the park nurseries 
Saint Paul 
HOLM & OLSON. Inc. 
The beauty of suitable Shrub and Evergreen plantings add permanently to the charm of this attractive home 
Shrubs for Flower and Foliage 
Sturdy Plants for Northern Gardens 
Much of the beauty in the landscape planting of the home yard is supplied by shrubs. Their uses are 
many and their cost is nominal. 
It is the softening grace of the dwarf and medium-height shrubs when planted about the house founda¬ 
tions that creates the transformation from bareness to beauty. The taller shrubs find their proper place in the 
border along the lot boundaries to give privacy or to screen out unattractive views. 
A large area of our nursery and the skill of experienced gardeners is devoted to developing our shrubs 
into sturdy, handsome plants that will quickly bring attractiveness to your home grounds. 
PLEASE NOTE: The figures following the shrub name show the approximate height of growth. 
FLOWERING ALMOND 
Double Flowering Almond (Amygdalus rosea). 
4 to 5 ft. A symmetrical, upright shrub with 
a striking display of pink, rose-like flowers 
along the branches in early spring. One of 
the earliest shrubs to bloom. A white-flower¬ 
ing variety is also offered. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.70 
3 to 4 ft_ .90 
BUCKTHORN 
Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). 8 to 10 ft. 
Very dependable dense-growing shrub with 
lustrous leaves and black berries. A twiggy 
growth that permits of trimming to any de¬ 
sired form or outline. (See page 17 for hedge 
prices and sizes.) 
2 to 3 ft_$0.30 
3 to 4 ft_ .50 
4 to 5 ft_ .75 
CARAGANA. See Siberian Pea Tree, page 8. 
The Flowering Almond is very colorful 
in early spring 
BARBERRY 
Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergi). 2V2 ft. 
The most popular hardy dwarf shrub 
with low, spreading growth to form a dense 
bush. Red berries, brilliant fall foliage color. 
Grows most anywhere—in partial shade, 
sunny, moist or dry places. 
12 to 18 in_$0.25 
18 to 24 in_ .40 
24 to 30 in_ .50 
THE NEW RED-LEAVED 
BARBERRY 
Red-Leaved Barberry. 2V2 ft. Similar 
in growth to the Japanese Barberry but 
has rich, bronze-red leaves that hold 
their red color all summer. A bright 
contrast to other shrubs. Plant in full 
sun for best leaf color. 
12 to 18 in_$0.45 
18 to 24 in_ .65 
BRIDAL WREATH. See under Spiraea, page 8. 
VISIT OUR DISPLAY GARDENS, ROCKERY AND POOL AT 1200 ST. CLAIR ST. 
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