Springfield , Ohio 
Hardy Shrubs 29 
PURPLE-LEAVED PLUM 
PRUNUS PISSARDI— A dwarf, slender grower, about three to four feet high, covering itself with small, white, 
fragrant flowers in early spring. Foliage is a lustrous crimson when it first appears, but changes to a rich 
purple when matured. A most unusual and striking variety. 18 to 24 inch, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
PUSSY WILLOW 
A shrub or short trunked tree, foliage smooth, bright green above and whitish beneath. Worthy of more 
extended cultivation; thrives on dry ground. The bloom of the Pussy Willow is one of the earliest narbingers 
of spring and is very interesting. Twigs may be taken from the bush in winter and if placed in vase of water 
in the house will soon open their buds. Field-grown plants, 1 8 to 24 inches, 35e each; 3 for $1.00. 
ROSE OF SHARON 
(Althea Bush)—Double red, white and pink. Grand free growing, flowering shrubs. Perfectly hardy. Very 
desirable as they bloom in August and September. Of easiest culture, fine for hedges or single specimens. 18 
to 24 inch, 45c; 3 for $1.00. 
DWARF SNOWBALL 
VIBURNUM NANA—Novelty shrub. Globular shape. White blooms, scarlet berries. Foliage red in fall. Makes 
a small bush not over 12 to 15 inches high. Fine for low hedge or edging. Nice plants, 40c each. 
SNOWBALL (Guelder Rose) 
VIBURNUM OPULIS STERILIS—The common Snowball which helps out so bravely for Decoration 
Day, with its lovely white bloom. 18 to 24 inch, 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
WHITE SNOWBERRY 
A popular, hardy shrub of medium size and bushy form. Foliage oval and smooth; soft pink 
flowers are produced in the summer, followed by large, waxy, white berries in autumn, persisting 
into midwinter. Very ornamental. 18 to 24 inch, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
TAMARIX AFRICANA 
These plants are very beautiful all the year, in winter for their coloring of the bark and in 
summer for the light green, feathery foliage and large, loose panicles of purplish flowers which 
bloom in May. 18 to 24 inch, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
SPIREAS 
SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER (Red Everblooming Spirea)—A free blooming compact shrub, with 
bright crimson flowers in broad flat heads. Foliage is often variegated. Especially desirable where 
dwarf or low-growing plants are wanted. 18 to 24 inch, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
SPIREA TRICHOCARPA (New Korean Spirea)—This.one blooms in late June and July, most defi¬ 
nitely extending the flowering season for plants of this type. It is of medium height, with 
spreading, somewhat drooping branches. White flowers, in rounding clusters, are borne freely 
along the stems, giving the appearance of long fronds of flowers. 15 to 18 inch, 40c each; 3 
for $1.00. 
SPIREA VANHOUTTE (Bridal Wreath)—Perhaps the showiest and best known of all hardy 
shrubs. Its ornamental qualities are unequalled, for the numerous arching branches and dark 
green foliage with incised borders, persisting until late autumn, are always attractive. Flowers 
are produced in such profusion in late spring as to completely cover the bush with masses of 
snow-white bloom, borne in spray-like clusters, which resemble a wreath. 18 to 24 inch, 35c 
each; 3 for 90c. 
WEICELAS 
WEICELA ROSEA NANA VARIECATA—-Leaves beautifully margined creamy white; flowers 
pink. It is a dwarf grower and admirably adapted to small lawns or gardens. 18 to 24 inch, 
40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
WEICELA ROSEA—A free flowering shrub with numerous spreading branches. Flowers rose 
colored, large and showy, produced in great profusion. 1 8 to 24 inch, 35e each; 3 for $1.00. 
WEICELA EVA RATHKE—Perhaps the most showy of all, with deep glowing red flowers. Very 
profuse flowering, blossoming nearly all summer. Not as tall growing as other varieties. 18 
to 24 inch, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
PLANT A HEDGE FENCE 
It will cost you less than the cheapest fence you can build. 
It will outwear the best fence you can build. 
It will look better than any fence you can build. 
BARBERRY THUNBERGI ATROPURPUREA 
RED LEAVED JAPANESE BARBERRY—-Similar in habit to the popular Japanese Barberry, but 
the foliage of this new variety is of a rich, lustrous, bronzy red, comparable to the most 
brilliant red-leaved Japanese Maples. This new Barberry becomes more gorgeously colored 
throughout the summer and in the fall; its foliage changes to vivid orange, scarlet and red 
shades. Full exposure to the sun is required to develop and retain the brilliant coloring at 
all seasons. One-year pot plants, 10c each; 12 for $1.00. Two-year-old, 12 to 15 inch, 
bushy, 25c each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.50. 
Spirea Vanhoutte 
Snowberry 
Snowball 
JAPANESE BARBERRY (Thunbergi) 
For a low growing dense hedge, there is nothing that will equal this plant. It is abso¬ 
lutely hardy, makes quick growth and compact row. The leaves appear early in spring and 
their bright green color is pleasing after a long winter of cold and gloom. In early fall the 
leaves turn to scarlet and the fruit ripens a bright red, making it a thing of beauty the 
entire year. 18 to 24 inch, 25e each, by mail, postpaid or 12 for $2.25; 100 for $15.00 by 
express collect. 
IBOTA PRIVET 
This variety of Privet is more spreading than the California. Perfectly hardy. It is of 
dense growth, good green foliage, grows well in all soil. It can be trimmed as desired and 
will give the straight line hedge or the spreading type as would be represented by its 
natural growth. 1 8 to 24 inch, 25c each by mail, postpaid; or 12 for $2.25; 100 for $15.00, 
by express collect. 
IBOLIUM PRIVET 
This new hybrid possesses the attractive characteristics of California Privet with the 
hardiness of Ibota. Foliage is glossy and evergreen, of bushy form and very highly recom¬ 
mended. Can be trimmed as desired. 18 to 24 inches high, 20c each by mail postpaid, or 
12 for $1.75; 100 for $9.50 by express, collect. 
SPECIAL OFFER ON SMALL SIZE SHRUBS 
We have in small size shrubs from 21/2 inch pots (lining out stock), as follows: 
Deutzia, Cracilis, Red Leaf Japanese Barberry, Hydrangea Paniculata Crandiflora, 
Double Kerria, Viburnum Opulus Sterilis. Any of the above, 15c each, or the set of 
5 for 60c. 
Weigela Eva Rathk? 
