FARMS , Inc 
PARIBAULT , MINN. 
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FLOWERING SHRUBS 
BUDDLEIA. (Pot Plants.) (See page 22 for color illus- 
tration.) No plant will fit more easily into any shrub 
planting than will the Buddleias. Plant the smallest 
slip of a rooted bush into any plant arrangement. Put 
it in good soil and then give it good cultivation and in 
six weeks’ time you have a large, fast-growing bush that is beginning 
to show its developing buds. Within another two weeks this plant 
will be entirely covered with beautiful long lilac-like blooms which 
will continue in full bloom right up to killing frost. These new and 
finer varieties are far superior to the old Butterfly Bush as it was first 
sent out. We offer three distinct colors this spring. 
B., lie de France. (See color illustration on page 22.) The darkest colored of all the 
Buddleias and one that is having a great run in popularity. The blooms are of a deep 
reddish purple shade. Strong pot plants, 40c each 
PHILADELPHUS VIRGINAL 
ALMOND, Double-Flowering Pink. This and the For- 
sythia are our earliest flowering shrubs. Blossoms like 
little double-pink roses cover the bush just before the 
leaves come. Most flowering Almonds are budded onto 
native plum roots, which send up plum suckers among 
the Almonds. Our Flowering Almond are all on their 
own root and customers will not be bothered with this 
suckering. 
18 to 24 in., 50c each. 2 to 3 ft., 60c each; 2 for $1.15 
B., Hartwegi. (See color illustration on page 22.) Very heavy foliage in a rich dark 
green. Compact bush literally covered with large, long, shapely blooms. Color is a 
pleasing bright lavender with a distinct orange eye in each little floret. 
Strong pot plants, 50c each 
Forsythia Spectabilis 
CISTENA. Prof. Hansen’s famous Red-Leaved Cherry. A wonderful 
low-growing intense red-leaved cherry that grows in bush form up a 
height of 6 feet. Foliage brilliant red all summer. After passing 
southern end of Lake Michigan, color much more intense than in the 
West. 3 to 4 ft., 75c 
CORNUS aureo. This is the Golden Barked Dogwood. Very beautiful 
as a splash of color is needed in the border during the winter. The 
bark is a bright golden yellow and remains so all winter. 
18 to 24 in., 40c; 6 for $2.10; 100 for $25.00 
C. sibirica. The hardy Cornus or Dogwood of the North is much used 
for individual plant effect and also for hedging because of its intense 
bright red bark which shows up most beautifully all winter long after 
the leaves are off. The Cornus varieties are all good to plant in shady 
places. 18 to 24 in., 40c; 6 for $2.10; 100 for $25.00 
COTONEASTER acutifolia. Hardiest of the Cotoneasters. A beautiful, 
very symmetrical growing, graceful shrub that we think one of the 
finest shrubs we grow here. It has a rich deep green foliage that looks 
as though it were varnished. This rich foliage remains all through the 
summer no matter what the weather may be. Splendid for shady 
places. One of the most beautiful hedge plants for the North. 
18 to 24 in., 35c; 10 or more at 25c 
FORSYTHIA ovata. A new hardy Forsythia recently introduced by the 
Federal Government from Korea. This is a beautiful, distinct, fast¬ 
growing variety, which seems to be absolutely hardy over the north¬ 
west. The flowers are not as pretty as the ones of Forsythia specta¬ 
bilis, but because of the hardiness of the plant, we recommend it to 
those living in the northwest. 1-yr. field-grown plants, 50c 
F. spectabilis (Golden Bell). 8 to 10 feet. With the first warm balmy 
days the Forsythias light up the garden before leaves appear with 
glistening yellow flowers all along the branches. Thus they herald the 
coming of spring, its first flowers, and how welcome they are. Hardy 
in southern Minnesota. 2 to 3 ft. specimens, 75c; 2 for $1.25 
HONEYSUCKLE, Upright White. The bush Honeysuckles make one 
of our finest shrubs, especially where a large shrub is needed. Very 
hardy, will grow almost anywhere. Covered with pure white flowers 
followed by beautiful red berries much relished by the birds. 
2 to 3 ft., 40c each; 2 for 75c; 25 or more at 20c 
H., Upright Pink. Same as the white except for color. The flowers are 
a medium deep pink. 18 to 24 in., 30c each; 2 for 50c. 2 to 3 ft., 
40c each; 2 for 75c; 25 or more at 20c. 
H., Lonicera syringantha. A very valuable new shrub, with long grace¬ 
ful vine-like branches covered in the spring with delicate, beautiful 
foliage and fragrant lilac flowers. This is a welcome addition to our 
shrub list. Entirely new. A shrub you will like. 
1-yr. field-grown plants, 50c 
B., Pink Charming. (See color illustration on page 22.) This is truly a fine one and 
the name is very fitting. Long flower panicles, many reaching 15 to 18 inches. Full, 
tapering gracefully towards the tip. A beautiful rosy pink. Looks as though it were 
the coming variety. Strong pot plants, 75c each 
SPECIAL OFFER 
lice strong 2 V 4 -in. pot 
its, one of each, that will 
all develop into big full blooming plants <£ “I 1C Post- 
within six weeks—for. 4' * paid 
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Fines! of all the Philadelphia 
Semi-double. White. Everblooming. Everything considered this is the most 
sensational of all the Philadelphus. In fact, we regard it as the most valuable 
new shrub acquisition to the flower garden of recent years. The bush is a 
moderately strong grower, with us attaining a height of 6 to 7 feet. Rather 
open, sparse foliage to make the wonderful blooms all the more conspicuous. 
Flowers pure white, semi-double, often 2 inches in diameter. Begins to bloom 
about June 15th with us, and blooms profusely for about 3 weeks. Then 
it rests a few weeks and starts to bloom again, continuing with a small amount 
of bloom until frost. 18 to 24 in., 50c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $4.50 
2 to 3 ft., 75c; 2 for $1.40; 10 for $6.00 
The Finest New Philadelphus Brought Out in the Past Fifty Years 
Philadelphus Virginal 
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