High Grade Nursery Stock for Over Fifty Years 
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Sake? *6 Flowering Decidous Shrubs 
ALTHEA (Hibiscus syriacus). One of our most satis¬ 
factory shrubs for the dry, hot climate of the South¬ 
west. Blooms throughout the summer, and is most ac¬ 
commodating about soil or location. Can be grown in 
shrub or tree form. Can be furnished in the following 
colors: Double Red, Double Purple, Double Pink, Sin¬ 
gle Red, Single Violet, Double or Single White. 
JAPANESE BARBERRY. Low-growing, and pretty, 
dainty, green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. 
Bears red fruit. Height 3 feet. 
RED-LEAF BARBERRY. Same as above, except foli¬ 
age is rich red, and very ornamental in any planting. 
BUDDLEIA ILE DE FRANCE (Improved Butterfly 
Bush). A new, improved form of the old favorite. Long 
graceful spikes of dark violet-purple give color from 
May until frost. It is very fine as a cut flower. 
CORNUS FLORIDA (White Flowering Dogwood). A 
large growing shrub with beautiful white flowers of 
four petals, the outer edges of which are crinkled, 
and often tinged with a pinkish-green cast. Grows 
best in sandy soil, sun or shade. Fruits are most at¬ 
tractive to birds. 
CRAPE MYRTLE (Lagerstroemia Indica). The most 
showy, and doubtless the most loved and satisfac¬ 
tory flowering plant for the Southwest. Blooms con¬ 
tinuously from June until October. The soft, fluffy 
flowers of crinkled crape petals are borne in dense 
heads. Illustrated in color on page 5. 
CYDONIA JAPONICA (Flowering Quince). One of 
the most desirable early flowering shrubs grown, be¬ 
cause of its brilliant orange-scarlet flowers which are 
produced in late winter and early spring before the 
shrub puts out foliage. Effective when planted in a 
group with the yellow Forsythia which blooms at the 
same time. Yellow fruits are produced in autumn 
which may be used for jellies. The plant grows about 
6 feet ultimately. 
FORSYTHIA INTERMEDIA SPECTABLIS (Showy Bor¬ 
der Forsythia). The finest of the Forsythias. A medium 
grower, covered with bell-like flowers in very early 
spring, making a glorious mass of yellow. Very 
hardy. Six feet. 
FORSYTHIA SUSPENSA. A rather weeping sort, that 
adds grace to any planting. Same characteristics and 
flowers as above. 
WINTER HONEYSUCKLE. Creamy yellow flowers in 
January, having delightful fragrance. Very hardy. 
Almost evergreen. 
HARDY LANTANA. A rapid, low-growing perennial¬ 
like shrub, producing small heads of orange and yel¬ 
low flowers the entire season. Very desirable for giv¬ 
ing color in front of tall shrubs. Thrives in any soil. 
Orchid and Yellow variety egually as continuous a 
bloomer. Flowers are a combination of orchid and 
yellow colors. Foliage is prickly and aromatic. 
PERSIAN LILAC. Flowers are a lilac-lavender color. 
Produces a nice crop of flowers again in autumn. 
FLOWERING PEACH. One of our showiest early 
spring blooming trees, which makes a glorious sight 
when all the branches are covered with double, 
large rosettes of bright rose red flowers. Makes a 
tree like the fruiting peach tree but bears no fruit. 
POINCIANA GILLIESI (Bird of Paradise). A particu¬ 
larly fine shrub for the Southwest because it seems 
to tolerate any soil and hot summer. It has beautiful 
lacy foliage and strikina yellow flowers with pro¬ 
truding scarlet stamens. Grows 6 to 8 feet. 
POMEGRANATE. Produces large, double orange-red 
flowers in spring. This is a fine shrub because of its 
glossy green foliage, and because it is so drouth 
resistant. Sometimes bears large red fruits. Height 8 
feet. Very disease resistant. 
PURPLE LEAF PLUM (Prunus Cerasifera Pissardi). A 
fine ornamental tree planted in backgrounds or as a 
specimen on the lawn, because of its handsome red¬ 
dish-purple foliage all summer. Has pretty pink flow¬ 
ers in early spring. 
Our Back Cover 
POMEGRANATE, BAKERS BEAUTY 
(Plant Patent No. 184) 
This fine new flowering shrub is a real ad¬ 
dition to the plant list of southern plants. Fine 
textured leaves, bright red flowers and heavy 
fruit all on the plant at one time combine to 
give a very pleasing effect. Mature height 
about 4 feet. Not hardy or recommended north 
of Fort Worth. A fine plant for landscape work. 
REDBUD AMERICAN (Cercis Canadensis). Large 
shrub or small tree whose branches are completely 
covered with rosy-purple flowers in March before the 
leaves appear. A satisfactory flowering tree because 
it is so hardy, has no diseases, and has handsome, 
heart-shaped leaves. Garden clubs are advocating 
more extensive planting of Redbuds. 
SPIREA REEVESIANA. This variety produces large 
clusters of white flowers all up the graceful stems. 
Its foliage is most attractive, and assumes lovely 
shades of red in autumn. Medium grower. 
SPIREA PRUNIFOLIA PLENA (Double Bridal 
Wreath). Stems upright, and carry very dainty little 
double rosettes of white flowers, before the other va¬ 
rieties bloom. Fine when planted in mass. 
SPIREA THUNBERGI. A fine dwarf type with many 
slender branches, which are a very showy sight 
when covered with masses of white flowers in early 
March. Foliage, dainty with autumn coloring. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI. The well known Bridal 
Wreath. Most graceful type, growing 5 feet high, and 
almost weeping in spring when loaded with masses 
of white flowers at end of March. Most loved of all 
types. 
CORAL BERRY. An improved type of the native 
dwarf shrub, bearing very heavy masses of pretty 
coral colored berries all along the drooping stems. 
Extremely hardy. Grows well in sun or shade. Gives 
color and grace to any planting all winter. 
TAMARIX (Salt Cedar). A very rapid growing shrub 
or small tree, which is excellent for heavy plantings 
or hiding unsightly structures, arows well on any 
type of soil. Bears numerous spikes of lavender-col¬ 
ored flowers at the ends of the branches over a long 
season. Has sage-like aroma. 
WILLOW DESERT FLOWERING WILLOW (Chilopsis 
Linearis). A large, rapid growing shrub with soft wil¬ 
low-like foliage, and flowers somewhat like orchids. 
They are borne gracefully at the ends of the long 
sprayina branches in clusters; are a pinkish-orchid 
color. Admirably suited for any planting where rapid 
growth and height are desired. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE (Eleagnus Angustifolia). A small 
tree or tall, bushy shrub with silver-green foliage, al¬ 
most a silvery-white on the underside. Will grow 20 
feet tall in time, so is excellent to plant as a contrast 
in big massive background plantings or as a speci¬ 
men tree. , 
SALVIA GREGGI (Autumn Salvia or Scarlet Sage). 
A dwarf native of Texas and Mexico. Almost ever¬ 
green. Should be pruned almost to ground each 
soring, to keep compact. Bears rose-colored flowers, 
like small trumpets all up the stems from early spring 
until late frost. Should be in every planting because 
it is so hardy, does not require much care, and the 
dark areen foliage with its odor of garden sage is so 
attractive. 
MIMOSA. A most interesting shrub of irregular 
spreading branches, having fine feathery, light green 
foliage, and unusual pink flowers, borne at tips of 
branches in early summer. The silky flowers resem¬ 
ble tassels of corn-silk. Grows about 8 feet. Very 
effective when planted to overshadow a pool or other 
garden ornament. 
