MICHELL’S HARDY DECORATIVE FLOWERING SHRUBS 
See Page 36 for Special Notice on Guarantee. 
ALTHEA ( Rose of Sharon). These thrive almost anywhere, pro¬ 
ducing their bloom from July till September. 
— Alba Plena. Pure white, double. 
— Atropurpurea Plena. Double purple. 
— Lady Stanley. Semi-double, pale pink, splashed with carmine. 
Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel post, 60c.). 
AMYGDALUS — Alba Flore Pleno ( Flowering Almond ). Erect 
slender branches, covered in May with small, very double, 
fragrant white flowers. Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel 
post, 60c.). 
— Rosea Flore Pleno. Identical with the above, but bearing 
pink flowers. Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel post, 60c.). 
Bridal Wreath. See Spirea Prunifolia. 
CALLICARPA—Purpurea ( Beauty Fruit). A beautiful shrub 
growing about 3 feet high, covered in August with tiny pink 
tinted flowers, followed in late September by violet purple 
berries borne in clusters from the axil of every leaf, remaining 
until the middle of Winter. Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel 
post, 60c.). 
CALYCANTHUS—Floridus ( Sweet Shrub). Chocolate-colored 
double flowers, with a peculiar agreeable odor. Blooms in June. 
Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel post, 60c.). 
CERCIS — Canadensis ( Judas Tree or Red Bud). A tall, slender 
growing shrub, developing eventually into a large tree. Very 
early in the Spring the leafless branches are covered with delicate 
deep pink flowers. Strong plants, 75c. each (by parcel post, 85c.). 
Chaste Tree. See Vitex. 
CHIONANTHUS — Virginica (White Fringe). In May and June 
the tree is covered with long, fluffy panicles of fine white bloom. 
Strong plants, 75c. each (by parcel post, 85c.). 
CLETHRA — Alnifolia ( Sweet Pepper Bush). Of low growth, 
with numerous spikes of small white fragrant flowers in July. 
Strong plants, 75c. each (by parcel post, 85c.). 
CORNUS — Elegantissima (Variegated Dogwood). A beautifully 
variegated shrub which should be planted more freely. 
— Lutea (Golden-Twigged Dogwood). Bright yellow branches in 
Winter. 
— Sibirica (Siberian Dogwood). Branches a bright coral red, 
quite ornamental. 
Price of Cornus, strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel post, 60c.) 
Crab. See Malus. 
CYTISUS — Laburnum (Golden Chain). A large shrub with 
shining green leaves and long drooping racemes of yellow 
flowers in the early Summer. Strong plants, $1.00 each (by 
parcel post, $1.15). 
DEUTZIA. The Deutzias are among the most useful of our 
Summer flowering shrubs. For planting either individually or 
in masses they are very attractive. 
— Crenata Rosea FI. PI. Double flowering, white ting ed pink 
— Gracilis. Of dwarf, bushy habit; white flowers. 
— Lemoinei. Rather low growing; slender arching branches 
with large clusters of graceful white flowers in May. 
— Pride of Rochester. The flowers, borne in large panicles, are 
pinkish white, with under-side of the petals rose. June. 
Price of Deutzias, strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel post, 
60c.). 
Dogwood. See Cornus. 
EUONYMUS — Alata (Cork-barked Euonymus). Small delicate 
flowers in late Spring are followed by attractive red berries in 
the Fall. . Curious corky bark, brilliant Autumnal foliage. 
Best for individual planting. Strong plants, 75c. each (by 
parcel post, 85c.). 
EXOCHORDA—Grandiflora (Pearl Bush). A medium-sized 
shrub, producing white flowers in clusters, early in the Spring. 
Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel post, 60c.). 
Flowering Almond. See Amygdalus. 
Flowering Crab. See Malus. 
FORSYTHIA (Golden Bells). Bright golden-yellow, star-shaped 
flowers burst into bloom just as Winter is leaving and while the 
bush is otherwise bare. 
— Fortunei. Erect growing with dark green foliage. 
— Intermedia. April. Vigorous grower with slender, erect or 
arching branches. 
— Spectabilis. Strong, tall growing, with very large flowers 
completely covering the stems; the most profuse bloomer of all. 
— Suspensa. Graceful, drooping tendency. Frequently planted 
on banks and slopes. 
Price of Forsythias, strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel post, 
60c.). 
Golden Bells. See Forsythia. 
Golden Chain. See Cytisus. 
Honeysuckle. See Lonicera. 
HYDRANGEA—Arborescens Grandiflora Alba (Snowball Hy¬ 
drangea). The snow-white blooms are of the largest size, coming 
into flower early in June and lasting until late in August. Is 
more hardy than any other sort and especially suited for shaded 
places. Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel post, 60c.). 
— Paniculata Grandiflora. The large panicles of white flowers 
are at their best during August, later they take on a reddish 
cast. Fine as single specimens on the lawn or grouped in large 
beds. Strong bush form, 50c. each (by parcel post, 60c.). 
Extra strong stock, 3 feet, 75c. each (by parcel post, 85c.). 
— Paniculata Grandiflora (Standard or Tree Shaped). These are 
fine, planted as individual specimens in the lawn or in the center 
of beds containing other plants. Stems 3 to 4 feet high with 
shapely heads. 75c. each. 
— Quercifolia (Oak-leaved Hydrangea). A handsome spreading 
shrub with striking foliage, turning in Autumn to a beautiful 
red. The flowers are produced freely in August, in flat white 
clusters. Strong plants, 75c. each (by parcel post, 85c.). 
Japan Quince. See Pyrus. 
JASMINUM — Nudiflorum. Fine for sheltered positions; fra¬ 
grant yellow flowers early in Spring. Strong plants, 50c. each 
(by parcel post, 60c.). 
Judas Tree. See Cercis. 
Lilac. See Syringa. 
LONICERA — Fragrantissima (Honeysuckle). Fragrant white 
flowers early in Spring. Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel 
post, 60c.). 
— Morrowi. Foliage dark green with small white flowers in May. 
During the late Summer and early Autumn the plant is covered 
with bright red berries. Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel 
post, 60c.). 
— Ruprechtiana. A free flowering variety; white flowers during 
May and June, followed by red fruit. Strong plants, 50c. each 
(by parcel post, 60c.). 
MALUS — Floribunda ((Japanese Flowering Crab). One of the 
best of the flowering Crabs. The buds are a warm rose color 
opening to light pink flowers—the whole forming a shapely bush 
or small tree. Strong plants, 75c. each (by parcel post, 85c.). 
MALUS—Ioensis Plena (BechteVs Double Flowering Crab). A 
shapely little tree, producing quantities of very double, fragrant 
flowers of a soft pink, resembling a small Rose in formation. 
Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel post, 60c.). 
MALUS — Parkmanii (Parkman’s Flowering Crab). Rose-colored 
buds open into little rosy-white flowers, these are succeeded by 
decorative fruits. The tree is of a rather spreading, irregular 
habit. Strong plants, $1.00 each (by parcel post, $1.10). 
Mock Orange. See Philadelphus. 
Pearl Bush. See Exochorda. 
PHILADELPHUS — Avalanche (Dwarf Mock Orange). Slender, 
arching branches nearly covered with showy white, fragrant 
flowers. Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel post, 60c.). 
— Coronarius (Mock Orange). Handsome foliage and beautiful 
fragrant white flowers in May and June. Strong plants, 50c. 
each (by parcel post, 60c.). 
— Grandiflorus. A robust growing variety, bearing large white 
flowers. Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel post, 60c.). 
PYRUS — Japonica (Japan Quince). This shrub is a beautiful 
sight when covered in the early Spring with cherry-red flowers, 
about the size of an apple blossom. After the flowers fall, many 
of them set fruit, which is edible, making the finest quince 
jelly or preserves. Strong plants, 50c. each (by parcel post 
60c.). 
Red Bud. See Cercis. 
We will supply all Shrubs listed at 50c. each, for $5.00 per dozen; $40.00 per 100 
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