The STORRS & HARRISON CO 
66 Hardy Ornamental Shrubs 
Cornus Elegantissima 
Cornus Sibirica., Coral Dogwood 
Golden Elder 
CALLICABFA purpurea (Beauty Berry). A pretty shrub 
from 1 to 4 feet, more at home south of the Ohio, but prac¬ 
tical in the North if given a sheltered position and winter 
protection. It blooms profusely during August with small 
axillary clusters of pink flowers, these followed by berry- 
bunches colored a light violet. If top should freeze, young 
shoots will come up and flower and fruit the next season. 
1)4 to 2 feet, 45c each; 3 for $1.25. 
CALYCANTHUS (Carolina Allspice). A unique shrub grow¬ 
ing upright to 6 feet, clothing its straight, strong reddish 
brown shoots with large glossy leaves, from the axils of 
which spring odd, double, spicily fragrant flowers of choco¬ 
late-red. 1)4 to 2 feet, 40c each; 3 for $1.10. 
CLDTHRA alnifolia (Sweet Pepper Bush). A handsome 
dwarf shrub, delightfully fragrant in August and September 
when covered with long showy wands of creamy white flow¬ 
ers. 1)4 to 2 feet, 60c each ; 3 for $1.65. 
CYDONIA japonica (Japan Quince). Scarlet flowers early 
in spring followed by small, quince-shaped fruits which are 
quite fragrant. The foliage is dark and shiny; growth bushy 
and dense; for medium filling, or pruned foreground. 
1)4 to 2 feet, 45c each ; 3 for $1.25. 
DRSMODIUM penduliflonun (Purple Bush Clover). Half¬ 
shrub, the long canes of each season’s growth usually winter- 
killed. These stools become stronger, throwing up more shoots 
and forming a thick shrub 2 to 5 feet high, in showy late 
summer bloom. Arched branches, with long, close, drooping 
racemes of liquid purple-magneta pea-like flowers. 
2-year, 55c each ; 3 for $1.50. 
HUONYMUS alatus (Winged Burning Bush). A tall shrub, 
with corky winged branches; a fine shrub for solitary plant¬ 
ings, as well as for massing, the rich red and crimson of 
its leaves being very showy in autumn. 
1)4 to 2 feet, 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
EXOCHORDA grandiflora (Pearl Bush), It grows vigor¬ 
ously ; and can be trimmed to any desirable shape. The early 
buds look like pearls strung on slender threads. May opening 
them up to long, gleaming sprays of pure white. 
2 to 3 feet, 45c each ; 3 for $1.25. 
GOLDEN ELDER (Sambucus aurea). Big broad leaves as 
yellow as gold, making conspicuous punctuation among the 
dark-leaved tall shrubs. 1)4 to 2 feet, 45c; 3 for $1.25. 
CORNUS (Bush Dogwood) 
The shrubby Dogwoods are mainly valuable for the brillancy 
of their bark and berries, and variegated foliage. All varieties 
do well in shade. Much used for an expanse of green foliage, 
the fall fruits calling a welcome assemblage of birds ; and the 
tangled mass of highly colored twigs enlivening the prevailing 
somberness of shrubbery in winter. 
Rlegantissima variegata. Purplish red branches and beau¬ 
tiful silver variegated foliage. This is one of the choicest 
variegated-leaved shrubs, capable of refined compact shape 
by pruning, of value both summer and winter. 
1)4 to 2 feet, 60c each; 3 for $1.65. 
ZiUtea. A striking yellow branched form of Stolonifera, very 
satisfactory for contrasting. 1)4 to 2 ft., 55c each; 3, $1.50. 
Faniiculata (Gray Dogwood). Unusually compact; showing a 
profusion of good sized white flowers in June. Berries white, 
on noticeably red stems. Bark and under side of leaves gray. 
1)4 to 2 feet, 60c each ; 3 for $1.65. 2 to 3 ft., 75c each. 
Sibirica (Coral Dogwood). A useful “filling” shrub, with 
clusters of fine white flowers; white berries; stem and 
branches turning to blood-red in winter. 
1)4 to 2 ft., 45c each ; 3, $1.25. 2 to 3 ft., 60c each; 3, $1.65. 
DEUTZIAS 
Shrubs which vary considerably in height and habit, but 
bloom alike in dainty bell or tassel-shaped flowers, borne 
thickly in wreaths along their branches in June. 
Gracilis (Slender Branched). Dwarf growing, dense, bushy, 
its drooping branches wreathed with pure white flowers in 
May. This is the best type for edging, growing not much 
over 2 feet high; and standing partial shade very well. 
12 to 15 inches, 30c each, 12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.00. 
15 to 18 inches, 45c each, 12 for $4.50; 25 for $7.50. 
Iiemoinei. Large flowers of pure white, borne in cone-shaped 
heads. The next step-up from Gracilis, in height. 
18 to 24 inches, 45c each ; 3 for $1.25, 
Deutzia Gracilis 
Deutzia Magnificats 
Mag-nificata. This is one of the handsomest 
and most conspicuous of all Deutzias. It 
grows tall and bushy like Crenata, with the 
largest florets,. fullest trusses and mlost 
double petalage to be found in the family. 
2 to 3 feet, 40c each; 3 for $1.10. 
Pride of Rochester. The best known variety, 
blooming in May before the others. Flowers 
large and free, double, white. A little past 
medium height, but compact grower. 
2 to 3 feet, 40c each ; 3 for $1.10. 
If you want to know 
more about shrubs and 
vines—how to plant, 
prune, etc., get The 
(See Page 18.) Booh of Shrubs 
(Alfred O. Hottes). 
$3.15. If you want advice and illustration 
about planting, get Landscaping* the 
Small Home, $1.15. 
