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Ornamental Department 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
There is scarcely a home in the country, suburbs or town, that cannot be improved in beauty and en¬ 
hanced in value by the judicious treatment of the grounds, be they large or small; and for this purpose no 
plants lend themselves more readily than the hardy flowering shrubs. What is more effective than shrub¬ 
bery massed to bring out some feature of the lawn, 
to hide some unsightly object, or to break the out¬ 
lines of foundation walls? 
Along the drive, the walk, or the edge of the lawn, 
borders of shrubs may be planted that will give a 
succession of bloom from early spring until frosts 
come. Even after the leaves have dropped, the bril¬ 
liant berries of some varieties add color to the winter 
picture. Frequently one finds a spot that suggests 
the use of an individual specimen — in such case a 
variety should be selected that will develop 
symmetrically. 
The demand for our shrubs has increased so rapidly 
from year to year that we have found it necessary to 
increase our plantings each season; again this year 
we have increased the acreage and are prepared to 
furnish the most desirable varieties in large quanti¬ 
ties. We grow the sorts that have proved their 
adaptability to the South, as well as many of the 
hardy kinds suited to the northern sections of the 
country. 
The same directions for the preparation of the 
soil and planting as given for deciduous fruit trees on page 3 apply to the average deciduous shrub. 
We cannot, however, too strongly impress the necessity of keeping the ground free from weeds and grass, 
and loose by frequent stirring, after being planted. 
A few hints upon planting and pruning deciduous shrubs may aid many persons in handling these with 
judgment and care, and increase the vigor of their growth. Nearly all deciduous shrubs which have grown in 
open ground should have their tops and branches cut back one-third or one-half, as seems necessary. Cut 
back the most vigorous growing sorts more than those that are of more dwarf habit. All shrubs that flower on 
the wood of the preceding year’s growth should not be pruned until June or July, or after the crop of flowers 
is over. To this class belong the following: 
Altheas, Pyrus Japonica , Deutzia, Philadelphus, Spirea, etc. The old wood may be shortened-in, in 
order to promote the young growth, which is to produce flowers the following year. But some varieties, 
like Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, which produce flowers upon the young wood, should be pruned 
during winter. 
We will supply 10 shrubs in 10 varieties, standard size, our selection, for.Si 50 
Or 100 shrubs in 25 or 50 varieties, standard size, our selection, for.10 00 
Or 10 shrubs in 10 varieties, extra heavy, our selection, for. 2 00 
Or 100 shrubs in 25 or 50 varieties, extra heavy, our selection, for.15 00 
Formal garden designed by our Landscape Department 
Althaea frutex 
Hibiscus Syriacus; Rose of Sharon 
The flowers are produced from May until August. 
When planted in masses of contrasting colors, the effect 
is most pleasing. The varieties we offer are nearly all 
of dwarf growth and are far superior to the old sorts. 
Prices, except where noted: each 10 100 
Extra-strong, bushy, grafted, 
5 to 6 feet.So 75 $6 00 
Well branched, grafted, 3 to 
5 ft. (according to variety). 40 3 00 $25 00 
Strong, grafted, branched, 
2 to 3 feet . .. 25 2 00 15 00 
Althaea amplissima. Double; deep purple-pink, 
with carmine center; tall grower. 
A. ccelestis. Single; deep violet-blue, with darker 
center. A magnificent and distinct variety. Early 
and continuous bloomer. Dwarf. One of the best. 
Well branched, grafted, 2 to each io ioo 
3 ft . . ..So 40 S3 00 S25 00 
18 to 24 in., branched. 25 2 00 15 00 
A. Jeanne d’Arc. The best double, pure white Althea 
yet introduced. A tall grower. 
A. Meehanii (Variegated-leaved Althea). Robust habit, 
compact and somewhat dwarf. Leaves variegated; 
creamy white with irregular margins and green 
Althaea Meehanii, continued 
centers; never sunscalds. Flowers single, 3^ to 4 
inches in diameter, of a satiny lavender sheen, and 
purple blotched at the base of each of the five petals; 
blooms from June until autumn. This variety must 
not be confused with Altheea Buistii, or A. variegata, 
whose double, wine-colored flowers never open and 
remain unsightly. each io ioo 
Very bushy, grafted, 2 to 3 ft.So 50 S4 00 S30 00 
18 to 24 in., bushy. 40 3 00 20 00 
12 to 18 in., branched. 25 2 00 15 00 
A. purpurea semi-plena. Originated by us. Flowers 
large, semi-double, violet-purple. Free bloomer. Tall. 
A. rosea flore pleno. Originated by us. Double; pink; 
fine form; medium grower. 
A. rubra pleno. Double; rosy red, with crimson center; 
medium grower; very fine. 
A. totus albus. Single; pure white; profuse bloomer. 
2 to 3 ft., grafted, well each io ioo 
branched.So 40 S3 00 S25 00 
18 to 24 in., grafted, branched 25 2 00 15 00 
A. violacea semi-plena. Semi-double; deep purple- 
magenta. with crimson center; tall grower. 
A. Violet Claire. Semi-double; pale violet-blue, with 
crimson center; medium grower. 
ALMOND, DOUBLE-FLOWERING. See Prunua 
