A Winter Garden 
In response to many requests we 
have prepared this special list of 
hardy shrubs which bloom during 
January, February, March and early 
April, and before their leaves appear. 
Cornelian Cherry 
(Cornus mas). 
1. Blossoms in March at the very be¬ 
ginning of the Spring season, hardly 
waiting for the snow to go; flowers 
not injured by frost. 
2. A neat upright dwarfish tree (10 to 
15 ft.) 
3. Deep green leaves all summer; plum¬ 
like fruits attract birds. 
4. Excellent for shady locations that are 
difficult to plant. Also thrives in 
sun and city atmosphere. 
3 to 4 ft. Plants, $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.50 
4 to 5 ft. Plants, $1.50 each; 
3 for $3.75 
All F. O. B. Piqua. 
2 to 3 ft. mailing size, $0.85 each, 
Postpaid. 
Vernal Witch-hazel (Hamamelis 
vernalis). 
On mild January days the first flowers 
appear, yellow petals, reddish towards 
the base. This unusual shrub blooms over 
Cornelian Cherry bursting out with its 
bright yellow flowers. 
a period of three months, emitting the 
delightful spicy odor of almonds. 2 to 3 ft. Plants, $1.35 each, Postpaid. 
Winter-flowering Witch-hazel (Hamamelis mollis). 
This rare Chinese Witch-hazel blooms in February or early 
March, and the flowers of no other Witch-hazel are so large 
and beautiful. The long leaves are strongly veined and 
clothed with soft woolly hairs on the underside, turning to 
brilliant shades of yellow and orange before falling in 
November. Prefers a moist soil of loam, peat and sand. 
2 ft. Plants, $2.35 each, Postpaid. 
Spring Heath (Erica carnea) A dwarf shrub that resembles 
a rosy pin cushion from Christmas to April. 
2 Yr.Clump,$0.90 ea., Postpaid. 
Winter Honeysuckle 
(Lonicera fragrantissima) 
The first of the Bush Honey¬ 
suckles to bloom, creamy- 
white flowers with the delici¬ 
ous Honeysuckle smell; and 
the dark green, leathery leaves 
are almost evergreen. 
Two, 2 to 3 ft. Plants, $1.00 
Two, 3 to 4 ft. Plants, $1.40 
Postpaid. 
Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudi- 
florum). Yellow bells on viny 
stems; blooms in February if it is 
a warm month. 2 Year Plants, $0.75 each, Postpaid. 
The golden-yellow flowers 
of the Winter-flowering 
W itch-hazel 
Wintersweet (Meratia or Calycanthus praecox). A Chinese re¬ 
lative of the Sweet Shrub with a very similar fragrance and 
habit of growth. The flowers are lemon-yellow striped with 
purplish-brown, blooming over a period of 4 weeks in January 
or Feb. Requires winter protection north of Cincinnati. 
2 to 3 ft. Plants, $0.75 each, Postpaid. 
Winter Jasmine 
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