1935 SPRING AND FALL THE HOUSE OF GURNEY, INC. -<■- YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA 
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS—(Continued) 
Mr. D. B. Gurney Rapid City, 8. Dak. 
Yankton, S. Dak. Oct. 5, 1934 
Sumac 
Sumac (Rhus Glabra)— Tall growing shrub, 
reaching 12 to 15 feet. It is perfectly hardy and 
its clusters of small red fruit, with its bright 
foliage in autumn, make it very desirable. 2 to 
4 ft., 30c each; $1.40 per 5. 
Fernleaf Staghorn (Rhus Typhina Var. 
Laciniata)— Rapid, robust grower, produces 
cones of bright red fruit. Leaves beautifully 
formed, rivaling the most delicate fern. For 
massing with other shrubs the effect is striking. 
Can be cut to the ground each season and a mass 
of beautiful foliage will result. In the fall, the 
leaves turn to the most beautiful pinkish-red, a 
large group of them is a wonderful sight. 2 to 3 
ft., 30c each; 5 for $1.25. 
Sumac (Common)— This is a native shrub 
exceptionally hardy, and valued on account of its 
bright colored leaves that hang on well into 
the fall. We do not know of any shrub that the 
leaves color up so beautifully in late summer and 
fall as the Sumac. Followed by clusters of 
bright red berries which it retains until spring. 
2 to 3 ft., 25c each; per 5, $1.10; $10.50 per 50. 
Wahoo or Fire Bush 
Euonymus Americana 
This is a native shrub of South Dakota, hardy 
in any part of the State, and should be ex¬ 
tensively planted. Height, 8 feet. Its chief 
beauty consists in its brilliant berries, which 
hang in clusters from the branches till mid¬ 
winter; berries rose color. Each 25c; 10 for 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Dear Sir: 
I frequently listen to your talks over the radio and 
find them quite interesting as well as educational. 
I have often heard 
you tell of the qual¬ 
ities of the Chinese 
Elm arid its adapt¬ 
ability to this local¬ 
ity and can sanc¬ 
tion everything you 
say in praise of 
these wonderful 
shade and orna¬ 
mental trees. 
As proof of my 
claim that they are 
the greatest tree 
ever introduced in¬ 
to this country, I 
am herewith in¬ 
closing a picture 
taken October 3, 
1934 of a t ree which 
I purchased of you 
in the spring of 
1931 and was at 
that time a 6 foot 
tree with trunk 
about 1 inch in 
diameter. 
This tree has 
just a three-year 
growth and inci¬ 
dentally three of 
the driest years I have ever experienced. It now 
stands 26 feet in height with a spread of 22 feet 2 
inches and measures 16j/2 inches in circumference six 
inches from the ground. 
This tree stands about 16 feet to the south of my 
house as you will see by the picture and the height 
can easily be determined as the height of the house 
to the comb is 30 feet. Sincerely yours, 
A. R. Doman, District Mgr. 
Modern Woodmen of America 
Snowberry 
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos racemos- 
us) — A valuable medium-sized shrub, branching 
near the ground. Has small pinkish flowers, 
with large, waxy white berries in the fall. Very 
odd and attractive. Use in all groupings. 2-3 ft., 30c 
ea.; $l;25per5. 18-24 in., 25c ea.; per 5, $1.00 
Coral Berry or Indian Berry (Symphori¬ 
carpos vulgaris) — Same as Snowberry, except 
that it has purplish-red berries, which hang on 
during the winter. Fine in groups with Snowberry 
or for wild groups. Will do well on south side of 
buildings where it is hot and dry. Will also 
stand partial shade. 2 to 3 ft., 30c each; $1.25 
per 5. 18-24 in., each, 25c; per 10, $2.00. 
Weigela 
Eva Rathke—The best and finest of all of our 
Weigelas. Blooms a brilliant crimson color. 
Blooms nearly all summer. In full bloom the 
whole plant fairly glows with color. Grows 
about five feet tall. It is a wonderful shrub. 
18 to 24 in., each, 50c; 10 for $4.70. 
Tamarix 
Odessa — A Russian variety, much superior to 
the African Tamarix. The foliage is bluish 
green, similar to the Colorado Blue Spruce. The 
flowers are of delicate pink color. Blooms in 
July, and often again in August and September. 
The branches are very graceful and the shrub is 
much hardier than the African. Very hardy. 
Excellent for making bouquets, owing to its 
superb foliage, and the very delicate, beautiful 
flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 25c each; 10 for $2.30. 4 to 
5 ft., 30c each; per 5, $1.35. 
ROSES 
All Roses Offered by Us Are Heavy Field-Grown Two-Year-Old Plants—All on Hardy Roots 
Bush Roses 
Each 35c, 3 for $1.00, 10 for $3.00 
English Sweetbrier—This is the true Eglan¬ 
tine and highly valued for the spicy fragrance of 
the young foliage. The pink flowers come only in 
June but the fragrance of the foliage is with the 
plant always. Used in quantity for hedge plant¬ 
ing, and equally good for single specimens. 
Red Japanese Rose (Rugosa Rubra) — Came 
from Japan. Flowers beautiful, bright rosy- 
crimson and single, succeeded by large berries of 
rich rosy-red, which last on the bushes until well 
into the winter. Noted for its delightful pungent 
fragrance. 
Persian Yellow—Deep, golden-yellow, semi¬ 
double; very fine, hardy. Two-year heavy. 
R. Hugonis (Native of Western China) — This 
Chinese Rose gives us the only dependable 
yellow shrub rose, aside from the Austrian Brier 
type, from which it differs materially in graceful 
habit, and unique blooming quality. The long 
arching branches are closely set with lovely single 
flowers very early in the season, some times 
before June 1st in this latitude. The blooms are 
approximately 1 '/2 inches across and of clear 
bright yellow which does not fade to white. The 
foliage is pale green, finely divided, persistent, 
and on curiously thorned red stems. The plant is 
dependably hardy. 
Rugosa Bush Roses 
Each 35c, 3 for $1.00, 10 for $3.00 
Hardiest of all Roses; will stand the winter 
without winter protection. Blooms continuously 
from early in the summer until the ground freezes 
in the fall; will freeze up each season with an 
immense number of buds and blossoms. To get 
best results and the most flowers, cut flowers 
from them liberally as soon as in bloom. 
Hansa Rugosa—The description of the Con¬ 
rad Ferdinand Meyer may well apply to this with 
the exception of the color. The flowers are 
crimson and especially fine. 
Gen. Jacqueminot, H. P. 
Conrad Ferdinand Meyer—Early flowering 
hybrid combining the ornamental qualities of its 
Rugosa foliage with the blossoms, beauty, and 
perfume of the Hybrid Perpetuals. Flowers 
large, cup-shaped, double, delicate silvery-pink. 
Blooms throughout season. 
Rugosa Baby Rambler (F. J. Grootendorst) 
—This is a new type of rose, a Rugosa Baby 
Rambler — a cross between Rugosa and the 
crimson Baby Rambler. Imagine a shrub-like 
Rugosa Rose covered with trusses of crimson 
Baby Rambler Roses. It is absolutely hardy and 
continues to bloom until late in the fall. Use this 
Rose in your landscape as a foundation or border 
shrub. 
I have planted these roses in the spring and by 
late summer they were three feet tall and cover¬ 
ed with flowers. An excellent rose for hedge or 
border to walks. 
Hints to Rose Buyers 
You can grow Roses practically anywhere by 
following our instructions. There are several 
classes of Roses consisting of the Hybrid Teas 
(which are also known as monthly blooming or 
everblooming Roses), Hybrid Perpetuals (which 
are almost everblooming and slightly hardier 
than the Hybrid Teas), Baby Ramblers (which 
are slightly hardier than the Hybrid Per¬ 
petuals), and the Climbing Roses. The above 
Roses are not hardy in the North but may be 
brought through the winter by handling them 
in the following way: In the fall about the time 
the ground starts to freeze, the Hybrid Teas, 
Hybrid Perpetuals, and Baby Ramblers may be 
cut back to within eight inches of the ground. 
Cover the tops entirely with moist earth. 
When this freezes, add several inches of mulch¬ 
ing. Climbing Roses differ from the Hybrid 
Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, and Baby Ramblers 
due to the fact that they produce all of their 
flowers on one-year old wood and it is, therefore, 
necessary to save most of the top. They may 
be laid down and covered with mulching or with 
dirt in the same manner as mentioned above 
The hardy Roses do not need winter protection 
although in some localities, it is advisable. If 
your drainage is not good, dig a hole a foot 
deeper than necessary, placing gravel in the 
bottom of the hole for drainage. There isn’t 
any better fertilizer than well rotted cow 
manure mixed with the soil. It is better to 
have the top soil come in direct contact wlith 
the roots. Plant in a sunny situation. Let them 
produce as many flowers as they will the first 
year. Many of the perpetual blooming Roses 
will produce dozens of flowers the first year. 
When you receive your Roses, plant an inch or 
so deeper than they grew. Then cut the tops 
back to within six inches of the ground and 
cover the tops with moist earth, leaving them 
covered until the buds show signs of starting. 
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