28 Hardy Shrubs 
Geo. H. Mellen Co. 
Althea 
BEAUTY BUSH (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) 
Beautiful in foliage and flower, its peculiar charm merits the name “Beauty Bush.” It is a much branching 
grower, of about 6 feet in height, with the inner stems erect or ascending and the outer ones arching to the 
ground, the whole plant forming a gorgeous dome-shaped mass. The dainty tubular shaped flowers are deep 
pink, pleasingly mottled with orange in the throat. It blooms in early June. Large 2-year plants, 40c each; 3 
for $1.00. 
EUONYMUS SIEBOLDIANA 
A highly desirable evergreen shrub of arching growth. Well suited for mass planting. In the fall almost 
covered with red seed suspended from floral envelope. 1 8 to 24 inches, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
EVERGREEN COTONEASTER 
HORIZONTALIS—Handsome evergreen shrub of unusual merit for planting with shrubbery or in rock gardens. 
Will grow in any well drained soil, either in partial shade or full sun. Flowers are white, in small clusters 
and are followed by bright red fruit. Nice plants, 35e each; 3 for $1.00. 
JAPANESE FLOWERING CRABS 
FRACRANT, DAINTY, DELICHTFUL 
Showiest and Most Gorgeous Spring Flowering Shrubs 
Large field-grown plants, 65c each; 2 for $1.25 
MALUS PURPUREA ELEYI—A new variety of great beauty having very large, deep flowers followed by an 
abundance of yellowish green fruits. Foliage and wood is deep, rich, purplish-red, enhancing the beauty of 
the flowers and fruits and rivaling the Japanese Red Maple. Very profuse bloomer, literally covering itself 
with a mass of bloom. 
MALUS SCHEIDECKERI—A very early bloomer, producing huge masses of flowers, bright rose colored (even 
on very young plants) in an upright bottle-brush formation on the stems, followed with an abundance of 
ornamental fruit. 
DEUTZIAS 
DEUTZIA GRACILIS—A charming shrub. Flowers white, bell-shaped, delicately fringed and borne in such 
profusion as to cover the branches. Very dwarf, low-growing bush. 10 to 12-inch, 25c each; 3 for 65c. 
DEUTZIA, LEMOINEI—Medium large flowers of pure white borne in cone-shaped heads. This is the principal 
intermediate variety between dwarf and tall growing types, attaining about 4 feet in height, and is usefyl 
in partial shade. 1 8 to 24 inches, - 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
DEUTZIA PRIDE OF 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 inches, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
RED TWIG DOGWOOD (Cornus Siberica) 
A hardy vigorous shrub with upright, bright blood-red branches. Flowers are creamy-white in numerous 
flat-topped clusters followed with light-blue fruit. 18 to 24 inches, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
EXOCHORDA 
PEARL BUSH (E. Grandiflora)—8 to 10 feet. White. April. This is a plant that is not as well known as it 
should be. It is one of the most pleasing of the early spring flowers, being a mass of blossoms during April. 
The leaves are light green, of unusual construction and in mass planting should be used extensively. Prune 
severely at planting time for best results. 18 to 24 inch, 40e each; 3 for $1.00. 
GOLDEN BELL (Forsythia Spectabilis) 
Perhaps the finest variety. Vigorous, compact shrub with graceful arching branches. Amazingly free bloom¬ 
ing with clouds of deep, rich, golden bell shaped flowers before the foliage appears. 18 to 24 inches, 40e 
each; 3 for $1.00. 
HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA (Hills of Snow) 
Forsythia 
Admirably 
Philadelphus Virginal 
Hydrangea P. C. 
adapted for border painting, either as a specimen or in masses. Growth is very vigorous and 
hardy, round and compact, and may be trimmed to any desired height. Ornamental, bright 
green leaves. Flowers are produced in numerous flat-topped clusters of dazzling pure white, 
after other early blooming shrubs. 18 to 24 inches, 35e each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.00. 
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA 
This is a grand plant, very showy and attractive, lasting in bloom for months. Without ques¬ 
tion the finest hardy shrub. Grows three to four feet high and is very bushy and compact. 
Blooms in July, at a time when no other shrub is in flower, and the flowers remain beautiful 
until destroyed by frost. The flowers are pure white, afterwards changing to pink and are borne 
in immense pyramidal clusters. Will bloom same season planted. 18 to 24 inches, 35e each; 3 
for $1.00; 12 for $3.00. 
SCARLET JAPANESE QUINCE (Cvdonia Japonica) 
One of the most brilliant flowering shrubs, covered with dazzling scarlet flowers very early 
in the spring, followed by yellowish-green aromatic fruits about two inches in diameter. Bright 
green glossy leaves and spreading compact branches. Very symmetrically-growing shrub, beau¬ 
tiful for specimens or will make an impassible hedge. 18 to 24 inches, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
KERRIA OR CORCHORUS (Double Flowering) 
Bright green branches, ornamental even when divested of leaves. They grow in almost any 
soil; and do well in open or shaded places. Double orange-yellow flowers, like miniature roses, 
are borne abundantly in May and sparingly through the summer. Small, 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
Large, 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
HYBRID FRENCH LILACS 
ORNAMENTAL, COLORFUL, FREE FLOWERINC 
Fragrant, Corgeous and Showy—Fine for Cutting and Garden 
Large field-grown plants, 1 8 to 24 inches, 50c each; 2 for 85c 
HUCO KOSTER—One of the earliest to bloom. Cherry red in bud; flowers a dark violet when 
open. The individual flowers and trusses are of enormous size and are produced freely. Ex¬ 
tremely sweet scented. 
LUDWIC SPAETH—Very attractive dark red flowers. Single. Very choice and one of the 
brightest colored varieties. 
LONICERA FRACRANTISSIMA 
(Bush Honeysuckle)—A tall, vigorous grower, very hardy, with broad, oval foliage, which 
remains on the bush until very late Fall. Flowers are creamy-white or delicate yellow, deliciously 
fragrant, expanding with the first breach of spring. 18 to 24 inch, 50c; 3 for $1.00. 
PHILADELPHUS VIRGINAL 
SYRINCA—Smells and looks like orange blossoms. A most beautiful new variety, considered 
one of the finest introductions of recent years. Vigorous and tall in growth, it is absolutely 
hardy and dependable to produce an amazing profusion of flowers year after year. It blooms 
in June and continues over a long period, producing flowers in dense clusters, large and 
double, pure white and sweetly scented. A cluster of these chastely beautiful, fragrant 
flowers resembles a bride’s bouquet of orange blossoms. Justly called a “Grand Shrub,” adding 
beauty, grace and perfume to every garden. 1 8 to 24 inch, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
PHILADELPHUS AVALANCHE 
Large flowering shrub growing to about 8 feet, with spreading branches, usually upright and 
vigorous, flowers slightly fragrant. Rapid grower and most hardy. 18 to 24 Inches, 35c each, 
