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TAYLOR’S- 1935 FLOWER AND PLANT GUIDE 
BUSH HONEYSUCKLE 
PINK TATARIAN—The upright Honeysuckle 
(6 to 12 feet) have early, pretty flowers followed 
by showy berries that last through the fall. Their 
rounded leaves are among the first to break 
forth in spring, and are a most freshing green 
.amidst the dull brown hues of unawakened 
neighbors. Make very desirable bulky screen¬ 
ing hedges, valuable because they will thrive in 
partial shade. 18 to 24 inches, 20c; 2 to 3 feet, 
30c; large bushy, 3 to 4 feet, 45c. 
FRAGRANTISSIMA— A favorite landscape 
type of lagging development up to 8 feet. Dis¬ 
tinguished by its small round, leathery leaves, 
showing the darkest shade of green, which are 
practically evergreen if in a sheltered position. 
Also its very early clusters of tiny pink and 
white flowers are sweetly fragrant. 18 to 20 
inches, 20c; 2 for 35c; 2 to 3 feet, 30c; $2.50 
for 10. 
BELLA ALBIDA—Flowers white, in great 
fragrant clusters, followed by ropes of red 
berries which remain all summer. Price, 18 to 
24 in., 20c each; 12 for $1.50. 
The Beauty Bush 
(Kolkwitzia Amabills) 
One of the newest, rarest and most beautiful 
of the new shrubs, closely allied to the abelias ; 
perfectly hardy. Reaches 6 feet in height and 
five feet in diameter and produces its abelia 
like flower with great profusion. 15 to 20 inch, 
25c each; 2 for 45c; 2 to 3 feet, 60c. 
WEIGELA 
WEIGELA— (Eva Rathke) —Brilliant crimson 
flowers, borne profusely from mid-summer un¬ 
til fall. The bushes grow six feet tall and 
spread six feet. Does well in sun or semi-shade. 
18 to 24 in., 25c; 2 to 3 feet, 40c. 
WEIGELA ROSEA—This is a most excellent 
free-flowering shrub of elegant growth and 
erect, yet compact habit. All during June the 
bush is covered with a mass of rose-colored 
blooms. 25c each; 2 to 3 feet, 40c each. 
ROSEA NANA YARIEGTA—Leaves margined 
and streaked creamy white; flowers pink. A 
pretty combination. Dwarf. Price, 25c each; 
large, 40c each. 
EVONYMUS JAPONICA—A very fine hardy 
ornamental broad-leaf evergreen ; good grown as 
a pot plant, hedge or as a specimen on the lawn ; 
a big seller ; sure to please. 8 to 12 inches, 20c 
each; $2.00 per dozen; 15 to 18 inches, 30c each; 
$2.95 per dozen. 
Hydrangeas 
HYDRANGEA—(Hill of Snow) — (H. Abores- 
cens Grandiflora) —One of the most valuable 
characteristics of this shrub is its coming into 
bloom just after the passing of all the early 
spring flowers ; flowering season from May until 
late August, makes- it an acquisition on any 
lawn; the heads of flowers are produced on 
long, strong stems, making them good for cut¬ 
ting for indoor decorations and at time when 
few other flowers can be obtained. 15 to 18 
inches, 30c each; 2 to 3 feet, 50c each. Does 
best when planted on north side of house. 
PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA— Blooms in 
July to September. The flowers are rich, creamy 
white, and immense clusters, often more than 
a foot long. It is entirely hardy, no trouble 
to grow, and splendid effects can be obtained 
with this free-flowering shrub by planting in 
masses along driveways, in groups among shrub¬ 
bery as a center for beds. Does best on south- 
side of house. Strong field grown plants, 30c 
each; 2 for 55c; 2 to 3 feet, 50c. 
Flowering Crabs 
Rounded, compact, small trees largely used in 
lawn groups and high shrubs borders for their 
profuse early bloom ; their dense, glossy head- 
some foliage which colors richly ; and their orna¬ 
mental fruit. 
ASTROSANGUINEA —Makes a beautiful con¬ 
trast to the other varieties by reason of its 
darker red flowers. The buds are deep purplish 
red, and the entire flower tinged purplish. 2 to 
3 feet, 35c. 
FLORIBUNDI —A large shrub or small tree, 
often thorny, with rose-red flowers borne in 
great profusion in May. The fruit is red and 
very small. 2 to 3 feet, 35c. 
NEIDZWETZKYANA — Purplish foliage, the 
wood and bark also tinged with red. Extra 
large flowers deep pink, the edible fruits purple. 
2 to 3 feet, 35c. 
SCEIDECKERI —An extremely free-flowering 
variety, the upright branches laden full length 
with double pink flowers. The succeeding fruits 
make excellent jelly. 2 to 3 feet, 35c. 
Cornus Florida Rubra 
Pink flowering Dogwood. Bearing a mass of 
deep pink blooms in early spring. Very hand¬ 
some in foliage and flower, leaves turn dark 
crimson in autumn. A most pleasing effect when 
planted in contrast with the native white¬ 
flowering sort (Cornus Florida). Thrifty in sun 
or semi-shade ; likes well drained moist soil. 
2 to 3 feet, $1.50 each. 
CORNUS SUBRICA (Red Branched Dogwood) 
—This variety grows ten feet tall and its coral 
red branches are very effective in winter, es¬ 
pecially when planted in masses. The flowers 
appear in clusters and are a creamy white color. 
Fruit pale blue. 25c each; 2 for 45c; 4 for 75c. 
CRAPE MYRTLE 
Crape Myrtle are slow in starting, there is 
always hope of their growing as long as the 
bark is green. 
INDICA —Very beautiful shrub. A profuse and 
continuous bloomer; flowers bright rosy pink. 
Curiously crimped petals. Price, 35c each; large, 
50c. 
NEW CRIMSON — Vivid cerise. Price, 35c 
each, large, 50c. 
WHITE —Flowers purest white and beautiful ; 
of recent introduction and a general favorite 
where known; of vigorous and symmetrical 
growth. Price, 35c each; large, 50c. 
PURPUREA —Of a peculiar purplish crimson. 
Dwarf. Price, 35c each; large, 50c. 
DEUTZIS 
DEUTZIS CRENATA ROSEA—A fine upright 
glowing shrub, grows about six feet tall. Pink 
olooms. fcOc each; 2 for 35c. 
DEUTZIS (Pride of Rochester)—Grows strong 
and upright, four to six feet high, double white 
Lowers. 18 to 24 in., 25c each; large, 40c each. 
DESMODIUM PENDULFLORUM—(Lespedeza 
Siebold) —A fine half shrub, the long canes of 
eacn season s growth usually winter-killed. The 
stools become stronger, throwing up more shoots 
and forming a thick shrub 3 to 5 feet high, in 
showy late summer and October bloom. Arched 
branches, long, drooping racemes of liquid pur¬ 
ple flowers. 20c each, large, 35c. 
FLOWERING LOCUST —A good easy, quick 
growing shrub. Will grow ten feet high. Cover 
with clusters of pink flowers, resembling sweet 
pea blooms. Field grown. 18 to 24 inches, 20c 
each; 24 to 36 inches, 30c each; 36 to 48 inches, 
35c. Postpaid. 
