From early spring, when the Forsythia buds burst into garlands 
of gold, to bleak November, when nature goes to sleep. Decorative 
Shrubs hold full sway in garden and in border. Here in New England 
we need the hardy varieties. Those mentioned are but a few of the 
ones that we can supply. Therefore, if these do not meet your 
needs, write us, telephone us, or call at our office or nurseries. 
Juno Butterfly Bush. Buddleia Davidi superba. A new variety 
with larger flowers and longer spikes than older sorts. Beautiful 
bluish lilac flowers. ‘2-yr. plants, 60 cts. each, $5 for 10. 
Veitch Butterfly Bush. B. Davidi Veitchiana. The flowers are 
mauve colored, with an orange eye. The large clusters completely 
cover the arching branches. 2-yr. plants, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
Bluebeard. Caryopteris incana. A small shrub, seldom more than 
3 feet high, sometimes known as the “Blue Spirea.” In early 
autumn great numbers of violet-blue or lavender-blue flowers 
appear. A native of the Orient, but succeeds well in America. 
2-yr. plants, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
Enkianthus campanulatus. Hundreds of pale orange flowers, 
veined red, are borne in late May. In autumn the foliage turns 
brilliant red. A splendid ornamental shrub from early spring to 
late fall. 2 to 3 feet, $2.50 each, $20 for 10. 
Showy Forsythia. Forsythia intermedia spectabilis. The best of 
the many Forsythias. A profuse bloomer, the flowers absolutely 
covering the long, graceful stems. 2 to 3 feet, 60 cts. each, $5 
for 10; 3 to 4 feet, 75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
Althea. Hibiscus syriacus. Commonly known as the Rose of 
Sharon. A compact, erect-growing shrub or small tree, desirable 
as a specimen, and useful as a flowering hedge. Single varieties 
bearing flowers in white, blue, and pink; also double flowers in 
white, pink, purple, and red. 3 to 4 feet, 75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
Beauty Bush. Kolkwitzia amabilis. Great masses of pink flowers 
borne in June make this one of the most valuable shrubs for 
general use. It grows from 10 to 12 feet high, with graceful arching 
branches. 2 to 3 feet, 75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
Mock Orange. Philadelphus Virginal. Double white flowers, 
extra large and carried in profusion, make this the finest of the 
Mock Orange family. Superb for specimens or large groups. 2 
to 3 feet, 60 cts. each, $5 for 10; 3 to 4 feet, 75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
Spiraea Vanhouttei. The most popular of the entire Spirea family, 
thriving in almost any location. In early June the plant is literally 
covered with white flowers. Branches droop gracefully. 3 to 4 
feet, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
Lilac. Syringa vulgaris. It is a long journey from the old familiar 
single Lilacs around New England farmhouses to the modern 
French introductions. The new varieties are worthy successors 
to the older type, and may be planted with the assurance of 
strong plants and ample bloom. 
Charles X. Single flowers in heavy panicles. The buds are reddish 
purple, changing to a lighter tone as the flowers open. 
Jan van Tol. A new and rare Lilac. Mowers are pure white, 
single, and in large trusses. 
Ludwig Spaeth. Single flowers in pointed trusses. Rich claret 
color. One of the darkest of the Lilacs. 
Marie Legraye. A popular, single white-flowered variety. 
Michael Buchner. Double. Large trusses of pale lilac flowers. 
Mme. Lemoine. Pure white, double flowers in extra-large trusses. 
3 to 4 feet, $1.25 each, $10 for 10 
Weigela rosea. The old familiar pink Weigela which blooms in 
late June. One of the finest of the June shrubs. 3 to 4 feet, 
75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
Fragrant Viburnum. Viburnum Carlesi. The pale pink flowers 
resemble the arbutus and are borne in June. A popular new 
variety. 18 to 24-inch plants, B. & B., $1.50 each, $12.50 for 10. 
Chaste Tree. Vitex macrophylla. A low-growing shrub carrying 
great quantities of lavender-blue flowers in midsummer. Desir¬ 
able everywhere. 2-yr. plants, 75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
Evergreens for Character 
Home-grounds are incomplete without evergreens. The scene 
needs the Arborvitses and Firs for height, the Yews and Junipers 
for the base, and all of them for color and grace. 
Japanese Yew. Taxus cuspidata. A charming, low evergreen with 
broadly spreading branches. Foliage deep green all the year. 
Each 10 Each 10 
2 to 2K feet... $4 00 $35 00 
15 to 18 inches. .$2 
18 to 24 inches.. 3 
00 
00 
$17 
25 
50 
00 
Pfitzer’s Juniper. Juniperus chinensis Pfitzeriana. Dwarf, seldom 
more than 4 to 5 feet high, spreading in habit, with bluish green 
foliage. Each 10 Each 10 
18 to 24 inches. .$2 00 $17 50 | 2]/ 2 to 3 feet. . .$4 50 $40 00 
2 to 2]/ 2 feet... 3 00 27 50 | 3 to 4 feet. 6 00 50 00 
Mugho Pine. Pinus montana mughus. A delightful, low-growing, 
spreading evergreen. The older foliage is deep green; the new 
growth looks like little candles on the ends of the branches. A 
very hardy Pine. Each 10 Each 10 
15 to 18 inches. .$2 00 $17 50 | 18 to 24 inches..$3 00 $25 00 
Pyramidal Arborvitae. Thuja pyramidalis. Similar to the Ameri¬ 
can Arborvitae, but its compact habit makes it more formal in 
appearance. Each 10 Each 10 
2 to 3 feet.$2 00 $17 50 | 3 to 4 feet.$3 00 $25 00 
Globe Arborvitae. T. occidentalis globosa. A pretty globe-shaped 
evergreen with fine, delicate foliage. Best used at entrances, or at 
curves in path. Each 10 Each 10 
15 to 18 inches. .$2 00 $15 00 | 18 to 24 inches. .$3 00 $25 00 
Plume Retinospora. Chamsecyparis pisifera plumosa. Sometimes 
called “Plume Cypress” because of the dense, feathery foliage. 
Each 10 Each 10 
18 to 24 inches..$1 50 $12 50 I 2 to 3 feet.$2 00 $17 50 
Pfitzer’s Juniper 
