Earl May's Hardy Shrubs 
Rose Acacia 
FLOWERING LOCUST. A very beautiful light green lo¬ 
cust-like leaf; covered with long, graceful clusters of pea¬ 
shaped, rose-colored flowers in June, and it often flowers 
later in the summer. 18-24 in., 30c each; 2-3 ft., 40c each. 
Sweet-Scented Shrub 
CALYCANTHUS. Called by many, “All-spice.” Blooms in 
June. Chocolate colored flowers. Wood and leaves of a 
delightful fragrance. Very strong, upright grower, 18-24 
in., 30c each; 2-3 ft., 40c each. 
SPIREAS 
Bridal Wraath Spirea 
Sweet-Scented Shrub 
Snowball 
or 
Viburnum 
The Snowball 
gives, in Spring, the 
same showy effect 
that Hydrangeas 
produce in Fall. Vi¬ 
burnums are very 
valuable as shrub¬ 
bery borders. Grows 
fine in shade. 
Snowball 
HIGH BUSH CBAN- 
BEB&T (Opulus). I have two bushes in 
my back yard, both about 8 to 10 feet 
high. They are loaded with white 
flowers in May and clusters of red 
berries in early Fall. Bush has a 
spreading habit. 12-18 in., 25c each; 
18-24 in., 30c each; 2-3 ft., 40c each. 
OLD-FASHIONED SNOWBALL (Opn- 
los Sterllis). Grows about 6 to 8 
feet tall. The old-fashioned Snowball 
that grows almost everywhere and 
always flowers so abundantly. It is 
indeed beautiful and should be in 
everyone’s vard. White flowers In 
“Snowball” clusters. 12-18 in.. 25c 
each 18-24 in., 30c each; 2 3 ft., 40c 
each. 
The Weigelas 
Weigelas thrive in almost 
any soil and are of upright 
habit when young, growing 
more graceful with age. In Rosa Acacia 
May and June the Weigelas 
are aglow with a wealth of flowers and some varieties bloom spar¬ 
ingly through the entire summer—especially Eva Rathke and Rosea. 
RED EVA RATHKE. One of the finest shrubs in existence. It 
blooms throughout the Summer, flowering more abundantly in 
June. Dwarf in habit. I have three in my own yard. 12-18 in., 
25c each; 18-24 in., 35c each; 2-3 ft., 45c each. 
PINK WEIGELA (Rosea). A very popular shrub with trumpet¬ 
shaped flowers. Medium size. Varies from light pink to deep 
rosy red on the same branch. 12-18 in., 20c each; 18-24 in., 25c 
each; 2-3 ft., 35c each. 
Spirea A. W. Weigela Eva Rathke 
Tamarix 
This group of shrubs is becoming more and more popular. 
Good for either wet or dry ground. Tamarix should be cut back 
each year almost to the ground. This will force additional 
growth and make a denser shrub. 
Ain;BICAN SHOWY PURPLE TAMARIX (The Dark Green One). 
Dense grower, purplish pink flowers mid-summer. Red-brown 
bark. Quite hardy. 18-24 in., 
25c each; 2-3 ft., 35c each. 
KASHGAR TAMARIX or 
HISPID A. Distinct variety 
with delicate, bright pink 
sprays of flowers in June, 
July and August, a time 
when shrubbery Is com¬ 
paratively bare of flowers. 
Beautiful silver foliage. 
The most attractive 
Tamarix. 18-24 in., 30c 
each; 2-3 ft., 40c each. 
Well Pleased 
“I just want to acknowledge 
receipt of shipment of shrubs 
and fruit trees recently sent. 
They are all in good condition 
and look fine. Am well pleased 
with the whole lot. You can 
rest assured that it will be a 
pleasure for me to place future 
orders with your company.*’ 
Isobel Bushey, Kansas City, 
Missouri. 
Tamarix 
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