MICHELL’S HARDY DECORATIVE FLOWERING SHRUBS 
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A planting of Shrubs massed around the boundaries of a garden forms a harmonious background against which the bright-colored 
Peonies, Poppies, Iris, Phlox and other Hardy Perennial Plants appear to their best advantage. 
Because of their easy culture, rapid growth, adaptability to most any situation and their great diversity in size, foliage and bloom, 
the shrubs are of first importance in creating landscape beauty. There are many suitable locations for planting shrubs about the home 
grounds. The house foundation and the angles and corners should be softened by shrubs of medium height. Spiraeas, Hydrangeas, 
Berberis, Deutzias and others of a like nature are suitable for this purpose. 
Taller shrubs such as Lilacs, Philadelphus and Altheas are better planted along the sides and rear of the grounds. Here they can 
be used to give a frame to the property, block out undesirable views and serve as a screen for any purpose desired. Such group plantings 
should be made in the nature of borders, and the shrubs selected and arranged to give a continuance of bloom, pleasing foliage combi- 
rsations together with a Fall and Winter coloring of bark and berries. 
In planting, space the larger growing shrubs, such as Lilacs, from four to five feet apart; medium tall shrubs, such as Spiraea 
Prunifolia three to four feet apart, and dwarf growing sorts such as Azaleas, Berberis or Deutzia Gracilis, two to two and one-half feet 
apart. Dig holes of ample size, place the plant, and after filling in with two-thirds of good top soil, add water to the level of the ground 
and allow this to settle. After the water has passed away, complete the filling in of the soil. 
In pruning, remember that all early flowering shrubs bloom on the last year’s wood and should not be pruned until after they have 
bloomed (otherwise the blooms will be destroyed for that season), at which time the old worn-out wood and all weak growth should be 
cut away, allowing the vigorous young shoots to remain. The late flowering Shrubs, such as Altheas, Hydrangeas, etc., bloom on the 
wood made this season. These should be pruned early in the Spring, cutting them back severely to induce a vigorous new growth. 
ABELIA GRANDIFLORA ( The Bush Arbutus). A small shrub 
of graceful habit, flowering continuously from July until frost. 
The flowers are small, tubular, white shaded pink and are borne 
in clusters, forming a pleasing contrast with the shiny, almost 
evergreen foliage. Strong plants, balled and burlapped. 50c. 
each (by P. P., 60c.). 
LTHEA ( 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. 
—Wm. R. Smith. Pure white single flowers, opening out flat, 
in great profusion from early July until late September; very 
showy and outstanding. 
Plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 50c. each (by P. P., 60c.). 
AMYGDALUS—Alba Flore Pleno (. Flowering Almond). Erect, 
slender branches, which are covered in May with small, very 
double, fragrant white flowers. Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet, 50c. 
each (by P. P., 60c.). 
—Rosea Flore Pleno. Identical with the above, but bearing 
pink flowers. Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet, 50c. each (by P. P., 
60c.). 
ANDROMEDA — Japonica ( Pieris ). Compact growing shrub 
with dark green foliage. The bell-shaped, white flowers are 
produced in dense panicles in early Spring. Strong plants, 
$1.50 each. 
AZALEAS. A family of dwarf bushy shrubs, bearing a great 
profusion of flowers in the Spring and succeeding best in a par¬ 
tially shaded position. Very useful for planting in the shady 
border or in groups by themselves. 
— Amoena. An evergreen variety, literally covered with masses 
of rosy-crimson flowers in the late Spring. Bushy plants, $1.50 
each; $15.00 per doz. 
— Amoena Coccinea. A true sport of the well known variety 
Amoena, with brilliant red flowers. A valuable Azalea where 
A. Hinodegiri is not hardy. Bushy plants, 10 inches, $1.50 
each. 
— Hinamayo. Similar to the well known variety, Hinodegiri 
in habit of growth; the foliage is smaller and the color is a delicate 
soft shade of rose-pink. Bushy plants, 10 to 12 inches, $1.50 
each. 
—Hinodegiri. Another evergreen variety and one of the best, 
bearing fiery-red single flowers in great profusion. Very de¬ 
sirable on account of its color. Bushy plants, $1.50 each; 
$15.00 per doz. 
—Kaempferi ( Torch Azalea). A beautiful hardy shrub of erect 
habit with brick-red flowers. Strong plants, $2.00 each. 
—Kurume, Coral Bells. Not a very large flower, but produced 
very freely; a pleasing coral-pink in color, very dainty, semi¬ 
double. Strong bushy plants, $1.50 each. 
- Flame. Brilliant red flowers in profusion; glossy evergreen 
foliage. Bushy plants, $1.50 each. 
Hardy Azalea 
AZALEA—Kurume, Pink Pearl. A beautiful salmon-rose, shad¬ 
ing lighter to the center; large full trusses. Bushy plants, $1.50 
each. 
-Snow. Large pure white flowers borne profusely in clusters, 
semi-double. Strong bushy plants, $1.50 each. 
—Ledifolia Alba. A robust growing variety with heavy mat 
green foliage and large pure white flowers. Bushy plants, 
$1.50 each. 
—Mollis. This is a deciduous variety, dwarf and bushy. The 
flowers are large and are produced in clusters on the ends of 
the shoots in May. We offer mixed colors only, which vary 
from pale yellow to the deeper orange and even scarlet. Strong 
plants, $2.00 each; $22.50 per doz. 
BERBERIS—Julianae (Wintergreen Barberry). Evergreen vari¬ 
ety with deep green leaves, one of the best. Thrifty young 
plants from 4 inch pots, 50c. each (by P. P., 60c.). 
—Tricanthophora (Three Spine Barberry). One of the most 
graceful of the evergreen Barberries; narrow leaves and very 
hardy. Strong plants from 5-inch pots, 75c. each (by P. P., 85c. 
each). 
—Verruculosa (Warty Barberry). A compact growing variety 
with small shiny leaves. A gem for the rock garden. Thrifty 
young plants from 3-inch pots, 50c. each (by P. P., 60c. each). 
We will supply all Shrubs listed at 50c. each, for $5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100 
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