Sweet Scented Shrub 
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REAL BEAUTIES! 
Sweet-Scented Shrub 
CAIYCANTHUS. Called by many, “All-spice.” 
Blooms In June. Chocolate colored flowers. Wood 
and leaves of a delightful fragrance. Very strong, 
upright grower. 18-24 in., 30c each; 2-3 ft., 40c 
each. 
Purple Fringe 
RHUS COTINUS. Also known as Smoke Tree. Its 
name was given because it is entirely covered in 
midsummer by mist-like clouds of tiny flowers, 
light lavender in color when fresh and gives the 
impression of smoke at a distance. A very fine 
shrub that you’ll enjoy. 18-24 in., 70c each. 
Rose Acacia 
FLOWERING' LOCUST. A very beautiful light 
green locust-like leaf; covered with long graceful 
clusters of pea-shaped, rose-colored flowers in June, 
and it often flowers later in the summer. 18-24 in., 
35c each; 2-3 ft., 45c each, 
Purple 
Fringe 
Rose of Sharon 
Ash Leaved Spirea (See Page 33) 
ALTHEA, These are the color spots for Pall just 
as Lilacs and Weig;elas are for Spring. They 
flower in September in all different shades of red, 
white, pink and purple. Need Winter protection 
when planted in same latitude or north of Shen¬ 
andoah. 
Double Red, Purple, Pluk. Your choice of color. 12-18 
in., 20c each; 18-24 in., 25c each; 2-3 ft., 35c each. 
Tamarix—Lace Tree 
This group of shrubs is becoming more and more 
popular. Good for either wet or dry ground. Tama¬ 
rix should be cut back each year almost to the 
ground. This will force additional growth and make 
a denser shrub. 
AMERICAN SHOWY PUR¬ 
PLE TAMARIX (The 
Dark Green One). Dense 
grower, purplish pink 
flowers midsummer. Red- 
brown bark. Quite hardy. 
18-24 in., 25c each; 2-3 ft.. 
30c each. 
KASHGAR TAMARIX or 
HISFIDA. Distinct va¬ 
riety with delicate, bright 
pink sprays of flowers in 
June, July and August, a 
time when shrubbery is 
Comparatively bare of 
flowers. Beautiful silver 
foliage. The most attrac¬ 
tive Tamarix. 18-24 in., 
30c each; 2-3 ft., 35o each. 
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with Your Shrub Order 
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Snowball (See Page 30) 
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Spirea 
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Large Flowering 
Bridal Wreath (Van Houtte) 
(See description, Page 33) 
Anthony Waterer Spirea (See Page 33) 
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Rose 
Acacia 
Kashgar Tamarix 
Virginal Mock Orange 
(See description, Page 31) 
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Rose of Sharon 
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