A Winter Garden 
FEBRUARY DAPHNE 
(Daphne mezereum rubrum). 
A small shrub suitable for the Rock 
Garden; in February or the early March 
the stout little branches are thickly set 
with deep red, fragrant flowers. Follow¬ 
ing the bloom the light yellow leaves 
make a pleasing contrast. Enjoys partial 
shade, and a well drained soil. 
6 to 8 in. Plants, $0.75 each; 
or 3 for $2.00 Postpaid. 
Heavier Plants with ball of earth, 
$1.00 each, F. O. B. Piqua. 
In addition to the plants listed on these two 
pages for a Winter Garden the following 
should be included: 
Flowering Japanese Quince , page 6 
Springscent, page 13 
Like the Robin, February Daphne is the 
harbinger of Spring 
Brilliant Golden-bell (Forsythia intermedia spectabilis). 
In the South the Forsythia is known as “Hurls of Spring”, the eagerly awaited forerunner 
of Spring flowering shrubs. Spectabilis is the upright type, and the most brilliant; each 
branch is densely packed with the golden. 4-petaled little bells. A fast growing shrub for 
either sun or shade. 
2 to 3 ft. Plants, special mailing size, Two for $1.00 Postpaid 
3 to 4 ft. Plants, extra heavy, $0.50 each; 3 for $1.35 F. O. B. Piqua 
4 to 5 ft. Plants, extra heavy, $0.75 each; 3 for $2.00 F. O. B. Piqua 
6 to 8 ft. Plants, extra heavy, $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00 F. O. B. Piqua 
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