THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE 
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Deciduous Shrubs 
Ornamental shrubs occupy an important place in the 
home garden. They present a variety of color, season of 
bloom and type of growth, as well as producing brilliant 
colored foliage in the fall and bright colored berries in the 
winter. 
ALMOND (Amygdalus). Produces double, rose colored 
flowers in great profusion in early spring. 2 to 3 ft. 60c 
each; 3 to 4 ft. 75c each. 
ALTHEA (Hibiscus syriacus). Rose-of-Sharon. Tall grow¬ 
ing, late flowering shrubs of unusual beauty. Pink, 
purple, red and white. Bush form. 2 to 3 ft., 40c each; 
3 to 4 ft. 50c each; tree form, 75c each. 
ARALIA (Acanthopanax pentaphylla). A graceful shrub 
with spiny branches and bright green foliage. 2 to 3 
ft., 35c each; 3 to 4 ft., 40c each. 
AZALEA arborescens (Sweet Azalea). Fragrant white 
flowers in June. 1 to iy 2 ft., $2.25; 1 V 2 to 2 ft., $3.00 
each. 
kaempferi (Torch Azalea). Orange-red. 15 to 18 in., $2.00 
each; 18' to 24 in., $2.50 each; 2 to 2% ft., $3.25. 
calendulacea (Flame Azalea). Flame-red flowers late in 
May. 1 to iy 2 ft., $1.50 each; 1 y 2 to 2 ft., $2.00 each. 
mollis (Chinese Azalea). Mixed colors. 12 to 15 in., $1.75 
each; 18 to 2_4 in., $2.75 each. 
nudiflora (Pinxterflower). Deep pink to reddish purple. 
1 to 1 y 2 ft., $1.75 each; 1 % to 2 ft., $2.25 each. 
poukhanensis (Korean Azalea). Low growing; pale lilac 
purple. 15 to 18 in., $2.00 each; 1 y 2 to 2 ft., $2.75 each; 
2 to 2 x / 2 ft., $4.00 each. 
viscosa (Swamp Azalea) Fragrant white flowers in July; 
prefers da,mp soil. 1 to 1 y 2 ft., $1.25 each; 2 to 2 y 2 ft., 
$2.00 each. 
BARBERRY, Japanese. See Hedge Plants, page 80. 
Redleaf Japanese (Berberis thunbergi atropurpurea). 
Similar to the Japanese in habit. The foliage, which is a 
bright red, lasts the entire season. 15 to 18 in., 40c 
each; 18 to 24 in., 50c each. 
BAYBERRY (Myrica carolinensis). A valuable shrub for 
poor and sandy soils. White, waxy berries. 1 y 2 to 2 ft., 
75c each; 2 to 3 ft., $1.00 each. 
BUTTERFLYBUSH (Buddleia magnifica). An attractive 
shrub with rosy purple flowers. 4 0c each. 
CAROLINA ALLSPICE (Calycanthus floridus). An old- 
fashioned shrub with Pineapple-scented, chocolate 
colored flowers. Thrives in partial shade. 2 to 3 ft. 
40c each; 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 
CORALBERRY (Symphoricarpos vulgaris). Clusters of 
coral-red berries last throughout the winter. 2 to 3 ft., 
35c each; 3 to 4 ft., 50c each. 
COTONEASTER divaricata (Spreading Cotoneaster). A 
spreading variety with arching branches. Pink flowers 
are produced in June and bright red fruit in September. 
2 to 3 ft., $1.00; $10.00 per doz. 
horizontalis (Rock Cotoneaster). A low shrub with hori¬ 
zontal branches and small glossy green leaves. The 
flowers are pinkish white and the fruit is bright red. 
A desirable variety for planting in the rock garden. 
5 in. pots, 6 to 9 in., 60c each; 7 in. pots, 15 to 18 in., 
$1.00 each. 
DAPHNE mezereum (February Daphne). A small hardy 
shrub blooming long before the leaves appear. The 
stems are closely set with deep red, fragrant flowers. 
Enjoys partial shade. 12 to 18 in., $1.00. 
DEUTZIA gracilis. Dwarf; white flowers cover the entire 
plant in May. 1 to 1 V 2 ft., 40c each; 1 y 2 to 2 ft., 50c 
each. 
lemoinei. Medium growth. White flowers on erect stems in 
June. 2 to 2 y 2 ft., 40c each. 
Pride of Rochester. Tall; double white flower tinged with 
pink; in late June. 2 to 3 ft., 40c each; 3 to 4 ft., 50c 
each. 
DOGWOOD (Cornus). Strong growing shrubs, attractive 
for their bloom, berries, leaf coloring and colored bark. 
Cornus alba. Flowers white, fruit blue, branches red. 
3 to 4 ft., 40c each; 4 to 5 ft., 50c each. 
Cornus elegantissima. Green foliage, edged with white; 
branches red. 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 
Cornus stolonifera flaviramea. Flowers white, branches 
yellow. 2 to 3 ft., 40c each; 3 to 4 ft., 50c each. 
EUONYMCS alatus (Winged Burningbush). A handsome 
shrub of medium growth. Peculiar winged branches; 
foliage light green changing to bright crimson in 
autumn. 2 to 3 ft., 50c each; 3 to 4 ft., 75c each; 4 
to 5 ft., $1.00 each. 
a. compacta (Dwarf Winged Euonymus). A choice 
dwarf, compact shrub which is unquesUonably one of 
the best deciduous shrubs for growing in the shade. 
For a low, wide hedge this variety has no equal. 12 to 
18 in., 40c each; $4.25 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 18 to 
24 in.. 50c each; $5.50 per doz.; $42.00 per 100. 2 to 2 y 2 
ft., 75c each; $8.25 per doz.; $60.00 per ICO. 2 y 2 to 3 
ft., $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz.; $80.00 per 100. 
FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell). First of the spring flowering 
shrubs. Rich green foliage; tall and graceful in habit. 
fortunei. Upright growth. 3 to 4 ft., 40c each; 4 to 5 ft., 
50c each. 
intermedia. Medium growth. 2 to 3 ft., 40c each; 3 to 4 
ft., 50c each. 
suspensa. Weeping in habit. 2 to 3 ft., 35c each; 3 to 4 
ft., 50c each. 
FRINGE TREE (Chionanthus virginica). A large growing 
shrub with heavy foliage and lacy white flowers. 2 to 3 
ft., $1.00 each; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50 each. 
HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera). Tall, bushy, hardy shrubs. 
Morrow Honeysuckle (L. morrowi). Medium height, 
drooping branches, white flowers, red fruit. 2 to 3 ft., 
40c each; 3 to 4 ft., 50c each. 
Tatarian Honeysuckle (L. tatarica). Tall, pink flowers, 
crimson fruit. 2 to 3 ft., 40c each; 3 to 4 ft., 50c each. 
White Tatarian Honeysuckle (L. tatarica alba). Tall, 
white flowers, crimson fruit. 3 to 4 ft., 50c each. 
HYDRANGEA arborescens grandiflora (Hills of Snow). 
Large clusters of white flowers in midsummer. 18 to 
24 in., 35c each; 2 to 3 ft., 45c each. 
paniculata grandiflora. The old-fashioned, common 
variety with large heads of white flowers in late sum¬ 
mer which turn a bright pink in fall. 2 to 3 ft., 35c 
each; 3 to 4 ft., 50c each; 4 to 5 ft., 75c each. 
Standard or Tree Hydrangea. 4 to 6 ft., $1.00 each. 
JETBEAD (Rhodotypos kerrioides). Medium height; single, 
white flowers followed by shiny, black fruit which last 
throughout the winter. 2 to 3 ft., 40c each; 3 to 4 ft., 
50c each. 
KOLKWITZIA amabilis (Beautybush). A free growing 
shrub with tubular pink flowers produced abundantly 
in rounded clusters the whole length of the branches. 
18 to 24 in., 50c each; 2 to 3 ft., 60c each. 
Deutzia gracilis. 
