Plant more SHRUBS 
Shrubs are the backbone of every landscape plan 
JAPANESE BARBERRY 
(Thunberg's) 
One of the best low-growing shrubs, 
ideal for border and foundation 
planting. Makes a low, dense, 
rounded bush 2 to 3 feet tall. Grows 
in sun or partial shade. Foliage col¬ 
ors a beautiful red in the fall, fol¬ 
lowed by red berries which hang 
until spring. It is rust-free. Easy to 
grow and grows everywhere. 
Each Per 5 Per 12 
12 to 18 inches.... 20c $ .80 $1.75 
18 to 24 inches. ...25c 1.00 2.25 
JAPANESE 
BARBERRY 
Grows in 
Sun or 
Partial 
Shade 
ALTHEA, ROSE OF SHARON—A 
rather tall growing shrub which is fine 
for group and specimen planting, also 
for screens. Blooms freely, July to 
frost. Your choice of colors: Purple, 
violet, red, rose or white with red eye. 
ALTHEA, COELESTIS — A magnificent 
shrub with lovely blue flowers, July to 
frost. It grows 5 to 6 feet tall. Very fine. 
ALTHEA, SNOWDRIFT —This is the 
finest white althea. Large flowers, white 
as newly fallen snow. Very free flower¬ 
ing, July till frost. Grows S feet tall. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH, FARQUHAR— This 
is much better than the common But¬ 
terfly Bush. It grows more gracefully 
and not so tall; also blooms more freely 
and color is better. The lilac-purple 
flowers are freely produced from July 
until frost. Grows 3 feet tall. Fine for 
garden and also for cutting. 
CRANBERRY, HIGH BUSH— Flat clus¬ 
ters of white flowers in April-May fol¬ 
lowed by scarlet berries which hang on 
until spring. Grows in sun or partial 
shade. Tall growing. 
DEUTZIA, LEMOINE — Large, showy 
white flowers in spring. Grows 3 to 4 
feet tall. Pictured on opposite page. 
DEUTZIA, PRIDE OF ROCHESTER — 
Grows 6 to 8 feet tall. White flowers 
tinged pink. 
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ALTHEA 
Flowers Like Roses, in Aug.-Sept. 
DOGWOOD, RED BARKED — Creamy 
w’hite flowers followed by clusters of 
blue berries. In winter, its bright red 
bark makes a pleasing spot of color 
among the shrubs. Grows tall. 
DOGWOOD, YELLOW BARKED— Shin¬ 
ing yellow bark all thru the winter. 
ELDER, GOLDEN — Its yellow foliage 
makes a pleasing contrast with the 
green-leaved shrubs. Tall growing. 
EUONYMUS, ATROPURPUREA (Wa- 
hoo) —This is a native shrub which 
grows 10 feet tall. The foliage colors 
beautifully in the fall and is full of 
bright red berries. One of the finest tall 
native shrubs. 
FORSYTHIA, GOLDEN BELL— See page 
46. 
HONEYSUCKLE, FRAGRANTISSIMA 
(Winter Honeysuckle) — Fragrant 
white flowers in early spring. The foli¬ 
age is very attractive, a rich lustrous 
dark green, and it hangs on the bush 
so late in the fall that it is almost ever¬ 
green. An unusually pretty shrub. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN — Pic¬ 
tured on the opposite page. This is one 
of the very best tall-growing shrubs, 
attaining 8 to 10 feet. It is fine for 
backgrounds and for screening un¬ 
sightly views. Also good as a specimen 
because it naturally makes a well¬ 
shaped bush. Grows in sun or partial 
shade. In May and June, it is covered 
with charming pink flowers followed 
by clusters of red and orange berries. 
Attractive foliage. 
HYDRANGEA, HILLS OF SNOW (Arb. 
Grand.) —This is a very fine shrub for 
real shady places such as the north side 
of a house. It is pictured on the oppo¬ 
site page. It grows 3 to 4 feet tall, and, 
from June to August, it is covered with 
immense rounded heads of white flow¬ 
ers. Very large heart-shaped leaves. 
HYDRANGEA, P. G. —Pictured on p. 47. 
LILAC, CHINESE (Rothomagensis) — 
Grows 8 to 10 feet tall. A fine shrub 
for background. Handsome foliage and 
striking reddish-purple flowers freely 
produced in May and June. 
INTER-STATE OFFERS YOU 
THESE LOW PRICES ON ALL 
SHRUBS ON PAGES 40, 41, 42 
(Except Japanese Barberry) 
Varieties Alike or Assorted 
Each Per 5 Per 12 
12 to 24 ins.. 25c $1.00 $2.25 
2 to 3 feet. .55c 1.50 5.00 
Our shrubs are hardy, field- 
grown, 2 or 3 years old. Fine roots 
and bushy tops. The finest shrubs 
it is possible to produce. Please 
note they are graded 12 to 24 
inches instead of just 12 to 18 
inches. The 2 to 3-foot size is a 
year older and will save you a 
year’s time. Most varieties will 
bloom this first summer. 
