DECIDUOUS 
SHRUBS 
Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. 
Foundation Planting of Spiraea Van Houteil and Berberis Thunbergil 
HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
The use of shrubbery adds materially to the beauty and attractiveness of the home grounds. It affords an opportunity 
for artistic development with the varying color of foliage and flowers in Summer followed by the bright-colored bark and 
berries of some species in Winter. 
Prices of Shrubs j Extra* 26 
Each 60c., doz. $6.00 > 
Each 75c., doz. $7.50 [Except as noted 
First Size Shrubs only may be mailed; allow 10 cents each for postage to points in New England 
Fragrant White Azalea. (A. arborescens.) Flowers 
white with pink stamens. They are fragrant and last a 
long time. The leaves in Autumn turn to brilliant 
shades of red. One of the best native varieties. 
12-15 in. $1.25, 15-18 in. $1.75, 18-24 in. $2.25. 
Pinxter Flower. (A. nudiflora.) Commonly known 
as “Wood’s Honeysuckle.” Deep pink to reddish pur¬ 
ple flowers in May. The most brilliant and valuable for 
mass planting. 12-18 in. $1.25, 18-24 in. $2.50 
White Swamp Honeysuckle. (A. viscosa.) This 
Azalea blooms in June or July, producing delightfully 
sweet scented white flowers tinted with shades of rose. 
Prefers damp places 18-24 in. $2.00, 24-30 in, $2.75. 
EUROPEAN AZALEAS 
Chinese. (A mollis.) A most desirable and attractive 
dwarf shrub, bearing an abundance of large, bright red 
and yellow blossoms, and varying shades of color in May. 
In masses they are most gorgeous; entirely hardy. 
Mixed colors. 12-15 in. $1.25, 15-18 in. $1.75, 
18-24 in. $2.50. 
A. yodogawa. This is one of the most valuable introduc¬ 
tions of recent years. Flowers double light violet, com¬ 
pletely covering the plant and remaining for a long 
season - 23^-3 ft. $5.00. 
BARBERRY. Berberis 
Japanese. (B. Thunbergii.) The hardiest and most 
valuable of this family. Remarkable for its low, 
dense, horizontal growth, and its bright red berries 
which it holds throughout the Winter. See hedge 
plants, page 146. Each 35c. and 50c. 
Purple. (B. vulgaris atropurpurea.) Beautiful violet 
purple foliage and fruit. Very effective when used 
with shrubs of a lighter foliage. 
BAYBERRY. Myrica 
Northern Bayberry. A low spreading native shrub 
admired for its dark green, fragrant foliage. The 
flowers which are inconspicuous are followed by 
white, waxy berries. Thrives in sandy places. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH. Buddleia 
Veitchiana variabilis. Flowers of a pleasing shade of 
violet mauve, borne on long, cylindrical spikes, and 
with liberal cultivation will grow from 15 to 20 inches 
long. Flowers freely first season. Each 50c, 
ALMOND, Prunus sinensis 
Double Pink. The very double rose-colored flowers are 
borne in great profusion, fairly covering the branches. 
Blooms in May. 
Double White. 
ALTHEA. Hibiscus syriacus 
Double White. Nearly pure white. Extra fine. 
Each 75c. 
Double Red. Bright rosy red. Each 75c. 
Variegata. Foliage handsomely variegated. Flowers 
double, deep purple. Each 75c. 
ARALIA. Acanthopanax 
Pentaphylla. (Five-leavedAralia.) A graceful shrub, 
with arching, spiny branches and bright green, shining 
foliage. Excellent on rocky banks and slopes. 
AZALEAS 
These are, without exception, the most showy of flower¬ 
ing shrubs, dwarf in habit, and associate well with other 
shrubs, or can be grouped in masses. They prefer deep 
leafmold soil or peat. 
NATIVE AZALEAS 
Flame Azalea. (A. lutea.) Flowers orange yellow or 
flame red; not fragrant. One of the showiest. 
18-24 in. $2.00, 24-30 in. $2.50. 
Azelea mollis 
