LAKETON, INDIANA 
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SHRUBS—Continued 
Beauty Bush 
THE NEW BEAUTY BUSH 
An E. H. Wilson (Arnold Arboretum) 
Introduction from China. 
KOLWITZIA AMABILIS —In early 
June it is a mass of arching- sprays 
of pale pink abelia-like flowers, fol¬ 
lowed by curious cob-webby fruits; 
the flowers have mottled orange 
throats. This plant is perfectly hardy 
as far north as Montreal, erect and 
twiggy in form, and prefers a sunny 
situation. 2 yr. plants, Mail Size, 
$1.00 each, 3 for $2.40, postpaid. 
CYDONIA (Japonica) (Japan Quince) 
—Common garden form, growing from 
3 to 6 feet with spreading, spiny 
branches. The scarlet-red flowers ap¬ 
pear before the leaves and are follow¬ 
ed by globular fruits from one and 
one-half to two inches high. 
12 to 18 in...40c 
18 to 24 in...50c 
2 to 3 ft...65c 
CARAGANA (Siberian Pea)—Tall shrub with fine, feathery foliage 
and yellow flowers in May. Fine for mixed plantings. 
2 to 3 ft.40c 
3 to 4 ft...f)0c 
GOLDEN LEAVED ELDER —A variety with golden yellow foliage. A 
valuable plant for producing contrast when planted with other shrubs. 
Grows to a height of about 8 feet, and is of vigorous, spreading hab¬ 
it. The berries, as one of the American Elder, are edible, but more 
red in color. Should have full sun to give best effect. Grows well 
on all soils and can be pruned into a neat compact little bush. One 
of the best golden foliaged shrubs. Blooms white in July, followed 
by large clusters of berries. 
3 to 4 ft. 50c 
4 to 5 ft. 60c 
CUT-LEAVED ELDER —Its foliage is finely split up like the fingers 
of the hand. Very fine and interesting; besides it bears great clus¬ 
ters of useful berries. 
3 to 4 ft.50c 
4 to 5 ft.60c 
DESMODIUM (Japan Clover)—2 to 3 ft..60c 
3 to 4 ft.......75c 
DEUTZIA (Pride of Rochester)—-This is a choice, almost new variety 
that should be planted more generously. It excels in vigor, size and 
freedom of bloom and length of panicles. The flowers are double 
white, tinged on outer border with pink, blooms in June; earlier than 
other kinds. Fine for single planting or groupings. 
2 to 3 ft.40c 
3 to 4 ft.....50c 
Deutzia 
