Deciduous Flowering Shrubs 
From the welcome Forsythia, with its masses of yellow flowers in early Spring, until the Althaea 
blossoms freeze in late Autumn, there are hundreds of varieties of Flowering Shrubs in cultiva¬ 
tion, offering a vast array of floral colors, a wealth of leaf texture, and much diversity of form. 
Many of them are invaluable for their brilliant foliage and bright berries in the Autumn. We 
cordially invite you to visit us when the most delightfully scented of all flowering shrubs is in 
bloom, the Viburnum carlesi, or Fragrant Viburnum 
The ultimate height under normal conditions is indicated by the dimensions after each variety. 
The number on each variety has a corresponding number in the price list on the green pages. 
AMELANCHIER canadensis. 25'. Downy Sbadblow. 
The flurry of pure white flowers is the forerunner of 
195 Spring—most noticeable in our native woods where 
this dainty denizen is sparsely scattered. The birds 
relish the fruits. 
A. stolonifera. 4'-5'. Dwarf Sbadblow. A shade lover 
196 same as above, only lower grower. 
AMPELOPSIS quinquefolia. Vine, 40'. Woodbine. 
197 A handsome Woodbine used for Autumnale effects. 
Vigorous. 
A. tricuspidata (veitchi). Vine, 40'-50'. Boston Ivy. 
198 Probably the most popular self clinging vine. Striking 
in Fall. 
ARONIA arbutifolia. 8'-10'. Red Cbokeberry. Most 
199 decorative red-berried shrub, prefers a moist place. 
A. melanocarpa. 3'-4'. Black Cbokeberry. This black- 
fruited form is more bushy and the foliage assumes 
200 brighter tints in Autumn. White flowers practically 
cover the branches in May. Unfortunately the berries 
shrivel. 
AZALEA. See EVERGREEN SHRUBS. 
BENZOIN aestivale. 12'-15'. Spicebush. The yellow 
mist seen along the streams in April is the Benzoin’s 
201 welcome to Spring and later on you will find loads of 
glistening scarlet berries, which like the rich foliage 
are spicily fragrant when crushed. Splendid for 
naturalizing. 
BERBERIS thunbergi. 5'-7'. Japanese Barberry. A 
202 good hedge or border plant. Berries all the year. 
Fine for Fall coloring. 
LEWIS & VALENTINE 
CALYCANTHUS floridus. 8'-9'. Common Sweetsbrub. 
Red brown flowers, foliage and even the peculiar 
209 seeds, all give off a spicy fragrance. A neat, old- 
fashioned shrub. 
CELASTRUS scandens. 20'-25'. American Bittersweet. 
210 One of our best native plants for Fall coloring, when 
the orange shell bursts open and shows the red berries. 
CERCIS canadensis. 20'-25'. American Redbud- 
Small, rosy pink, pea-shaped flowers almost cover 
211 the bare branches in April. Beautiful with Cedars 
and Dogwood. 
CHIONANTHUS virginica. 20'-25'. White Fringe. 
212 A shrub to attract the birds. Also attractive when 
the tassels of white flowers form in Spring. 
CLEMATIS paniculata. Vine, 25'-30'. Sweet Autumn 
213 Clematis. Very fast in growth. Covered with fragrant 
white flowers. 
CLETHRA alnifolia. 7'-8'. Summer Sweet. Useful 
for damp woodlands where the erect white flower 
21 If. spikes spice the air with a “peppery” odor all Summer. 
Will grow contentedly even in poor soil or sun, best 
in half shade. 
CORNUS alba (sibirica). 8'-10'. Coral Dogwood. 
Grows vigorously in moist places, where the vivid, 
215 red bark is strikingly evident throughout Winter, 
particularly if used with the yellowtwig form. Birds 
quickly eat the berries. 
C. lutea. 5'-6'. Goldentwig Dogwood. Yellow bark; 
216 a. good shrub for Winter effect. 
See ORNAMENTAL AND SHADE TREES for other 
DOGWOODS 
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B. thunbergi atropurpurea. 5'-6'. Redleaj Japanese 
203 Barberry. A good plant for color effect and to mix 
with shrub planting or as specimen. 
See EVERGREEN SHRUBS for other BARBERRIES 
BIGNONIA grandiflora. Vine, 30'-40'. Chinese Trumpet 
Vine. Glorious in July when the large orange bells 
20/f and rich tropical looking foliage adds the home touch 
wherever planted. 
B. radicans. Vine, 60'-80'. Trumpet Vine. The 
striking scarlet trumpets can be seen in most early 
205 settlements, sometimes as bush specimens or vast 
tall vines. 
BUDDLEIA, lie de France. 4'-5'. Hybrid Butterflybusb. 
The vivid rosy purple 6 in. flower spikes are arresting 
206 and being sweetly fragrant, insure popularity of this 
compact shrub. 
B. magnifica. 6'-8'. Butterflybusb. Spikes of purple 
307 flowers on open growing bush. 
CALLICARPA purpurea. 4'-5'. Chinese Beautyberry. 
Little bunches of shiny, deep mauve berries are 
208 studded along the willowy branches, in Fall an attrac¬ 
tive thing for cutting. 
COTONEASTER divaricata. 4'-6'. Spreading Cotoneaster. 
When studded with scarlet fruits, this shrub justifies 
217 a choice position. Vigorous and spreading with good 
clean foliage. Another little known gem, useful as a 
hedge or specimen. 
See EVERGREEN SHRUBS for other 
COTONEASTERS 
CYDONIA japonica. 3'-4'. Flowering Quince. Quite 
unnoticed until the dazzling scarlet pageant of flow- 
218 ers arrests your attention in early Spring. Seedling 
plants vary in color, and the fruits are spicily fra¬ 
grant. Makes good hedge. 
C. japonica grandiflora. 3'-4'. Cream colored flowers 
219 variegate with pink—quite a novelty. 
DAPHNE mezereum. 4'-5'. February Daphne. 
220 Very hardy. Rosy lilac flowers in February. 
See EVERGREEN SHRUBS for other DAPHNE 
DEUTZIA gracilis. 3'-4'. Slender Deutzia. One of 
221 the most useful of all low shrubs. Profusion of snow 
white flowers cover the round-topped bush in May. 
D. lemoinei. 4'-5'. Lemoine Deutzia. Large, dazzling 
222 white flowers are produced in amazing abundance, 
making a “high spot” in June. 
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