130 MICHELL’S hardy decorative flowering shrubs 
BERBERIS—Thunbergii (Japanese Barberry). See page 133. 
BRIDAL WREATH. See Spirea Prunifolia. 
NEW BUTTERFLY BUSH 
or SUMMER LILAC 
Buddleia lie de France 
This new variety of Buddleia, a French introduction, will 
quickly replace the older varieties of this shrub which have been 
popular for so many years, it being superior not only in its bril¬ 
liant coloring but also in its more uniform habit of growth. The 
plant attains a height of from 3 to 4 feet, forming a symmetrical 
bushy shrub, every growth terminated by a graceful spike of 
fragrant flowers of a brilliant rosy violet-purple, very fragrant. 
In bloom from the latter part of July until late September. 
Strong plants from 4-inch pots, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 
CALLICARPA PURPUREA (Beauty Fruit). A beautiful shrub 
growing about 3 feet high, covered in August with tiny pink 
tinted flowers, followed in late September by violet purple 
berries borne in clusters from the axil of every leaf, remaining 
until the middle of Winter. Strong plants, 60c. each. 
CALLUNA (Scotch Heather). Small evergreen shrubs growing 
from one to two feet high with small bell-shaped flowers in 
great profusion from July till September. Recommended for 
rock gardens. 
— Vulgaris. Midseason; grows 12 to 15 inches high; flowers 
rosy-pink. 
— Alba. Early; grows 12 to 15 inches high; flowers white. 
— Alporti. Late; grows 24 inches high; flowers rosy-purple. 
— Aurea. Midseason; grows 12 to 15 inches high; flowers pink, 
foliage bright yellow-green, turning red. 
— Rubra. Early; low spreading growth, 6 to 12 inches high; 
flowers rosy-carmine. 
Price of Callunas, bushy plants, 60c. each. 
CALYCANTHUS—Floridus (Sweet Shrub). Chocolate-colored 
double flowers, with a peculiar agreeable odor. Blooms in June. 
2 to 3 feet, 60c. each. 
CERCIS — Canadensis (Judas Tree or Red Bud). A tall, slender 
growing shrub, developing eventually into a large tree. Very 
early in the Spring the leafless branches are covered with delicate 
deep pink flowers. 2 to 3 feet plants, 75c. each. 
CHIONANTHUS—Virginica (White Fringe). In May and June 
the tree is covered with long, fluffy panicles of fine white bloom. 
Strong plants, 75c. each. 
CLETHRA—Alnifolia (Sweet Pepper Bush). Of low and dense 
growth; numerous spikes of small white fragrant flowers appear¬ 
ing in July; desirable for moist places or along water edges. 2 to 
3 feet, 60c. each. 
CORNUS (Dogwood). This plant is so well known that it hardly 
needs description. The flowers appear before the foliage in 
May. In Autumn it takes on a rich crimson shade. 
— Florida (White Flowered Dogwood). Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet, 
$1.00 each. 
— Rubra (Pink Flowered Dogwood). 2 to 3 feet, $2.00 each. 
— Elegantissima (Variegated Dogwood). A beautifully variegated 
shrub which should be planted more freely. Strong plants, 
2 to 3 feet high, 60c. each. 
— Lutea (Golden-twigged Dogwood). Bright yellow branches in 
Winter. Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 60c. each. 
— Sibirica (Siberian Dogwood). Branches, a bright, coral red 
which are quite ornamental for Winter effects. Strong plants, 
2 to 3 feet high, 60c. each. 
COTONEASTER—Apiculata. Low growing variety with large 
bright red berries. 
— Francheti (Rockspray, Quinceberry). Upright, densely 
branched shrub with spreading branches. Fruit orange-red. 
— Horizontalis. Low growing shrub with almost horizontal 
branches. _ Small shiny green leaves and orange-red berries 
produced in profusion. One of the most effective evergreen 
plants for the rockery. 
— Salicifolia Floccosa (Willow Leaf Cotoneaster). Large growing 
shrub of graceful habit; bright red fruits extending well along 
the branches. 
Any of the above Cotoneasters, strong pot-grown plants, 
75c. each. 
Callicarpa Purpurea 
CRAB. See Malus. 
CYTISUS— Laburnum (Golden Chain). A large shrub with 
shining green leaves and long drooping racemes of yellow flowers, 
which appear in the early Summer. $1.50 each. 
DAPHNE—Cneorum (Garland Flower). A pretty dwarf spread¬ 
ing shrub, growing from 6 to 8 inches high; valuable for the 
rockery or for the front of the border; beautiful bright pink, 
sweet-scented flowers early in May. Strong plants, $1.00 each. 
DEUTZIA. The Deutzias are among the most useful of our 
summer flowering shrubs. For planting either individually or 
in masses they are very attractive. 
— Candidissima FI. Pl. Abundant racemes of double, pure white 
flowers in June; luxuriant foliage, and fine habit. 3 feet plants. 
— Crenata Rosea FI. PI. Double; white tinged pink. 3 feet. 
— Gracilis. Of dwarf, bushy habit; white flowers. 18 inches. 
— Lemoinei. One of the best dwarf hardy shrubs; the flowers 
are large and are produced in cone-shaped heads of pure white. 
— Pride of Rochester. The flowers, borne in large panicles, are 
pinkish white, with under-side of the petals rose. June. 
Any of the above Deutzias, 60c. each. 
DOGWOOD. See Cornus. 
ERICA—Vagans (Cornish Heath), A charming hardy plant, 
companion to the Heathers, bearing pale lilac flowers. Strong 
one-year-old plants, 75c. each. 
EUONYMUS ALATA ( Cork-barked Euonymus). Small delicate 
flowers in late Spring are followed by attractive red berries in the 
Fall. Curious corky bark, brilliant Autumnal foliage. Best for 
individual planting. 18 to 24 inches, 75c. each. 
EXOCHORDA GRANDIFLORA (PearlBush). A medium sized 
shrub, producing white flowers in graceful clusters, early in the 
Spring; fine for cut flowers. Strong plants, 18 to 24 inches, 
50c. each. 
FLOWERING ALMOND. See Amygdalus. 
FLOWERING CRAB. See Malus. 
We will supply all Shrubs listed at 60c. each, for $6.00 per dozen 
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