T. W. WOOD & SONS 
SEEDSMEN SINCE 1879 
RICHMOND 
VIRGINIA 
53 
FLOWERING SHRUBS 
IF TO BE SENT BY MAID ADD 10c EACH TO COVER POSTAGE 
ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon)—Blooms abund¬ 
antly from July to September when blooms 
are scarce. We can supply red, pink, pur¬ 
ple and white. 2 to 3 feet, 30c each; $3.00 
dozen; 3 to 4 feet, 40c each; $4.00 dozen. 
Barberry Thunbergii 
HYDRANGEA — Effective whether grown 
singly, in groups or in tubs; bears a 
wealth of bloom. 
Paniculata Grandiflora—The hardy va¬ 
riety. In July it yields immense panicles 
of white blooms that later change to rose, 
and last for weeks. 1 to 1 y 2 feet, 35c each; 
$3.50 dozen; iy 2 to 2 feet, 50c each; $5.00 
per dozen. 
Otaska—Produces large pink, sometimes 
blue flower heads; often grown in tubs. 
Two-year-old plants, 50c each; $5.00 per 
dozen. 
COMMON LILAC—Purple—Both ornamen¬ 
tal in the garden and for cutting. One of 
the most beautiful and fragrant spring 
flowering shrubs. iy 2 to 2 feet, 35c each; 
$3.50 per dozen. 2 to 3 feet, 50c each; $5.00 
per dozen. 
MAGNOLIA (Soulangeana Speciosa)—Beau¬ 
tiful in spring when covered with profu¬ 
sion of pink flowers before leaves appear. 
3 to 4 feet, $3.00. 
OPTJLUS STERILIS — Common Snowball. 
Dense and spreading in growth and very 
attractive while in bloom. Flowers white 
in large clusters in May and June. 18 to 
24 inches, 40c each; 2 to 3 feet, 50c; 3 to 4 
feet, 75c each. 
SPIREA—Showy free flowering shrub of real 
value. Plant in moist soil with a sunny 
exposure. 
BARBERRY THUNBERGII (Japanase Bar¬ 
berry)—Attractive whether grown singly 
or as a hedge. During the winter it bears 
a mass of attractive red berries which re¬ 
main all winter. 1 to 1V& feet, 20c each; 
$2.00 dozen; 1^ to 2 feet, 30c each; $3.00 
dozen. 
RED-LEAVED BARBERRY.— Like Bar¬ 
berry Thunbergii, except the foliage is 
bronzy red in the spring, the color is in¬ 
tensified in summer and rich tints in fall. 
An abundance of scarlet berries persist 
throughout the winter. 10 to 12 inches, 
25c each; 1 to iy 2 feet, 35c; 1 y 2 to 2 feet, 
50c each. 
BUDDLEIA or BUTTERTLY BUSH—A 
rapid growing shrub with long graceful 
spikes of delightfully fragrant flowers 
that are borne all summer. Strong plants. 
30c each; $3.00 per dozen. 
FLOWERING ALMOND — Spring flowering 
shrubs. When in bloom completely hidden 
by beautiful, double flowers of rose, snug¬ 
gling tight to the twigs. Double Pink—18 
to 24 inches, 60c each. 
FLOWERING PEACH — Double — Red. A 
most beautiful small tree rarely over 20 
feet tall; at its blossoming time in May 
every twig and branch bright with beau¬ 
tifully formed flowers. 3 to 4 feet, 50c each. 
CREPE MYRTLE—The best beloved South¬ 
ern shrub and deservedly so. Hardy in the 
South, producing clusters of delicately 
fringed flowers throughout the summer. It 
is usually grown as a single specimen, but 
makes a charming hedge. 
Pink and Lavender— iy 2 to 2 feet, 40c 
each; 2 to 3 feet, 50c; 3 to 4 feet, 60c each. 
Red—1 y 2 to 2 feet, 50c each; 2 to 3 feet, 
60c; 3 to 4 feet, 75c each. 
PORSYTHIA (Spectabilis)—A most profuse 
bloomer, with large rich golden yellow 
flowers. 2 to 3 feet, 30c; 3 to 4 feet, 40c 
each. 
JAPONIC A (Japan Quince or Pire Bush) — 
A very popular shrub which blooms pro¬ 
fusely in early spring; flowers bright scar¬ 
let; sometimes lighter colors appear. 18 
to 24 inches, 35c; 2 to 3 feet, 50c; 3 to 4 
feet, 75c each. 
Frobell—Bright 
with dense crim¬ 
son flowers in the 
late summer; a 
free bloomer; of 
dwarf growth. 
1 y 2 to 2 feet, 35c; 
$3.50 dozen; 2 to 
3 feet, 50c each; 
$5.00 dozen. 
Van Houttei — 
Forms a compact 
graceful bush 
with arching 
branches that 
are covered from 
end to end with 
pure white 
blooms in May 
and June. 2 to 3 
feet, 35c each; 
$3.50 dozen. 3 to 
4 feet, 45c each; 
$4.50 dozen. 
Thunbergii. — A 
beautiful shrub 
with numerous 
slender branches 
forming a dense, 
feathery bush 3 
to 5 feet high. 
The pure white 
flowers, borne in 
masses,, cover the 
plant like a man¬ 
tle of snow. 1 to 
1 y 2 feet, 25c each; 
$2.50 dozen; 1 y 2 
to 2 feet, 35c 
each; $3.50 dozen. 
BLUE SPIREA (Caryopteris)—One of our 
best late blooming shrubs that in the fall 
is covered with clusters of showy, bright 
blue flowers. 12 to 18 inches, 25c each; 
$2.50 per dozen; 18 to 24 inches, 35c each; 
$3.50 per dozen. 
WEIGELA—Hardy free flowering shrub pro¬ 
ducing great masses of bloom in late 
spring and early summer. 
Rosea — A generous bloomer, bearing 
deep pink flowers; one of the most satis¬ 
factory weigelas. 2 to 3 feet, 40c; 3 to 4 
feet, 50c each. 
STRAWBERRY 
PLANTS 
PRICES—All Varieties except Everbearing 
Postpaid: 25 plants, 50c; 50 plants, 75c; 
100 plants, $1.25; 500 plants, $4.50. 
Not postpaid: 100 plants, $1.00; 500 plants, 
$4.00; 1,000 plants, $6.00; 5,000 plants, $5.00 
per 1,000. 
100 plants of four varieties must be or¬ 
dered at the 25-plant rate; 100 of two varie¬ 
ties must be ordered at the SO-plant rate. 
EVERBEARING 
MASTODON—The most popular and widely 
grown everbearer. It makes a vigorous 
growth, the berries are large and of good 
appearance. The quality is good and it is 
excellent either for home garden or a 
money crop. 25 plants 75c; 50 plants $1.25; 
100 plants $2.00; 500 plants $7.50, postpaid. 
Not postpaid, 25 plants 60c; 50 plants 
$1.00; 100 plants $1.75; 500 plants $7.00; 
1,000 plants $12.00. 
EARLY VARIETIES 
PREMIER—Produce wonderful crops on all 
types of soil. A good berry for the home 
garden as well as the commercial grower. 
The berries are good quality, medium red 
in color, getting quite dark as they get 
riper. They have a very attractive green 
cap; the berries are borne on medium long 
stems, making them very easy to pick. 
MISSIONARY—A very popular variety for 
the Southern States and does well in al¬ 
most all soils. Medium in size, dark red 
in color, rather tart in quality and attrac¬ 
tive in appearance. 
KLONDIKE — An old and reliable early 
berry. The fruit ripens evenly all over; 
they are uniform in shape, medium size, 
light in color and fine texture, which 
makes the Klondike a favorite with can- 
ners and shippers. 
FAIRFAX—Originated by the U. S. Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture in 1932. It is a large 
berry with a big green cap and has a most 
delicious flavor, ripens about the same time 
as the Premier. 
We can also supply Howard, Belmar, Dor¬ 
sey, and Blakemore. 
MID-SEASON VARIETIES 
CATSKILL—The largest and most produc¬ 
tive of the mid-season varieties. Light in 
color with a bright green cap. Quality 
fully as good as the Premier. 
BIG JOE—This variety has been one of the 
leading mid-season varieties for years. 
The berries are large in size, very fine 
quality and have a large, bright green cap, 
which increases their attractiveness. 
We can also supply Southland and Aber¬ 
deen. 
LATE VARIETIES 
CHESAPEAKE—One of the best late varie¬ 
ties and unsurpassed in quality. The ber¬ 
ries are very large and hold their size well 
to the end of the season; firm enough to 
stand shipping to distant markets. 
LUPTON—A fancy late berry and one of the 
best shippers. Large and firm, regular in 
size and shape, and the beautiful red color 
makes them show up well when packed. 
GANDY—A favorite late berry. Large size 
and handsome appearance makes it com¬ 
mand highest prices on the market. Good 
for home use or commercial planting. 
We can also supply Aroma and Joslin 
Pride. 
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