Ferris’ Select 3~tar<)ij SHRUBS 
Wonderful Values Here for Fine Landscaping 
Why deny yourself the beauty and serene joy of Flowering Shrubs, when you 
can get them at such low prices. In groups along the porch or bare foundation, 
they add so much in color and graceful character, while surrounding the outdoor 
living room they create privacy as well as a charming setting. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR SHRUBS 
Shrubs are easily planted and require little 
care. Any good growing soil is excellent. Set 
the plants deeply and firmly, and trimming the 
tops back will insure a quicker and better 
growth. Keep them cultivated and free from 
weeds the first year or two, watering them in 
the evening during dry spells. After the first 
year they will require little care other than any 
annual pruning you may wish to give them. 
Each year's growth will add to the charm of 
your planting. 
Parcel Post Shipment 
of Shrubs 
The smaller sized shrubs we list can in most 
rases be shipped by parcel post, and where de¬ 
sired that way and it is requested on the order, 
we will ship parcel post with the postage 
C. O. D. This automatically insures your ship¬ 
ment and protects you. The larger, heavier 
shrubs are in many cases too large and bulky 
for parcel post shipment. 
How to Plant Shrubs 
SPACING SHRUBS 
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IN PLACING ALTERNATE 
ORZ1G ZAG THEM. 
SMALL 
SHRUBS CLOSE TOGETHER. 
BIG SHRUBS FAR APART. 
PLANT THREE OR MORE OF A KIND TOGETHER.. 
TO HELP YOU IN CHOOSING SHRUBS FOR YOUR HOME 
(More Complete Descriptions, with prices, on 
pages IO to 13 inclusive) 
Variety 
Matured 
Height 
Time 
of 
Bloom 
Color 
General Remarks 
ALMOND, Flowering . . . 
ALTHEA (Rose-of- 
4-6' 
Apr.-May 
Pink or 
White 
Give sheltered place. 
Blooms very early. 
Sharon).. 
5-10' 
Aug.-Sept. 
Many 
Excellent late bloom¬ 
er. 
Hardiest hedge or 
border pla n t — 
thorns, red berries 
—sun or shade. 
BARBERRY, Japanese . . 
3-5' 
May 
Yellow 
BARBERRY, Red-Leaf . . 
2-3' 
May 
Yellow 
Plant in full sunlight. 
BEAUTY BUSH . 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
4-6' 
May-June 
Pink 
Splendid as specimen 
or in foundation 
groups. 
(Magnifical. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH— 
3-5' 
July-Sept. 
Lilac 
Handsome border 
plant. 
lie de France . 
3-4’ 
Aug.-Sept. 
Purple 
Brilliant new variety. 
DEUTZIA, Dwarf . 
DEUTZIA, Pride of 
1-2' 
May-June 
White 
Lovely dwarf shrub. 
Rochester . 
4-6' 
May 
White 
Adapted to sun or 
partial shade. 
DEUTZIA, Crenata _ 
DOGWOOD, Red- 
3-5' 
May 
Pink 
Adapted to sun or 
partial shade. 
Branched . 
DOGWOOD, Yellow- 
5-8' 
Apr.-May 
White 
Tangled branches 
bright red, fine 
winter effect, sun 
or shade. 
Branched . 
5-7' 
Apr.-May 
White 
Golden yellow twigs 
—sun or shade. 
DOGWOOD, Variegated 
4-6' 
May-June 
White 
Green and white fo¬ 
liage, excellent 
contrast. 
ELDER, Golden . 
FORSYTH 1A (Golden 
6-10' 
July 
White 
Give full sunlight, 
fine contrast with 
other shrubs. 
Bell) . 
6-8' 
Apr.-May 
Yellow 
Earliest to bloom— 
sun or partial 
shade. 
HIGH BUSH CRANBERRY 
HONEYSUCKLE, 
6-8' 
May-June 
White 
Showy red berries— 
sun or shade. 
Tartarian . 
8-12’ 
May-June 
Red, Pink, 
White 
Ideal screen plant— 
sun or partial 
shade. 
HONEYSUCKLE, Japan . 
HYDRANGEA, 
4-6' 
May-June 
White 
Spreading growth, red 
berries — sun or 
shade. 
Arborescens . 
3-5' 
June-Aug. 
White 
Showy plant, fine in 
foundation plant¬ 
ing^—good for north 
side. 
HYDRANGEA P. G. 
3-5' 
Aug.-Oct. 
White 
Sun or partial shade 
—handsome white 
blooms turning to 
pink. 
TREE HYDRANGEA P. G. 
5-6’ 
Aug.-Oct. 
White 
Elegant specimen 
plant. 
KERRIA, White . 
4-5' 
May-June 
White 
Ornamental leaves, 
flowers, fruit—fine 
for shade. 
LILACS, Common . 
8-12' 
May 
Purple 
Fine for hedges or 
massing — sun or 
partial shade. 
LILACS, Rothomagensis . 
8-10' 
May 
Red- 
Purple 
Very free bloomer— 
sun or shade. 
Variety 
Matured 
Height 
Time 
of 
Bloom 
Color 
General Remarks 
LILACS, French . 
5-8' 
May-June 
Many 
Extra large flowers, 
very fragrant, 
b loom i ng very 
young. 
OLIVE, Russian . 
10-30' 
May-June 
Yellow 
Ideal specimen or ac¬ 
cent tree — silvery 
foliage. 
PEARL BUSH . 
8-10' 
May 
White 
Fine background 
plant. 
QUINCE, Jap. Flowering 
3-5' 
Apr.-May 
Scarlet 
Brilliant early bloom- 
ROSA RUGOSA . 
4-8' 
May-Sept. 
Many 
Hardy shrub-rose, 
combines well with 
shrubs—sun or par¬ 
tial shade. 
SNOWBERRY, White . . . 
3-4' 
June-July 
Pink 
Waxen white berries 
—fine for shade. 
SNOWBERRY, Red .... 
2-4' 
June-July 
Pink 
Clustered red berries 
—sun or shade. 
SNOWBALL, Common . . 
6-8' 
May 
White 
Numerous ball-shaped 
blooms — sun or 
shade. 
SNOWBALL, Japanese . 
SPIRAEA ANTHONY 
6-8' 
June 
White 
Fine ornamental for 
foundation or gar¬ 
den groups. 
WATERER . 
SPIRAEA BILLIARDI 
2-3' 
July-Aug. 
Crimson 
Finest dwarf shrub. 
ROSEA . 
4-5' 
July-Aug. 
Pink 
Popular foundation 
shrub; good for dry 
hillsides. 
SPIRAEA RICHMENSIS . 
4-5' 
July-Aug. 
Vivid 
Pink 
Splendid for the bor¬ 
der or landscape 
groups. 
SPIRAEA SORBIFOLIA . . 
4-6' 
June-July 
White 
Beautiful fernlike fo¬ 
liage — sun or 
shade. 
SPIRAEA THUNBERGI . . 
3-4' 
Apr.-May 
White 
Dainty shrub, splen¬ 
did in foundation 
setting. 
SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEI 
SUMAC, Staghorn . 
4-6' 
12-15' 
May-June 
White 
"Bridal Wreath"— 
most popular of all 
shrubs. 
Luxuriant foliage for 
backgrounds and 
fillers. 
SYR INGA, Mock Orange 
6-10' 
May-June 
White 
Fragrant waxen flow¬ 
ers; sun or shade. 
SYR INGA, Lemoine .... 
4-5' 
May-June 
White 
Semi-dwarf Syringa. 
SYRINGA, Virginal .... 
6-8' 
June-Aug. 
White 
Extra large flowers, 
often double—sun 
or shade. 
TAMARIX PENTANDRA. 
7-10' 
June-Aug. 
Pink 
Feathery foliage; 
withstands wet or 
dry conditions. 
VIBURNUM, Double-File 
8' 
June 
White 
Excellent foliage, 
flowers and fruits 
Sun or shade. 
VIBURNUM, Mayflower 
4-5' 
May-June 
Pink 
Charming, fragrant 
blooms. Fine in 
shade. 
WEIGELA ROSEA . 
6-8’ 
May-June 
Rose-Pink 
Grand landscape 
plant. 
WEIGELA EVA RATHKE. 
3-4' 
All Summer 
Red 
Splendid for group or 
border planting. 
