HARDY Flowering SHRUBS 
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These play an important part in the arrangement of the home grounds and should be planted extensively; 
they are ornamental even when not in bloom. 
Our stock is all field-grown, two years old, well rooted, 2J4 to 4 feet tall, usually too large for mailing; 
express is always best. If must go by mail they can be trimmed back. 
This stock is packed and shipped by our own experienced men. Every article is with life 
when it leaves us. The task to success is then up to you. We cannot guarantee it further. Any 
complaint of dissatisfaction must be made known by July 15th. 
Cultural leaflet upon request. 
Send in your orders early for Shrubs and Hardy Plants. They are then sent out soon as 
weather is suitable. You get them when they do best. 
Almonds Produce rosette-like flowers early in spring before the 
leaves appear. Are dwarf, bushy and compact. Double 
pink. Each 60c, by mail 70c. 
AI+ltASk ® ose of Sharon. Bush. The blossoms are double, coming 
MI¥lH@H on i n August until in September. Can supply red and 
pink. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
r»_ Japanese. Suitable for lawn or border. In fall the 
DarDBrry bright red berries form and remain throughout the 
winter. Large, fine specimens. Large plants, each 50c, by 
mail 60c. 
A variety of Japanese that has 
EARL PHIPPS 
Nursery-stock De¬ 
partment. Past ex¬ 
perience enables him 
to help you from plan 
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rich bronzy red foliage 
■% j | _ _ _■ A variety ot Japanese tnat nas a rich bronzy red foliage 
DarKJfzrry, Ilea LcdvcO similar in color to the red-leaved Japanese Maples. In 
fall changes to an orange-scarlet, with clumps of small red berries on under side of stem. 
Very attractive as a shrub. 18 to 24-inch size. Each 50c, by mail 60c. 
nRaich Buddleia or Summer Lilac. The flowers are like spring lilacs, 
**U¥X©rTiy DUSn and come on in great profusion in July. Butterflies enjoy sporting 
among the blossoms. Dies down each season. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
j Sibirica. Ours is the true, red bark with white flowers, so much desired. Make 
UOgWOOQ excellent center-piece shrub. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
j Lutea. The yellow-bark variety. Otherwise similar to the Sibirica. Especially 
IIOgWOOQ hardy even in severe climate. Each 50c, by mail 60c. 
riAu/arino Bechtel’s. The blooms are in a mass of delicate pink, of delicious 
rlOWcring 30 f ra grance. Very much admired; select specimens; 2 to 3 feet. Each 
60c, by mail 75c. 
_ Portunei—Golden Bell. Bears small yellow flowers, very early, before leaves 
rorsyrnia appear. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
n j A>i Golden yellow foliage all the season. Very suitable where color effects are 
Golden tlder desired. Each 40 c, by mail 50c. 
Ii; r Dllc i- avwnLi P r o duces numerous small white flowers in June, followed 
■ ■IS™ oUSFI vranoerry in f a ii by bright scarlet berries in clusters. Grows like 
Snowball. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
Ilnnovcoirklo Bush Tartarian. Very bright flowers leaving quantities of red and 
noneysucme orange berries. Either red blossom or pink blossom. Each 40 c, by 
mail 50c. 
llurlKanvaa Faniculata Grandiflora. Produce massive white flowers, then pink, after- 
tiyarangea wards are reddish bronze and green, from August till autumn. The blossoms 
may be cut and used for winter dry flowers. Plant in shade on East or North, not in open sun. 
Each 50c, by mail 60c. 
■ Oiainro Eire Bush or Flowering Quince. In early spring, before foliage is 
japan QllmCc out, the cherry-red flowers literally cover the branches. After the blooms 
fall, a mock-orange fruit sets and the leaves appear. Each 50c, by mail 60c. 
I SUa Common. The popular extra hardy old favorite. Purple. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
LliaC white. Each 50c, by mail 60c. 
I SIaa Persian. The blossoms are a reddish purple and very profuse. Later than the common. 
LiiaC Each 50c, by mail 60c. 
Hjl ■ Bhiladelphus Grandiflorus. This variety of the Syringa is perfectly 
IVIOCK Grange hardy, grows fully 8 feet and produces creamy white double sweet- 
scented flowers in abundance. Splendid for background. Each 50c, by mail 60c. 
Ml olr nranoa Virginalis. Produces huge bouquets of large double-crested white 
IVIOCK urange flowers; sweet scented. Dark green foliage, almost an evergreen. Each 
60c, by mail 70c. 
_■ ■ j A beautiful reddish purple foliage. Very ornamental. Each 
Plum, Purple Leaved 6 o c , by man 70 c. 
D %A#illrfcW Har<i 3 r ‘ Vef y muc h admired in early spring for the fuzzy budded 
PUSSy WIIIOW branches used for house decorating. It will grow nicely in your garden. 
Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
_ . - - Spirea Van Houttei. This very popular flowering shrub needs very 
Bridal wreaxn little description, since it is probably the most popular shrub, and one 
of the very easy to cultivate. We have it in two sizes to suit all purposes; however, all are 
the true white flowers. 
Small Size. Average 2 to 3 feet. Very suitable where planting as hedge. Each 35c, by 
mail 45c; 6 for $1.50, by mail $1.75. 
Standard Size. 3 to 4 feet; well branched. Each 50c, by mail 60c; 6 for $2.70, by 
mail $3.00. 
« _ ■ Snow Garland. Small light green leaves covered with single white 
SpirCS MrgUtS flowers in abundance through late April and May. Grows 3 to 5 feet. 
We prefer it to Spirea Thunbergi. Each 50c, by mail 60c. 
. — . Of the Anthony Waterer type, but more sturdy in habit. The growth 
SpireS r roeueil is distinctly red with rose-colored flowers. We prefer it to the Anthony 
Waterer. Each 35c, by mail 45c; 3 for $1.00, by mail $1.15. 
_ i_ Common. Produces numerous white ball-like flowers in May. Usually in time 
SnOWbSlI for Decoration Day. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
. White. In June produces numerous small rose-colored flowers which are 
SflOWberry followed with creamy white berries that remain half the winter. Each 35c, 
by mail 45c. 
_ Being similar to the white excepting color of berry; often called Indian 
Red Snowberry Currant. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
Glabra. A spreading shrub, much admired for the beautiful brilliant foliage in 
SumaC f a n. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
Stag'horn. The foliage is cut-leaved like a delicate fern. In fall the crimson fruit 
Sumac makes it especially attractive. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
- Hispida. Tall-growing with fine feathery foliage and soft pink flowers in July 
TamariX and August. Each 50c, by mail 60c. 
Rosea. Soft rosy carmine. Blooms continuously. Usually hardy with some pro- 
Weigela tection.’ Each 45c. by mail 55c. 
Bridal Wreah—Spirea. 
Snowball. 
Butterfly Bush—Buddleia. 
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