Our Selection of the Best Flowering Shrubs 
BARBERRY, JAPANESE (Berberis Thunbergi). 
A highly desirable semi-dwarf shrub—adapted to a 
variety of uses. Extremely hardy, compact and grace¬ 
ful plant with small, bright green leaves and short, 
slender, protecting thorns. Foliage is brilliant orange 
and red during autumn and the branches are set with 
showy, bright red berries during winter. Splendid 
hedge plant that requires very little trimming. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH (Buddleia davidi). Popular 
plant, medium size. Dies to ground each winter but will 
grow 5 feet or more in single season. Blooms from July 
until frost. Lbng spikes of fragrant, brilliant lilac 
flowers, orange centers which attract butterflies. A 
glorious ‘‘Summer Lilac”—with a profusion of colorful 
flowers to brighten the lawn or border. 
CRANBERRY BUSH, AMERICAN (Viburnum 
americanum). Beautiful shrub, far superior to Euro¬ 
pean Cranberry Bush. Large, flat heads of white 
flowers are followed by big clusters of bright red berries. 
Bright red and yellow foliage in fall. Quick growing— 
ideal tall (8 ft.) shrub for screen or border planting. 
Berries relished by birds. Attractive foliage. 
Spirea Van Houttei 
The best and most popular shrub 
Diervilla Florida 
(Weigela Rosea) Photo Below 
DEUTZIA, LEMOINE (Deulzia le- 
moinei). One of the best Deutzias. Me¬ 
dium height, and in spring is completely 
covered with large clusters of white 
flowers. For shrub border or in founda¬ 
tion planting. A favorite, semi-dwarf 
shrub with slender branches nodding 
under an avalanche of flowers. 
DEUTZIA, “PRIDE OF ROCHES¬ 
TER” ( Deulzia scabra ). Tall growing. 
Double flowers borne in long panicles, and 
outer petals tinged pink. A charming 
shrub of vigorous growth for foundation 
or border planting 
DEUTZIA, SLENDER ( Deutzia graci¬ 
lis). Dwarf Deutzia, blooms in May. 
Small, snow-white flowers entirely cover 
bush. Unexcelled for low foundation or 
entrance plantings, or'in front of 
taller shrubs. This dainty little 
shrub will prove welcome in any 
planting. 
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Pink 
Weigela 
Weigela Rosea 
DOGWOOD, CORAL (Cornus alba 
siberica). All-purpose shrub, medium 
height, stems and branches bright red 
during winter. Clusters of creamy white 
flowers are followed by blue-grav berries. 
Hardy. Pretty winter contrast when 
planted with White Birch and Evergreens. 
Height 4 to 5 ft. 
ELDER, GOLDEN (Sambucus cana¬ 
densis aurea). Foliage bright golden yel¬ 
low throughout season. Most effective 
mass plantings. Fragrant flowers in large 
attractive clusters. Will liven up dark 
corners ahd add colorful interest to an 
entire shrub planting. 
FORSYTHIA, BORDER (Forsythia 
intermedia). Literally covered with 
bright yellow bell-shaped flowers before 
leaves appear. Foliage equally fine. Me¬ 
dium height, useful for border, entrance 
or foundation. “Golden Bell” is unap¬ 
proached in loveliness among early yellow 
flowers. 
HYDRANGEA, PEEGEE 
f Hydrangea paniculata grandi- 
jflora). Showy medium to tall 
shrub. Enormous bloom-heads 
during July and August, at first 
white and then changing to 
pink. Unchallenged for size, 
unsurpassed in beauty—deserv¬ 
ing of its popularity. 
HYDRANGEA, SNOWHILL ( Hy¬ 
drangea arborescens grandiflora). “Ever- 
blooming Hydrangea,” blooms from June 
to Frost. Flower-heads often 10 inches 
pure white resembling Snowball. Medium 
height and especially useful around foundations or 
in border. Will succeed in shady place and makes 
a splendid informal hedge. 
LILAC. COMMON PURPLE 
(Syringa vulgaris). The old fa¬ 
vorite purple Lilac. Very hardy. 
The exquisite flowers and 
delightful fragrance im¬ 
part lasting memo¬ 
ries. 
LILACS, FRENCH BUDDED 
(■Syringa vulgaris). Great im¬ 
provement over common Lilac. 
They bloom when very young and 
colors range from almost a true 
blue through all shades. Propa¬ 
gated from parent plants brought 
from France by C. M. Stark, late 
president of Stark Bro’s Nurseries. 
Belle de Nancy. Satiny rose 
flowers borne in large clusters. 
Frau Bertha Dammann. 
Choice single white variety. 
Ludwig Spaeth. Flowers deep, 
reddish purple, long clusters. 
Marie Legraye. 
white flowers. 
Dou- 
Mme. Abel Chatenay. 
ble white variety. 
President Grevy. Finest blue 
Lilac. Enormous heads of blue 
flowers are borne profusely. 
These Lilacs have been selected 
for their outstanding beauty, size 
of bloom, fragrance and hardi¬ 
ness. 
HONEYSUCKLE, RED TATARIAN 
(Lonicera talarica siberica). Practically 
first shrubs to leaf out in spring. Unex¬ 
celled for tall borders or screen plantings. 
Often used for tall hedges as they with¬ 
stand shearing. Most popular Honey¬ 
suckle, bears masses of deep pink flowers 
followed by showy red berries. Rapid 
growth and dense foliage—indispensable 
for quick screen. 
HONEYSUCKLE. MORROW ( Lonicera 
morrowi). Medium height. Flowers, white 
when first open, later turn yellow, and fra¬ 
grant. A wonderful shrub for border or 
screen. Rapid growing. 
JETBEAD (Rhodotypos kerrioides). Me¬ 
dium height, attractive foliage, white flowers 
resembling Mock Orange, borne profusely in 
May and June and fall. Shiny jet-black 
berries. Splendid for foundation or front 
of border. Sun or shade. 
LILAC, PERSIAN ( Syringa 
persica). Medium height, small 
leaves and graceful, slender stems. 
Delicately fragrant, lavender flow¬ 
ers are borne in great clusters. 
Distinguished and colorful — a 
highly prized early flowering aris¬ 
tocrat. 
MOCK ORANGE, SWEET 
(Philadelphus coronarius). A 
deservingly popular shrub. Large 
creamy white blooms, of orange 
blossom fragrance, home pro¬ 
fusely in May and June. A tall, 
quick growing favorite for screen 
effect. 
MOCKORANGE, VIRGINAL 
(Philadelphus virginal). An ex¬ 
ceptionally attractive semi-dwarf 
shrub whose beauty is attaining 
wide popularity. The double, 
pleasantly fragrant, waxy white 
flowers often measure two inches 
across. Flower clusters appear in 
June and are borne over a long 
period. Magnificent. 
PRIVET, REGEL (Ligustrum 
ibota regelianum). All purpose 
shrub, medium height. Also for 
hedges. Attractive dark green 
leaves borne on drooping branches. 
Creamy white flowers in June fol¬ 
lowed by dark blue berries. Es¬ 
pecially good on North side of 
house in particularly shaded or 
damp location. 
Fragrant, 
ROSE, RUGOSA ( Rosa rugosa). Ex¬ 
tremely hardy. Almost everblooming with 
bright, red flowers, often 3'inches across fol¬ 
lowed by red seed-pods on plant all winter. 
Dark green crinkly leathery foliage. A Japan¬ 
ese Shrub Rose of unusual merit for founda¬ 
tion, border or hedge. 
SNOWBALL, WHITE (Viburnum opu- 
lus sterile). "Guelder Rose.” Tall, literally 
covered with enormous white flowers. Ideal 
as a single specimen or beautiful when massed 
in shrub border. See photo at left. Especially 
desirable and useful for cut flowers for Dec¬ 
oration Day. 
SPIREA,“ANTHONY WATERER”(5f)«- 
raea Anthony Walerer). Beautiful, desir¬ 
able, dwarf shrub. Bright crimson flowers 
borne ir. clusters, often 3 inches across, from 
June until frost. A colorful little shrub—ideal 
for foundation, entrances or low hedge. 
PUSSY WILLOW (Salix discolor). Tall 
growing shrub, silver-gray flower-buds, most 
attractive for cutting. Many artists have 
painted them. Winter bud bouquets make 
homes more cheerful. 
SPIREA, BILLIARD (Spiraea billiardi). 
Medium height, with long plumes of pink 
flowers from July until frost. An interesting 
shrub both in habit of growth and color of 
flowers. Height 5 ft. 
SPIREA, THUNBERG (Spiraea thun¬ 
bergi). Attractive, feathery foliage makes 
this a most beautiful shrub. A mass of snow- 
white flowers appear before leaves. Semi¬ 
dwarf. Very desirable for foundation or front 
of border plantings. 
SPIREA, VAN HOUTTEI (Spiraea van- 
houtte). “Bridal Wreath.” Graceful branches 
completely covered in May with showy white 
flowers. Perfectly hardy. Best all purpose 
shrub. Grows rapidly. Splendid for im¬ 
mediate effect. 
SHRUB-ALTHEA (Hibiscussyriacus). Often 
called ‘‘Rose of Sharon” or “Hibiscus.” Flowers 
profusely from August until frost. The following 
varieties are best: 
Double Purple. Large, double, purplish blue 
flowers. 
Double Red. Flowers dark red. 
Showy variety. Profuse bloomer. 
Double Rose. Enormous, double 
flowers, bright rose. 
Double White. Pure white flowers 
borne freely. 
Large, showy flowers in a variety of 
beautiful colors. Excellent for flowering 
hedge or border. 
Snowball — above 
The White or Common Snow¬ 
ball is a glorious sight 
about Decoration Day 
WEIGELA, PINK (Weigela ro¬ 
sea). Medium height. Bears pro¬ 
fusion rosy pink flowers for several 
weeks in May and June, and spar¬ 
ingly through summerand fall. The 
lawn or border is hardly complete 
without this beautiful shrub. 
WEIGELA, RED (Weigela hy- 
brida, Eva Rathke). Semi-dwarf, 
completely covered with dark red 
flowers during spring. Best red Wei¬ 
gela. A Beauty—almost everbloom¬ 
ing — its rapidly increasing popular¬ 
ity is well placed. 
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