Indigo). A strong and easily grown shrub, 
with compound feathery foliage and spikes of indigo-blue flowers in 
June. 2 to 3 ft.. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, ?3 for 10. 
ARALIA 
A. pentaphylla; syn., Acanthopanax pentaphyllum. Splendid 
for mass plantings and on rocky slopes. Bears shining green leaves 
until late in fall. 2 to 3 ft.. 25 cts. each. $2 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, 
$3 for 10. 
A. spinosa (Hercules' Club). Very odd and yet ornamental; .stout, 
thorny branches; leaves 2 to 3 feet long; enormous, flat corymbs of white 
flowers in August. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts.; 5 to 6 ft., 50 cts. 
AZALEAS 
A group of extremely showy shrubs when in bloom. Indispensable for 
landscape work and well suited for damp and boggy soils. 
Azalea arborescens (Fragrant White Azalea). A valuable native 
variety, with white flowers, tinged with rose; very fragrant. to 2 ft., 
ii each, $7.50 for 10. 
A. mollis (Chinese Azalea). The size of the flowers of these little 
plants resembles those of the rhododendron. In April and May they are 
literally covered with laige trusses of all shades of red, white, yellow, and 
orange. Very hardy. tj 5 to 2 ft., $1; 2 to 2J/2 ft.. Si. 50 to $2. 
A. nudiflora (Pinxter Flower, or Wood Honeysuckle). A native 
Azalea, with deep reddish pink flowers in May. Does well in swampy 
places. iJ4 to 2 It., It each, $7.50 for 10. 
BEMZOIM 
Benzoin odoriferum; syn., Lindera Benzoin (Spice Bush). A 
splendid native shrub, especially valuable for mass effects in natural 
plantings. Early in spring the small yellow flowers appear before the 
leaves develop; the bright scarlet berries later are quite attractive. A 
good shrub for wet or moist places. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each. $3 for 10; 
3^to 4 ft., 50 cts. each. $4.50 for 10. 
BERBERIS The Barberries 
A species of small and medium-sized shrubs of great ornamental 
merit. They are unsurpassed used as specimen shrubs in foundation 
plantings or as hedge plants. 
Berberis Thunbergii "a iow.ipreadlng 
bush of dense growth. It is possibly the best hedge-plant known as 
it is absolutely winter proof. It stands shearing well and looks good 
if a formal hedge-line is desired. If allowed to grow at will it devel- 
ops a hedge of great beauty and gracefulness and yet becomes im- 
penetrable. The foliage is of the daintiest green in spring and stands 
out in the most brilliant shades of orange and red in the autumn. 
The numerous bright scarlet berries last from fall well into winter. 
I to ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $18 per too, $150 per 1,000; 
iK to 2 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for lO; 2 to 2^ ft., 50 cts. each, $4 for 
10. Sheared and naturally grown specimens from $i to $2.50. 
B. vulgaris (Common Barberry). A sturdy, upright-grow'ing brush, 
with light green, prickly leaves and showy golden yellow flowers in early 
summer; dark reddish berries lasting all winter, i to 2 ft., 25 cts. each, 
J2 for 10; 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
B. vulgaris purpurea (Purple Barberry). In habit and growth similar 
to the species; the foliage, however, is dark purple and remains so through- 
out the season. iK to 2 ft., 30 cts. each, ?2,50 for 10; 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. 
each, $3.50 for 10. 
CALLICARPA 
Callicarpa purpurea. One of the showiest shrubs in the fall, w'ith 
graceful long and slender branches. They are fully laden with tiny pink 
flowers; later with a multitude of violet-colored berries. 2 to 3 ft., 
35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
CALYCANTHUS 
Calycanthus floridus (Allspice, or Sweet Shrub). An old-fashioned 
and very popular shrub, of strong, erect growth. The foliage is large and 
handsome; the flowers are purplish brown and very fragrant. Equally 
good for sunny and for shady places. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 
3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
CARAGANA 
Caragana arborescens (Siberian Pea Tree). Hardy, upright grower, 
with light green foliage and golden yellow flowers. 3 to 4 ft.. 75 cts. 
CARYOPTERIS 
Caryopteris mastacanthus (Blue .Spirca). A low, bushy plant, 
especially valuable on account of its blooming late in September, i to 
iJ4 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for to; to 2K ft.. 40 cts. each, $3.50 for 10. 
CEANOTHUS 
Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey Tea). A low and spreading 
native shrub, very useful for massing in dry locations. Flowers appear 
in midsummer in a profusion of foam-like, delicate white panicles. Very 
hardy. to 2 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
C. hybrida, Gloire de Versailles. A beautiful hybrid variety, flow- 
ering all summer, with abundance of azure-blue trusses. to 2 ft., 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
CEPHALANTHUS 
Cephalanthus occidentalis (Button Bush). A hardy and strong- 
growing native bush, with fresh green foliage; flowers during the summer 
in form of dense, round, creamy white heads. Fine for waterside plant- 
ings. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each. $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for to. 
