North Abington,Mass. 
Better Shrubs 23 
fiuy Qaad Alun&esuf, StocJz 
When it comes to planting 
nursery stock, seeds, etc., the 
best is none too good. 
Inferior trees are bound 
to be disappointing; 
they may stagger along 
for a while, but they 
will never come up to 
expectations. The right 
kind of stock, on the 
contrary, will become 
more valuable each 
succeeding year, add¬ 
ing greatly to the value of the 
property on which it is planted. 
The high quality of our trees is 
well known—and the prices are no 
high er than for usual “run-of-the- 
row” stock. 
Forsythia Expresses 
the Spirit of Spring 
FOTHERGILLA 
Unique and Extremely Rare 
This beautiful little shrub is a jewel of the rarest merit. Little 
known, extremely scarce, its charm lays in its bushy, compact habit 
of growth. A profusion of creamy white flowers in May borne like 
buttons on the ends of the stem lend it unusual distinction. 
Fothergilla major. Large Fothergilla. 8 ft. An ornamental shrub con' 
spicuous in spring with its numerous spikes of white flowers. The 
leaves turn orange-yellow in autumn. 
Each 10 
2 to 3 ft.$2.50 $22.50 
monticola. Alabama Fothergilla. 6 ft. Of spreading habit with flow¬ 
ers slightly larger than F. major. 
Each 10 Each 10 
18 to 24 in. ..$2.00 $17.50 3 to 4 ft.$3.50 $30.00 
2 to 3 ft. . . . 2.50 20.00 
GENISTA 
tGenista tinctoria. Woodwaxen. 5 ft. (M.) The pealike golden yellow 
blossoms come in June and attract much attention when the plants 
are grown in masses. It is a very good shrub for rockeries and dry 
hills or where nothing else will ordinarily grow. 
Each 10 Each 10 
18 to 24 in. ..$0.60 $5.00 3 to 4 ft.$0.90 $7.50 
2 to 3 ft.75 6.50 
HAMAMELIS - Witch-Hazel 
Excellent for Screen Effects 
Hamamelis vernalis. Vernal Witch-Hazel. 6 ft. Attractive winter- 
blooming shrub with bright yellow flowers in January, February or 
March, which are not injured by zero weather. Of interest for its 
curious flowers and unusual blooming season. 
Each 10 Each 10 
2 to 3 ft.$1.00 $9.00 3 to 4 ft.$1.50 $12.50 
H. virginiana. Common Witch-Hazel. 15 ft. (L.) A treelike shrub 
useful for large borders, especially in moist places. Producing its 
fringy yellow flowers late in November after the leaves have fallen, 
it creates a unique an 
Each 
d attractive effect. 
10 
Each 
10 
2 to 3 ft. . . 
. . .$0.70 
$ 6.00 
6 to 7 ft. .. 
, . .$1.75 
$16.00 
3 to 4 ft. . . 
. . . .90 
8.00 
7 to 8 ft. . . 
. . . 2.00 
18.00 
4 to 5 ft. . . 
5 to 6 ft. . . 
. .. 1.25 
. .. 1.50 
11.00 
14.50 
8 to 10 ft. . . 
, .. 2.50 
22.00 
HIBISCUS - Rose of Sharon 
An erect, sturdy, treelike shrub 10 to 12 feet high, with a broad 
head and rather formal appearance. It produces large, showy flowers 
in August at a time when few other shrubs are in bloom. It is ex¬ 
cellent for specimen or screen plantings, and succeeds well in all 
soils. The use of lime will somewhat overcome its slight tenderness 
in northern New England. 
Hibiscus syriacus. Rose of Sharon; Althea. Each 10 
Prices .$0.75 $6.50 
Double Pink. 3 to 4 ft. Double White. 3 to 4 ft. 
Double Purple. 3 to 4 ft. Single Blue. 2 to 3 ft. 
Double Red. 3 to 4 ft. Single White. 2 to 3 ft. 
HYDRANGEA 
Woody shrubs with coarse, heavy leaves, blooming in late sum¬ 
mer, their showy white flowers changing to pinkish brown. They 
succeed in most situations and are indifferent to soil or climate. 
Pruning should be done in early spring if necessary, as Hydrangeas 
differ from most shrubs in producing their flowers on new wood. 
fHydrangea arborescens. Smooth Hydrangea. 10 ft. (L.) Strong, erect 
shrub, with large, broad leaves and flat heads of green-white flow¬ 
ers in early summer. A striking and picturesque plant. 
Each 10 Each 10 
2 to 3 ft.$0.60 $5.00 3 to 4 ft.$0.75 $6.50 
fH. arborescens grandiflora. Snowhill Hydrangea. 5 ft. Its large clus¬ 
ters of pure snow-white flowers, averaging 4 to 5 inches in diam¬ 
eter, appear from June to the middle of September. Suitable for 
shady or sunny positions. Few plants will bloom as well in shade. 
Each 10 Each 10 
2 to 3 ft.$0.60 $5.00 3 to 4 ft.$0.75 $6.50 
fH. paniculata. Panicled Hydrangea. 8 ft. (L.) This is a form of the 
preceding with single flowers, and in many respects is a much more 
pleasing shrub, particularly for its gracefulness. Highly recom¬ 
mended in landscape planting. It blooms in September, in upright 
panicles; flowers creamy white, turning to shades of rose and purple. 
Each 10 Each 10 
2 to 3 ft.$0.60 $5.00 4 to 5 ft.$0.90 $ 8.00 
3 to 4 ft.75 6.50 6 to 7 ft. 1.25 11.00 
fH. paniculata grandiflora. Peegee Hydrangea. 12 ft. (L.) This va¬ 
riety is exceedingly well known, being in almost every garden. Its 
large, conical heads of white flowers become pink and red with 
age. It should have plenty of water, and be severely pruned every 
spring to produce large flowers. We offer both bush and tree form. 
Each 10 Each 10 
2 to 3 ft. $0.60 $ 5.00 Tree form, 3 to 4 ft. $1.25 $11.00 
3 to 4 ft. .75 6.50 Tree form, 4 to 5 ft. 1.50 12.50 
6 to 7 ft. 1.50 12.50 
fH. radiata. Silverleaf Hydrangea. 6 ft. (M.) The large, heart-shaped 
bright green foliage of this variety is silvery beneath, and the con¬ 
trasting colors are decidedly pleasing. The white flowers are borne 
in flat clusters. Each 10 
3 to 4 ft.$0.75 $6.50 
Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora — Snowhill Hydrangea 
Useful Shrubs—The Hydrangeas with their late summer bloom 
