A Winter Garden 
In response to many requests we 
have prepared this special list of 
hardy shrubs which bloom during 
January, February, March and early 
April, and before their leaves appear. 
Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas). 
Bright yellow flowers in March or early 
April—not injured by late frosts; glossy 
scarlet fruits in autumn. An upright 
grower, attaining a height of 10 to 15 ft.; 
thrives in smoky city atmosphere, shade 
or sun. 
3 to 4 ft. Plants, $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.50 
4 to 5 ft. Plants, $1.50 each; 
3 for $3.75 
All F. O. B. Piqua. 
Several recent magazine articles on the 
subject of the Winter Garden have brought 
inquiries for two additional plants which we 
offer as follows: 
Spring Heath (Erica carnea) — A dwarf 
shrub that resembles a rosy pin cushion 
from Christmas to April. One Year 
Clumps,($0.60 each, Postpaid. 
Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum). 
Yellow bells on viny stems; blooms in February if it is a warm month. 2 Year Plants, 
$0.75 each, Postpaid 
Vernal Witch-hazel (Hamamelis vernalis). 
On mild January days the first flowers appear, yellow petals, 
reddish towards the base. This unusual shrub blooms over 
a period of three months, emitting the delightful spicy odor 
of almonds. 
2 to 3 ft. Plants, $1.35 each, Postpaid. 
Winter-flowering Witch-hazel (Hamamelis mollis). 
This rare Chinese Witch-hazel blooms in February or early 
March, and the flowers of no other Witch-hazel are so large 
and beautiful. The long leaves are strongly veined and 
clothed with soft wooly hairs on the underside, turning to 
brilliant shades of yellow and orange before falling in 
November. Prefers a moist soil of loam, peat and sand. 
2 ft. Plants, $2.35 each, Postpaid. 
Winter Honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima). 
The first of the Bush Honeysuckles to bloom, creamy-white 
flowers with the delicious Honeysuckle smell; and the dark 
green, leathery leaves are almost evergreen. 
2 to 3 ft. Plants, 2 for $1.00, Postpaid. 
3 to 4 ft. Plants, 2 for $1.40, Postpaid. 
Christmas Rose (Helleborus niger). 
A plant which flowers from late November until March is bound to win your greatest 
admiration. Single white flowers, which will push their way up through the snow in 
great clusters; the petals are flushed pink and set with yellowish-green stamens; heavy 
evergreen foliage. 
The Christmas Rose likes a good, moderately heavy, well-drained loam, rich in humus. 
Place at the edge of shrubbery where they will be protected from the sun, yet get plenty 
of light. 4 Year Clumps, $1.00 each; or 3 for $2.50 F. O. B. Piqua 
The golden-yellow flowers 
of the Winter-flowering 
W itch-hazel 
Cornelian Cherry bursting out with its 
Winter cheer 
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A. M. LEONARD & SON 
