SPIREA VAN HOUTTE 
SNOWBERRY 
Cl ■ CL L ■ \V/ I r I \/ “a And Ornamental Shrubs 
r lowering onrubs in a Wonderful Variety »> Foi^e iw. 
CRANBERRY, HIGH BUSH (Viburnum Opulus). Creamy white 
flower heads in May and June, followed by clusters of scarlet-red 
berries that are edible and hang well Into winter. 
SPIREA AL'REA (Golden). Green foliage, bordered with rich, golden 
yellow. In June covered with conspicuous white flowers. Ultimate 
height 5 to 7 feet. 
DEUTZIA GRACILIS. A dwarf variety with dainty, fragrant pure 
white flowers in May and June. The branches, slender and grace¬ 
ful, grow so thick that the shrub is a compact mass remaining 
beautiful after the blossoms are gone. Does well in shade. Ultimate 
height 2 to 3 feet. 
DEUTZIA LEMOINE. Semi-dwarf variety with spreading branches, 
light green leaves and handsome clusters of cone-shaped white 
flowers in June. Ultimate height 3 to 4 feet. 
FORSYTHIA or GOLDEN BELL (Fortune!). Their bright golden 
masses of glittering yellow appear in April, before any foliage, 
and are welcome harbingers of spring. Ultimate height 5 to 7 feet. 
GOLDEN ELDER. This golden leaved shrub is a pleasing contrast 
among shrubs of green foliage. Flat-topped cymes of white flowers 
in early summer. 6 to 8 feet. 
HYDRANGEA PEE GEE (Paniculata Grandlflora). During the hot 
summer months this shrub is covered with great pyramidal panicles, 
while on opening and assuming rose and bronze tints on the sunny 
SPIREA RICHMENSIS. Has dense spikes of rose-pink flowers that 
crown sparsely twigged, erect branches. P'or shrubbery groups, 
border plantings and moist places. July to September. 5 to 6 feet. 
SPIREA THl'NBERGI. Forms a dense, fluffy bush. Its feathery 
foliage is a pleasing shade of yellowish green, changing in autumn 
to bright red and orange. Pure white flowers in early spring. 
3 to 5 feet. 
SNOWBALL (Viburnum). The large, rounded balls of snow-white 
flowers in May and June on drooping branches make this a most 
attractive shrub. Grow-s 6 to 8 feet. 
SNOWBERRY (Racemosus). Has dainty, pink flowers in June and 
July which In August form waxy white berries about the size of 
cherries. They hang nearly all winter. Will succeed in dense shade 
and sunlight as well. Grows 3 to 5 feet. 
SI MAC. An ideal shrub for breaking monotony among other shrubs. 
Its large decorative greenish yellow' blooms in June are followed 
by reddish brown fruits and brilliant red foliage, which lights up 
the landscape and commands attention. Deeply cut fern-like foliage. 
Grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet. 
SNOWBALL 
SPIREA A. WATERER 
DEUTZIA PRIDE OF ROCHESTER 
FORSYTHIA 
SYRINGA (MOCK ORANGE) 
ALTHEA ROSE OF SHARON 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
DEUTZIA GRACILIS 
HYDRANGEA P. G. 
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These shrubs are the m6st popular and effective varieties to transform your back yard 
into a charming and restful outdoor living room, the very shrubs that screen the bare- 
foundation will lend charm to the front entrance and provide 
the .yard. 
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ness of your home's 
pretty borders and accent corners to 
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10 % 
5 % 
Discount on all Cash Orders received 
within ten days after receipt of catalog. 
Discount on all Cash Orders received 
before March 15th. 
CORALBERRY (Indian Currant) (Symphorlcar- 
pos Vulgaris). Fine foliage, slender, gracefully 
bending branches with dainty pink blooms in 
June and July — followed by small red berries 
in thick clusters along the branches, which 
hang all winter. It will thrive in dry barren 
soil or dense shade. Grows 3 to 4 feet. 
Caragana Arborescens 
2 to 3 feet above ground 
75$ each; 3 for $2.00 
Here’s a beautiful shrub that w’ill greatly enhance 
your home grounds. Its compound bright green 
foliage and numerous clusters of bright yellow 
flowers are handsome in late spring. Perfectly 
hardy anywhere. Ultimate height 10 to 12 feet. 
CORNUS ALBA SIBIRICA (Red Bark Dogwood!. 
Its bright red bark and blue berries makes a 
beautiful w'inter effect. Creamy white flowers 
in May and June. A rapid grower. Ultimate 
height 8 feet. 
CORNUS E LEG A NTI8SIM A (Variegated Leaf 
Dogwood). Valuable for its colored bark, green¬ 
ish white flowers in May and June, followed by 
black berries In fall. Beautifully variegated 
foliage. Grows 5 to 8 feet. 85c each; 8 for $2.35. 
side, and drooping gracefully from their own 
weight. Excellent for winter decoration. Grows 
5 to 7 feet. IV 2 to 2-foot plants. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN. A very rapid 
grower. Makes a wonderful showing the first 
year. In May and June it is very conspicuous 
with a mass of thickly spangled fragrant pink 
flow'ers and lively green foliage. Ultimate height 
8 to 10 feet. 
HONEYSUCKLE, MORROWL A Japanese shrub 
with pure white flowers changing to a yellow- 
tone in May and June, followed by a multitude 
of bright red berries, which hang well until 
winter. Ultimate height 4 to 6 feet. 
KERRIA JAPONICA. Slender, green branches 
and pretty, closely serrate leaves. The double 
flowers are deep orange-yellow and are pro¬ 
duced in profusion throughout the summer. 1% 
to 2 feet. 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
PHOTINIA VILLOSA (Christmas Berry). A 
charming and unique ornamental, liberally set 
with small corymbs of white flowers in June. 
Later the foliage is a most gorgeous red; the 
bird-proof berries carry the same scarlet gleam 
through the winter. This should be in every 
landscape. Excellent for winter decoration. 
Grows about 8 feet. 6 to 8 feet, $1.50 each. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTE. See page 14. 
SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER. A beautiful 
low-growing shrub with showy crimson flowers 
in flat dusters. If blossoms are cut as they 
fade, it will bloom continuously from June until 
frost. An excellent border shrub for foundation 
plantings. Ultimate height 2 to 3 feet. 
Prices 
2 to 3-ft. 
Shrubs 
Except as otherwise 
noted 
35$ each 
3 for 
$ 1.00 
I-ft. Shrubs: 
.. 5 for $1.00 
for 3.98 
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ALTHEA. Very symmetrical, with bright¬ 
ly colored, rosette-like flowers and beau¬ 
tiful variegated foliage. Blooms from 
August on, and is the "color spot" of 
the fall. Pink, red. purple, and white. 
Grows 6 to 8 feet. 
ALTHEA, Tree Form. Grown on upright single 
stems, with branched heads, forming perfect¬ 
shaped flowering trees. Ultimate height 8 to 
10 feet. 05c each; 3 for $1.75. 
BARBERRY, RED LEAF. See page 15. 
BARBERRY. JAPAN (Thunbergl). Its graceful 
drooping branches with red berries are orna¬ 
mental for foundation, entrance or hedge. See 
page 15. 
CALYCANTHUS. A unique upright growing shrub 
with a rare and pleasing strawberry-like fra¬ 
grance from blossom, wood and foliage that has 
a strong appeal. Its chocolate-red flow'ers bloom 
in June and at intervals during the summer. 
Grows 5 to 6 feet. 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
SYRINGA (Mock Orange). A choice, fra¬ 
grant shrub, with a wealth of large, 
creamy white flowers resembling orange 
blossoms. Blooms in May and June and 
intermittently until fall. 
SYRINGA VIRGIN A LIS. A magnificent new- 
variety. Its rose-shaped double flowers are the 
largest, handsomest, and most sweetly fragrant 
of any known variety. Medium tall, compact 
habit and good foliage. 2 to 3-foot plants. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
WEIGELA ROSEA. Remarkably showy, trumpet¬ 
shaped flowers of brilliant pink in June and 
July. Grows 4 to 6 feet. 
WEIGELA, EVA RATHKE. Attractive, deep 
carmine flowers. A continual bloomer. l'A to 
2 feet. 
WEIGELA, VARIEGATED LEAF. In contrast 
with rose colored flowers, the finely variegated 
foliage is gorgeous. Grows 2 to 4 feet. 1 to l\<t 
feet. 05c each; 3 for $1.75. 
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The Magnificent 
BEAUTY 
BUSH 
(Kolkwitiia Amabilis) 
Its arching branches 
are covered In spring 
with clusters of tubu¬ 
lar Mowers, borne In 
such profusion that 
the bush Is one cloud 
of delicate pink. 2 ft. 
50* each 
3 for $1.35 
1934 "Thrift" 
SHRUB 
PLANTING 
15 “Best” Flowering 
Shrubs 
(A regular $6 value) 
$2.25 
l FORSYTHIA 
5 HONEYSUCKLE, 
FINK 
S SPIREA 
5 HYDRANGEA 
ARBORESCENS 
l SYRINGA 
J WEIGELA ROSEA 
This group will give 
continuous bloom —■ 
April to October. 
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