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"Pure and Sure" Seeds—ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY 
Althea (Rose of Sharon). 
Forsythia Yiridissinm. 
Hardy Ornamental 
Shrubs 
Ready for shipment from. March 1st to April 10th. 
Note: Shrubs will be shipped on receipt of 
orders or as soon as they can be dug, unless in¬ 
structed to the contrary, and can only be sent by 
Express, at purchaser’s expense. No plants sent 
C. O. D. All shrubs are 3 to 4 feet high, strong 
healthy plants. We are not responsible for the care 
and growth, after they leave our hands. If plants 
do not reach you in good condition please notify 
us upon arrival. 
ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon) 
The Altheas are among the most valuable of our 
tall, hardy shrubs on account of their late season 
of blooming, which is from August to October; 
grow about 8 feet high. Pink, Red, White. Each, 
25c. 
ALMOND, FLOWERING (Amygdalus) 
This beautiful shrub is one of the loveliest. The 
flowers are borne on its slender branches during 
May, and are very fragrant. Grows about 4 feet 
high. Double-flowering pink. Each, 45c. 
CORNUS (Dogwood) 
Florida Rubra. A spreading shrub or small tree 
with deep rose-colored flowers. Each, $1.75. 
CREPE MYRTLE (Lagerstroemia) 
Indica. A beautiful shrub, blooming late in sum¬ 
mer. A profusion of pink lacelike flowers. Pro¬ 
tect in winter. Each, 60c. 
DESMODIUM (Lespedeza) 
A low-growing shrub with rose-colored flowers 
in September. Dies to the ground in winter. At¬ 
tains a height of 3 to 4 feet. Clump, 45o. 
Hydrangea Arborescens. 
Lonicera. 
DEUTZIA 
Very ornamental and popular shrubs with showy 
white or blush flowers appearing in tassel-like 
clusters in spring or early summer. Grows to 6 feet. 
Pride of Rochester. Blooms in May in advance 
of the others. With very large, double white 
flowers. Each, 30c. 
Crenata Rosea (Double Pink Deutzia). A tall 
shrub usually 6 to 8 feet high with numerous 
upright branches. Flowers double, pink. Each, 
30c. 
EUONYMOUS 
Alatus. A very desirable shrub with corky winged 
branches. Brilliant colored foliage and scarlet 
berries in the fall. Each, 75c. 
FORSYTHIA 
A very decorative shrub with bright golden yel¬ 
low, star-shaped flowers which burst into bloom 
at the beginning of spring while the bush is other¬ 
wise bare; grows about 6 ft. 
Intermedia. Flowers bright yellow, glossy green 
foliage: 3 to 4 feet, extra bushy. Each, 25c. 
Spectabilis. Hardiest of all Forsythias. A very 
profuse bloomer. Highly ornamental. Large rich 
yellow flowers. Each. 30c. 
HYDRANGEA 
Arborescens Grandiflora Alba (Snowhill Hy¬ 
drangea). Flower early in June and last until 
late in August. Especially suited for shaded 
places; grows about 5 ft. high. Each, 30c. 
Paniculata Grandiflora. The large panicles of 
white flowers are at their best during August; 
later they take on a reddish cast; grows about 
3 ft. high. Each, 30c. 
LILAC or SYRINGA 
Marc Micheli (Purple). Very free bloomer of 
large flowers; an excellent variety. Each, 30c. 
Marie Legraye (White). Free bloomer. Each, 30c. 
LONICERA (Upright Honeysuckle) 
Tartarica Grandiflora Rosea. A beautiful shrub, 
very vigorous, and producing bright red flowers 
striped with white in June; grows about 8 ft. 
Each, 30c. 
MAGNOLIA 
Soulangeana Alba Superba. Freest blooming of 
all the deciduous magnolias. Blooms are large, 
pronounced pink in bud, white when fully open. 
Each 
4-5 ft., well branched, B B.$3.00 
Soulangeana. Holds its pink tint throughout the 
blooming period. Does not set as many blooms 
as Alba Superba. 
Each 
4-5 ft., well branched, B. B.$3.50 
PHILADELPHUS (Mock Orange) 
Grandiflorus (Mock Orange). Grows 10 ft. high. 
For grouping with other shrubs,'forming large 
screens or hedges which may not require prun¬ 
ing, or used as single specimen lawn plants they 
are desirable. Fragrant, white flowers in dense 
clusters. Each, 25c. 
Virginal. In June the plants appear as a huge 
bouquet, being completely covered with very 
large, double crested flowers that are pure white, 
• sweet-scented and produced in clusters of five 
to seven. Grows about 8 feet high. Each, 40c. 
RHUS (Sumac) 
Aromatica (Fragrant Sumac). 6 to 8 feet; flowers 
yellow, red berries in June. Leaves turn to scarlet. 
Each, 35c. 
Purple Fringe (Am. Smoketree). A much admired 
small tree or shrub for its curious fringe of hair¬ 
like flowers that cover the whole surface of the 
plants in the middle summer. Each, 50c. 
