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ALBANY NURSERIES 
FLOWERING DECIDUOUS SHRUBS. 
TjThis class of ornamental nursery stock furnishes a wide range of 
w shrubs of both interest and beauty throughout the Spring and Sum- 
mei months. Most of the plants listed are sufficiently hardy to succeed in 
the colder sections of the country, and the number is ample to satisfy all 
tastes and requirements. 
F lowering deciduous shrubs usually constitute the major planting in 
every undertaking be it large or small. Many shrubs are suitable for 
planting singly, but as a rule they create a better effect if planted in 
groups, the number in each group depending upon the space available and 
theii i elation to the balance of the planting. This class of shrubbery is 
largely used to f orm the planting around the base of dwellings, screen ob- 
jectionable objects, form division borders to take the place of unsightly 
fences, fill in nooks and corners, and generally tend to make a graceful 
border line for the lawn proper. 
B\ a caieful and intelligent selection of deciduous shrubs respecting 
their height when fully grown, character and shade of foliage and time of 
blooming, a most pleasing effect both as to general appearance and the 
enjoyment of flowers over an extended period can be obtained. Not only 
does an appropriate planting of deciduous shrubbery add to the visible 
improvement of property, but this fact increases the financial worth, so 
that the planting of trees and shrubs is not an expense but a profitable 
investment. 
F 01 youi assistance in selecting shrubbery suitable for your particular 
place and taste, we have prepared a special table of these plants showing 
their blooming period in this section. In colder parts of the country where 
station is later allowance should be made accordingly. This list you 
will find in the back part of this catalog under “Plants for Special Pur- 
We shall be glad at all times to render further assistance to interested 
parties. A pencil sketch of your property showing the size of your prop- 
erty, the location and size of your residence and other buildings as well as 
established walks, drives and other objects, will enable us to treat your 
problem intelligently. * 
ACER JAP0N1CA. See Deciduous Trees. 
Azalea: AZALEA. 
Azalea Mollis or (Rhododendron sinense.) 
A useful little shrub, seldom grows more 
than three feet in height. If planted in a 
sheltered position one may enjoy the flow- 
ers until they frost. This charming plant 
has large flowers, exquisite in color, which 
vary in color from rose through pink, buff 
and salmon; a delightful series which 
makes the shrub of great value. 
Amelanchier: JUNE BERRY. 
Amelanchier canadensis. JUNE BERRY. 
Medium-sized shrub producing white flow- 
ers, and is of added value because of the 
reddish-purple fruit. The plant is useful 
for mass effects. 
Berberis: BARBERRIES. 
There are deciduous and evergreen bar- 
berries, both groups providing valuable 
shrubs for ornamental purposes. They are 
of especial value because of their showy 
