OLDS’ ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND VINES 
Olds Ornamental Shrubs are all bush formed, well rooted, hardy transplanted stock, measuring 1 y 2 to 2 feet high 
unless otherwise specified. All nursery stock is packed separately and sent direct from our growing station near Mad¬ 
ison. Order early if possible. We will fill your order at the proper time for planting. SEE OUR NURSERY GUAR- 
v. aw -DAn-p w Ask for free Wisconsin Bulletin No. 253, Planning and Planting the Home Grounds. 
ANTEE ON PAGE 57. 
Please Note: Our shrubs and vines are so large in size 
single shrub is ordered, therefore, to go alone by mail, add 
that postage and packing is quite an item. When only a 
10 cents to the price quoted. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI. (Hardy Bridal Wreath.) 
Slender bushy shrubs, upright in growth, but in May and 
June a fountain of arching, snowy white bloom. 35c each; 
3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
SPIREA* FROEBEL’S. A Japanese type of Spirea 
with bluish green leaves and red stems. Rather more dwarf 
than Van Houttei. Flat clusters of rose colored flowers. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
SPIREA, ANTHONY WATERER. 12 to 18-inch 
Stock. Produces bright crimson blooms throughout the 
summer. Dwarf growing. 35c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
ALMOND PINK. A beautiful small shrub bearing 
an abundance of small double rose-like flowers. Blooms in 
May. 55c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
FORSYTHIA. (Golden Bells.) The first shrub to bloom 
in the spring, the pendant golden bells appearing before 
the leaves. 45c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
Prunus Triloba. 
PRUNUS TRILOBA. (Flowering Plum.) Really a 
small tree which has its branches covered before the 
leaves appear with small, double, pink flowers. 5 to 8 
feet in height. 2 to 3-foot stock. 55c each; 3 for $1.50. 
PHILADELPHUS, BOUOUET BLANC. (Double 
IVJock Orange.) A beautiful new shrub with perfectly dou¬ 
ble, ivory white, fragrant flowers. The bush is a mass of 
blossoms. Very showy. 50c each; 3 for $1.40, postpaid. 
SNOWBALL. The Snowball is always ready with 
its load of white ball blooms to supply the necessary deco¬ 
ration for Memorial Day. 45c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
WEIGELIA ROSEA. 5 to 6 feet in height. A hardy 
and beautiful shrub bearing a profusion of rose-colored 
flowers. 40c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
A Spray of Hydrangea Paniculata. 
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA. Creamy white flow 
ers changing to pink; borne freely in immense panicles. 
Easily grown, beginning to bloom the first of July and 
continuing until fall. 40c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS, (Hill of Snow.) A 
beautiful new American shrub. Foliage a good green, 
bluish underneath. 40c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN PINK. A rapid 
grower. Attains a height of 8 to 12 feet. Blooms during 
May. Has slender upright branches and small bright 
pink flowers followed by orange-yellow berries. A good 
plant for tall hedges. 35c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
LILAC, PURPLE. Lilacs are hardy and free flower¬ 
ing. Flowers in the spring and early summer. The pur¬ 
ple is most widely known and grown. 40c each; 3 for 
$1.10, postpaid. 
LILAC, WHITE. Same as the purple only white. 
45c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
LILAC, PERSIAN. Has bright purple flowers but 
attains a height of only 5 to 6 feet. Blooms during May 
and June. 40c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
ROSES. See Page 57. 
A Spray of Weigelia. Purple Wisteria. 
HARDY VINES AND HEDGE PLANTS 
CHINESE PURPLE WISTERIA. One of the most 
rapid growing of all climbing plants. Has very beautiful 
clusters of pale blue flowers in May and June, also fre¬ 
quently blooms again in the fall. Grafted stock, 70c each. 
C LEM ATIS-PANICU LATA. A very desirable hardy 
garden vine. Flowers are white, medium sized, star-shaped 
and the plant is a profuse bloomer. The kind to use for 
covering trellises. Each, 45c; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
CLEMATIS.JACKMANII. Similar to Paniculata 
only the flowers are violet purple and larger. Each, 80c. 
BOSTON IVY. (Veitchi .) The well known vine 
for covering brick and stone work. 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
ENGELMANII IVY. It has a foliage which turns to 
bright crimson in the fall. It also has the clinging habit 
of growth and may be planted to climb smooth surfaces; 
hardier than the Boston Ivy and will do well in any situa¬ 
tion. 35c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
PRIVET. Amoor (Siberian). A fine upright shrub, 
almost evergreen with pure white flowers in June followed 
by purple seed pods. 1 to iy 2 -foot stock, 20c each; 10 for 
$1.20, postpaid. By express, 100 for $9.00. 
JAPAN BARBERRY. Dense growing, thorny shrub, 
with drooping yellow flowers followed by bright red ber¬ 
ries which hang all winter. A good plant to use as a 
protection for evergreens. 1 to lp^-foot stock, 25c each; 
10 for $1.60, postpaid. By express, 100 for $14.00. 
RED BARBERRY. Similar to Japanese Barberry 
only the leaves are red. 12 to 18-inch, each, 40c, postpaid. 
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