qA Winter Garden 
The golden-yellow flowers 
of the Winter-flowering 
Witch-hazel 
In response to many requests we 
have prepared this special list of 
hardy shrubs which bloom during 
January, February, March and early 
April, and before their leaves appear. 
\ ernal Witch-hazel (Hamamelis 
vernalis). 
On mild January days the first flowers 
appear, yellow petals, reddish towards 
the base. This unusual shrub blooms 
over a period of three months, emitting 
the delightful spicy odor of almonds. 
2 to 3 ft. Plants, $1.35 each, 
Postpaid 
3 to 4 ft. Plants, $1.50 each, 
F. O. B. Piqua 
Winter'flowering Witch'hazel 
(Hamamelis mollis). 
This rare Chinese Witch-hazel blooms in February or early 
March, and the flowers of no other Witch-hazel are so large 
and beautiful. The long leaves are strongly veined and 
clothed with soft woolly hairs on the underside, turning to 
brilliant shades of yellow and orange before falling in 
November. Prefers a moist soil of loam, peat and sand. 
2 ft. Plants, $2.35 each, Postpaid. 
Brilliant Golden-bell 
(Forsythia intermedia spectabilis). See Front Cover 
Christmas Rose 
(Helleborus niger). 
A plant which flowers from 
November until March is 
bound to win your greatest 
admiration. Single white 
flowers, which will push 
their way up through the 
snow in great clusters; the 
petals are flushed pink and 
set with yellowish-green 
stamens; heavy evergreen 
foliage. 
The Christmas Rose likes a 
good, moderately heavy, 
well-drained loam, rich in 
humus. Place at the edge 
of shrubbery where they 
will be protected from the 
sun, yet get plenty of light 
and not be disturbed. 
3 Year Clumps, $1.00 
each; or 3 for $2.50 
Postpaid. 
Christmas Rose peeping from the snow 
Cheer for the House 
In February and early March cut a few 
branches of Brilliant Goldenbell, Spring Debu¬ 
tante, Cornelian Cherry, Witch-hazel or the 
Japanese Flowering Quince and place in a vase. 
The buds will swell into lasting bloom. 
In the South the Forsythia is known as “Hurls of Spring”, the eagerly 
awaited forerunner of Spring flowering shrubs. Spectabilis is the upright type, and the 
most brilliant; each branch is densely packed with the golden, 4-petaled little bells. A 
fast growing shrub for either sun or shade. 2 to 3 ft. Plants, special mailing size, 
Two for $1.00 Postpaid. 
Extra Heavy Plants, F. O. B. Piqua; 
Winter Honeysuckle 
(Lonicera fragrantissima) 
Cornelian Cherry bursting out wi:h its 
bright yellow flowers. 
Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas). 
1. Blossoms in March at the very beginning of the 
Spring season, hardly waiting for the snow to go; 
flowers not injured by frost. 
2. A neat upright dwarfish tree (10 to 15 ft.) 
3. Deep green leaves all summer; plum-like fruits 
attract birds. 
4. Excellent for shady locations that are difficult to 
plant. Also thrives 
Like the Robin, February Daphne is the 
harbinger of Spring 
The first of the Bush Honeysuckles to bloom, 
creamy-white flowers with the delicious 
Honeysuckle smell; and the dark green, 
leathery leaves are almost evergreen. 
Two, 2 to 3 ft. Plants, $1.00 
Two, 3 to 4 ft. Plants, $1.40 
Postpaid. 
February Daphne 
(Daphne mezereum rubrum). 
A small shrub suitable for the Rock Garden; 
in February or the early March the stout little 
branches are thickly set with deep red, fragrant 
flowers. Following the bloom the light yellow 
leaves make a pleasing contrast. Enjoys partial 
shade, and a well drained soil. 
Bushy 12 to 15 in. Plants, $0.90 each; 
or 3 for $2.25 Postpaid. 
Or with ball of earth, F. O. B. Piqua 
Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum). Yel¬ 
low bells on viny stems; blooms in February 
if it is a warm month. 2 Year Plants, 
$0.75 each, Postpaid. 
Winter Jasmine 
in 
sun and city atmosphere. 
3 to 4 ft. Plants, $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.50 
4 to 5 ft. Plants, $1.50 each; 
3 for $3.75 
All F. O. B. Piqua. 
2 to 3 ft. mailing size, $0.85 ea., 
Postpaid. 
Springscent 
(Fothergilla major) 
In order to create a greater interest in this worthwhile hardy 
shrub the Arnold Arboretum prepared a special bulletin (Dec. 29, 
1933) and from which we give the description. 
“The cream-white flowers are borne in Spring, just as the 
leaves are unfolding. They are massed in tight little plumes at 
the ends of short, upright branches, each little plume being 
made up of many individual flowers, whose long, milk-white stamens are their most conspicuous 
feature. During the summer Fothergillas are surprisingly similar to their cousins, the Witch- 
hazels. As Autumn comes on, they again show their individuality by coloring most brilliantly 
—some pure yellow, others deeply overlaid with brilliant crimson. ” 
Springscent can be growm in any good garden soil, but applications of peat and sand are 
beneficial. j2 to 18 in. Plants, $1.75 each; 3 for $4.00 Postpaid. 
18 to 24 in. Clumps, $2.85 each; 3 for $7.75 F. O. B. Piqua 
With each order for 3 or more plants we will send you the above mentioned Bulletin of 
the Arnold Arboretum and which includes a finely engraved insert. 
