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W • SALZER’S • SEEDS- 
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 
ALL SHRUBS ARE SENT POSTPAID 
Salzer’s ornamental flowering shrubs are perfectly hardy everywhere, 
they require no protection and last a lifetime. Leaflet, “How To Prune 
Shrubs,” sent free upon request. 
BERBERIS THUNBERGI (Japan Barberry). Of dwarf growth, uni¬ 
formly bushy and rounded in form with small, numerous leaves densely 
covering the thorny twigs. Very desirable as a low, compact, hardy, 
impassable hedge. It becomes literally covered with bright scarlet ber¬ 
ries and the foliage turns to a showy scarlet in fall. Each, 24c; 3 for 
55c; 6 for $1.00; doz., $1.75; 25 for $3.25; 50 for $5.95. 
Buddleia or Everblooming Butterfly Bush 
BUDDLEIA 
Everblooming Butterfly 
Bush or Summer Lilac. A 
fine shrub of vigorous 
growth, flowers very 
sweet and fragrant, 
blooming in spikes 8 to 12 
inches long, of bright 
mauve-violet color. Be¬ 
gins flowering in July 
and continues until frost; 
ideal for cut flowers. Bud- 
dleias are very slow in 
starting their growth. 
When transplanted, the 
tops usually die down be¬ 
fore the root starts 
growth. Allow fully one 
month before deciding it 
is not growing. As it is 
semi-herbaceous, it some¬ 
times dies down to the 
ground in winter, but 
shoots forth quickly the 
next spring. 3 to 5 feet. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 69c. 
CLETHRA ALNIFOLIA 
(Sweet Pepper Bush). 
Long spikes of pure white 
flowers in August and 
September. 5 feet. Un¬ 
usually fragrant, and may 
be planted beneath the 
windows, to scent the- 
house. Of neat, upright growth. Protect this lovely shrub over winter., 
in very cold sections. Each 57c; 2 for $1.10; 6 for $3.24. 
CORJfUS STOLONIFERA (Red-Osier Dogwood). Valuable for its 
brilliant bark. A beautiful shrub 7-8 feet high, usually with dark 
blood-red branches, of rather prostrate, spreading growth. Pretty 
white flowers in May and June. Grows in anv soil, and in shade. Ele¬ 
gant for corners and rear planting. Each, 2Gc; 3 for 70c; 6 for $1.25. 
CYDOMA JAPOiVICA (Firebush or Japan Quince). Early in 
spring it is completely covered with dazzling scarlet flowers, followed 
by small quince-shaped fruits which are quite fragrant. It is of bushy 
growth, 6 feet high, with small protecting thorns. Makes a fine hedge. 
Each. 29c; 3 
for SOc; 6 for 
$1.45. 
DEUTZI A. 
They flower 
in June, bear¬ 
ing masses of 
dainty bell or 
tassel-shaped 
flowers. Per¬ 
fectly hardy. 
—C r e n a t a 
Rosea. Beau¬ 
tiful flowers, 
single, deli- 
c a t e pale 
pink. Grows 
4 to 6 feet 
high. Each, 
24c; 3 for 69c; 
« for $1.30; 
doz., $2.45. 
—P ride of 
Rochester. 
Large, double 
flowers, white 
tinged with 
blush. Grows 
5 to 6 feet 
high. Blooms 
in May. Each, 
25c; 3 for 70c; 
6 for $1.30; 
doz., $2.45. 
Deutzia, Pride of Rochester 
Berberis Thunbergi or 
Japan Barberry 
SALZER’S NEW RED LEAVED BAR¬ 
BERRY. This fine Berberis Thunbergi is 
the same as that listed above, except that 
the foliage at all times is a rich, lustrous, 
bronzy red. Throughout the summer this 
color is intensified until in the fall its fol¬ 
iage changes to vivid orange, scarlet, and 
red shades, and is followed by brilliant 
scarlet berries which persist until far into 
winter. To develop its brilliant coloring, 
it should be planted in full exposure to the 
sun. Each, 29c; 3 for 80c; 6 for $1.45; 
12 for $2.50; 25 for $4.45. 
BECHTEL’S FLOWERING CRAB. The 
genuine double flowered crab, with large, 
double, fragrant, pinkish flowers resem¬ 
bling' miniature roses, covering the entire 
tree. Of neat symmetrical habit. Forms 
a rounded, compact, dwarf tree and largely 
used as a single lawn specimen or in high 
shrub plantings. Blossoms open slowly and 
last a long time. Very showy. Each, 55c; 
3 for $1.55. 
BUSH HONEYSUCKLES. Of true bush 
form and have bright and pretty, fragrant 
flowers, followed by showy berries during 
fall. Make fine hedges (grow 6 to 8 feet 
high) and are splendidly adapted for tall 
shrub groups. Ideal for shaded locations. 
—Fragrant issima. A fine shrub for hedges or 
tall shrub groups, as it grows 6 to 8 feet high. 
Splendid for shaded locations. It is of strong 
growth, very fragrant, and bears a wealth of 
pink flowers in April. Each, 28c; 3 for 75c. 
—Morrowi. A spreading variety, grows 4 to 6 
feet tall. Has rich, yellow flowers in May, fol¬ 
lowed by showy red berries. Each, 26c; 3 for 
70c; 6 for $1.25; doz., $2.00. 
—Tatarica. Bears a profusion of lovely flow¬ 
ers in May and June, followed by brilliant, 
red berries in fall. State color wanted: PINK 
or WHITE. Each. 24c; 3 for 55c; 6 for $1.00; 
doz., $1.75; 25 for $3.25. 
The Lovely Bush Honeysuckle Tatarica 
Last year was our first year to use your seeds and they certainly proved very satisfactory. 
— Mr. Thomas W. Nix, Ralph, Michigan 
