PLANT HARDY 
r 
(Illustrated above)—This is rapidly becom 
ing popular as its sterling qualities are being 
realized. It has line shiny foliage which is a 
rich, dark green through the year. From late 
summer to winter, bright scarlet berry-like 
fruits are most attractive. It is easily trim¬ 
med and due to its ability to stand varied 
planting conditions, including dense shade, 
it has many uses in the landscape. It is low 
growing and wide spreading and certainly 
adds refinement and distinction to any 
planting. A truly aristocratic member of 
evergreen’s Royal Family. 12-15", 80c; 
15-18", $1.25. 
A RARE OPPORTUNITY 
Ornamental and Shade Trees 
The Barnes Brothers ISursery Company , Yalesyille , Conn., Growers of Fine Nursery Stock Since 1890 
Approximate height of mature trees indicated. 
Acer dasycarpum (Silver Maple)—100'. Very rapidly growing. Makes 
a graceful, spreading tree for lawns or parkways within a short time. 
8-10', $1.00; 10-12', $1.75. 
Acer d. Wieri (Wier’s Cutleaf Maple)—80'. Distinguished by its grace¬ 
fully drooping branches and delicately cut foliage. 8-10', $1.25. 
Acer platanoides (Norway Maple)—75'. A symetrical tree with dense, 
rounded head. Valuable as a shade tree and for street planting. 6-8', 
$1.50; 8-10', $2.00; 10-12', $3.00. 
Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple)—80'. Excellent street or shade tree. 
Upright and dense. Leaves turn bright red and yellow in the fall. 
6-8', $1.50; 8-10', $2.00; 10-12', $3.00. 
Betula alba (European White Birch)—40'. Slender and graceful with 
pendulous branches, bark white. 6-8', $1.50; 8-10', $2.00 
Catalpa bignonoides nana (Umbrella Catalpa)—8'. A straight, slim 
trunk with dense rounded head of large, heart-shaped leaves. For 
formal effects. 5-6', $1.00. 
Platanus orientalis (Oriental Plane)—75'. A very successful shade 
tree for street plantings as it is suited to a variety of soils, grows rapid¬ 
ly and is symetrical in contour. Stands smoke and dirt and is re¬ 
markably free from insects and diseases. 6-8', $1.00; 8-10', $1.50. 
Populus nigra italica (Lombardy Poplar)—100'. Slender, spire-like tree with upright branches. Very effective for high 
screens and vertical accents. 6-8', 75c; 8-10', $1.00; 10-12', $1.25. 
Salix babylonica (Babylon Weeping Willow)—40'. Long, pendulous 
branches droop to the ground with matchless grace. They create ex¬ 
quisite effects beside water where they thrive. 6-8', $1.50. 
Salix pcntandra (Laurel Willow)—30'. Dark, shiny green leaves. Fine 
for screens, seashore or other waterside plantings. 6-8', $1.00. 
Tilia americana (American Linden)—100'. Tall, rapidly growing tree. 
Excellent for lawns or parks. 8-10', $2.00. 
Emus americana (American Elm)—120'. New England’s stately and 
graceful tree. Popular for street and park planting. 8-10', $1.25. 
Ulmus a. Moline (Moline Elm)—A straight conical tree. Very com¬ 
pact. Medium sized. A new form of Elm. 8-10', $1.50; 10-12', $2.50. 
Ulmus pumila (Chinese Elm)—70'. Rapidly growing. Will thrive in 
dry soils and under adverse conditions. 6-8', $1.00; 8-10', $2.00. 
Prunus pissardi (Purple Leaf Plum)—A small tree with pinkish white 
flowers and lustrous dark purple leaves which remain purple all the 
season. 5-6', $1.00. 
THE EEOWERMi\G VUEKHMES 
Prunus japonica (Japan Flowering Cherry) — Double, blush-pink 
flowers in April followed by small red fruits. Heavy transplants 
5-6', $1.25 
kanzan—One of the finest of all flowering cherries. Bright deep pink 
flowers, dark in bud and very double A hardy and rapid grower. 
Heavy transplants 4-5', $2.25. 
Kofugen—Buds crimson. Flowers large, double deep old rose and very 
numerous. Tree symetrical and vigorous. A fine variety for street or 
parkway plantings. Heavy transplants 1-5', $2.25; 5-6', $3.00. 
Naden—Similar to above except that flowers are lighter pink. Heavy 
transplants 5-6', $2.25. 
Prunus subhirtella pendula (Rosebud Cherry)—One of the earliest 
and loveliest flowering cherries. Gracefully drooping branches are 
covered to their tips with bright, single, rose colored blossoms before 
the leaves appear. Standards 5-6', $3.50. 
Chinese Elm with Lombardy Poplars in Background 
ntits nut ito nuns i.v» tit nr 
Ccrcis canadensis (Red Bud)—In May, this tree is covered with 
dense masses of deep rose-pink flowers. A small tree with a broad 
round top and attractive on a lawn at all times. 4-5', $1.25. 
Cornus florida (White Flowering Dogwood)—The well-known White 
Dogwood. Flowers in spring. Splendid foliage dense enough to give 
shade in summer. Bright scarlet berries and red leaves in Fall. One 
of the most ornamental trees for lawn plantings. Balled and Bur- 
lapped. 3-4'. 90c; 4-5'. $1.25. 
Paul's Scarlet Thorn (Cratueguu) 
Cornus florida rubra (Red Flowering Dogwood)—LikeWbove except 
for red flowers. Balled and Burlapped. 3-4', $2.00; 4-5', $2.50. 
Crataegus oxyacantha coccinea (Paul’s Double Scarlet Thorn)— 
Recommended for its rich, luxuriant foliage and double, deep scarlet 
flowers which come in late May. 4-5', $1.75. 
Koelreuteria paniculata (Varnish Tree)—30'. A charming lawn tree 
with long clusters of showy, golden yellow flowers in July. 4-5', $1.50. 
Malus Eleyi (Eley Flowering Crab)—15'. Flowers are a rich wine red, 
semi-double in abundant clusters. Young shoots and leaves are red. 
In Autumn dark red fruits are brilliant. 4-5', $1.00; 5-6', $1.50. 
Note: We have about 25 other varieties of Flowering Crubs but have 
selected this espeically fine one to offer here. If you are interested 
in other named varieties write us. 
Purple Leaf Plum (Prunus pissardi) 
Sorbus aucuparia (European Mt. Ash)—30'. A very attractive, small, 
hardy tree which bears clusters of orange-scarlet berries from July to 
winter. Birds like the fruits. 6-8', $1.25; 8-10', $1.75; 10-12', $2.50. 
Japanese Flowering Cherry (Kanwn) 
Special Offer • Flowering Trees 
Pink Flowering Cherry . 4-5 feet 
Flowering Crab. 3-4 feet 
White Flowering Dogwood .. 2-3 feet 
Paul’s Scarlet Thorn. 2-3 feet 
One each of the above for shipped exprenn collect 
Again we greet you with our Annual Spring Offerings. This folder may seem an abrupt 
departure from our preceding catalogs? but you will find in it a selected list 
of the most desired and reliable jdants. If there is any plant you 
want which is not listed we hope that you will write us as we 
have many others. There will be a second folder on 
Perennials with other new and rare plants. 
Don’t forget to watch for this. It 
will contain information 
Evergreens ^ 
For Year Around 
Beauty and Cheerfulness 
of value and 
. interest.. 
There is No 
o 
Evergreen. Buy wisely & Save 
From our long list of evergreens, we have selected six varieties, out¬ 
standing for their quality, hardiness, ease of culture and usefulness in 
many types of plantings. They are fine healthy plants which will give 
you satisfaction and pleasure, now and for a long time. These are fibrous 
rooted and well-shaped specimens of first quality and will be shipped by 
express or freight collect. All are Balled and Burlapped. 
Juniperus 
chinensis 
columnaris 
(Column Ju- 
Coluinn Juniper niper)-(Shape 
and color 
shown above). A tall, slender tree which na¬ 
turally reaches a height of 15-20'. Very hardy 
and rapid growing. It is compact and formal, 
effective as a specimen, in doorstep plantings 
or as a vertical accent in landscape plantings. 
2-3', $1.50 each. 
A Magnificent Specimen Tree 
Tsuga canadensis (Canadian Hemlock)—(Illus¬ 
trated lower left). This is one of the most adaptable 
and valuable trees for landscape uses as it will 
grow in sun or shade or on average soil, is beau¬ 
tiful whether sheared or allowed to grow naturally 
and retains good color throughout the year. Its 
pendulous branches give it rare grace. A rapid 
grower and very hardy. Unsurpassed for hedges. 
2-2^', $1.25; 3-3^', $2.00; 4-5', $3.00. 
THE CANADIAN HEMLOCK 
.Thuja occidental is pyramidalis (Pyramidal Arborvitae) (at right) 
j —Dense and compact as illustrated. Its rich green color is re¬ 
tained all winter. It is very hardy and uniform in habit reaching a 
| mature height of 15-20'. Tt is excellent for hedges or specimens. 
2-2 Yf, 80c; 3-3 Yf, $1.25; 4-5', $2.50. 
, Juniperus chinensis Pfitzeriana (Pfitzer’s Juniper) 
1 (Lower left)-The popularity of this valuable evergreen 
is due entirely to its own merit. It will stand exposure 
to wind, sun or shade and is not particular as to soil. 
Hardy and dependable everywhere. Size, shape and 
color in illustration. Our plants are well shaped and 
transplanted many times. 15-18", 80c; 18-24", $1.25. 
1 Pi mis Montana Mughus (Mugho Pine) (Illustrated 
below)—Our Mugho Pines are true dwarfs , low, com¬ 
pact and cushion-like in growth. This is a very slow 
I growing evergreen which does not need trimming 
and is especially good to use in the foreground of 
plantings. 12-15", 60c; 18-24", $1.00. 
Pyramidal Arborvitae 
Canadian Hemlock 
Pfitzer’s Juniper 
PEARS • 
ABE EASY TO CHOW 
IIA It IIY PRODUCTIVE 
Here is a list of pears that will supply excellent fruit for market and home use 
from August well into the winter. Pears will grow on almost any good soil but 
thrive best in rather heavy loam or clay. Plant about 20' apart. 
Bartlett—Most popular pear for home and market use. Fruit of line quality and rich flavor. 
Tree vigorous. September. 
Beurre Bose—Very large, deep yellow, overspread with russett. Unsurpassed in quality and 
flavor. Juicy. October and November. 
Beurre d’Anjou—An excellent market pear for late fall 
and early winter. Fruit yellow with faint blush. Uniform 
in size. Quality good. 
Clapp's Favorite—Large, red blushed. Quality good. 
Early. Precedes Bartlett. 
Duchess d’Angouleme—Extremely large pears of rich 
buttery flavor. October. 
Keiffer—Large, yellow with red cheek. Excellent for 
cooking and canning. Tree bears young and is produc¬ 
tive. October and November. 
Seckel—Round, small russett colored pears. Fruit sweet 
and of finest quality. Tree productive and hardy. 
October 
Sheldon—Large, round, russett and red pears of first 
quality. September and October. 
SMALL FRUITS 
Strawberries 
■•RILES 
Each 
10 
100 
{£" cal. and up, 5-7' 
$ .60 
$5.00 
$30.00 
cal., 4-6' 
.50 
4.00 
20.00 
*-*' cal., 3-4' 
.40 
3.00 
15.00 
I The Home Garden is where they pay best. A few hundred plants 
veil cared for, will produce an abundant supply and will prove 
i delight to the whole family. 
Howard 17—Ripens early and continues a long time. Quality excell¬ 
ent. Well-known and widely planted. 100 for $1.00; 1000 for $8.00. 
Mastodon—Fruit very large and of good quality. Everbearing. One 
of the most popular. 
Champion—Medium size. Dark red. Prolific. Everbearing. 
Mastodon and Champion 100 for $2.00; 1000 for $12.00. 
Blackberries 
Kldorado—The vines are vigorous, hardy and prolific. Berries are 
large, jet black and borne in large clusters, which ripen well to¬ 
gether. Flavor is good. No hard core. Quality unsurpassed for 
home or market use. Midseason. 10 for 40c; 100 for $3.50; 1000 
for $30.00. 
Raspberries 
Hurlletl—Autumn's leading I 1 
Will Produce Fruit the*First Season After Planting 
Columbian—Purple. Berries very large and yield tremendous. 
10 for 60c; 100 for $5.00; 1000 for $10.00. 
atbam—Red. Large berries. Vigorous. Hardy. Prolific. 
Plum Farmer—Black. Large. Firm. Early. Popular. 
^t. Regis—Red everbearing. Quality good. Size medium. 
Prices 10 for 40c; 100 for $3.50; 1000 for $30.00 
Grapes 
Bear Quickly. Delicious and Useful. 
Caeo—Wine red. Sweet. Large. Compact bunches. Each, 30c; 
' 10, $2.50. 
Concord—Blue-black. Well-known and popular. Each, 15c; 10, 
$1.25; 100, $8.00. 
Niagara—White. Sweet. Large, compact bunches. Midseason. Each, 
20c; 10, $1.50. 
'^orden—Blue. Fine table grape. Ripens earlier than Concord. 
Each, 20c; 10, $1.50. 
Concord—Ever Popular 
Bring New Beauty to Your Home with Climbing Roses 
Here are 10 hardy climbing roses. We have selected 10 of the best of 
the new and old varieties to give a wide range of colors and blossoming 
seasons. 2 year, field grown, first size and quality. 
Each, 50c; 10 your selection, $4.00 
American Pillar—Brilliant pink, white at center. Single. Late. Very 
vigorous. Flowers in_large clusters. Excellent for cutting. 
Dorothy Perkin 9 —Small, double, shell pink flowers in clusters. Late. 
An old favorite, still popular. 
Dorothy Perkins White—Like above except for color. 
Dr. Huey—Large, semi-double. Deep, rich red of velvety texture. Mid- 
Dr. Van Fleet—Beautiful, pink buds and flowers, borne on individual 
stems. Midseason. Foliage excellent. 
Jacotte—Large semi-double flowers of rich coppery yellows and oranges 
in clusters. Midseason. Strong, glossy foliage. 
Mme. Gregoire Staechelin (Spanish Beauty)—Large, delicate pink 
flowers, borne singly on stems. Very hardy and vigorous. A beautiful 
new variety, destined for great popularity. 
Paul’s Scarlet—Large, brignt, scarlet flowers in small clusters. Prolific. 
Early. Pillar type. 
Primrose—Large, double, primrose-yellow, in clusters. Plant vigorous. 
Foliage rich and glossy. A most satisfactory yellow climber. 
Silver Moon—Beautiful, large, nearly single flowers of pure white. 
Plant vigorous. Foliage excellent. Needs protection in climates of zero 
winters. 
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 
We are Especially Proud of Our Shrubs 
HOME OWNERS! Here is an opportunity to plant Barnes 
Brothers first class Ornamental Shrubs at real money saving 
prices. Our shrubs are fresh dug and covered by our liberal 
guarantee. They are the best that money can buy. First class 
shrubs can not be sold at lower prices. 
Spend a few dollars and see what pleasure a 
well planted yard will give you. 
And You will be Proud of Them About Your Home 
Cornus alba siberica (Red-branched Dogwood) 
—Attractive, medium sized shrub. Blue and 
white berries in the fall. Bright coral red stems 
in the winter. 2-3', 35c each. 
Cotoncaster divaricata (Spreading Cotoneas- 
ter)—Upright spreading to 6'. Bright red fruits 
in September. 2-3', B. B. 75c each. 
Cydonia japonica (Japan Quince)—Scarlet 
flowers in early May followed by fragrant 
quince-like fruits. Dark glossy foliage. 18-24", 
50c each. 
Deutzia gracilis (Slender Deutzia)—Dense, 
bushy, dwarf shrub. Many, pure white flowers 
in May. 12-18", 35c each. 
anherry) 
Deutzia gracilis rosea—Similar to above except flowers are pink 
and plant is less dwarfed. 12-18", 35c each. 
Deutzia scabra crenata—Strong and upright growing to 6'. Clus¬ 
ters of double white flowers in June. 2-3', 35c each. 
Deutzia scabra Pride of Rochester—Earliest blooming of Deut- 
zias. Large white double flowers tinted pink outside. 8'. Showy. 
2-3', 35c each. 
Forsythia intermedia (Golden Bell)—Earliest blooming and most 
showy of Forsythias. 2-3', 35c each. 
Forsythia intermedia spectabilis (Showy Golden Bell)—This 
makes the most handsome specimen. Branches covered with rich 
golden flowers. A compact and shapely shrub. 2-3', 50c each. 
Hydrangea arboreseens gandiflora (Hills of Snow Hydrangea'- 
A medium growing shrub with a profusion of large snowy white 
flowers from early June to September. Very hardy. 2-3', 50c each. 
Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora—Bears huge pyramids of 
creamy white, pink tinged flowers. Begins blooming in Mid-July 
and continues to October when other blooms are scarce. Not 
difficult to grow. Both shrub and tree forms—state which. 2-3', 
35c each; 3-4', 50c each. 
Kolkwitzia ainabilis (Chinese Beauty Bush)—A handsome shrub 
growing to about 8'. Foliage is fine and glossy. Branches slender, 
arching, covered with pink flowers in June. 2-3', 50c each. 
Lespedeza formosa (Bush Clover)—A medium sized bushy plant 
with an abundance of rosy purple, pea-like flowers in mid-summer. 
One of the most outstanding shrubs in our Display Garden last year. 
2-3', 50c each. 
Exochorda grandiflora (Pearl Bush)—In early May, showy masses 
of large, pure white flowers are displayed on this dainty slender 
shrub. Grows upright to 10'. 2-3', 50c each. 
Lonicera tatarica (Tartarian Honeysuckle)—A dense, vigorous 
shrub to 10'. Flowers in June. Red currant-like fruits in summer. 
We are offering white or pink flowered shrubs. 3-4', 50c each. 
Philadelphus coronarius (Garland Mock Orange)—A fine old 
garden shrub which grows erectly to 10'. In May produces dense 
sprays of delightfully scented, creamy white flowers. 2-3', 35c each. 
Philadelphus virginalis (Virginal Mock Orange)—A magnificent 
upright shrub. Flowers white, double and semi-double. Fragrant. 
Long blooming period—8'. 2-3', 50c each. 
Prunus glandulosa (Flowering Almond)—Low shrub with arching 
branches which in spring are covered with double, pink flowers 
An exquisite plant for front of border. 2-3', 75c each. 
MARY WASHINGTON 
ASPARAGUS 
This asparagus is the finest you 
can plant. Shoots are large, of good 
color and prolific. It starts growing 
early and continues over a long 
season. Rust resistant. Heavy 2 year 
roots, 100 for $1.50; 1000 for $10.00. 
Prunus >7iloba (Double Flowering Plum*/—A handsome shrub 
growing to 6'. In Spring before the leaves appear there is a pro¬ 
fusion of delicate pink blossoms. Small, red plum-like fruits follow. 
2-3', 50c each. 
Rhodotypos kerrioides Jet Bead)—Bears showy, white flowers in 
May. Shiny, jet black fruit lasts all winter. Very vigorous and 
hardy. 2-3', 35c each. 
Spiraea Anthony Wat rer—An old favorite among small garden 
shrubs. Flat clusters i bright rose-pink flowers last all summer. 
18-24", 35c each. 
Spiraea Henryi—A hardy vigorous grower with arching branches. 
White flowers borne in lime from clusters 3-5" across. 2-3', 35c each. 
Spiraea Thunbergi—In April and May its delicate arching bran¬ 
ches bear fine bright given foliage and a profusion of white flowers. 
2-3', 35c each. 
Spiraea trichocarpa (Korean Bridal Wreath)—A handsome new 
shrub with flowers similar to Spiraea Van Ilouttei but two weeks 
later. 2-3', 35c each. 
Spiraea Van Ilouttei—A popular and well-known medium size 
shrub. Covered in late May and June with pure white flowers. 
Foliage dork green and fine in texture. 2-3', 35c each. 
Symphoricarpos raceniosus (Snowberry)—This low plant bears 
pinkish white flowers in summer and large white berries in fall and 
winter. A superb, fine textured shrub for borders. Grows to 5' and 
doesn’t mind shade. 2-3', 35c each. 
Symphoriearpos vulgaris (Coral Berry)—A small shrub that 
thrives in shade. Its small pink clustered berries last until late 
winter. 2-3', 35c each. 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora 
Honeysuckle (L 
Syringa microphylla—The chief attraction of this new lilac is its 
double flowering period for it not only blossoms in May with the 
others but has another season in September. A densely twiggy shrub 
to 8'. Would make a splendid hedge. 2-6', 75c each. 
Syringa vulgaris (Common Purple Lilac)—But not less valuable 
for being well-known. 2-3', 50c each. 
Viburnum opulus (Highbush Cranberry) — Prized for its dense, 
brilliant green foliage and large bunches of crimson berries which 
deck the branches in fail and winter. 2-3', 50c each. 
Viburnum opulus sterile (Common Snowball)—Dense and spread¬ 
ing. Round flower clusters about 3" across. Borne profusely on 
drooping branchlets. 2-3', 50c each. 
Viburnum tomentosum plica) um (Japan Snowball)—Shrub with 
compact upright habit. Bears profusely in late May and early 
June. Dense flat topped clusters of pure white flowers. 2-3', 75c 
each. 
Weigela Eva Rathke—A small spreading shrub to 5' with dark red 
flowers in July. 2-3', 50c each. 
Weigela Henderson!—One of the strongest growing of the Weigelias. 
Large, deep rose flowers in June. 10'. 2-3', 50c each. 
Weigela rosea (Pink Weigela)—This j 
deep pink flowers in June. A tall shru 
Zanthorhiza apiifolia (Yellow Root)—A dwarf shrub to 2'. Unex¬ 
celled as a bank binder and much used as ground cover. Foliage is 
handsome and in autumn turns golden yellow. Thrives in any soil 
in sun or shade. 3 year, 35c each. 
A special shrub offer described on back cover. 
Weigela bears many 
to 8'. 2-3', 50c each. 
only mention that we have a fine assortment of Azaleas and Broadleaved Ever- 
including the shrubs, Malionia Aquifolium, Leucothoe Catesbaei, Pieris flori- 
and P. japonica. Daphne Cneorum, Kalmia( Mt. Laurel) and Rhododendron 
mum, evergreen Euonymus vines and the useful ground covers for shady places, 
and Vinca minor. Write for prices. 
Paul’s Scarlet 
