Tamarix 
SHRUBS 
TAMARIX 
AFRICAN A—An upright grower with slender branches covered 
with light green feathery foliage. Blooms in May. 18 to 24 inch 
plants 35c each; 3 for $1.00; 2 to 3 ft. plants 40c each; 2 for 75c. 
HISPIDA—A graceful shrub with bluish green foliage and trusses 
of pink flowers. 2 to 3 ft. plants 40c each; 2 for 75c. 
HYPERICUM 
A woody, stiff, dense shrub with a top often globular like a small 
tree. Leaves leathery light green with golden yellow flowers. 12 to 
18 inch plants 40c each; 2 for 75c. 
DEVIL’S WALKING STICK 
A shrub or small tree with stout, prickly stems, large leaves, and 
enormous clusters of flowers which give it a subtropical appear¬ 
ance. 45c each; 2 for 80c. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE 
ELEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA— Attractive foliage of a remark¬ 
able silvery hue; yellow flowers and attractive silvery olive shaped 
fruits. A rapid tall growing plant suitable for background and 
hedge planting. Very hardy. 12 to 15 inch plants 3 for 40c. 
DGGWOOD-CORNUS 
RED TWIGGED—Grows 10 to 12 
ft. high. Has purple or dark blood- 
red branches and greenish white 
flowers. Clusters of blue berries 
that will attract the birds. 18 to 24 
inch plants 40c each; 2 for 75c. 
YELLOW TWIGGED—Bright yel¬ 
low bark in winter which makes 
it very effective when planted with 
red-barked varieties. Clusters of 
creamy white berries. 2 to 3 ft 
plants 40c each; 2 for 75c. 
WHITE FLOWERING (Florida Al¬ 
ba)—Large white flowers in early 
spring before the foliage appears. 
Dwarf trees or shrubs grow 15 ft. 
to 20 ft. tall. 2 to 3 ft. plants 45c 
each; 2 for 80c. 
Althea 
ALTHEA 
One of the most beautiful of the 
flowering hedges. 
BOULE DE FEU—Double red 
flowers blooming in August and 
September. 
JEANNE D’ARC —Double white 
flowers. 
LADY STANLEY—Delicate double 
rose-pink flowers. 
18 to 24 inch plants 35c each; 4 for 
$ 1 . 00 . 
CORK BARK—EUONYMUS 
An attractive ornamental shrub 
growing to 8 ft. in height. Fine for 
specimen planting or massing. Very 
effective in the fall. 2 to 3 ft. plants 
45c each; 2 for 80c. 
RED FLOWERING DOGWOOD—See inside front cover for de¬ 
scription and price. Also on page 12. 
ABELIA 
A shrub that is classed as a semi-broad-leaved evergreen with 
leaves of a glossy dark green color. The bloom resembles that of the 
Kolkwitzia which is pictured opposite. Long blooming season. 2 to 
3 ft. plants 45c each; 2 for 80c. 
KOLKWITZIA—BEAUTY BUSH 
A graceful arching shrub with center almost upright. The flowers 
are produced along the whole length of the branches in clusters at 
the ends of short, leafy shoots. They are tubular with a gaping 
mouth, deep pink without, stained with yellow brown on the lower 
throat and lip. The graceful habit of the plant, its free flowering 
qualities, combined with perfect hardiness, make it one of the most 
beautiful as well as useful shrubs that China has given to this 
country. 2 to 3 ft. plants 45c each; 2 for 80c. 
SIBERIAN PEA TREE 
Hardiest shrub or small tree known. Planted almost exclusively in 
Canada for windbreaks and hedges. Stands trimming. This tree is 
covered with dainty yellow sweet pea shaped flowers in early spring. 
18 to 24 inch plants 22c each; 3 for 50c. 
Kolkwitzia 
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