£7 lowering ^Deciduous 
Viburnum 
A group of shrubs with wide diversity of character and common 
names, ranging from 5 to 12 feet in height. They bloom lavishly 
in spring and vividly brighten the autumn with gleaming fruits 
and richly colored foliage. 
Acerifolium (Maple-Leaved Viburnum). White flowers in May; 
bunches of glittering black berries that in autumn stand out 
against the gorgeous pink to purple foliage. Does well in shade. 
2-3 ft., 50c each. 
Americanuni (High Bush Cranberry). Similar to Opulus but more 
open and spreading, with longer, more numerous, more visible 
and longer lasting fruits of a bright scarlet shade persisting from 
July until spring, mainly because the birds will not eat them. 
2- 3 ft., 50c each. 
Carlesi (Fragrant Viburnum). Waxy pink, deliciously fragrant 
flowers appear in little round clusters as the leaves are unfolding; 
likes a well-drained sunny spot; has greater spread than height. 
18-24 in., $1.25; 24-30 in., $1.75 each. 
Cassinoides (Withe-rod). Broad, flat-topped panicles of creamy 
white in early summer, followed by pink berries which change 
to blue. 18-24 in., 50c; 2-3 ft., 75c each. 
Dentatum (Arrow-wood). Curious, dentated leaves, roughly heart- 
shaped, assuming rich purple and red shades in fall. White flow¬ 
ers in June, followed by crimson berries which turn blue in 
autumn. Grows in partial shade. 2-3 ft., 35c; 3-4 ft., 50c each. 
Lantana (Wayfaring Tree). Large, foliage silvery underneath; 
white flowers in May and June. Fruits color unequally from 
crimson to black, causing a most charming combination of col¬ 
ors throughout the summer. 2-3 ft., 35c; 3-4 ft., 50c; 4-5 ft., 
75c each. 
Lentago (Nannyberry). Creamy white, very fragrant flowers, light 
glossy green foliage, and oval, bluish black berries. 2-3 ft., 50c; 
3- 4 ft., 75c each. 
Molle. Similar to the Dentatum but has broader, darker foliage, 
larger fruits, and is a splendid novelty in the shrub border. 
2-3 ft., 35c; 3-4 ft., 50c each. 
Opulus (High Bush Cranberry). One of the best for general plant¬ 
ing. Very fine in flower. Flowers are white, in panicles, and 
are followed by red berries, resembling cranberries, which remain 
until early winter. Foliage is large, 3-lobed and coarsely toothed. 
2- 3 ft., 35c; 3-4 ft., 50c; 4-5 ft., 75c each. 
Opulus Nanum. A very dwarf, compact, rounded shrub with 
darkly lustrous, irregular leaves, and reddish twigs. It bears no 
flowers but is very valuable for low edging in lieu of the less 
hardy boxwood. 8-10 in., 35c; 10-12 in., 50c each. 
Opulus Sterile (Common Snowball; Guelder Rose). Globes of 
pure white flowers. Very striking. 18-24 in., 25c; 2-3 ft., 35c; 
3- 4 ft., 50c; 4-5 ft., 75c each. 
Plicatum (Japan Snowball). Very handsome with white flowers, 
individual flowers are large, bush grows in picturesque manner 
and the dark green foliage is beautifully crimped, l l /2-2 ft.., 35c; 
2-3 ft., 50c each. 
Pubescens. A pretty dwarf species with compact, upright habit, 
greenish white flowers in June and black fruit in the autumn. 
Foliage colors well in autumn and is very desirable for founda¬ 
tion planting. 18-24 in., 50c; 3-4 ft., $1.00 each. 
Sk rubs - Continued 
Sieboldi (Siebold Viburnum). Treelike, few stemmed shrub with 
handsome dark green foliage; creamy flowers and berries that 
start out green changing to pink and then to black. 2-3 ft., 50c; 
4-5 ft., $1.00 each. 
Tomentosum. A single flowered form of the Japan Snowball 
blooming in large, flat umbel-like cymes with marginal white 
flowers in May. Bush broad and symmetrical, bronze-green fo¬ 
liage, purple beneath. Fruits red, changing to black. The most 
beautiful of all Viburnums. lV^-2 ft., 35c; 2-3 ft., 50c each. 
Vitex - Chaste Tree 
Agnus-Castus. Dainty shrub; lilac flowers in August and Septem¬ 
ber; gray-green, star-shaped leaves; prefers sun. 2-yr., 35c; 3-yr., 
50c each. 
Macrophylla (Large Chaste Tree). A distinctive and very 
desirable medium size shrub not yet in general use; of graceful, 
open, airy habit. The leaves are very large, deep pointed like 
stars; creating a charming effect of informality with their differ¬ 
ent facings around the bush. From July till early frosts, there 
is a fairly continuous display of beautiful, large, distended, 
upright panicles in clusters; the color a rich shade of lavender- 
blue. 2-yr., 50c each. 
Weigela - Diervilla 
Flowers of the Weigelas resemble those of wild Azaleas, and, 
like them, have been confused with the Honeysuckles. 
Abel Carriere. Blooms May and June; rose-carmine flowers with 
yellow spot. 2-3 ft., 35c; 3-4 ft., 50c each. 
Amabilis (Rose Weigela). Vigorous and attractive with light pink 
flowers, freely borne on the spreading canes. 2-3 ft., 35c; 3-4 
ft., 50c each. 
Candida (Snow Weigela). Ivory-white flowers almost cover the 
graceful, arching branches. Useful in group and border plant¬ 
ings and as a specimen. 2-3 ft., 35c; 3-4 ft., 50c each. 
Eva Rathke (Red-Flowering Weigela). Remarkably free bloomer. 
Flowers are very distinct in color, being a rich reddish purple, 
quite different from the other varieties. Medium to dwarf. 
18-24 in., 25c; 2-3 ft., 35c each. 
Floribunda (Crimson Weigela). Very free flowering, vigorous 
growing. Flowers brownish crimson in the bud, opening to 
bright crimson. 2-3 ft., 35c each. 
Hendersoni. One of the strongest growing varieties with large 
flowers of deep rose. 2-3 ft., 25c; 3-4 ft., 35c; 4-5 ft., 50c each. 
Rosea (Pink Weigela). Handsome rose-colored flowers. Bush me¬ 
dium size. More symmetrical in growth than most Weigelas. 
Free flowering. 2-3 ft., 25c; 3-4 ft., 35c each. 
Variegata. Leaves broadly margined creamy white; flowers pink. 
Dwarf. One of the most useful and choice variegated leaved 
shrubs. 18-24 in., 25c; 2-3 ft., 35c each. 
Witch Hazel - Hamamelis 
Virginiana. Its queer, yellow flowers appear in November after 
the leaves have fallen, which gives it a unique interest. Will 
thrive in partial shade. 2-3 ft., 35c; 3-4 ft., 50c each. 
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