Cole*s Shrubs Are Heavy, Fib rous-Rooted, V/ell-Branched Specimens 
DAPHNE 
Mezereum. February Daphne. 4 ft. An up¬ 
right, compact little shrub with stout 
branches almost completely covered with 
fragrant lilac-purple flowers before the 
leaves appear. Very attractive. 
12 to 15 in., B&B.$1.45 
15 to 18 in., B&B. 1.90 
DEUTZIA 
Gracilis. Slender Deutzia. 3 ft. A beautiful 
dwarf shrub with slender, erect, branching 
habit, covered in the early spring with 
creamy white flowers. A valuable plant 
for the front of the shrub border or founda¬ 
tion planting. Excellent for a low hedge. 
1 to 13^ ft.. . .40c I 134 to 2 ft.50c 
Gracilis rosea. Rose-panicled Deutzia. 4 ft. 
Similar to the above, except it has pink 
flowers. 
1 to_134 ft.. ..40c I 134 to 2 ft.50c 
Lemoinei. Lemoine’s Deutzia. 5 ft. Large, 
single white flowers borne on stout, upright 
branches. Fine for border and excellent 
when used as a hedge. Symmetrical and 
formal growth. 
134 to 2 ft.. . .45c I 2 to 3 ft.60c 
Magnifica. Magnificent Deutzia. 7 ft. A 
recent introduction considered by the 
people who have seen it to surpass all other 
Deutzias. Clusters of creamy white flowers 
are produced on long, upright branches. 
Hardy everywhere and easily grown. Just 
the plant for the back of the border or a 
large hedge. 
2 to 3 ft.40c I 3 to 4 ft.50c 
Scabra, Pride of Rochester. 8 ft. A vig¬ 
orous shrub with double white flowers, the 
back of each petal tinged with pink. It 
excels all other Deutzias except Magnifica 
in size of flower, profusion of bloom, and 
vigorous habits. 
2 to 3 ft.40c I 3 to 4 ft.50c 
DIERVILLA • Bush-Honeysuckle 
SESSILIFOLIA. Southern Bush-Honey¬ 
suckle. 5 ft. A shrub of somewhat spread¬ 
ing habit with attractive green foliage 
changing to bronze in the autumn. Bright 
yellow flowers in June. 
134 to 2 ft.. . .40c 1 2 to 3 ft.50c 
ELAEAGNUS 
Angustifolia. Russian Olive. 15 ft. A large 
shrub or small tree with attractive silvery 
gray foliage. The inconspicuous though 
fragrant flowers are followed by ornamental 
olive-like fruit. 
1 34 to 2 ft.. . .40c I 2 to 3 ft.50c 
Argentea. Silverherry. 12 ft. An erect shrub 
with spineless bark and reddish brown 
twigs. The long, oval leaves are silver 
colored on both sides. Fruit is also silvery. 
3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
ELSHOLTZIA 
STAUNTONI. 4 ft. A beautiful little her¬ 
baceous shrub with long spikes of lilac- 
purple flowers in August and September. 
Likes a sunny location. 2-yr., 75c. 
ENKIANTHUS 
Campanulatus. Redvein Enkianthus. 15ft. 
Although of Japanese origin, this plant has 
proved quite hardy in this locality. In 
May, clusters of pale orange bell-shaped 
flowers, veined red, hang from the tips of 
the branches, and as summer advances the 
glossy green leaves change through all the 
shades of bronze until they become a fiery 
red in the autumn. 1 to 134 f^., B&B, $1.50. 
EUGNYMUS 
Winged Burning-Bush 
Alatus. 7 ft. Bushy, compact, upright plant 
with curious corky bark that spreads out 
in flat wings. No doubt this is one of the 
most conspicuous varieties in the autumn, 
with its brilliant scarlet foliage and fruits. 
It does well in partial shade. 
134 to 2 ft.. ..60c 3 to 4 ft.$0.90 
2 to 3 ft.75c 4 to 5 ft. 1.25 
Alatus compactus. Dwarf Winged Euony- 
mus. 4 ft. A choice, compact shrub similar 
to the above variety, but slower growing 
and much more dwarf. The Arnold Arbore¬ 
tum of Boston considers this the outstand¬ 
ing shrub for fall color. Indifferent to soil, 
shade, and city conditions. Makes the 
most unusual and attractive hedge. 
134 to 2 ft.. . .65c 1 2 to 234 ft.80c 
EXOCHORDA • Pearl-Bush 
Grandiflora. 8 ft. A very showy, neat, 
erect bush with large clusters of pure white 
flowers. Excellent to use as a specimen. 
Should be incorporated in every shrub 
border. 
2 to 3 ft.50c I 3 to 4 ft.60c 
FORSVTHIA • Golden-Bells 
Intermedia spectabilis. 7 ft. One of the 
first shrubs to bloom in the spring, the 
bright yellow flowers appearing before the 
leaves. The plant grows into a tall, up¬ 
right shrub which is excellent for the 
border. Branches may be cut in late 
winter, brought indoors, and forced into 
bloom. See color illustration, page 5. 
2 to 3 ft.40c 4 to 5 ft.60c 
3 to 4 ft.50c 5 to 6 ft.80c 
Suspensa. Weeping Golden-Bells. 5 ft. A 
weeping form of the above. Very graceful 
and popular variety. We cannot speak too 
highly of its qualities. 
2 to 3 ft.40c I 3 to 4 ft.50c 
HAMAMELIS • Witch-Hazel 
Virginiana. 10 ft. A tall shrub native of 
northeastern United States, producing its 
odd yellow blooms after leaves have 
dropped in the fall. Prefers a moist soil. 
134 to 2 ft... .60c I 2 to 3 ft.75c 
HIBISCUS • Rose of Sharon/ Althea 
Syriacus. 10 ft. Flowers resembling holly¬ 
hocks, 2 to 4 Inches across, covering the 
tall, symmetrical bushes. These blossoms 
appear during August at a time few shrubs 
are in bloom. Indifferent to soil conditions, 
but like a sunny location. They are of 
many different colors. A few of the better 
varieties we list below. 
Coelestis. Single; blue. 
Rubis. Single; red. 
Variegatus. Leaves attractively varie¬ 
gated golden and green. 
Above Three Varieties: 
2 to 3 ft.55c I 3 to 4 ft .65c 
Ardens. Double; lavender-violet. 
Double White. Pure white, crimson 
center; double. 
Due de Brabant. Double; dark red. 
Jeanne d’Arc. Double; pure white. 
Lady Stanley. Variegated pink and white. 
Lucy. Deep rose-pink. 
Totus albus. Mammoth single white 
flowers. Often called “Snowdrift.” 
Above Seven Varieties 
2 to 3 ft.40c 4 to 5 ft.70c 
3 to 4 ft.50c 5 to 6 ft.90c 
HYDRANGEA 
Arborescens grandiflora. Hills of Snow. 
4 ft. Large pure white clusters of flowers 
4 to 5 inches in diameter produced in June 
and July. These shrubs will grow in the 
shade and prefer a moist soil. One of the 
finest foundation plants. Also good as a 
hedge or border plant. See color illustra¬ 
tion, page 5. 
134 to 2 ft.... 45c I 2 to 3 ft.60c 
Paniculata grandiflora. Pee Gee Hydran¬ 
gea. 5 ft. Huge trusses of pink and white 
flowers a foot long appearirig at the ends 
of strong branches, coming in the fall when 
other shrubs are without bloom. The 
flowers are excellent for cutting. See color 
illustration, page 5. 
1 to 134 ft • • ■ • 40c 2 to 3 ft.65c 
134 to 2 ft.. . .50c 
HYPERICUM • St. Johns-Wort 
Arnoldianum. 3 ft. A beautiful compact 
little shrub with fine foliage, bearing large 
golden yellow flowers in June and July, in 
such profusion as to almost hide the 
foliage. 
134 to 2 ft.. . .60c I 2 to 234 ft.75c 
Kalmianum. A low-growing shrub not 
over 3 feet high. Easily grown, succeeds 
well in light shade, and will stand con¬ 
siderable dryness. Small yellow flowers 
appear in August. The plant is perfectly 
hardy and has very attractive silvery 
foliage. 
134 to 2 ft_60c 1 2 to 234 ft.75c 
ILEX • Holly 
Verticillata. Winter Holly. 6 ft. An up¬ 
right-growing shrub belonging to the 
Holly family. Showy white flowers in June 
followed by bright red berries which are 
very attractive to the eye as well as to 
birds. Berries make fine lasting indoor 
winter bouquets. Grows well in moist 
ground and in shady places. 
134 to 2 ft.. ..50c 3 to 4 ft.$0.90 
2 to 3 ft.70c 4 to 5 ft. 1.15 
KERRIA, Double-Flowering 
Japonica fl.-pl. 5 ft. Shrub with double, 
chrysanthemum-like pure golden flowers 
appearing in June but may bloom inter¬ 
mittently all summer. Bright green stems 
and foliage add to the brilliancy of the 
flowers. 134 to 2 ft., 60c. 
KOLKWITZIA • Beauty-Bush 
AMABILIS. 6 ft. One of the newer shrubs 
that is enjoying increasing popularity. 
Produces long sprays of graceful foliage 
and flowers of delicate pink, similar but 
smaller than Weigela. Rapid grower and 
blooms profusely when well established. 
15 to 18 in.. . .45c I 2 to 3 ft.$0.80 
134 to 2 ft.. . .65c I 3 to 4 ft. 1.00 
LABURNUM 
Vulgare. Golden Chain. 10 ft. Aristocratic 
columnar shrub with dark green leaves and 
bright yellow flowers in drooping racemes 
during June. Fine for rocky slopes or in 
borders. 
134 to 2 ft.. ..95c I 2 to 3 ft.$1.25 
LESPEDEZA 
Royal Purple Bush Clover 
Formosa. 4 ft. Sometimes called Des- 
modium. The long, graceful branches 
droop with the weight of large clusters of 
royal purple sweet pea-like flowers in the 
early fall. Showy; useful for cutting. 
2-yr.50c | 3-yr. clumps.75c 
THE COLE NURSERY CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO 
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