HART’S NURSERY, SPENCERVILLE, INDIANA 
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SHRUBS 
ALTHEA. (Rose of Sharon)—Handsome 
late summer blooming shrubs, coming into 
bloom when few shrubs are in flower. 
Large showy flowers. 
BUDDLEIA. Butterfly Bush. Will ma¬ 
ture to full size the first year. Branches 
usually freeze back during the winter, 
but the new growth starts readily from 
the roots the following spring. 4 to 5 
ft. high, with spikes of bluish violet flow¬ 
ers. 
DEUTZIA. Pride of Rochester. Large 
double rose like flowers in June. It ex¬ 
cels all other sorts in size of flowers, pro¬ 
fusion of bloom and vigorous in habits. 
DEUTZIA GRACILIS. Dwarfest growing 
of all Deutzias; dense and bushy. Its 
drooping branches are wreathed with pure 
white flowers in May. 
DOGWOOD. Red Twig Dogwood. A very 
hardy, thrifty shrub, doubly attractive 
because of its creamy white flowers in 
early summer followed by clusters of 
white berries, and its very conspicuous 
blood-red branches throughout the winter. 
YELLOW TWIG DOGWOOD. Bark is 
striking yellow color throughout winter. 
An excellent shrub for winter effect. 
FORSYTHIA. Golden Bell. One of the 
earliest shrubs to blossom in spring. 
Branches are covered with golden yellow 
flowers before leaves appear. 
HONEYSUCKLE. Tartarian. The best of 
all bush Honeysuckles, upright spreading 
branches, bright green foliage, bright pink 
flowers in May and June, followed by 
showy red berries. 
HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS. Hills of 
Snow. The flowers are in a large way 
similar to the familiar “Snowball” in 
appearance; conspicuously white and im¬ 
posing. 
HYDRANGEA. Paniculata Grandiflora. 
One of the finest and most popular shrubs 
grown. Blooms from August until frost, 
flowers in large panicles. 
KERRIA JAPONICA. Plower, golden 
yellow and blooming profusely in the 
spring and more or less all summer. A 
striking flower and in the winter the 
slender branches are bright yellow. One 
of the most desirable shrubs. 
LILAC. Persian Purple. A thrifty grow¬ 
ing bush with slender leaves and deep 
purple flowers. 
MAHONIA AQUIFOLIA. A hardy ever¬ 
green shrub having holly-like leaves. Can 
be used in evergreen and shrubbery 
planting and will do well in partial shade. 
PHILADELPHUS. Golden Leaf Mock 
Orange. Dwarf compact habit with bright 
golden leaves that are most attractive. 
The blossoms are white. 
SNOWBERRY. Common Snowberry. 
White. Small rose colored flowers in June 
and July, followed by large clusters of 
milk white fruits, which remain far inte 
the winter. 
SNOWBERRY, RED. Often called Coral- 
berry. Similar to White Snowberry but 
with red berries clustering in ropes along 
the weighted down stems. Grows 2 to 4 
feet tall. 
TAMARIX AFRICANA. Tall shrubs, 8 to 
10 feet high, with fine feathery foliage 
and small, bright pink flowers, in slender 
racemes in April and May. Splendid for 
planting in damp or other places. 
WEIGELA FLORIBUNDA. A beautiful, 
comparatively new shrub, with large, 
showy red flowers appearing in profuse 
clusters and almost hiding the glossy 
green leaves. Commences blooming early 
in spring, and continues all summer. 
WEIGELA EVA RATHKE. A charming 
new variety, reaching a height of 3 to 4 
feet. Flowers are a brilliant crimson. 
PRICE: 3 yr. old Clumps, each 35c; 
3 for $1.00. 
18-24 in., Each 25c; 3 for 50c, 
Not Prepaid 
