26 
TAYLOR’S 1934 FLOWER AND PLANT GUIDE 
The Beauty Bush 
(Kolkwitzia Amabills) 
One of the newest, rarest and most beautiful 
of the new shrubs, introduced by the Arnold 
Arboretum. Closely allied to the abelias ; per¬ 
fectly hardy. Ultimately reaches 6 feet in 
height and five feet in diameter and produces 
its abelia like flower with great profusion ; 15 to 
20 inch, 25c each; 2 for 45c; 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
— HIBISCUS—(Mallow)—Perfectely hardy for 
outside growing, mixed colors. 15c each. See 
Index for name of varieties of Hibiscus.. 
WEIGELA 
WEIGELA—(Eva Rathke)—Brilliant crimson 
flowers, borne profusely from mid-summer un¬ 
til fall. The bushes grow six feet tall and 
spread six feet. Does well in sun or semi-shade. 
18 to 24 in., 25c; 2 to 3 feet, 40c. 
WEIGELA ROSEA—This is a most excellent 
free-flowering shrub of elegant growth and 
erect, yet compact habit. All during June the 
bush is covered with a mass of rose-colored 
blooms. 25c each; large, 40c each. 
ROSEA NANA YARIEGTA—Leaves margined 
and steraked creamy white; flowers pink. A 
pretty combination. Dwarf. Price, 25c each; 
large, 40c each. 
EYONYMUS JAPONICA—A very fine hardy 
ornamental evergreen; good grown as a pot 
plant, hedge or as a specimen on the lawn; a 
big seller; sure to please. 8 to 12 inches, 20c 
each; $2.00 per dozen; 15 to 18 inches, 30c each; 
$2.95 per dozen. 
DEUTZIS 
DEUTZIS CRENATA ROSEA—A fine upright 
growing shrub, grows about six feet tall. Pink 
blooms. 20c each; 2 for 35c. 
DEUTZIS (Pride of Rochester)—Grows strong 
and upright, four to six feet high, double white 
flowers. 18 to 24 inches, 25c each; large 40c each. 
Hydrangeas 
HYDRANGEA—(Hill of Snow) — (H. Ahores- 
cens Grandiflora)—One of the most valuable 
characteristics of this shrub is its coming into 
bloom just after the passing of all the early 
spring flowers ; flowering season from May until 
late August, makes it an acquisition on any 
lawn; the heads of flowers are produced on 
long, strong stems, making them good for cut¬ 
ting for indoor decorations and at time when 
few other flowers can be obtained. 15 to 18 
Inches, 30c each; 2 to 3 feet, 50c each. Does 
best when planted on north side of house. 
PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA—Blooms in 
July to September. The flowers are rich, creamy 
white, and immense clusters, often more than 
a foot long. It is entirely hardy, no trouble 
to grow, and splendid effects can be obtained 
with this free-flowering shrub by planting in 
masses along driveways, in groups among shrub¬ 
bery as a center for beds. Does best on south- 
side of house. 2-year, strong field grown plants, 
30c each; 2 for 55c; 2 to 3 feet, 50c. 
FLOWERING LOCUST—A good easy, quick 
growing shrub. Will grow ten feet high. Cover 
with clusters of pink flowers, resembling sweet 
pea blooms. Field grown. 18 to 24 inches, 20c 
each; 24 to 36 inches, 80c each; 36 to 48 Inches, 
40c. Postpaid. 
CALLACARPA PURPUREA— (Beautyberry) 
—Apretty shrub from 1 to 4 feet high, blooms 
profusely during August with small axillray 
clusters of pink flowers, these followed by berry 
bunches colored a light violet. If top should 
freeze, young shoots will come up and flower 
and fruit the next season. 18 to 24 Inches, 40c. 
Flowering Crabs 
Rounded, compact, small trees largely used in 
lawn groups and high shrub borders, for their 
profuse early bloom ; their dense, glossy hand¬ 
some foliage which colors richly ; and their orna¬ 
mental fruit. 
ATROSANGUINEA—Makes a beautiful con¬ 
trast to the other varieties by reason of its 
darker red flowers. The buds are deep purplish 
red, and the entire flower tinged purplish.2 to 
3 feet, 35c. 
FLORIBUNDI—A large shrub or small tree, 
often thorny, with rose-red flowers borne in 
great profusion in May. The fruit is red and 
very small. 2 to 3 feet, 35c. 
NEIDZWETZKYANA — Purplish foliage, the 
wood and bark also tinged with red. Extra 
large flowers deep pink, the edible fruits pu- 
ple. 2 to 3 feet, 35c. 
SCEIDECKERI—An extremely froee-flower- 
ing variety, the upright branches laden full 
length with double pink flowers. The succeeding 
fruits make excellent jelly. 2 to 3 feet, 35c. 
DESM ODIUM PENDULIFLORUM— (Lespe- 
deza Sieboldi)—A fine half shrub, the long canes 
of each season’s growth usually winter-killed. 
The stools become stronger, throwing up more 
shoots and forming a thick shrub 3 to 5 feet 
high, in showy late summer and October bloom. 
Arched branches, long, drooping racemes of 
liquid purple flowers. 20c each; largs, 35c. 
CRAPE MYRTLE 
Crape Myrtle are slow in starting, there is 
always hope of their growing as long as the 
bark is green. 
INDICA—Very beautiful shrub. A profuse and 
continuous bloomer; flowers bright rosy pink, 
curiously crimped petals. Price, 35c each; large, 
50c. 
NEW CRIMSON — Vivid cerise. Price, 35c 
each, large, 50c. 
WHITE—Flowers purest white and beautiful; 
of recent introduction and a general favorite 
where known; of vigorous and symmetrical 
growth. Price, 85c each; large, 50c. 
PURPUREA—Of a pecular purplish crimson. 
Dwarf. Price 35c each; large, 50c. 
Cornus Florida Rubra 
Pink flowering Dogwood. Bearing a mass 
of deep pink blooms in early spring. Very 
handsome in foliage and flower, leaves turn 
dark crimson in autumn. A most pleasing effect 
when planted in contrast with the native white¬ 
flowering sort (Cornus Florida). Thrifty in sun 
or semi-shade; likes well drained moist soil. 
2 to 3 feet, $1.50 each. 
CORNUS SUBRICA (Red Brached Dogwood) 
—This variety grows ten feet tall and its coral 
red branches are very effective in winter, es¬ 
pecially when planted in masses. The flowers 
appear in clusters and are a creamy white 
color. Fruit pale blue. 25c each; 2 for 45c; 4 
for 75c. 
Rhododendron 
Its leathery leaves provide wonderfully rich 
backgrounds of dark green amid the floral dis¬ 
tractions of summer. Although most effective 
and cared for when planted in masses, smaller 
groups and units are invaluable for shaded 
nooks about the house or lawn. Will grow in 
any good soil, but are finest in a sun-and-wind 
sheltered situation, where the soil is deep, well 
drained and mulched with leaves. In hot, dry 
weathersoak the ground—say about once a 
week. A protection of leaves during the winter 
is beneficial, and an acid soil condition must be 
maintained 
MAXIMUM—Foliage very large and smooth, 
its July flowersin shades of rosy blush and 
white. Very attractive for natural effects along 
shaded walks and drives, and best for massing. 
2 to 3 feet, $1.50. 
