Beaumont, Texas 
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DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
T he great majority of brilliant flowering shrubs and many other ornamental 
varieties lose their foliage in win/ter (Deciduous). For gorgeous color displays 
they should be promiscuously used in landscape plantings. Their winter barren 
period is brief in our Southern section and the color changes in autumn make the 
absence of leaves in winter less lamented. Usually flowering shrubs are best planted 
in groups of from 3 to 20 or more. They are far more effective in this way 
than planted singly. Put enough of one kind to make a little picture in the landscape 
when in bloom or when the leaves take on the autumn color, or the fruit and berries 
have ripened. With enough evergreens to keep the planting cheerful in winter. De¬ 
ciduous shrubs should be generously used in the South. 
Pruning should be done immediately after blooming season, cutting the fading 
blossoms away. Pruning too late or when dormant will sometimes interfere with 
blooming the following season. 
Flowering shrubs can be handled when dormant with bare roots. Better results 
are usually had with B&B plants. For early or late planting and even mid-summer 
planting, B&B shrubs will grow luxuriantly. Try them and see what excellent results 
you obtain. 
Griffing’s Watermelon Red Crape Myrtle 
“The most brilliamt of them all” 
Crape Myrtle 
(Lagerstroemia Indica) 
Favorite flowering shrub of the South, hardy 
and heavy bloomer, it paints the Landscape in 
summer months with its brilliant blossoms in tones 
of crimson, red, pink, purple, and other shades. 
Frequently termed the “Lilac of the South”. Com- 
tnnations of crape myrtle colors make the most 
exciuisite efifects obtainable. 
MAGENTA L. i. magenta 
Group 5—Pyramidal Type. 16 ft. T4. 
A new purplish-pink shading. Very striking. 
PURPLE L. i. purpurea 
Group 5—Pyramidal Type. 20 ft. T5. 
The rich bright color most desirable. Not the 
faded- 
■out type. 
Price 
per each 
for 
Height 
Ea. 
10 
100 
B&B 
3-4 ft. 
$1.20 
$ .90 
$ .75 
B&B 
4-5 ft. 
1.60 
1.20 
1.00 
B&B 
5-6 ft. 
2.30 
1.90 
1.60 
B&B 
6-7 ft. 
3.00 
2.40 
2.10 
B&B 
7-8 ft. 
4.00 
3.20 
2.80 
Heavy Perfect Specimens 25% 
Extra. 
For (NB) 
Deduct 25% Up to 6 ft. 
DWARF BLUE L. i. corrul ea nana 
Group ^Globe or Dwarf Type. S ft. T2. 
Distinctive bluish color, makes it very desirable 
for low bright spots. 
LILAC L. i. lilac 
Group 5—Pyramidal Type. 6 ft. T3. 
Light pastel shade of lilac. Delicate and desirable. 
WEEPING (Light Pink) L. i. prostrata 
Group 3—Globe or Dwarf Type. 5 ft. T3. 
Has weeping effect, low branched, with rich pink 
clusters of flowers. 
B&B 
18-24 in. • ' , 
$ .80 
$ .70 
$ .60 
B&B 
2- 3 ft. ’ .V' 
1.00 
.80 
.70 
B&B 
3- 4 ft. ..ti -*'. 
1.20 
1.00 
.80 
B&B 
4- 5 ft. aA, 
1.90 
1.50 
1..3I) 
Heavy Perfect Specimens 25% Extra. 
. v^Desmo^ium 
(Tickclttver) * 
WHITE AND PURPLE (.Le^ediza bicolor) 
4 ft. T4. Attractive shrub foi: Late Summer or 
Fall flowers, sweet scented. Freezes back in Winter, 
but comes back each Spring with luxuriant growth. 
B&B 
Small 
Clp. 
$ .90 
$ .70 
$ .60 
B&B 
Med. 
Clp. 
1.40 
.95 
.80 
B&B 
Large 
Clp. 
1.75 
1..30 
1.10 
For (NB) Deduct 50% 
Flowering Quince 
(Cydonia japonica) 
GRIFFING’S WATERMELON RED L. i. rubra 
Group 5—Pyramidal Type. 10 ft. T3. 
Large fluffy flower heads. Rich clear bright red. 
Most gorgeous of all colors. 
IMPERIAL PINK L. i. rosea 
Group 5—Pyramidal Type. 10 ft. T3. 
Light pastel shade. Large clusters of flowers. 
Upright grower. 
Group 2—Semi-spreading Type. 10 ft. T6. 
In early spring covered with bright scarlet 
flowers. Small dark green leaves. 
B&B 18-24 in. $ .90 $ .70 $ .60 
B&B 2 -2)4 ft. 1.40 .9.S .80 
B&B 2k<-3 ft. 1.80 1.40 1.20 
Heavy Perfect Specimens 25% Extra 
For (NB) Deduct 25% 
