FRENCH LILAC 
MOCK ORANGE 
HYDRANGEA 
DEIJTZIA LEMOI 
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FORSYTHIA 
SPIREA THUNBERGI 
FUSSY WILLOW 
287 PJ 1055S—Tie old fashioned Willow is 
one of the first harbingers of spring. Its 
twigs, taken into the house in mid-winter and 
| placed in warm water will burst forth in pret- 
! ty, silvery “pussies.” Thrives in dry soil and 
makes excellent screen or windbreak. 
2 to 3 ft. Shrub...35c 
PRICES ON 
ALL SHRUBS 
Small Size 
Large Size 
35‘ 
43‘ 
2 FOR 65 C 
2 FOR 80 C 
4 FOR $120 
4 for $145 
All Shrubs Shipped Prepaid at Proper 
Planting Season 
Garden Club Heavier Roots 
Make Hardier Shrubs 
This shows the difference between a light, 
skimpy bush like the grade shown at left, 
and Wards stocky, well-branched, well-root¬ 
ed, field grown shrubs—a typical No. 1 grade 
pictured at right. 
You gardeners want quick results. Your 
disappointment is keen if a plant or bush you 
have set out fails to flourish. Wards nurseries 
do everything in their power to assure the 
success of every Garden Club plant or shrub.. 
Much of that success is due to our extreme 
care in inspecting and correctly grading every 
Garden Club shrub we ship. 
Experts select only healthy, well-formed 
well-iooted No. I grade shrubs—the largest 
sizes possible to handle and ship successfully. 
Send your order early. Nursery Stock will be 
shipped to you at proper time for planting. 
FLOWERING QUINCE 
Cydonia Japonica —287 PJ 10559 — Greets 
the first warmth of spring with a glorious pro¬ 
fusion of rose-like blossoms—its astounding 
range of color from white, through pink to 
brilliant reddish scarlet. Lovely for hedges 
where there is plenty of space. 
18 to 24 in. Shrub 35c; 2 to 3 ft. Shrub 43c 
SNOWBALL 
Old Fashioned —287 PJ 10572—This lovely 
old favorite makes a tall, graceful shrub which 
will thrive in sun or shade. In May it is loaded 
with its great snowy clusters of bloom like 
white puff balls. 
2 to 3 ft. Shrub. .35c; 3 to 4 ft. Shrub. 43c 
Japanese —287 PJ 10573—A variant of old 
fashioned Snowball, with great clusters of 
double blossoms against interesting foliage, 
rough and veined. Autumn turns its leaves 
to delightful colors. Particularly useful be¬ 
cause it thrives in shade. 
18 to24 in. Shrub, ,35c; 2 to 3 ft. Shrub, ,43c 
SNOWBERRY 
287 PJ 10585—Plan this for summer bloom 
and autumn color. This lovely old favorite 
actually prefers deep shade. In late June, 
July and early August, it is covered with rose 
pink flowers. They are followed by snow 
white berries like clusters of pearls on its 
drooping branches. Grows 3 to 4 feet tall. 
2 td 3 ft. Shrub. . 35c; 3 to 4 ft. Shrub.. 43c 
Actual 
Photographs 
SPIREA 
Anthony Waterer—287 PJ 10577 — This 
dwarf Spirea is particularly usable as a foun¬ 
dation planting or facer for taller growth. It 
is a glory of bloom the summer through, great 
fluffy clusters of bright pinkish blossoms. 
12to 18in. Shrub. 35c; 18to24in. Shrub. 43c 
Frobeli—287 PJ 10578 — Another splendid 
low'growing shrub. A bit taller than Anthony 
Waterer. Bright rose red flowers in May and 
June. Spring and fall foliage is colorful red¬ 
dish purple. 
18to24 in. Shrub.35c; 2 to 2 * 2 ft. Shrub.43c 
Thunbergi—287 PJ 10560 —A semi dwarf— 
3 to 5 feet tall. April’s first warmth brings 
forth charming rosettes of white bloom. Feath¬ 
ery bright green foliage turns orange scarlet 
in fall. Excellent ground cover. 
18 to 24 in. Shrub.35c; 2 to 3 ft. Shrub. 43c 
Van Houtte or Bridal Wreath—287 PJ 10561 
— Most beautiful of all the Shrubs. Like a 
fountain of white, it pours forth its blossoms— 
dainty clusters on long arching branches. It 
grows everywhere and is particularly beaut iful 
and effective planted en masse. 
2 to 3 ft. Shrub. . 35c; 3 to 4 ft. Shrub.. 43c 
See Bargain Collection of Spireas, page 47. 
TAMARIX 
Or Flowering Cedar—287 PJ 10576 — Tall 
and slender, topping shrubbery outlines with 
feathery plumes of bright pink. Very effect¬ 
ive among dark evergreens. L eft unpruned it 
grows 10 to lo feet tall, but will treble its 
growth if kept clipped to lower height. Wet 
or dry, sun or shade, this best of all Tamarix 
thrives happily. 
2 to 3 ft. Shrub, ,35c; 3 to 4 ft. Shrub, ,43c 
WEIGELA 
Rosea—287 PJ 10574 — From May to July, 
a glory of bright pink trumpet shaped flowers. 
A vigorous dependable shrub, well foliaged 
and easy to grow. Grows 5 to 6 feet tall. 
2 to 3 ft. Shrub, ,35c; 3 to 4 ft. Shrub, ,43c 
Eva Rathke—287 PJ 10575 — Probably the 
best, most reliable of the red shrubs. Brilliant 
crimson red flowers all summer long. Most 
effective when used sparingly as color accent 
among other shrubs. Grow's 3 to 4 ft. tall. 
18 to 24 in. Shrub. 35c; 2 to 3 ft. Shrub. 43c 
Mrs. King will help you to plan most effective use of Shrubs about your home . 
Send for her fascinating Book "Planning Your Planting." See Page 3. 
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