CTURDY Neosho Shrubs “get 
^ a good start in life.” In the 
rich upland soil of Neosho’s 
Ozark location they develop 
strong root systems which pro¬ 
duce rapid growth, thriftiness 
and vigor. On this and the pre¬ 
ceding pages you will find varie¬ 
ties you have been wanting. All 
shapely plants; splendid values 
at moderate prices. 
Garden designed and planted by Neoslio Nurseries 
resemble pearls along stems and when 
in full bloom plant has appearance of 
snowbank. 
Privet, Kegels (Gigli strum Regeli- 
a nu m)—4' to 6'—-A very hardy type 
with dark, shiny leaves. Numerous 
branches are horizontally spreading 
with graceful drooping ends. Very de¬ 
sirable for foundation plantings and 
endures shade. 
Quince, Japan (Cydonia Japoniea) — 
4' to 6'—Completely covered with daz¬ 
zling scarlet flowers before leaves ap¬ 
pear in spring. Deep green foliage. 
Rugosa Itose —6' to 8'—Exceptionally 
hardy shrubs which thrive under dif¬ 
ficult conditions. Branches spiny and 
foliage is a shiny dark green and not 
susceptible to attacks by insects. Flow¬ 
ers in May, followed by red or orange- 
scarlet fruits which hang on until 
winter. Makes good hedge or is fine 
in massed plantings, in these four 
beautiful varieties: 
— Rosa Rugosa Alba —Large, clear 
white flowers. 
— Rosa Rugosa Rubra —Has large, 
rosy crimson flowers. 
— Sir Thus. Upton— 5' to 6'—The best 
double white, blooming in June 
and intermittently through sum¬ 
mer. 
—F. J. Grootemlorst —This is a con¬ 
tinuous bloomer with shiny, 
leathery foliage and rugged, 
hardy growth. Blooms in clus¬ 
ters. Grows 4' to 5' high and 
makes a beautiful hedge. 
Silver Bell (Halesia Tetraptera) — 12' 
to 15'—A small tree or large shrub 
with large, dark green foliage. In May, 
while leaves are still small, its 
branches are hung thickly with white 
or pinkish drooping bells about an inch 
long, followed by large, curious winged 
seeds. 
Snowball (Viburnum Sterile) —8' to 
12'—This old-fashion shrub grows most 
anywhere and always flowers so abun¬ 
dantly. It is indeed beautiful and 
should be in everyone’s yard. Beauti¬ 
ful large clusters of white flowers. 
Snowlierry (Symphoriearpos R a c e- 
mosus) —3' to 4'—A graceful plant with 
small foliage, dense twiggy branches 
which bear in the fall a profusion of 
waxy white berries. Good for shady 
locations in foundation planting. 
Spirea, Anthony Wnterer —2' to 3'— 
Would you like a shrub that is of 
dense rounded growth, beautiful dark 
small foliage, that blossoms with large, 
brilliant rosy crimson flower clusters 
all summer? If you would, you can’t 
go wrong on this one, as it is excep¬ 
tionally hardy. 
Spirea Arguta —Slender upright—3' 
to 5' high—Profuse white flowers in 
late April. 
Spirea Killarili —4' to '5—An upright 
grower with dense spikes of rose pink 
flowers that crown sparsely twigged, 
erect branches. 
Spirea, False (Sorbaria Sorbifolial— 
4' to 5'-—Handsome soft wooded shrub 
of quick development, with profuse 
bloom in June-July of long feathery 
panicles, pure white. Partial to rich, 
moist soil and partial shade. Fresh 
green leaves like Mountain Ash. 
Spirea Froebeli— 3' to 4'—Similar to 
Anthony Waterer, but taller. 
Spirea Korean —6' to 8'—A handsome 
new introduction, somewhat like Van 
Houttei, but with larger flowers and 
blooming about two weeks later. 
Thrifty in growth and perfectly hardy. 
Spirea Prunifolia —6' to 8'—Blossoms 
early with small double white blooms. 
Dark green foliage turning orange in 
fall. 
Spirea Thunbergi— 4' to 6'—We think 
this one of the best shrubs grown for 
foundation plantings. Forms a dense, 
feathery bush, with a pleasing shade 
of yellowish green foliage changing in 
fall to bright red and orange. White 
single flowers in April. Surely a most 
valuable shrub. 
Spirea Van Houttei —6' to 8'—The 
most popular of all Spireas. Graceful 
drooping branches in late spring, com¬ 
pletely covered with fleecy white blos¬ 
soms. Will endure partial shade. 
Sumac, Fragrant (Rhus Aromatica) — 
3' to 4'—Small yellow flowers followed 
by red seeds. Leaves turn scarlet. 
Stands dry, hot locations. 
Sumac, Smooth (Rhus Glabra) —10' to 
15'—Grows to small tree with beauti¬ 
ful foliage, which colors brightly in 
autumn; inconspicuous flowers in June, 
followed by attractive crimson brown 
fruits. 
Sumac, Staghorn (Rhus Typbina) — 
10' to 15'—Picturesque and rugged with 
brilliant foliage in fall. 
Tamiriv Africana —8' to 12'—A large 
grower with fine feathery blue green 
foliage and long panicles of pink flow¬ 
ers in May. 
Tamarix Hispida —8' to 12'—Densely 
bushy, a foaming mass of glaucous 
foliage. Flowers in extra large panicles 
bright coral pink in June and inter¬ 
mittently thereafter. 
Weigela Abel Carrier —5' to 6'—An 
improved variety with very attractive 
rose carmine flowers in May. 
AVeigela Candida —4' to 6'—A choice 
variety blooming in May and to some 
extent all summer. Pure white. 
Weigela Eva Ratlikc —Crimson flow¬ 
ers in Mayor June. Grows 4' to 5' high. 
Weigela Rosea —6' to 8'—This is an 
old favorite with abundant showy 
trumpet-shaped flowers of light pink 
in May. Rather coarse foliage, but very 
effective in groups or mass planting. 
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) 
—10' to 15'—A large spreading shrub 
with yellow blossoms in late fall, foli¬ 
age turns to bright yellow, orange and 
purple. 
Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) —6' to 
8'—Enjoys moist soil and is valued 
chiefly for bright red fruits from Oc¬ 
tober to winter. 
Praises Care in Planting Service 
“Wish to advise that my shrubbery 
arrived and was planted by your repre¬ 
sentative, Mr. Jones, and that I am 
more than pleased. It would be ingrati¬ 
tude on my part if I did not say a word 
of praise for the interest taken and the 
good job he done in planting. I also 
desire to say a good word for Miss 
Larmon, who sold me the shrubs, and 
the interest she took in selecting suita¬ 
ble plants.” 
(Signed) A. McDonald, 
Poplar Bluff, Mo. 
March 28, 1934. 
A Compliment for Neosho Service 
‘‘I am very much pleased with the 
planting that you did for me last sum¬ 
mer around my new home. Strange as 
it may seem, we lost a very small per¬ 
centage of the plants through the ter¬ 
rible hot weather. The Chinese Elms 
did especially well as we only lost 
three out of the number that was set 
out and I think two of them were dam¬ 
aged by truck. I wish to compliment 
you on the courtesy and the service of 
your men, who have been planting for 
me every season for the last four 
years.” Sincerely, 
B. C. Hedges, 
Excelsior Springs, Mo. 
December 15, 1934. 
A group of Spirea van Houttei makes a beautiful screen 
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