1938 
S0W • SALZER’S • SEEDS 
107 
A Group of Fragrant Sumac 
FRAGRANT SUMAC 
Rhus canadensis. Thrives in almost 
any soil conditions, especially in dry, 
shady, rocky places. 5 ft. Yellow 
flowers followed in summer by coral- 
red showy fruits; foliage pleasing- 
light green. Crush a leaf and inhale 
the pungent aroma from which the 
plant takes its name. Each, 1*4-2 ft., 
29c; 3 for 80c. Each, 2-3 ft., 55c? 3 
for $1.50. 
SHREDDED SUMAC 
R. typliina laciniata. Large, red 
cone-shaped flowers protrude from the 
ends of the branches, flanked by large, 
green shredded leaves. The flowers 
turn to cones of red seeds and remain 
most of the winter. The shredded foli¬ 
age colors brilliantly in the fall. 7 ft. 
A colorful shrub. Each. 2-3 ft., 45c; 
3 for $1.25. Each, 3-4 ft., 57c; 3 for 
$1.55. 
SWEET STRAWBERRY 
Calycanthus. This handsome shrub, 
5 feet high, bears reddish chocolate 
colored rosette-like flowers about 2 
inches broad that, when broken, give 
a spicy Strawberry fragrance. Blooms 
nearly all summer. Each. 1 14-2 ft., 
34c; 3 for 92c. Each, 3-4 ft., 47c. 
Syringa, Virginia I 
SYRINGA 
Mock Orange. (Philadelphus.) De¬ 
sirable shrubs, long a favorite, with 
their orange-like fragrant white blos- 
some in May and June. 
—Coronnrius. The lovely old fash¬ 
ioned Sweet Syringa. Large white 
single flowers witli a rich creamy 
tinge. 8 ft. Also called Sweet Mock 
Orange. Each, 2-3 ft., 33c; 3 for 90c. 
Each. 4-5 ft., 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
—Lemoine. Dwarf Mock Oronge. 
Of fine, graceful habit. 5 ft. Starry 
white flowers, sweetly scented. Each, 
1 14-3 ft., 35c; 3 for 95c. Each, 3-4 ft., 
47c; 3 for $1.25. 
—Virginal. The double flowering 
Syringa, that received a first-class 
certificate from the Royal Horticul¬ 
tural Society! Large, double, pure 
snow-white flowers, in clusters of 5 
to 7, the individual blooms two inches 
and more in diameter. 8 ft. Each, 
1 *4-2 ft., 35c; 3 for 95c. Each, 3-4 ft., 
65c; 3 for $1.75. 
Tamarix, Hispida 
TAMARIX 
Tall growing shrubs, with fine feath¬ 
ery foliage like that of the Juniper. 
Adaptable to all soils. 
—Hispida. Densely bushy, a foam¬ 
ing, feathery mass of glaucous foliage, 
with extra large upright panicles of 
bright coral pink flowers in midsum¬ 
mer. 7 to 10 feet. Each, 114-2 ft.. 29c; 
3 for 79c. Each, 3-4 ft., 48c; 3 for $1.25. 
Weigela Eva Rathke 
WEIGELA 
Diervilla. Sweet scented, trumpet 
shaped flowers in unequalled profu¬ 
sion in June and July, tucked in the 
axils of the leaves. Grow anywhere. 
—Crimson Weigela. (Floribunda.) 
Tall growing and medium spreading, 
with bright crimson flowers. 7 ft. 
Each, 114-2 ft., 30c; 3 for 80c. Each, 
3-4 ft., 55c; 3 for $1.45. 
—Eva Rathke. Large trumpet 
shaped, bright red flowers. 5 ft. Each, 
114-2 ft., 39c; 3 for $1.10. 
—Variegated. Soft pink flowers 
with contrasty foliage variegated 
cream and green. Each, 114-2 ft., 35c; 
3 for $1.00. Each, 3-4 ft., 57c. 
WINGED 
BURNING BUSH 
Enonymu.s Ala¬ 
ins. A handsome 
shrub, 6 feet high, 
usually broader 
than high, pecul¬ 
iar corky r bark, 
with the branches 
growing laterally 
in horizontal 
planeis or wings. 
Yellow-red flow¬ 
ers in June. Col¬ 
ors beautifully in 
autumn and is 
very striking dur¬ 
ing winter. Each, 
2-3 ft., 59c; 3 for 
$1.50. 
DECORATIVE 
SMALL TREES 
We all admire a large tree, but 
these smaller types with their showy 
flowers have a definite place in even 
the small front or back yard. Prices 
include postage. 
RED BUCKEYE. (Aesculus.) A 
distinctive novelty and plant aristo¬ 
crat. Striking red flowers appear in 
long clusters early in spring, followed 
by rugged, healthy, deep green foli¬ 
age. 30 ft. Each, 2-3 ft., $2,85. 
FLOWERING CHERRY KWANSAN 
(Prunus.) The noted trees of Wasn- 
ington, D. C., in your own yard! 
Double, dark pink flowers. 30 ft. Each, 
3-4 ft., $1.45. 
FLOWERING CRAB 
(Maius.} Noted for its wealth of 
bloom and attractive fruits. Simply 
covered in spring with a profusion of 
fragrant rose pink flowers. Graceful 
in form. 12 ft. Each, 3-4 ft., 95c. 
A Spray' of Flowering Dogwood 
FLOWERING DOGWOOD. (Cornus.) 
Of great beauty. The lively red flow¬ 
ers are followed in late summer and 
fall by bright red berries, which are 
a delight to the eye as well as food 
for the birds. 12 ft. Each, 2-3 ft., 
89c. 
MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA. Pig 
saucer or cup shaped blossoms often 
6 inches across, rosy violet shading 
to blush, appearing in May, before the 
leaves. 15 ft. Magnolias have proven 
hardy in many sections in the North, 
but we recommend winter protection, 
bundling up the plant as one does a 
rose bush. Each, 12 in., mailing size, 
65c. 
FLOWERING PLUM 
Prunus. Handsome, flowering trees 
growing 12 feet high, very desirable 
and very hardy. 
—Double Flowering Plum. Large 
double flowers, delicate pink color 
and upwards of an inch in diameter. 
The flowers are thickly set on the 
long slender branches. A beautiful 
subject for the lawn or in rear plant¬ 
ings. Each, 2-3 ft., 69c. 
—Newport Purple Plum. Brilliant 
reddish purple foliage with red tips, 
very showy. White flowers followed 
by edible fruit ranging in color from 
yellow to bright scarlet. Very desir¬ 
able. Each, 2-3 ft., 87c. 
Double Flowering Plum 
Winged Burning 
Bush 
My last order of shrubs and plants was very nice and they 
Kewaunee, 
blossomed exceptionally well this year.—Minnie 
Wisconsin. 
Sapport, 
