JQolQmont 5 Flowering Shrubs 
ALMOND, Flowering. A low-growing, bunchy shrub, literally cov¬ 
ered early in spring with double, rose-like flowers all along the 
stems. We have Pink and White. 18 to 24 in., 50 cts. each; 24 to 
30 in., 75 cts., postpaid. 
ALTHEA (Hibiscus syriacus). A desirable shrub for group or speci¬ 
men plantings. Flowers profusely from June until frost. We offer 
Double Rose, Double Red, and Double White. Large 2-yr. plants, 
50 cts. each, postpaid. 
BARBERRY, New Japanese Red-leaf. Valuable as a plant for color. 
Low, dense-growing shrub that succeeds in partial shade or full 
sun. Brilliant red throughout almost the entire year here. Small 
yellow flower in spring. 18-in. bunchy plants, 60 cts. each, postpaid. 
BUDDLEIA. Butterfly Bush. A lovely shrub that is a solid mass of 
lavender-blue spikes of flowers from June until frost. Attracts 
many butterflies. Strong 2-year plants, 50 cts. each, postpaid. 
CALYCANTHUS floridus. Sweet Shrub. An old-fashioned shrub 
loved for its odd chocolate-colored flowers in spring; very fragrant. 
Loves shady location. Large plants, 60 cts. each, postpaid. 
CERCIS canadensis. American Redbud. Well-known native shrub 
or small tree. Produces solid mass of rosy pink flowers for a long 
time in early spring. Shapely plants, 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. each; 4 to 
5 ft., 50 cts.; 5 to 6 ft., 75 cts., prepaid. 
MAGNOLIA. Chinese Purple. One 
of the showiest plants grown. 
Very scarce. Large, tulip-shaped 
flowers cover the entire bush be¬ 
fore the leaves appear. They are 
a lovely shade of purple with 
pink blend. Makes a large shrub 
or small tree. Bushy plants, 18 
to 24 in., with bloom-buds, 
$1.50, postpaid. 
MIMOSA. Silk Tree. A lovely 
tree attaining 30 or more feet. 
Spreading head; leaves feathery, 
fern-like. Profusion of rose-pink 
flowers resembling silk fringe. 
Shapely trees, 4 to 5 ft., 75 cts. 
each; 5 to 6 ft., $1; 6 to 7 ft., 
$1.50, prepaid. 
MOCK-ORANGE, Virginal. We 
list only one, the best. Ever- 
blooming, with semi-double, fra¬ 
grant white flowers, much larger 
than other varieties. Large 2-yr. plants, 60 cts. each, postpaid. 
BARBERRY 
CORNUS florida. White-flowering Dogwood. Very attractive native 
shrub or small tree, literally covered in early spring with large, 
single white flowers. Thrives in shade or sun. ‘Shapely plants, 2 to 
3 ft., 35 cts. each; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts.; 
4 to 5 ft., 75 cts.; 5 to 6 ft., $1, 
prepaid. Specimen trees, 8 to 
9 feet, priced on request. 
C. rubra. Red-flowering Dogwood. 
Similar to the well-known White- 
flowering Dogwood except the 
flowers are deep rose-pink. 
Thrives in sun or shade; prefers 
semi-shade. Shapely plants, 2 to 
3 ft., $1.50 each; 3 to 4 ft., $2; 
4 to 5 ft., $2.50, postpaid. 
CRAPE MYRTLE (Lagerstroemia 
indica). Well-known Southern 
shrub, hardy as far north as 
Baltimore. Flowers in profusion 
all summer. We have the follow¬ 
ing colors: Watermelon-Red, 
Pink, and White. Bushy plants, 
18 to 24 in., 35 cts. each, $3.50 
per doz.; 24 to 30 in., 50 cts. 
each, $5.00 per doz. 
CRAPE MYRTLE, Dwarf Purple. 
Very fine. Low, bushy Crape 
Myrtle carrying a profusion of 
large flower trusses of a very 
pleasing shade of purple or deep PINK- 
orchid. (See color illustration, 
page 18.) 18 to 24 in., 60 cts. each; 24 to 30 in., 80 cts., prepaid. 
CYDONIA japonica. Flowering Quince. Blooms very early in spring 
before the leaves appear. The entire bush is covered with double or 
semi-double flowers about 1 in. 
in diameter. Assorted colors, 
principally red or orange-red, 
a few pink. 2-yr., medium size, 
50 cts. each; 2-yr., heavy, 75 
cts., prepaid. 
FORSYTHIA spectabilis. Golden 
Bell. Hardiest of all the Golden 
Bells, with a profusion of yel¬ 
low, bell-shaped or fringed 
flowers covering the entire 
plant very early in spring. 
Large 2-yr. plants, 50 cts. each, 
postpaid. 
HYDRANGEA. Hardy outdoor 
pink and white sorts. The pink 
is sometimes blue if planted in 
acid soil. Large heads of showy 
flowers. Loves shady situa¬ 
tion. Large 2-yr. plants and 
clumps at 75 cts. and $1.00 
each, postpaid. 
LILAC, Old-fashioned Purple. 
Sweetest plant in the garden. 
Hardy and free-blooming. 
Large plants, 50 cts. each, 
BUDDLEIA postpaid. 
DOGWOOD 
PURPLELEAF PLUM, Othello. An improved Prunus Pissardi. 
Large shrub or small tree, covered in spring with small white 
flowers. Prized for its striking purple foliage. Very attractive. 
Tree-shaped plants, 4 to 5 ft., 
75 cts. each, $2 for 3; 5 to 6 ft., 
$1 each, $2.75 for 3; 6 to 7 ft., 
$1.25 each, $3.25 for 3, pre¬ 
paid. 
POINCIANA. Bird-of-Paradise. 
Small tree or large shrub with 
feathery, fern-like foliage and 
large clusters of canary-yellow 
flowers with striking red hair¬ 
like stamens protruding from 
each bloom. Choice plants, 2 to 
3 ft., 50 cts. each. 
PUNICA. Pomegranate. Flower¬ 
ing and fruiting. Covered all 
summer with bright scarlet, 
double, rose-like flowers and at¬ 
tractive fruits. 2 to 3-ft. plants, 
75 cts. each, postpaid. 
SPIR AJ A, Anthony W aterer. Dwarf 
Crimson Spirea. Very attrac¬ 
tive, low-growing Spirea, cov¬ 
ered with bunches of crimson 
flowers all summer and fall. 
Bunchy plants, 15 to 18 in., 
35 cts. each; 18 to 24 in., 50 cts., 
postpaid. 
Spiraea Douglasi. Douglas Pink Spirea. Arching brown branches 
and narrow oblong leaves. Large spikes of rose-colored flowers all 
summer. Bushy plants, 24 to 30 in., 50 cts. each; 30 to 36 in., 
75 cts., postpaid. 
S. prunifolia plena. True Old-Fashioned Bridal-Wreath. The up¬ 
right branches are completely covered in spring with small button¬ 
like white flowers resembling miniature roses. Strong, bushy plants, 
75 cts. each, postpaid. 
S. Thunbergi. Very graceful, arching branches, almost like threads, 
with light green, fern-like foliage. Dwarf habit of growth. Covered 
very early in spring with tiny white flowers before the leaves appear. 
Bushy, 1-yr. plants, 40 cts. each, $2 for 6; bushy, 2-yr. plants, 
60 cts. each, $3 for 6, postpaid. 
S. Vanhouttei. Graceful, arching branches, covered solid in spring 
with clusters of tiny white flowers. Very useful as hedge and used 
in foundation or mass planting. Bushy plants, 1-yr., 30 cts. each, 
$1.50 for 6; 2-yr., 40 cts. each, $2 for 6, postpaid. 
TAMARIX, African. Tall-growing plant with slender branches cov¬ 
ered in spring with tiny pink flowers followed by soft fern-like 
foliage. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, postpaid. 
VITEX. Chaste Tree. Rather large shrub with deeply cut, star- 
shaped, gray-green leaves and spikes of blue flowers all summer. 
Has pleasing sage odor. Loves sunny location. Nice 3-ft. plants, 
50 cts. each, postpaid. 
WEIGELA, Abel Carriere. A lovely shrub with a profusion of pink, 
trumpet-shaped flowers in May. Best of the Pink \\ eigelas. 
Thrives in sun but prefers partial shade. 
W. floribunda. Crimson Weigela. Best of the reds. 
Strong 2 to 3-ft. plants of above 2 Weigelas, 60 cts. each, postpaid 
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