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Geo. H. Mellen Co., Florists and Nurserymen 
Choice Hardy Shrubs 
Whether planted individally or collectively, the shrub is an important feature in the adornment of any 
ground. At the edges of the lawn, along walks or drives, or in distant corners, a collection of shrubs may 
be gathered that will give a succession of bloom from the opening of spring until frost comes to destroy 
the flowers. 
NOTE.—Some customers do not understand why sliruhs are received in dormant condition, without foli¬ 
age, etc., and think because they are “dead looking” that they are without life. Of course this impression 
is wrong as all hardy growth in our northern country is suspended during winter season, hut springs to 
renewed life when growing time comes. 
Abelia 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
(Summer Lilac)—Blooms continuously all sum¬ 
mer. Long cylinder like panicles of bloom, beauti¬ 
ful purple lilac in color, having a pleasing fragrance 
which attracts scores of butterflies. 1-year pot 
size, 120c each; 3 for 50c. Field-grown plants, 35c 
each; 3 for .$1.00. 
SWEET SCENTED SHRUB 
(Calycanthus) 
The well known sweet scented shrug. It bears 
in May a profusion of double purple blossoms which 
have a strong, delicious pineapple fragrance, very 
popular. IS to 34 inch, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
ABELIA GRANDIFLORA 
Hush Arbutus—Broadleaved Evergreen 
Just a few years ago this was thought to be a 
warm climate plant only; today there are many fine 
specimens in northern gardens, and as it becomes 
known that it is hardy, it will be universally popu¬ 
lar. From May till frost the graceful shaped white 
branches are covered with clusters of tubular 
shaped white flowers faintly tinted pink. The leaves 
are small, lance shaped and glossy green with me¬ 
tallic sheen at the approach of winter. It is par¬ 
ticularly useful as specimens, for hedges, or in 
groupings for mass plantings around foundations 
or elsewhere. Ultimate height, 4 y 2 to 5 feet, but 
if the long, tender shoots are pinched back during 
the growing season, the plant becomes very dense 
and compact. It may be kept quite dwarf by trim¬ 
ming. Small, 15c each; large, 30c each. 
ALMOND (Double Flowering 
(Amygdalus Rosea)—A beautiful dwarf shrub, 
literally covering its stiff, erect branches with ex¬ 
quisite double rose-like flowers before the leaves 
appear. Soft pink in color, delightfully fragrant. 
13 to 18-inch, 45c each; 3 for $1.00. 
BEAUTY BUSH 
(Kolkwitzia Amabilis) 
Beautiful in foliage and flower, its peculiar charm 
merits the name ‘‘Beauty Bush.” It is a much 
branching grower, of about 6 feet in height, with 
the inner stems erect or ascending and the outer 
ones arching to the ground, the whole plant form¬ 
ing a gorgeous dome-shaped mass. The dainty tu¬ 
bular shaped flowers are deep pink, pleasingly mot¬ 
tled with orange in the throat. It blooms in early 
June. Large 3-year plants, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
JAPANESE FLOWERING CRABS 
FRAGRANT, DAINTY, DELIGHTFUL 
Showiest and Most Gorgeous Spring Flowering 
Shrubs 
Large field-grown plants, 05c each; 3 for $1.35 
MALUS PURPUREA ELEYI—A new variety of 
great beauty having very large, deep flowers fol¬ 
lowed by an abundance of yellowish green fruits. 
Foliage and wood is deep, rich, purplish-red, en¬ 
hancing the beauty of the flowers and fruits and 
rivaling the Japanese Red Maple. Very profuse 
bloomer, literally covering itself with a mass of 
bloom. 
MALUS SCHEIDECKERI—A very early bloomer, 
producing huge masses of flowers, bright rose col¬ 
ored (even on very young plants) in an upright 
bottle-brush formation on the stems, followed with 
an abundance of ornamental fruit. 
DEUTZIAS 
DEUTZIA GRACILIS—A charming shrub. Flow- 
ers white, bell-shaped, delicately fringed and borne 
in such profusion as to cover the branches. Very 
dwarf, low-growing bush. 10 to 13-inch, 35c each; 
3 for 65c. 
DEUTZIA, LEMOIXEI—Medium large flowers of 
pure white borne in cone-shaped heads. This is the 
principal intermediate variety between dwarf and 
tall growing types, attaining about 4 feet in height, 
and is useful in partial shade. 18 to 34 inches, 35c 
each; 3 for $1.00. 
DEUTZIA PRIDE OF ROCHESTER — Showy, 
early, large-flowering sort; blossoms in May before 
others. Grows 6 to 8 feet high. White flowers, 
large and double. IS to 34 inches, 35c each; 3 for 
$ 1 . 00 . 
RED TWIG DOGWOOD 
(Cornus Siberica) 
A hardy vigorous shrub with upright, bright 
blood-red branches. Flowers are creamy-white in 
numerous, flat-topped clusters followed with light- 
blue fruit. 18 to 34 inches, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora 
EUONYMUS SIEBOLDIANA 
A highly desirable evergreen shrub of arching 
growth. Well suited for mass planting. In the fall 
almost covered with red seed suspended from floral 
envelope. 18 to 34 inches, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
EVERGREEN COTONEASTER 
HORIZONTAL IS—Handsome evergreen shrub of 
unusual merit for planting with shrubbery or in 
rock gardens. Will grow in any well drained soil, 
either in partial shade or full sun. Flowers are 
white, in small clusters and are followed by bright 
red fruit. Nice plants, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
IN FLOWERING SHRUBS YOU GET THE MOST VALUE FOR SMALL AMOUNT OF MONEY. 
