HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
Shrubs are useful in beds, borders, corners, as screens, 
as hedges, in fact, in many ways; and because of their 
beauty and usefulness we urge you to take an interest 
in them—learn to love them, for your own satisfaction. 
In the average climate and in normal seasons there 
may be a constant procession of beautiful flowers pass¬ 
ing in review, one following another, during the entire 
season. Not only in the blossoms is there beauty, but 
also in the foliage, ranging through all the shades of 
green from the very lightest to the dark blue green of 
the Tamarix, the yellow^s, reds and purples, the bronzes 
and coppers, changing to the most gorgeous and glori¬ 
ous shades as they take on their autumnal dress. 
To relieve the monotony of too much green and gold, 
the Great Artist gives us also the strikingly handsome 
variegated leaved shrubs such as the Cornus Elegan- 
tissima and variegated Weigela. Then, as though 
Mother Nature had an after-thought, she gives us, when 
the leaves are gone, splashes of color against the snow— 
berries of scarlet and purple and black and white to 
make the winter aspect more cheerful; 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
Will attract colorful butterflies 
Almond Double Flowering. A beautiful, erect grow¬ 
ing shrub, really a small tree, reaching a height of four 
or five feet. It is very attractive in May, with its 
dainty double blossoms which cover the branches in a 
cloud of bloom. Excellent for planting in clumps of 
shrubbery and is especially effective in plantings of 
Evergreens, or taller shrubs not yet in bloom. We 
have the pink, the white and the red flowering. 
Althea or Rose of Sharon. One of the most valuable 
shrubs for several reasons. It is erect and stately in 
form, making it very appropriate for formal planting, 
that is, where shrubs of symmetrical and erect form 
are desired; and its blossoms come late in August and 
September when other blossoms are scarce. It will 
bloom profusely in hot dry weather but will do better 
if thoroughly watered as it blooms, and the blossoms 
will last longer. The blooms are double like rosettes; 
the foliage is dense and of a beautiful green, some¬ 
times slightly variegated. May be had with blooms 
of white, pink, red, blue or purple. May be had in 
bush form, growing to a height of 6 feet or more, or in 
tree form which will grow to 8 or 10 feet. Very effect¬ 
ive alone as a specimen shrub or as a background for 
other shrubs. Makes a very fine high hedge, doubly 
effective when Hollyhocks are grown in front of it as 
the Hollyhock is also an Althea of the herbaceous 
variety and has much the same sort of blossom com¬ 
ing earlier; planting both gives a long period of bloom 
—the Hollyhock giving a very artistic effect against 
the green background of the shrub. 
Altheas in Tree-Form. Grown on upright, single 
stems with branched heads; little trees in pink, white, 
red and purple. 
Azalea. See Evergreen Section, page 49 
Barberry Red Leaf (Eternal Flame). We do not 
think the coloring is equalled by any other shrub. 
The new shoots are a brilliant bright red and the 
older leaves are a deep maroon. The habit of growth 
and general characteristics are the same as the regular 
Barberry Thunbergii. Should be planted in the sun 
and not too close together for the best effect. 
Barberry Thunbergii. See Hedging Section, 
page 36 
Beauty Bush. We are fortunate to be one of the few 
nurserymen to introduce this new shrub to the gar¬ 
dens of America. It is covered with an amazing pro¬ 
fusion of pink flowers in the spring, which gives the 
effect of a pink cloud resting gracefully on the ground. 
It grows to about 6 or 8 feet in height and produces 
long arching branches. The foliage is attractive 
when the plant is not in bloom. Its graceful habit, 
free-flowering quality and lovely color, combined 
with its hardiness, make it one of the finest shrubs. 
The plant loves sun and needs good soil and drainage. 
Bridal Wreath. See Korean Bridal Wreath. 
Buddleia, Magnifica. See Butterfly Bush. 
Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus). One of the most 
unusual shrubs. The wings on the branches give it 
the effect of being square and it is sometimes called 
Square Bush. Has dainty small flowers in the spring 
and bright red berries after leaves have fallen. Leaves 
are oval, bright green, fading in autumn with gorgeous 
tones of red and crimson. Very good as a specimen 
plant, attracting attention wherever seen. We recom¬ 
mend this shrub highly. 
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Magnifica). Also known 
as Summer Lilac, as it resembles the lilac in general 
color and effect. It is considered a herbaceous shrub 
because it dies back with the frost in the fall and the 
dead wood should be cut back nearly to the ground; 
but the roots are uninjured and it quickly grows to a 
height of 3 to 5 feet or more in the spring. It blooms 
continually from July to frost, bearing long slender 
arching spikes of light blue, lilac-like flowers, which 
are fragrant and attract swarms of butterflies. Blue 
flowers are rare, making this a valuable shrub planted 
singly or in borders or shrubbery bed. Thrifty and 
succeeds almost everywhere. 
At the right is shown an exception¬ 
ally attractive outdoor living room 
