THE PARK NURSERIES 
Minneapolis 
HOLM & OLSON. Inc 
The unusual leaves of 
the Silver Dogwood 
CORALBERRY 
Coralberry (Symphoricarpos vulgaris). 3 to 4 ft. A medium height, 
graceful, native shrub that grows well in sun or shade. Red ber¬ 
ries cluster the ends of the branches in late summer. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.65 
COTONEASTER 
Cotoneaster acutifolia. QUINCE BERRY. 6 ft. A neat, clean shrub 
with dark, glossy green leaves. A dense-growing and highly 
ornamental bush all season with a striking, bright yellow fall 
coloration. (For hedges see page 17.) 
18 to 24 in_$0.30 2 to 3 ft_$0.45 
3 to 4 ft_$0.65 
CURRANTS—ORNAMENTAL 
Mountain Currant (Ribes alpinum). 4 ft. Excellent, dense-growing, 
very hardy ornamental shrub. Stands shearing and will grow in 
shade. Probably the most generally useful of all the dwarf 
shrubs. (For hedges see page 17.) 
12 to 18 in-$0.40 18 to 24 in_$0.60 
24 to 30 in_ .80 
Yellow-Flowering Currant (Ribes aureum). 6 ft. A substantial, 
spreading bush with large, yellow, fragrant flowers in spring. 
Stands shade. A very popular old-fashioned shrub. 
DOGWOOD (Comus) 
Golden Dogwood (Comus siberica aurea). 6 ft. Highly valued for 
its bright yellow branches in fall and winter and particularly 
attractive when planted near the red-barked variety. White 
flowers. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.75 
Red-Twigged Dogwood (Comus siberica). 6 ft. A hardy, vigorous 
bush with bright coral-red branches which make this sturdy shrub 
attractive in all seasons. Strong and erect in growth. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.75 
Silver Dogwood (Comus elegantissima). 6 ft. The green leaves are 
striped and margined with white. Red colored bark. An unusual 
plant making a bright spot of color in the shrub group. (See 
illustration.) 
18 to 24 in_$0.50 2 to 3 ft_$0.75 
3 to 4 ft_$1.00 
ELDERBERRY 
Black-Fruited Elder (Sambucus canadensis). 6 ft. The old-fashioned 
favorite with large clusters of fragrant white flowers and edible 
black fruit. A rapid-growing, hardy shrub that stands partial 
shade. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.80 
Cut-Leaved Elder (Sambucus nigra laciniata). 6 ft. Lacy, fem- 
like leaves that make a pleasing contrast with other shrubs. The 
branches are spreading and gracefully drooping. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.80 
Golden Elder (Sambucus aurea). 7 ft. A handsome, wide-spreading 
shrub with bright yellow leaves all season. It shows its brightest 
color when planted in a sunny spot. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.80 
Red-Berried Elder (Sambucus racemosa). 7 ft. Big clusters of bright 
red berries in July. A large native shrub of spreading growth. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.60 3 to 4 ft_$0.85 
4 to 5 ft_$1.00 
THE WATER-LANCE 
A new device for watering trees and shrubs. Fits on any hose. 
Saves water and gets the moisture directly to the roots. Price $1.50. 
(Descriptive folder mailed on request.) 
2 to 3 ft. _$0.50 
3 to 4 ft. _ .75 
SHRUBS FOR SHADE 
A list of hardy varieties that will stand 
partial shade. 
Japanese Barberry 
Dogwood, in variety 
Currant, Yellow flowering 
Currant, Alpine 
Coralberry 
Snowberry 
Honeysuckle, in variety 
Hydrangea, Snowhill 
Elder. in variety 
Philadelphus, in variety 
Viburnum, in variety 
Shrubs and lawns that are shaded are 
greatly improved by fertilizer. We rec¬ 
ommend "LOMA," a plant food to in¬ 
crease growth and flowers—described 
on page 31. 
Skillful planting has made this home yard an inviting and delightful spot 
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