HARDY Flowering SHRUBS 
These play an important part in the arrangement of the home grounds and should be planted extensively; 
they are ornamental even when not in bloom. 
Our stock is all field-grown, two years old, well rooted, 2^ to 4 feet tall, usually too large for mailing; 
express is always best. If must go by mail they can be trimmed back. 
This stock is packed and shipped by our own experienced men. Every article is with life 
when it leaves us. The task of success is then up to you. We cannot guarantee it further. Any 
complaint or dissatisfaction must be made known by July 15th. Cultural leaflet upon request. 
Send in your orders early for Shrubs and Hardy Plants. They are then sent out soon as 
weather is suitable. You get them when they do best. 
EARL PHIPPS 
Nursery-stock De¬ 
partment. Past ex¬ 
perience enables him 
to help you from plan 
to planting. 
l» | ■ Produce rosette-like flowers early in spring before 
MiVTtOnOS the leaves appear. Are dwarf, bushy and compact. 
Double pink. Each 60c, by mail 70c. 
Rarham/ Japanese. Suitable for lawn or border. In fall the 
oaroerry bright red berries form and remain throughout the 
winter. Large, fine specimens. Large plants, each 40c, by 
mail 50c. 
« Rocl bionzy red foliage. In fall 
Darucrry)! bcavcu changes to an orange-scarlet, 
with clumps of small red berries on under side of stem. Very attrac¬ 
tive as a shrub. 18 to 24-inch size. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
Rnftnrflv d■ Buddleia or Summer Lilac. The flowers are like spring lilacs, 
DUueriiy »usn an d come on in great profusion in July. Butterflies enjoy sporting 
among the blossoms. Dies down each season. Each 30c, by mail 35c. 
Pjiiiji( yjiMji A(‘hAi'ocrAnc Siberian Pea Shrub. Bright green fern-like leaves 
vardgai»ti uurcstclld and numerous clusters of yellow pea-like flowers. 
Each 25c, by mail 35c. 
A/'iitifnlin A fast-growing, graceful shrub with flower clusters in 
MCUllTOlia May an( j June. Has brilliant autumn foliage and black 
fruits that remain well into the winter. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
flnau/innH Sibirica. Ours is the true, red bark with white flowers, so much desired. Make 
MugWOOa excellent center-piece shrub. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
nnffwnnH Lutea. The yellow-bark variety. Otherwise similar to the Sibirica. Especially 
UOgWOOQ hardy even in severe climate. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
riAWArino* C*l*3ll* Bechtel’s. The blooms are in a mass of delicate pink, of delicious 
IP lowering %*Tt ID fragrance. Very much admired; select specimens; 2 to 3 feet. 
Each 60c, by mail 75c. 
ETAf'cvtiiia Fortuneil—Golden Bell. Bears small yellow flowers, very early, before 
rursyinia leaves appear. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
^ — Golden yellow foliage all the season. Very suitable where color effects 
MOIU6I1 bluer are desired. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
USorl* jpg'll cl* Produces numerous small white flowers in June, followed 
rllgn SHISil vidnucrry in f a ll by bright scarlet berries in clusters. Grows like 
Snowball. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
f A Bush Tartarian. Very bright flowers leaving quantities of red and 
noneybUCHie orange berries. Either red blossom or pink blossom. Each 35c, by 
mail 45c. 
Mvff Paniculata Grandiflora. Produce massive white flowers, then pink, after- 
nyurdngea wards are reddish bronze and green, from August till autumn. Plant in 
shade on East or North, not in open sun. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
Jsinan Ollirttf'A Tire Bush or Flowering Quince. In early spring, before foliage is 
s5«l§I«in QIHIlCc out, ^e cherry-red flowers literally cover the branches. After the blooms 
fall a Mock Orange fruit sets and the leaves appear. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
I Sla^ Common. The popular extra hardy old favorite. Purple. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
IbIIaC white. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
I ilan Persian. The blossoms are a reddish purple and very profuse. Later than the common. 
iUMclU Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
I ilsw* llnnffawan Stout erect growth with dark shining leaves and purple flower in 
- f niingariail June. Almost sure to bloom in this locality. Ea. 50c, mail 60c. 
IWOCiC OrdflgG Philadelphia Grandiflorus. This variety of the Syringa is perfectly 
Mock Orange 
Plum, Purple Leaved 
hardy, grows fully 8 feet and produces creamy white double, sweet- 
scented flowers in abundance. Splendid for back ground. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
Virginalis. Produces huge bouquets of large double-crested white 
flowers; sweet scented. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
A beautiful reddish purple foliage. Very ornamental. 
Each 50c, by mail 60c. 
« Hardy. Very much admired in early spring for the fuzzy budded 
* USSy WIIIOW branches used for house decorating. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
Wraath Spirea Van HoutteL Probably the most popular shrub, and one of 
DllQat Wrvain the very easy to cultivate. VVe have it in two sizes to suit all purposes; 
however, all are the true white flowers. 
Small Size. Average 2 to 3 feet. Very suitable where planting as hedge. Each 25c, by 
mail 35c. 
Standard Size. 3 to 4 feet; well branched. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
Numerous dense spikes of rose-pink flowers on erect branches from 
SipirOwl Ulllctf 0.1 July until frost. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
a _■ : The growth is distinctly red with rose-colored flowers. Each 30c. 
Spirea Froebeli by niail 40c . 
6m ufhall Common. Produces numerous white ball-like flowers in May Usually in time 
SnOWDail for Decoration Day. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
a White. In June produces numerous small rose-co’ored flowers.followed with 
dnowoerry white berries that remain half the winter. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
6HA,,iknwwi, Being similar to the white excepting color of berry; often called 
anOWDerry Indian Currant. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
c Pern Leaved. A spreading shrub, much admired for the beautiful brilliant 
9UmaC foliage in fall. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
^ Staghorn. The foliage is cut-leaved like a delicate ferm. In fall the crimson 
SlUHiaC fruit makes it especially attractive. Each 35c, by mail 45c. 
— - Hispida. Tall-growing with fine feathery foliage and soft pink flowers in July 
I amarix an d August. Each 40c, by mail 50c. 
tAi ai onla Rosea. Soft rosy carmine. Blooms continuously. Usually hardy with some 
protection Each 40c, by mail 50c = 
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Butterfly Bush—Buddleia. 
Bridal Wreath—Spirea. 
Snowball. 
