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HARDY SHRUBS 
AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES, ALL PREPAID 
These shrubs, all shedding their foliage in the winter, are quite hardy, and will thrive in practically all 
sections. They make a rapid and luxuriant growth. Many varieties are used in foundation plantings, and 
others are desirable for flowers and berries. 
Althea - Rose of Sharon 
Dogwood - Cornus 
RED TWIGGED (Sanguines). Grows 10 to 12 feet high, purple or dark 
blood-red branches. Flowers greenish-white. Fruit is black. 2 to 3 ft. 
Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
Ionia - Firebush 
Cyd< 
Golden Bell—Forsythia. 
JAPAN (C. japonica). Common garden 
with spreading, spicy branches. The 
the leaves and are followed by 
globular fruits from 1 y 2 to 2 in. 
high. 18 to 24 in. Each, 35c; 3 for 
$ 1 . 00 . 
form, growing from 3 to 6 feet 
scarlet-red flowers appear before 
Hydrangea 
ARBORESCENS GRANDIPLORA (Hills of Snow). The flowers are, in a 
large way, similar to the familiar “Snowball” in appearance; conspicu¬ 
ously white and imposing. July to September. By cutting back to the 
crown each spring, the bushes may be kept round and dense at a nor¬ 
mal height of 3 to 5 feet. They are excellent for solid low borders or in 
foundation plantings, which will allow for about four feet. 18 to 24 in. 
Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
PANICULATA GRANDIPLORA. Fine tall hedges, or if planted in rich 
soil and severely pruned every spring before the leaf buds open, will 
get to be very dense, dwarf clumps of compact form; wonderfully at¬ 
tractive when laden with their massive white plumes. Large beds, kept 
at a uniform development are extremely showy, first, snowy white, 
then pink, then reddish bronze. 18 to 24 in. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
Deutzia 
PRIDE OP ROCHESTER. Showy, 
early, large flowering sort; 
blossoms in May before others. 
Grows 6 to 8 feet high. White 
flowers, large and double. 18 to 
24 in. Each, 35c; 3 for $l.oa 
GRACILIS. A handsome, dwarf 
and bushy little shrub with 
slender, often arching branches. 
A neat shrub that blooms in 
May, clothing its branches in 
pure white flowers. Valuable 
for shrubberies or for forcing. 
12 to 18 in. Each, 35c; 3 for 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Golden Bell - Forsythia 
Calycanthus 
SWEET SCENTED SHRUB. A unique shrub growing upright to 6 feet, 
clothing its straight, strong, reddish brown shoots with large, glossy 
leaves from the axils of which spring odd, double, spicily fragrant flow¬ 
ers of chocolate-red. 18 to 24 in. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
Bright green leaves and great abundance of variously colored flowers make it 
very effective when planted as a hedge. Blue-purple to violet-red, flesh color and 
white. There are also double forms. 2-3 feet. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
Butterfly Bush - Buddleia 
SUMMER LILAC (B. variabilis magnifica). Semi-herbaceous plant; it will die 
down to the ground. We recommend covering the roots with manure as winter 
approaches. Blooms the first season; the blossoms are borne on long, 
graceful stems which terminate in tapering panicles of lilac colored 
flowers. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
Kolkwitzia - Beauty Bush 
Shrub, growing from 6 to 8 feet tall, the whole plant forming a dome¬ 
shaped mass. The flowers are produced along the whole length of the 
branches in clusters at the ends of short, leafy shoots. Flowers pink. 
New low price: Heavy, 4-year-old plants, 2 to 3 ft., each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
Lilac - Syringa 
Old-Pashioned Fragrant Flower 
PERSICA. Wiry bush 8-10 ft. Fragrant, light purple flowers, large loose 
clusters. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
VILLOSA. Tree-like shrub, 12 ft. Pale, pinkish flowers in June. 2-3 ft., 
45c each. 
FRENCH HYBRID LILACS. Very hardy easily grown. Graceful plants and 
very fragrant. Mixed varieties. Splendid varieties on their own roots. 
18-24 inches, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
VULGARIS. The common purple lilac which everybody knows. 35c each; 
3 for $1.00. 
VULGARIS ALBA. This is the old-fashioned white lilac. 35c each; 3 for 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Honeysuckle - Lonicera 
TARTARIAN (L. tatarica alba). This is one of the old-time favorite 
shrubs. Ten feet in height and is extremely easy to cultivate. 18 to 24 
inches. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
Philadelph us 
PHILADELPHUS, VIRGINAL. Blooms throughout the season. This is a 
new and wonderful addition to the Mock Orange family but is far be¬ 
yond anything in this line that has been brought out in the past. It is 
without question one of the most beautiful shrubs grown. 2 to 3 ft. 
Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
We do not guarantee or replace plants, shrubs or trees, at prices quoted. 
For planning the use of shrubs we recommend the book “Shrubs,” 
described on page 95. 
FORTUNE’S. Grows with up¬ 
right or arching branches. 2 to 
3 ft. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
SFECTABILIS. Strong grower. 
Showiest of all Forsythias. Of 
extremely dense flowering 
habit. Every branch is closely 
covered with striking yellow 
flowers before the foliage ap¬ 
pears. 2 to 3 ft. Each, 35c; 3 
for $1.00. 
Lilac—Syringa. 
