AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 
Ornamental Department 
Deciduous Shrubs 
Ii is seldom that a home in the country, suburb or town cannot be improved in appearance and greatly 
enhanced in value by the judicious treatment of the grounds, irrespective of size; and for this purpose 
many flowering shrubs lend themselves most admirably. Shrubbery, properly planted and massed, is most 
effective in bringing out certain features of the lawn, to screen some unsightly building or object, or to 
break the outline 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 frost. Even after the leaves have dropped, the brilliant berries 
and brunches of many varieties add cheer and color to the winter landscape. Frequently one finds a spot 
that suggest tin* use of an individual specimen—in such a case a variety should be selected that will de¬ 
velop symmetrically. 
In addition to the shrubs that are best adapted to the various sections of the South we grow many of 
the hardier kinds suited to the colder sections of the North and North-West. 
PLANTING ANI) CULTIVATING S11 KI DS 
The same directions for the preparation of the soil and planting as given for deciduous trees on 
page 3 apply to the average deciduous shrub. We cannot, however, too strongly emphasize the necessity of 
keeping the ground free from weeds and grass, and loose by frequent stirring, after being planted. 
Do not fail to properly prune your shrubs as soon as planted. The success of your plants depends 
upon proper pruning. All deciduous shrubs should be pruned annually. The tops and branches should be 
cut back one-third or one-half if necessary; all dead branches and weak growth should be removed, and 
care must be exercised not to cut off the blooming wood. All shrubs that flower on the previous year’s 
growth should not be pruned until June or July, or after the blooming period has passed. To this class 
belong the Althaeas, Cydonias, Deutzias, Forsvtliias, Philadelphia, Spiraea, etc. Do not fail to fertilize 
your shrubs at least once a year. 
ALTHAEA FKl'TEX. See Hibiscus Syriacus. 
Azalea 
Azalea calendulacea. (A. Lutea). (Great Flame Aza¬ 
lea.) This is one of our most magnificent native 
flowering shrubs, producing about the middle of 
'April, quantities of clusters of large flowers of 
many shades of yellow, orange, buff, and shades 
of red. The plant remains in bloom for several 
weeks. Some plants attain a height of from 6 to 
8 feet. When planted in masses, its great beauty 
is brought out. 
PRICES: Each 10 
2-2% ft.., strong clumps . $3.00 $25.00 
18-24 in., clumps . 2.00 17.50 
Berberis 
Herberts Thunbergii (Thunberg’s Barberry). A. 
dwarf shrui) from Japan; leaves small, bright- 
green, changing in autumn to beautiful tones of 
orange, scarlet and crimson; yellow flowers pro¬ 
duced in early April followed by red berries which 
are produced in great profusion and which last 
the entire winter. A popular plant for massing 
and for hedges. 
PRICES: 
Each 
10 
12-18 inches, 
well branched . 
.$ .40 
$3.00 
Buddleia 
PRICES: 
Each 
10 
1S-24 inches, 
15-1S inches, 
well branched . 
branched 
.$ .50 
.40 
$4.00 
3.50 
Huddleia Davidii inugniflea. (B. variabilis magniflca.) 
(Butterfly Bush). Flowers of a deep shade of vio¬ 
let; plant is also tall grower; blooms from June 
until frost; very ornamental. The best Buddleia 
yet introduced. 
CALYCANTHUS PRAECOX. See Meratla praecox. 
Cercis 
(Judas Tree) 
Cercis Siliquastrum. A new form which originated 
in the Nursery of P. J. Berckmans Co. A large 
growing shrub or small tree: leaves heart-shaped, 
and, like the other Cercis, assumes a yellow tone 
in autumn. This .Tudas Tree is the most pro¬ 
fuse bloomer we have ever seen: deep lavender 
colored flowers, four times as large as that of our 
native Judas Tree. They are produced in large 
bunches, and when in full bloom, the tree is an 
entire mass of color. This variety has been test¬ 
ed for several years, ami, in offering it, we are 
sure that it will become a great favorite. 
PRICES: Each 10 
0-8 ft., extra heavy, budded .$3.00 
4-6 ft., extra heavy, budded . 2.00 $17.50 
Chilopsis 
PRICES: Each 10 
2-3 feet . $ .50 $4.00 
Chilopsis linearis. (Flowering Willow.) A tall-grow¬ 
ing shrub or small tree from southwest Texas; 
leaves linear: flowers lilac striped with yellow; 
lobes beautifully crimped; blooms continuously 
from April until frost. Does well in dry situations. 
Chionanthus 
Cliionantlius virginica. (White Fringe.) A very or¬ 
namental native shrub. In early April the plant 
is literally covered with white, fringe-like flowers. 
PRICES: Each 10 
15-38 in., branched . $ .35 $3.00 
CITRUS TRIPOLI ATA. See Poncirus Trifoliata. 
Cornus 
(Dogwood) 
C. Slbirica (Red Siberian Osier). An upright shrub. 
Branches bright, red; leaves dark green; flowers 
creamy white, in numerous small panicles: fruit 
light blue. Usually attains a height of 6 to 10 feet. 
A very conspicuous shrub in early spring. 
PRICES: Each 10 
2-3 ft., branched . $ .50 $4.00 
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