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Shrubs 
ALMOND, PINK FLOWERING. Rose-like pink flowers 
in early spring. Should be planted deeply to prevent 
sprouting of the plum root on which for hardiness, this 
variety must be grown. One of the most beautiful early 
flowering shrubs. 3 to 4 feet high. Bach, 75c. 
BEAUTY BUSH. A very handsome hardy shrub, grow¬ 
ing 6 to 8 feet high, resembling the Weigelia and Honey¬ 
suckle, bearing an amazing lot of pale pink bell-shaped 
flowers in June. A fine shrub. Each, $1.00. 
Almond, Pink Flowering 
BUTT E R- 
FL1 BUSH 
(B u d d 1 e i a 
magnifica). A 
shrubby per¬ 
ennial some¬ 
times called 
summer lilac. 
Blossoms 
borne in long 
racemes and 
are rosy lilac 
in color with 
orange cen¬ 
ters. A fairly 
rich soil, sun¬ 
ny p o s i tion 
and abund¬ 
ance of water 
are essential 
for the suc¬ 
cessful cul¬ 
ture of the 
Buddlei as. 
New growth 
starts from 
roots each 
year. Grows 3 
to 4 feet high. 
Bach, 75c. 
CORAL BERRY (Symphoricarpos vulgaris). A native 
shrub that is hardy and easy to grow where other plants 
fail. Red to purplish red berries in late summer. Stands 
sun or shade and poor soil. Prune in early spring. Grows 
2 to 3 feet high. Each, 50c. 
CRAB, BECHTEU’S DOUBLE FLOWERING. Covered 
in spring with fragrant double rose-like pink flowers. A 
splendid symmetrical small lawn tree. Grows 15 feet tall. 
Each, $1.25. 
ELDER, GOLDEN (Sambucus aurea). A shrub of 
medium height with yellow foliage and white flowers. 
Valuable for group planting because of its contrast in 
color. Grows 7 feet tall. Each, 50c. 
FLOWERING PLUM (Prunus triloba var, plena). A 
showy and interesting shrub, bearing in the spring, on 
its long slender branches a wealth of large pink double 
flowers. One of the finest spring blooming shrubs. Use¬ 
ful in the border or as a lawn specimen. Grows 5 feet 
high. Each, 75c. 
HIGH BUSH CRANBERRY (V. opulus). A very orna¬ 
mental shrub with white flowers in late spring, followed 
in autumn by bright scarlet edible berries which remain 
until early winter. Grows 8 feet tall. Each, 75c. 
HONEYSUCKLE, RED (Lonicera tatarica siberica). 
Very hardy, good for hedge or background for low grow¬ 
ing shrubs. Fragrant red flowers in May and June, 
followed by red berries. Grows 8 feet high. Each, 50c. 
HYDRA N G E A 
(Paniculata 
grandiflora). One 
of the showiest of 
autumn shrubs 
bearing conical 
flower heads of 
creamy white 
which later 
change to pleas¬ 
ing shades of red 
and pink in Au¬ 
gust and Septem¬ 
ber. Always in 
demand for home 
yard planting be¬ 
cause of the large 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora flowers when most 
other shrubs are 
out of bloom. Grows 4 feet high. Each, 50c. 
HYDRANGEA SNOWBALL. (H. arborescens grandi¬ 
flora). Heavy snowball-like flowers of white from late 
June to frost. Should have plenty of water. Will stand 
partial shade. Often used for solid low borders. Grows 
3 to 4 feet high. Each, 50c. 
Aphis or plant lice and other leaf eating' insects can he 
controlled with insecticides listed on pages 49 to 51. 
FERTILIZED EARTH 
This is rich soil, specially enriched with fertilizer, 
and prepared for house plants, window boxes, etc. 
Is thoroughly mixed and cured to give the best re¬ 
sults to house plants and to prevent crusting, 
which stunts or kills so many house plants, planted 
in ordinary soil. 
10 lbs. (enough for 6—5-inch pots).$0.25 
100 lbs.. . . .... 2.00 
LILAC, PERSIAN (Syringa persica). A beautiful shrub 
with slender, arching branches and narrow leaves. Pale 
purple flowers in May. Grows 7 feet. Each, 75c. 
LILAC Rothmagensis (Rouen Lilac). Grows 10 to 12 
feet high. Late blooming reddish purple flower. Deli¬ 
cately formed leaves. Each, 75c. 
LILAC, Villosn. Dwarf, broad leaved, blooms pinkish. 
Each, 75c. 
LILAC, Belle de Nancy (F'rench). Large, double flow¬ 
ers of deep pink. Each, 85c. 
PHILADELPHUS AUREUS (Golden Mock Orange). 
Bright golden yellow foliage. Grows 3 ft. high. Each, 75c. 
PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS (Sweet Mock Orange). 
Orange scented, creamy white flowers in May and June. 
It is a strong growing shrub and like all Mock Orange 
is one of the best shrubs for situations which are par¬ 
tially shaded though preferring sun. Grows 7 feet tall. 
Each, 50c. 
PHILADELPHUS MONT BLANC (Hybrid Mock Orange). 
A new variety bearing large fragrant flowers. A good 
shrub for house foundation planting. Grows 4 feet high. 
Each, 60c. 
PHILADELPHUS VIRGINAL. A magnificent new va¬ 
riety. Large, fragrant, pure white flowers bloom over a 
very long period. Grows 4 to 5 feet high. Each, 60c. 
PURPLE I.EAF PLUM (Newport). A beautiful dark 
purple leaved variety of plum carrying its rich color 
throughout the season. Grown principally for its orna¬ 
mental value. Valuable in group planting where varia¬ 
tion in color is desired. Each, $1.00. 
How To Plant Shrubs 
Do not expose roots 
to air or light more 
than necessary. If 
roots are dry they 
should be soaked in 
water several hours 
before planting. Keep 
roots covered until 
you are ready to plant. 
Remove all covering 
before placing roots 
in the ground: 
Prune shrubs back 
at least one-third be¬ 
fore planting as 
shown by dotted line 
in accompanying dia¬ 
gram. When branch¬ 
es are crowded or 
may rub against each 
other it may be neces¬ 
sary to cut out some 
additional wood as in¬ 
dicated by black 
lines. 
Then dig the hole; 
larger than the root 
system of plant. 
Place plant in hole, 
spreading out roots 
naturally. F'ill in hole 
about two-thirds full 
of dirt, shaking shrub 
up and down to settle 
dirt. 
Planted the Right Way 
Roots Set Naturally 
Now fill the hole with water, (this 
is important) and allow to settle, after 
which fill in the rest of the soil to 
surface level. 
A liberal handful or two of bone- 
meal as a top dressing is very helpful. 
Water thoroughly at intervals during 
the first season. 
Space tall shrubs such as Lilacs 4-6 
feet apart, the medium height shrubs 
such as Spirea Van Houttei 3-4 feet 
apart, and the dwarf plants such as 
Barberry 2-2% feet apart. Never 
plant closer than 2 feet to house foun¬ 
dation. 
The Wrong Way 
Too Crowded 
