Border of Shrubs eff ectively inclosing the quiet lawn next the house 
Mid 
summer 
Effects m Deciduous 
Shrubs 
A FTER the show of spring and early summer flowers is past, and we 
settle down to the long, hot, drowsy days of midsummer, we are 
•*- especially grateful for shrubs which brighten the borders or lawns 
with flowers and seem to maintain the spirit of freshness of spring under 
the hot summer sun. 
Many of the earlier spring-blooming sorts, like the Osiers, or Dogwoods, 
and Viburnums, are especially valuable in combination with these summer- 
flowering shrubs for their excellent, clean foliage. Others, like the Bush 
Honeysuckles with their brilliant berries in late summer, already hold forth 
the promise of the gay colors which autumn has in store for us. 
Summer Lilac, or Butterfly Bush Buddleia veitchiana 
A comparatively recent introduction, making a fine specimen, or equally attrac¬ 
tive in groups in the border. Blooms continuously throughout the summer, the 
flowers resembling Lilacs in color and form. Not always hardy north of Philadelphia 
but comes up quickly even if frozen back. If given a light, well-drained soil, the 
growth ripens better and is less liable to winter injury. No shrub of recent intro¬ 
duction gives more results for the money than does the Buddleia and when planted 
in masses with taller shrubs for a background or when grouped through the shrub¬ 
bery it fills a long-felt need with its midsummer blooms which hold well into 
September. Each 10 
2-yr. plants.50 $4 00 
Blue Spirea Caryopteris mastacanthus 
One of the best of the new introductions from China, producing a profusion of 
rich blue flowers. If frozen back to the ground, it quickly recovers. Well suited 
for the garden or border. Each to 
1 H to 2 ft. . 35 $ 2 00 
NO CHARGE FOR PACKING 
