For Summer Bloom 
As nearly all of the better 
known shrubs bloom in the Spring, 
many gardens are devoid of flowers 
during the summer months when 
they can be enjoyed the most. The 
following worthwhile shrubs have 
this summer-flowering appeal. 
MOUNTAIN STEWARTIA 
(Stewartia pentagyna). 
A rare native shrub or tree-like 
shrub of untold beauty. Blooms 
the end of June or early July, 
the flowers measuring 3 to 41^ 
in. across, with orange-colored 
anthers. Prefers a peat and 
loam soil, moist, and partial 
shade. 
6 to 12 in. Plants, $0.85 each; 
2 for $1.50 Postpaid. 
Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa japonica). 
Showy, fleecy-white flowers in June, 
long after the old fashioned Lilacs 
have finished. Handsome deep green 
foliage; grows 10 to 12 ft. 
5 ft. Plants, $1.65 each, 
F. O. B. Piqua. 
Shrubby St. John’s-wort (Hypericum 
prolificum). A delicately branched 
shrub thickly set with bright yellow 
flowers in August. Grows 3 to 4 ft.; 
thrives in sun or partial shade. 
18 to 24 in. Plants, $0.65 each; 
3 for $1.60 Postpaid. . . . ,, . . 
i he captivating bloom of Mountain Stewartia 
Summer-plumes (Spiraea richmensis). The feathery plumes of dark pink flowers, larger than thejDouglas Spirea, 
lend an air of naturalistic grace to shrubbery borders during July, August and September. 
2 to 3 ft. Plants, $0.65 each, Postpaid. 
Extra Heavy 3 to 4 ft. Plants, $0.85 each, F. O. B. Piqua. 
Tree Spirea (Sorbaria arborea glabrata). An in¬ 
troduction of the late Dr. E. H. Wilson from 
Thibet. Blooms steadily from the middle of 
July until October, bearing immense sprays 
of flowers resembling the herbaceous Astible. An 
unrivaled screen or “filler" shrub for partial 
shade or sun; narrow leaves on many branchlets. 
3 to 4 ft. Plant, $0.65 each; 3 for $1.50 
4 to 5 ft. Plant, $0.95 each; All F. O. B. Piqua. 
Also for Summer Bloom, Sweetspire and Summersweet, 
see page 4. 
OAKLEAVED HYDRANGEA (Hydran¬ 
gea quercifolia). 
This is the Aristocrat of the Hydrangeas, not 
to be confused with the common dooryard 
variety. Its large substantial leaves resemble 
the oak leaf; attractive panicled blooms appear 
in early summer, and the autumn coloring is 
almost beyond description. Not hard to grow; 
only its scarcity has kept it in the background. 
It does well in full shade, not too dry. 
12 in Plants, $0.50 each; 3 for $1.25 
Postpaid 
Oakleaved Hydrangea 
Illustration by courtesy Arnold Arboretum. 
PIQUA, OHIO 
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