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THRIVE IN ANY SOIL .... 
HYPERICUM Aureum (Golden St. John’s Wort). A 
hardy shrub attaining a height of about 3 feet. 
Flowers in small clusters; golden yellow petals sur¬ 
rounding a tuft of down-like stamens. Very at¬ 
tractive when in bloom. , 18 to 24 in., 35c each. 
jETBEAD (White Kerria). An attractive rounded 
shrub 3 to 6 feet high, yellowish green, corrugated 
foliage, large, single white flowers late in May, 
black seeds following. It will endure partial shade. 
18 to 24 in., 25c each. 
FRENCH LILACS. Hardy improved varieties Uiat 
bloom second year after planting. 'These hybrid 
types give a most delightful variety in color. 18 
inch, 35c each. Following are the best varieties: 
Belle de Nancy. Large blooms of double rose pink. 
Charles X. A strong growing bush producing large 
heads of reddish purple blooms. One of the best. 
Mme. Lemoine. Large pure white double flowers. 
President Grevy. Clusters of large double blue flow- 
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The above four Liiacs, $1.20, prepaid. 
LILAC, Persian Purple. Blooms a good deal more 
than the common, and has smaller leaves. Does 
not sprout from the roots. Beautiful purple flow¬ 
ers The bush makes a fine hedge where height is 
wanted. 18 to 24 in., 25c each. 
RED TARTARIAN HONEYSUCKLE. A very popular 
ornamental hedge which speaks for itself. Perfectly 
hardy, of upright bush form, growing to a height of 
12 to 14 feet at maturity, making the very best 
windbreak. Its greyish white wood is beautiful at 
all seasons of the year. Its glossy leather foliage, 
so thick that a chicken can’t get through iL its 
ability to stand heavy trimming and cutting bacR, 
makes it most desirable for hedging purposes. Its 
hardiness, its rapid growth, its imniense number of 
pink and red flowers coming early m May, are fol¬ 
lowed by a big crop of red berries that last until 
early winter and a paradise for birds. A favorite 
shrub that is absolutely hardy in any portion of the 
United States. Will grow with httle or no care and 
lasts a lifetime. Every home should have a hedge, 
driveway or windbreak of this robust and beautiful 
bush honeysuckle. One of the favorite shrubs. 18 
in., 10c each; $8.00 per 100. 
HIGH BUSH CRANBERRY. Handsome, showy shrub 
similar to the snowball, but with flat shaped blooms, 
followed by clusters of berries similar to the cran¬ 
berry. 18 to 24 in., 35c each. 
HYDRANGEA Arborescens (A. G.) (Hills of Snc^). 
This is the early blooming outdoor Hydrangea, ine 
snow white bloom is immense, round, very full. 
18 to 24 in., 35c each. „ , 
H. Paniculata (P. G.). Fall blooming. The most 
beautiful and striking of all flowering shrubs. 
Bears immense clusters of creamy white flowers 
in August, turning to bright pink and rose and 
finally to bronze in September. Grows 3 ^ 4 feet 
high, and does well in sunny locations. The flow¬ 
ers dry like everlastings, and can be kept indoors 
all winter. Very hardy. 18 to 24 in., 35c each. 
NEW RED-LEAVED BARBERRY. A boon for all 
types of landscaping, this variety starts its very 
first foliage a warm bronzy red, becommg more bril¬ 
liant with the summer heat. An abundance of scar¬ 
let berries throughout winter. 15 to 20 in., 25c eacn. 
PRUNUS, Newport (Purple-Leaved Plum). Often 
called the most beautiful of all small trees or large 
shrubs. Showy foliage opens up red color, turning 
to dark purple. Retains these striking colors through¬ 
out the summer. Delicate white flowers almost 
cover the shrub in the spring. Very hardy. I” 
judgment the best of all red foliage shrubs. 2 to 3 
ft., Me each. , , , 
P. Triloba (Rose Tree of China). A double flowering 
Plum and a very hardy and vigorous grower. Very 
early in the spring, before the leaves appear, it is 
completely covered with double pink blossoms. 
Foliage is delicate and makes the shrub attractive, 
even after the flowers have disappeared. 2 to 3 
ft.. 50c each. 
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I88Z...WELCH NURSERIES-SHENANDOAH, IOWA 
