The captivating bloom of Mountain Stevuartia 
HEAVENLY BLUE VITEX 
(Vitex macrophylla) 
Last summer and early fall no plant 
in our nursery created more favorable 
comment than this new, blue-flower¬ 
ing shrub. Its sprightly green foliage 
makes it a handsome plant even when 
not in bloom; the blooming period 
extends from late summer until cut 
down by frosts in October. More 
dwarf and hardier than the older 
V itex agnus-castus; grows about 4 ft. 
high, and must be planted in the sun. 
2 to 3 ft. Plants, $1.00 each; 
or 3 for $2.50 Postpaid 
Button Bush (Cephalanthus 
occidentalis) 
Fragrant, white spherical blossoms 
with pinkish pistils appear in July 
and August, reminding one of the 
seed balls of the Sycamore tree. Likes 
a moist place; hardy from Canada to 
the Gulf. 
2 to 3 ft. Plants, $0.75 each, 
Postpaid 
For Summer 
Bloom 
The Vitex takes its color from the sky 
MOUNTAIN STEWARTIA 
(Stewartia pentagyna) 
A rare native shrub or tree-like 
shrub of untold beauty. Blooms 
the end of June or early July, 
the flowers measuring 3 to 
in. across, with orange-colored 
anthers. Prefers a peat and 
loam soil, moist, and partial 
shade—or a simulation of its 
natural habitat in the woods. 
6 to 12 in. Plants, $0.85 each; 
2 for $1.50 Postpaid. 
Shrubby St. John’s-wort 
(Hypericum prolificum) 
A delicately branched shrub 
thickly set with bright yellow 
flowers in August. Grows 3 to 4 
ft; thrives in sun or partial 
shade. 
18 to 24 in. Plants, $0.65 ea. 
3 for $1.60 Postpaid 
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