MICHELL’S HARDY DECORATIVE FLOWERING SHRUBS 131 
Forsytlua Spectabilis 
FORSYTHIA (Golden Bells). Bright golden-yellow, star-shaped 
flowers burst into bloom just as Winter is leaving and while the 
bush is otherwise bare. 
— Fortunei. Erect growing with dark green foliage; strong 
plants, 4 feet. 
-— Intermedia. April. Vigorous grower with slender, erect or 
arching branches. Considered by many as the best of the family. 
— Spectabilis. Strong, tall growing with very large flowers 
completely covering the stems, most profuse bloomer of all. 
— Suspensa. Graceful, drooping tendency. Frequently planted 
on banks and slopes. Beautiful as specimens or in masses. 
Price of Forsythias, 60c. each. 
GOLDEN BELLS. See Forsythia. 
GOLDEN CHAIN. See Cytisus. 
HONEYSUCKLE. See Lonicera. 
HYDRANGEA—Arborescens Grandiflora Alba ( Snowball 
Hydrangea). The snow-white blooms are of the largest size, 
coming into flower in early June and lasting until late in August. 
Is more hardy than any other sort and especially suited for 
shaded places. 2 to 2J4 feet, 60c. each. 
— Paniculata Grandiflora. The large panicles of white flowers 
are at their best during August, later they take on a reddish 
cast. These plants look fine used as single specimens on the 
lawn or grouped in large beds. Strong bush form, 2 feet plants, 
60c. each; extra heavy 3 foot plants, $1.00 each. 
— Paniculata Grandiflora ( Standard or Tree-Shaped). These are 
fine, planted as individual specimens in the lawn or in the centei 
of beds, containing other plants. Stems 2 to 2J4 feet long, with 
shapely heads, $1.00 each. 
— Quercifolia (Oak-leaved Hydrangea). A handsome spreading 
shrub with striking foliage, turning in Autumn to a beautiful 
red. The flowers are produced freely in August, in flat white 
clusters. Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet, $1.00 each. 
ILEX AQUIFOLIUM (English Holly). Strong plants, 18 to 24 
inches high, $2.50 each. 
— Cornuta ( Chinese Holly). A very handsome variety of Holly 
with large spiny, dark green leaves and large scarlet berries. 
Strong plants, $1.00 each. 
JAPAN QUINCE. See Pyrus. 
JASMINUM—Nudiflorum. A fine shrub for sheltered positions, 
bearing fragrant yellow flowers very early in Spring. Hardy 
south of Philadelphia. 50c. each. 
JUDAS TREE. See Cercis. 
KALMIA LATIFOLIA ( Mountain Laurel). Evergreen; most 
effective in June when the clusters of pink flowers open; nice 
clean foliage and likes shade. Strong plants, $2.50 each. 
KERRIA—Japonica FI. PL An old-fashioned shrub, pro¬ 
ducing attractive double golden-yellow flowers from June until 
October. The branches, during the Winter, are a pleasing shade 
of green. 75c. each. 
KOLKWITZIA AMABILIS (Beauty Bush). A handsome new 
ornamental shrub from China, resembling the Weigelia and 
Honeysuckle, to which it is allied. Growing to 6 to 8 feet high 
at maturity, with long arching branches covered with pale pink, 
bell-shaped flowers in June. One of the most outstanding 
shrubs. Strong plants, 18 to 24 inches high, 60c. each. 
LILAC. See Syringa. 
LONICERA—Fragrantissima ( Honeysuckle). March and April. 
Delightfully fragrant white flowers that come with the first 
breath of Spring. 60c. each. 
— Morrowi. An open bush with irregular branches. The foliage 
is dark green with small white flowers, which appear during 
May. During the late Summer and early Autumn the plant is 
covered with bright red berries. Plants, 3 feet, 60c. each. 
— Ruprechtiana. A free flowering variety; white flowers during 
May and June, followed by red fruit. 60c. each. 
— Tatarica Pink ( Tatarian Honeysuckle). Large rose-pink 
flowers in abundance, followed by attractive berries. A most 
adaptable shrub. 3 feet, 60c. each. 
MAHONIA AQUILIFOLIUM (Oregon Holly Grape), 4 to 5 feet. 
Evergreen, shining green leaves which turn to rich scarlet in the 
Autumn; yellow flowers in May followed by blue-black fruit. 
Best in half shade. Strong plants, 15 to 18 inches high, $1.50 
each. 
MALUS—Floribunda {JapaneseFlowering Crab). One of the best 
of the flowering Crabs. The buds are a warm rose color opening 
to light pink flowers—the whole forming a shapely bush or small 
tree. 3 to 4 feet, $1.00 each. 
— Ioensis Plena (Bechtel’s Double Flowering Crab). A shapely 
little tree, producing quantities of very double, fragrant flowers 
of a soft pink, resembling a small Rose in formation. 2 to 3 feet. 
60c. each. 
— Parkmanii ( Parkman’s Flowering Crab). Rose-colored buds 
open into little rosy white flowers; these are succeeded by 
decorative fruits. The tree is of a rather spreading, irregular 
habit. 3 feet. 75c. each. 
MOCK ORANGE. See Philadelphus. 
NANDINA DOMESTICA {Chinese Bamboo). Handsome small 
shrub with graceful light green foliage turning bronzy-red early 
in the Fall. Small white flowers in Spring followed by crimson 
berries. Strong plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $1.50 each. 
OSMANTHUS-AQUILI FOLIUM {Holly Osmanthus). Ever¬ 
green shrub with holly-like foliage and small white fragrant 
flowers. Strong plants, $1.50 each. 
PHILADELPHUS — Avalanche. One of the newer varieties and 
one of the best, growing from 6 to 8 feet in height with slender 
arching branches which are nearly covered with large pure white 
flowers. Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet high. 60c. each. 
— Bouquet Blanc. Low dense habit, blooms very freely during 
May and June. Strong 2 to 3 foot plants, 60c. each. 
— Coronarius {Mock Orange). Handsome foliage and beautiful, 
fragrant white flowers in May and June. 2 to 3 foot plants, 
60 c. each. 
PRUNUS — Triloba (Double-flowering Plum). A shapely shrub 
of medium height, bearing in early Spring, semi-double delicate 
pink flowers, about one inch in diameter. Strong plants, 2 to 3 
feet, 75c. each. 
We will supply all Shrubs listed at 60c. each, for $6.00 per dozen 
(wn) 
