Springtime 
Showy Pearlbush 
(Exochorda giraldi wilsoni) 
We held back this new and hand¬ 
somest variety of the Pearlbush 
until we were perfectly certain of 
its hardiness. The gleaming pearl¬ 
like buds open in April and May, 
disclosing delicate star-shaped 
flowers. This namesake of Dr. 
Wilson bears larger flowers than 
the common Pearlbush, and is of 
more upright and floriforous 
habit. Prune heavily after bloom¬ 
ing; grows 6 to 10 ft. 
Heavy 3 to 4 ft. Plants, 
$2.35 each, F. O. B. Piqua 
Neillia—a decorative lusty shrub, flowering like 
the Trailing Arbutus. 
Showy Pearlbush in bloom at the 
Arnold Arboretum 
Tube Neillia (Neill ia sinensis). 
A very unusual shrub, both for its 
pink “tube” shaped flowers in 
June, and the deeply toothed 
leaves of reddish-brown. Gives an 
interesting and colorful contast 
to the shrub border. We predict 
its greater importance when 
better known. Perfectly hardy at 
Rochester. 
2 to 3 ft. Plants, $1.35 each; 
3 for $3.35 Postpaid. 
Beauty Bush 
(Kolkwitzia amabilis). 
A new shrub from China which 
became popular almost over 
night. In June the slender branch¬ 
es are borne down with large 
clusters of small pink, Weigela- 
like flowers. Grows to 6 ft. 
18 to 24 in. Plants, 
$0.50 each, Postpaid 
2 to 3 ft. Plants, $0.75 each, 
Postpaid 
Silverbell (Halesia tetraptera) 
A large growing shrub which clothes itself to the ground so as to never present a “leggy” 
appearance. In May the branches are loaded down with pendulous blooms (see illustration on 
opposite page); and the splendid green foliage is retained throughout the season. Does not 
require pruning, has no insect enemies, thrives in partial shade or full sun. 
Heavy 2 to 3 ft. Plants, $0.75 each; 2 for $1.35 Postpaid (to 4th Zone). 
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