FORT ATKINSON — WISCONSIN ^^7 
T HE well planted home is a picture framed in shrub' 
bery. Shrubs figure largely in the foundation plant' 
ing that breaks the abrupt transition from the vertical 
lines of the house to the horizontal ground lines. Shrubs 
are planted along the borders, shutting out objectionable 
views and creating a background for the gardens and other 
planting. Shrubs massed on curving walks and drives lend 
a charming effect to the picture and add the appearance of 
distance to the view. Shrubs supply a warmth and variety 
of color that brighten the entire home grounds. A careful 
selection of shrubs will supply a continuity of bloom from 
early spring until late fall, and the charm can be carried 
into the winter by including berry'bearing shrubs and 
shrubs with bright colored bark. 
Growing hardy ornamental shrubs is one of our special' 
ties, our soil being particularly well adapted to the growth 
of this class of stock. At the bottom of this page will be 
found a list that will help you in selecting the kinds you 
want. You will find all of 
Barberry Thunbergi (See page 4) these varieties described in 
the catalog. The figures 
following the names in these descriptions indicate the approximate height of the shrub 
at maturity. If you are in doubt as to the best selection and arrangement for your place 
let our Landscape Department help you. 
Charming Effects with 
Ornamental Shrubs 
Acanthopanax - Aralia 
Acanthopanax pentaphyllum (Aralia pent' 
aphylla). 5 to 8 feet. A very desirable 
shrub of slender, upright growth, with 
prickly branches. The foliage is bright 
shining green and is very attractive. 
Small greenish flowers borne in clusters. 
Amelanchier - Juneberry 
Amelanchier canadensis (Downy Shad' 
blow). Varies in size from 3 to 4 to 
12 to 15 feet. A rapid grower with 
downy, softly pubescent leaves. The 
cherrydike blossoms which come in May 
are followed by small purplish fruits at' 
tractive to birds. 
Aronia - Chokeberry 
Aronia arbutifolia (Red Chokeberry). 3 
to 5 feet. A very attractive shrub to use 
in borders an account of its shiny foli' 
age that colors very prettily in the fall, 
and the clusters of red berries borne on 
terminals that hang on well into the 
winter. Blossoms are white. 
A. melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry). Sim' 
ilar in habit and appearance to the Red 
Chokeberry, except with black berries. 
Aronia Arbutifolia 
Shrubs for Various Purposes 
Shrubs With Distinctive Colored 
Foliage 
Cornus elegantissima—variegated leaves. 
Cornus Spaethi—variegated leaves. 
Elaeagnus angustifolia—silver leaves. 
Weigela variegata—variegated leaves. 
Enonymus—scarlet leaves in fall. 
Hippophae—gray leaves. 
Philadelphus aureus—golden leaves. 
Prunus, Newport—red leaves. 
Sambucus aurea—golden leaves. 
Spiraea opulifolia aurea—golden leaves. 
Red-Leaved Jap. Barberry—red foliage. 
Shrubs With Colored Bark in 
Fall and Winter 
Cornus stolonifera lutea—yellow bark. 
Cornus sibirica—red bark. 
Euonymus alatus—corky bark. 
May-Flowering 
Almond, Caragana, Forsythia, Honeysuckle, 
Japan Quince, Lilacs, Flowering Plum, Rho' 
dotypos, Snowball and Spiraea. 
June-Flowering 
Deutsia, Dogwood, Elder, Elaeagnus, Honey¬ 
suckle, Lilacs, Snowball, Spiraea, Syringa and 
Weigela. 
July-Flowering 
Honeysuckle, Hydrangea arborescens, Snow- 
berry, Spiraea and Weigela. 
August- and September-Flowering 
Clethra, Hamamelis, Hydrangea paniculata 
and Spiraea. 
Shrubs for Shady 
Places 
Barberry Thunbergi 
Clethra 
Cornus stolonifera 
Deutzia gracilis 
Forsythia 
Hamamelis 
Hydrangea arbor¬ 
escens 
Privet 
Snowberry 
Viburnum dentatum 
Viburnum lentago 
Viburnum lantana 
Shrubs That Bear Ornamental Fruit 
Following the Bloom 
Barberry—red berries in September. 
Dogwood, Red-Branched—white berries in September. 
Elaeagnus angustifolia—yellow fruit in September. 
Elder—purple fruit in August. 
Euonymus—red berries in September. 
High Bush Cranberry—red berries in September. 
Hippophae—-orange-red berries in September. 
Privet, Amur and Regel—blue-black berries in August. 
Honeysuckle—red berries in July. 
Rhus typhina—scarlet fruit in September. 
Symphoricarpos racemosus—white berries in August. 
Symphoricarpos vulgaris—red berries in August. 
Viburnum dentatum, lentago and lantana—biue-black berries in Sept. 
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