ROSE HILL NURSERY 
POSTAGE 
If shipment is wanted by par¬ 
cel post please add for postage 
and packing, figuring average 
weights for shrubs as follows: 
12 to 18 in. shrub, 1 lb.; 18 to 24 
in. shrub, 2 lbs.; 2 to 3 ft. shrub, 
3 lbs.; 3 to 4 ft. shrub, 4 lbs. See 
parcel post rates on page 32. 
DECORATIVE 
SHRUBS 
Fresh, Vigorous Plants— 
Sure to Grow 
FlOWERING shrubs create 
natural beauty and loveliness 
and are indispensable to the land¬ 
scape gardener. Our large list of 
hardy varieties contains all the 
worth while shrubs adapted to the 
rigorous climate of this section of 
the country. By thoughtful selec¬ 
tion continuous interest may be ob¬ 
tained from early spring until late 
fall through successive blooming 
periods. The berries of many 
varieties are beautiful and give 
food to the birds. Shrubbery 
foliage contributes much to the 
beauty of all plantings. 
ALMOND, Flowering. (Amygdalus). Small, pink or 
white double flowers along stems in May. Needs win¬ 
ter protection. Please specify color wanted. 
2 to 3 ft.$0.60 ea. 3 to 4 ft. $0.75 ea. 
ALMOND. Siberian. (Amygdalus Sibirica). This new 
variety of Almond is of dwarf growth, perfectly hardy 
without winter protection. The bush is completely 
covered with double, bright rose pink fragrant flowers 
early in the spring. The leaves turn to gold and red 
in the fall creating a beautiful appearance at that 
time also. Very desirable. 
12 to 18 in... . $9.35 ea. 2 to 2% ft... $0.75 ea. 
18 to 24 in.GO ea. 
ARALIA, Devil’s Walking Stick. (Aralia Spinosa). At¬ 
tractive, tall-growing shrub with very prickly stems 
and large, deeply cut compound leaves 3 to 5 feet 
long. Tropical in appearance. Plant in protected 
locations. See cut page 5. 
2 to 3 ft. $0.65 ea. 3 to 4 ft.$0.90 ea. 
ARROW WO O D. (Viburnum Dentatum). Flowers white, 
flat-topped, followed by blue berries in the fall. A 
large shrub with bright green foliage coloring pretti¬ 
ly in the fall. 
2 to 3 ft...... . $0.50 ea. 3 co 4 ft. $0.75 ea. 
RARRERRY, Japanese. (Berberis Thunbergii). A 
splendid dwarf shrub, conspicuous for its good foli¬ 
age. The foliage is brilliantly colored in the fall and 
the attractive red berries cling well into the winter. 
A thrifty grower most anywhere. Good in front of 
taller-growing shrubs and as a hedge. 
12 to 18 in.$0.25 ea. 2 to 3 ft.. $0.50 ea. 
18 to 24 in. .35 ea. 
(For Barberry hedge plants see page 14) 
BARBERRY, Red-Leaved. A recent introduction. 
Similar to the Japanese Barberry excepting in foliage 
which is a deep purplish red. A valuable shrub for 
color in the border. 
12 to 18 in. ..,$0.40 ea. 2 to 3 ft.$0.S0 ea. 
18 to 24 in.60 ea. 
BUCKTHORN, Common. (Rhamnus Catliarticus). A 
very hardy shrub with dark green foliage. Flowers 
inconspicuous. Stands shearing well. 
2 to 3 ft.. $0.30 ea. 4 to 5 ft.__ $0.75 ea. 
3 to 4 ft.. .50 ea. 
(For Buckthorn hedge plants see page 14) 
BUCKTHORN. Glossy Leaved. (Rhamnus Frangula). A 
handsome, tall shrub with shining dark green foliage. 
The attractive berries change from red to black. Dis¬ 
tinctive in appearance. 
2 to 3 ft. $0.35 ea. 4 to 5 ft... $0.75 ea. 
3 to 4 ft.50 ea. 
Barberry, Japanese 
BUFFALO BERRY. (Shepherdia Argen- 
tea). A large-growing shrub with silvery 
white foliage. The fruit is red, resem¬ 
bling a currant. Very vigorous, will grow 
in poor soil. 
2 to 3 ft. .. ... $0.50 ea. 
3 to 4 ft.■. . . 75 ea. 
4 to 5 ft... . i.oo ea. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH. (Buddleia). Also 
known as Summer Lilac, as it resembles 
the common lilac in general color and ef¬ 
fect. It is considered a herbaceous shrub 
because it dies back with the frost in the 
fall and the dead wood should be cut back 
nearly to the ground; but the roots are 
usually uninjured and it quickly grows to 
a height of 3 to 5 feet or more, in the 
spring. It blooms continually from July 
to frost, bearing long, slender, arching 
spikes of light blue, lilac-like flowers, 
which are fragrant and attract swarms of 
butterflies and bees. 
2 to 3 ft. ... $0.50 ea. 
CARAGANA or SIBERIAN PEA TREE. 
(Caragana Arboreseens). One of our hard¬ 
iest shrubs. Covered in May with bright 
yellow flowers, followed by long, slender 
pods. 
18 to 24 in.. $0.25 ea. 
2 to 3 ft. 40 ea. 
3 to 4 ft. .60 ea. 
4 to 5 ft. i.oo ea. 
(For Caragana Windbreak plants see 
page 13) 
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