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THE SARCOXIE NURSERIES PEONY FIELDS' 
Shrubs, continued 
Flowering Almond, very showy in early April 
Althea; Rose of Sharon; Hibiscus syriacus 
Its fluted or ruffled flowers, resembling hollyhocks, appear 
in July and Aug., when few other shrubs are in bloom. It is of 
stately, upright habit, and good for specimen plants, back¬ 
grounds, tall hedges or screens. Succeeds in any good soil not 
excessively dry, and tolerates partial but not dense shade; at¬ 
tains 6-12, occassionally 15 ft.; prune in early spring. Double 
white, double light pink, double red, double violet. 
Mail size, postpaid -.15 each; 1.20 per 10 
2 to 3 feet _.35 each; 3.00 per 10 
3 to 4 feet _.45 each; 4.00 per 10 
4 to 5 feet _.60 each; 5.00 per 10 
Arrow-Wood; Viburnum dentatum 
This shrub attracts attention in May, with its small, snowy 
flowers in flat clusters 2 to 3 in. across, and in autumn with 
its shining dark blue berries, relished by birds. Of upright hab¬ 
it, usually attaining 5 to 8 ft. Leaves somewhat heart-shaped, 
bright green, in autumn purple and red. Prune after blooming, 
The Indians used the wood for making arrows. 
18 to 24 inches _.40 each; 3.50 per 10 
2 to 3 feet _.55 each; 5.00 per 10 
3 to 4 feet _.75 each; 6.50 per 10 
Barberry, Japanese or Thunberg’s; Berberis Thunbergi 
Discovered in 1864, it has become one of the most popular 
shrubs. Of dwarf, dense, compact, spreading habit, with grace¬ 
ful spiny branches. It is excellent for foundation plantings, 
about doorways, walks, etc., and for massing in front of taller 
shrubs, or makes a good hedge. It grows 2 to 4 ft. high, or 
may be kept any height desired by pruning in the spring. It 
thrives in moderately fertile, well drained soil, and endures par¬ 
tial shade. Its small, beautiful bright green leaves appear very 
early, and color brilliantly in autumn, a mingling of bronze, 
orange, scarlet and crimson. The tiny, greenish-yellow flowers 
in April are followed by scarlet berries 3/8 to x /z inch long in 
October and remaining into late winter or early spring. This 
variety does not produce wheat rust. 
Mail size, postpaid_.10 each; .80 per 10; 6.00 per 100 
8 to 12 inches _.15 each; 1.00 per 10; 8.00 per 100 
12 to 18 inches_.25 each; 2.010 per 10; 17.00 per 100 
18 to 24 inches _.40 each; 3.50 per 10; 27.00 per 100 
Barberry, Red-leaved Japanese or Thunberg’s 
Berberis Thunbergi atropurpurea 
A very showy shrub for lending all-summer color to the bor¬ 
der, with its rich, lustrous metallic or bronzy red foliage, if 
planted in full sun; becomes green in shade; scarlet berries in 
fall and winter; holds its leaves later in the autumn than the 
green-leaved Japanese. Does not produce wheat rust. 
Mail size, postpaid_.15 each; 3 for .43; 1.40 per 10 
8 to 12 inches_.20 each; 3 for .57; 1.80 per 10 
12 to 15 inches_.30 each; 3 for .85; 2.50 per 10 
15 to 18 inches_.40) each; 3 for 1.10; 3.50 per 10 
18 to 24 inches_.50 each; 3 for 1.40; 4.50 per 10 
Beautybush; Kolkwitzia amabilis 
Discovered in China in the early 90 's, it has become one of 
the most popular May flowering shrubs, when it is a mass of 
arching sprays of flowers like Weigelas but more dainty, pink 
on the outside, mottled with orange on the lower lip. The 
foliage also is dainty. It attains a height of 4 to 6 ft. and suc¬ 
ceeds with sun half the day. Prune after blooming. While it 
does not usually bloom for a year or two after planting, it will 
reward you abundantly when established. 
18 to 24 inches_ .55 each; 5.00 per 10 
Butterfly Bush; Summer Lilac; Buddleia magnifica 
Perhaps no shrub blooms more profusely and over a longer 
period, beginning in early July, the first summer, and continu¬ 
ing until frost. The long, dense panicles of fragrant, lavender 
flowers, resembling lilacs, attract the butterflies. Grows 4 to 7 
ft. high; may be kept any desired height by pruning the flowers 
off as they fade. Succeeds with sun half the day. Mound with 
soil during winter, the same as you protect ever-blooming roses. 
Prune to the ground each spring. 
Two year__.25 each; 2.00 per 10 
Two year, heavy_.35 each; 3.00 per 10 
Butterfly Bush, lie de France; Buddleia He de France 
A new variety; fragrant deep violet-purple flowers, much 
deeper and more brilliant than the common Butterfly Bush. 
One year No. 1_.25 each; 2.00 per 10 
Two year No. 1_.40 each; 3.50 per 10 
Two year, heavy_.50 each; 4.50 per 10 
Calycanthus floridus; Carolina Allspice 
At one time found in almost all old time gardens, its popu¬ 
larity is returning. Odd, double, spicily fragrant chocolate-red 
flowers about 2 in. across in early May. The twigs and leaves 
exhale an illusive, camphor-like odor. It grows 3 to 6 ft. high; 
succeeds in sun or shade. Prune after blooming. 
18 to 24 inches_.40 each; 3.50 per 10 
Cornus. see Dogwood 
Cotoneaster acutifolia; Peking Cotoneaster 
This upright, spreading shrub from China grows 5 to 6 feec 
high; dark shining green leaves W 2 to 2 in. long, in autumn 
dark purplish-red; flowers small, light pink, in nodding clusters 
of 2 to 5, in late spring, followed by black berries % in. long. 
2 to 3 feet, 75c each. 
Crab, iFlowering, see Shade Trees 
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Althea blooms in July and August 
