Blooming Shrubs from April until Winter 
Butterfly Bush 
new bush from the root every season, and 
grows up to a height of 4 to 5 feet. I 
have grown shrubs of this kind which in 
one season made as many as 50 flower 
spikes. These flowers are very beautiful, 
frequently 10 inches long, tapering, the 
spikes consisting of hundreds of minia¬ 
ture flowers, lilac colored. The entire 
shrub is very graceful, the branches arch¬ 
ing beautifully. This plant is very de¬ 
sirable on the lawn, in the flower bed or 
among other shrubs. During the winter 
the branches and canes freeze back to the 
ground, and the following spring, after 
removing the dead tops a new bush will 
come up from the roots. Nice, blooming 
size roots 35c each; 3 for 85c; postpaid. 
THE FLOWER ON THE 
FRONT COVER 
Forsythia Fortuni—Golden Bell 
Forsythia, Fortuni—Golden Bell fhe^riy spring ee fioweringThrubs n: can 
surpass the splendor and brilliancy of the Forsythia. It is of upright growth, foliage 
rich dark green, and the flowers appearing before the leaves develop are brilliant 
golden yellow. Blooms freely in April, and the shrub is hardy. 12-18 inch plants 25c 
each; 10 for $2.20; 2-3 ft. nice shrubs 40c each; 3 for $1.00; postpaid. 
Weeping Forsythia 
(Forsythia Suspensa.) 5 feet tall. The flowers are much 
like those of the Forsythia Fortuni as shown in the 
picture above. They appear in great abundance along the drooping, slender branches 
of this shrub, and are of brilliant golden yellow color. For a great flower exhibit in 
early spring this Forsythia, and the Golden Bell will be most satisfactory. 12-18 inch 
plants 27c each; 10 for $2.40; 2-3 ft. shrubs 40c each; 3 for $1.00; postpaid. 
lie de France, Butterfly Bush 
The latest, and most sensational creation 
in plants of the Budleia type, already 
famous for their freedom of blooming, 
lie de France is fragrant, its flowers are 
of immense size, its color is a rare shade 
of purple, lie de France begins to bloom 
in August and continues until frost, pro¬ 
ducing a wealth of flowers throughout the 
late summer and fall. The root is en¬ 
tirely hardy, and develops a brand new 
bush every year.. Knowing how well 
pleased you will be with this plant I urge 
you to include it in your planting this 
year.. Nice, healthy roots 40c each; 2 for 
75c; postpaid. 
THE CORNUS 
Also known as Dogwood. Of great value 
for the brilliancy of their bark and ber¬ 
ries, and the pretty variegation of their 
foliage. Cornus are fully hardy, and do 
well in the shade. The beautiful color¬ 
ing of the bark is especially attractive 
during the winter. Members of the Izaak 
Walton League, and all bird lovers prefer 
this shrub, because of the berries that 
attract the birds. 
rnrniK Flnr-irlrr The white flow- 
uornus, r lonaa ering . Dogwood 
which grows up to a height of 15 feet, 
and is hardy as far north as the southern 
part of Nebraska. Wherever you wish a 
tall grower, this Cornus with its large 
white flowers, and beautiful red bark 
will please you. 2-3 ft. shrubs 45c each; 
3 for $1.20; postpaid. 
Cornus, Aurea 
Golden Twig—8 to 
10 ft. tall. Leaves 
are broadly margined yellow. Branches 
out. well, and the wood is golden yellow. 
Very showy throughout the winter. The 
best hardy yellow-bark Dogwood. 12 to 
18 inch plants 25c each; 10 for $2.10; 18 to 
24 inch shrubs 50c each; 3 for $1.35; post¬ 
paid. 
Cornus, Siberica | i°o oiVfn 
clusters of small white flowers in early 
summer. The twigs are shining red 
throughout the winter, and shows up 
well, especially in groups with the other 
Cornus varieties. 12-18 inch plants 22c 
each; 10 for $1.90; 2-3 ft. shrubs 50c each; 
3 for $1.35; postpaid. 
Cornus, Stolnifera f a n. ° This f is 
the true Red Osier, with the smooth, 
slender branches which are red. The 
flowers and the berries of this variety 
are white. Of this variety I have only 
the 12-18 inch plants 20c each; 10 for 
$1.75; postpaid. 
mmrrrmn Siberian Pea Tree—6 to 
Luruyunu io ft. tall. For screen 
and background planting this elegant 
shrub with its erect growth, its clean, 
healthy foliage, and yellow flowers in 
Mav is indispensable. 2-3 ft. shrubs 30c 
each; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00; 3-4 ft. 
shrubs 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $2.80; 
postpaid. 
Desmodium i W most P ma^rncem 
shrub, covered with purplish-pink flowers. 
Blooms abundantly from the middle of 
September until frost. Grows to a height 
of 3 to 4 feet, and makes a new bush 
from the root every season. 50c each; 3 
for $1.35; postpaid. 
C_ 1 ,_ f P v _ _ Fringe Tree Purple- 
omoke iree Rhus cotmus. 10 to 
12 ft. tall. The small purple flowers come 
in ample loose panicles and on very long 
pedicels which become profusely plumose, 
giving the bush the smoky appearance 
for which it is so much admired. Blooms 
in early summer, the flowers lasting 
through the entire summer. The foliage 
is a glossy green. 12-18 inch plants 55c 
each; 3 for $1.50; postpaid. 
Flz-lor (Sambucus Canadensis Aurea). As the picture shows, this 
tJOiaen ILiacI Shrub develops a nice even growth of foliage that is of gold¬ 
en yellow color throughout the summer. This makes it highly desirable for a color 
contrast in plantings of groups of tall shrubs, or for background. In July this shrub 
blooms in large flat flower heads of white color which are followed by black berries 
that attract the birds. 12-18 inch plants 30c each; 10 for $2.60; 2-3 ft. shrubs 50c each; 
3 for $1.35; postpaid. 
■ ■= PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS = 
Prepare large holes for planting. Flowering shrubs should be planted about 1-inch deeper than grown before in the nursery row, 
and the holes should be dug several inches deeper than necessary for the roots. This permits filling in with good, rich top soil. 
The width of the hole should also be so as to allow about 6 inches of loose soil all around the ends of the roots. By digging the 
holes so large and using top soil to fill in, new roots develop quickly, helping the shrub to a speedy start and consequently, of 
course, the results for the first growing season will be exceptionally good. The top soil that is mentioned here for the purpose 
of filling in should contain no fresh fertilizer. Just the top layer of the garden soil that has been under cultivation for some 
time is best. 
1886—Sonderegger Nurseries and Seed House.Beatrice, Nebraska—1937 
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