THE PARK NURSERIES 
Minneapolis 
HOLM & OLSON. Inc. 
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A contrast of the natural growth of the Japanese Barberry (left) and new True-Hedge 
Columnberry (right) 
THE TRUE-HEDGE 
COLUMNBERRY 
A New Ornamental Plant 
This splendid shrub (Plant Pat¬ 
ent No. 110) is a very hardy, dense 
and upright-growing Barberry. Its 
handsome, glossy leaves thickly 
cover its pyramidal form. Perfect 
for a low hedge or as specimen 
plants in the garden or shrub bor¬ 
ders. 
12 to 15in.__$0.40 each; 10 for $3.00 
15tol8in.__ .50 each; 10 for 4.00 
CORALBERRY 
Coralberry (Symphoricarpos vulgaris). 3 to 4 ft. A medium height, 
graceful, native shrub that grows well in sun or shade. Red ber¬ 
ries cluster the ends of the branches in late summer. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.75 
COTONEASTER 
Cotoneaster acutifolia. QUINCE BERRY. 6 ft. A neat, clean shrub 
with dark, glossy green leaves. A dense-growing and highly 
ornamental bush all season with a striking, bright yellow fall 
coloration. (For hedges see page 17.) 
18 to 24 in_$0.30 2 to 3 ft_$0.50 
3 to 4 ft_$0.75 
CURRANTS—ORNAMENTAL 
Mountain Currant (Ribes alpinum). 4 ft. Excellent, dense-growing, 
very hardy ornamental shrub. Stands shearing and will grow in 
shade. Probably the most generally useful of all the dwarf 
shrubs. (For hedges see page 17.) 
12 to 18 in_$0.40 18 to 24 in_$0.60 
24 to 30 in_ .80 
Yellow-Flowering Currant (Ribes aureum). 6 ft. A substantial, 
spreading bush with large, yellow, fragrant flowers in spring. 
Stands shade. A very popular old-fashioned shrub. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.60 3 to 4 ft_$0.75 
DOGWOOD (Cornus) 
Golden Dogwood (Cornus siberica aurea). 6 ft. Highly valued for 
its bright yellow branches in fall and winter and particularly 
attractive when planted near the red-barked variety. White 
flowers. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.75 
Red-Twigged Dogwood (Cornus siberica). 6 ft. A hardy, vigorous 
bush with bright coral-red branches which make the sturdy shrub 
attractive in all seasons. Strong and erect in growth. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.75 
Silver Dogwood (Cornus elegantissima). 6 ft. The green leaves are 
striped and margined with white. Red colored bark. An unusual 
plant making a bright spot of color in the shrub group. 
18 to 24 in_$0.50 2 to 3 ft_$0.75 
3 to 4 ft_$1.00 
ELDERBERRY (Sambucus) 
Black-Fruited Elder (Sambucus canadensis). 6 ft. The old-fashioned 
favorite with large clusters of fragrant white flowers and edible 
black fruit. A rapid-growing, hardy shrub that stands partial 
shade. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.80 
Cut-Leaved Elder (Sambucus nigra la'ciniata). 6 ft. Lacy, fern- 
like leaves that make a pleasing contrast with other shrubs. The 
branches are spreading and gracefully drooping. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.80 
Golden Elder (Sambucus aurea). 7 ft. A handsome wide-spreading 
shrub with bright yellow leaves all season. It shows its brightest 
color when planted in a sunny spot. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.80 
Red-Berried Elder (Sambucus racemosa). 7 ft. Big clusters of bright 
red berries in July. A large native shrub of spreading growth. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.60 3 to 4 ft_$0.85 
4 to 5 ft_$1.00 
EUONYMUS (Strawberry Bush) 
Euonymus alatus. WINGED STRAWBERRY BUSH. 6 to 8 ft. The 
bark on its horizontally-growing branches has a curious winged 
development. The leaves are clean and lustrous and have a 
brilliant fall color. Rose colored berries in fall. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.80 3 to 4 ft_$1.00 
Euonymus americana. STRAWBERRY BUSH. 8 ft. An admirable, 
hardy shrub with upright, slender, green branches; neat foliage 
and pink colored fruits. Bright fall foliage color. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.60 3 to 4 ft_$0.90 
We will help you plan just such an inviting corner in your yard 
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