SOUTH MICHIGAN NURSERY, New Buffalo, Mich. 
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ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon) 
Strong, erect-growing shrubs of easiest cul¬ 
ture, perfectly hardy and a prolific bloomer. 
Lorge showy flowers in late summer when few 
shrubs are in bloom. Eo'h 3 10 
2-yr., 2 to 3 ft.$0.20 $0.55 $1.50 
CALYCANTHUS 
The sweet-scented shrub or strawberry shrub; 
also called chocolate shrub and Carolina all¬ 
spice. Flowers very double, a brownish purple 
in color, and deliciously fragrant. Blooms nearly 
all summer, and is one of the most desirable 
shrubs; even the roots are very fragrant. At¬ 
tains a height of 8 to 10 feet. Each 3 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.35 $1.00 
COMMON SNOWBERRY 
A well known shrub with small pink flowers 
and large white berries that will remain on the 
plant through part of the winter. The white 
berries ore the most attractive characteristic 
of this shrub. Each 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.20 $0.55 $1.50 
FLOWERING ALMOND 
Pink. Small shrubs, upright branches cov¬ 
ered with double pink flowers in May. Blooms 
before leaves come. Each 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.45 $1.20 $3.50 
FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell) 
What a bright spot this shrub makes in the 
landscape early in the spring! It is the first 
to bloom and liohts up the whole yard with 
its mass-^s of bright yellow flowers. Grows 6 to 
8 ft. tall. Each 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.20 $0.55 $1.50 
HYDRANGEA P. G. 
Flowers extra large, white turning to pinkish 
purple. Makes fine winter bouquets. Blooms 
July to October. Each 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.30 $0.85 $2.50 
HYDRANGEA A. G. 
(Hills of Snow). Resembles the old-fashioned 
Snowball bush. Large blooms open in June and 
last all summer. Each 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.30 $0.85 $2.50 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN 
One of the very best tall growing shrubs. 
In May and June it is covered with pink flow¬ 
ers, followed by many clusters of red and 
orange berries. Hardy everywhere and grows in 
sun or shade. As it makes a shrub 8-to 12-ft. 
tall, it is exceptionally fine for screen, hedge 
or background. ^fich 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.20 $0.55 $1.50 
JAPONICA (Flowering Quince) 
Very early in spring this fine old shrub is 
completeiy covered with dazzling scarlet flow¬ 
ers. The leaves are deep green and glossy, 
the growth bushy. The quince-shaped fruits 
ore quite fragrant. Each 3 
2-yr. 2-3 ft.$0.35 $1.00 
KOLKWITZIA 
Beauty Bush. In early June it is a mass of 
arching sprays of pale pink, tubular flowers 
which are somewhat deeper in the bud. The 
individual blossoms are almost an inch long 
and %.inch in diameter. Reaches a height of 
6 to 7 feet. Each 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.45 $1.20 $3.50 
MAGNOLIA (M. Soulangeana) 
A handsome tree of dense growth. Large 
cup-shaped flowers of deep rose-pink shading 
to silvery pink. Flowers appear before the 
foliage and when in bloom the tree is literally 
covered with these handsome tulip-like flowers. 
2- to 3-ft. trees full of buds.$3.00 
PERSIAN LILAC 
A decided improvement over the common 
Lilac. Does not sprout so much from the roots. 
Height 5 to 10 feet. Flowers bright purple. 
Blooms in May and June. 
Eoch 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.25 $0.65 $2.00 
Lack of space prohibits us from 
using illustrations or featuring any of 
our shrubs. 
We offer you our list of fine old and 
new varieties os follows: 
RUSSIAN OLIVE 
Rugged, tree-like shrub, growing 10 to 12 
feet high. Foliage is a beautiful, silvery gray, 
contrasting sharply with other shrubs. Flowers 
are deep golden and very fragrant, followed 
by ornamental yellowish brown fruits with silver 
sca’es. Eoch 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.25 $0.70 $2.10 
SYRINGA, VIRGINAL 
This is the best Mock Orange. The flowers 
are very large, pure white, and so fragrant 
that just a spray will perfume an entire room. 
Blooms very profusely in June, with scattering 
flowers through the summer. It is unquestion¬ 
ably one of the very finest white flowering 
shrubs. Grows everywhere and makes a bush 
5 to 6 feet tall. Eoch 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.35 $1.00 $2.50 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 
Sometimes called Bridal Wreath. Branches 
droop to the ground with small white flowers 
all summer. 
18-24 
in. 2-yr. 
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3 to 4 
ft. 3-yr. 
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4 to 5 ft. 
husky, 3-yr. 
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SPIREA BILLIARDI 
A grand shrub for group and foundation 
planting. Long spikes of deep rose-colored 
flowers from June to September. Grows 4 to 
5 feet tall. Each 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.20 $0.50 $1.55 
SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER 
Beautiful dark small foliage; dense rounded 
growth; and large, brilliant rosy crimson 
corymbs, at its best in midsummer. More of 
this voriety is used for foundation plantings 
and low borders, than any other dwarf shrubs. 
Plant 2 feet apart. 
2-yr., field-grown. Each 3 10 
12-15 in.$0.20 $0.50 $1.55 
SNOWBALL 
Grand old shrub of our grandmother's garden. 
In early spring is covered with hundreds of pure 
snow-white balls. Tall shrub, growing in sun or 
partial shade. Eoch 3 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.35 $1.00 
TAMARIX AFRICANA 
Tall shrub, 8 to 10 feet high, with fine 
feathery foliage and small, bright pink flowers, 
in slender racemes in April and May. 
Each 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.20 $0.55 $1.50 
VIBURNUM CARLESI 
Pink Snowball. Wonderful new shrub. Its 
fragrance resembles trailing arbutus. Will bloom 
early in spring; thrives best in partial shade and 
cool moist soil. Each 3 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.65 $1.75 
WEIGELA ROSEA 
Showy, trumpet-shaped flowers of rose-pink 
cover this broad bushy shrub from May to July. 
It grows 5 to 6 ft. tall and is one of the good 
shrubs. Lovely flowers and attractive foliage. 
Easy to grow. Each 3 10 
2-yr., 18-24 in.$0.25 $0.70 $2.00 
WITCH HAZEL 
Valuable because its fringe-like yellow flow¬ 
ers open in November. Grows 10 to 15 feet 
toll, with fine leaves that color to yellow, or¬ 
ange or purple in fall and drop before the 
bright yellow flowers appear. Moist sandv or 
peaty soil and partial shade. Eoch 3 
18-24 in.$0.45 $1.10 
ORNAMENTAL AND 
SHADE TREES 
BUDDLEIA, ILE DE FRANCE 
Of quick bushy growth; when the lovely 
bloom-spikes appear in July, the shrub, which 
had probably died down nearly to the ground 
during winter, is now a perfect, well-branched 
specimen of about 5 feet; radiating a delight¬ 
ful perfume and glowing with tints and shape 
of the spring Lilacs. A new variety, of more 
uniform moderate growth, and greater bril¬ 
liance of color in the bloom. Thick flower spikes 
6 to 9 inches long, sweetly fragrant; rosy pur¬ 
ple with a deep violet suffusion. Each 4 
2- yr.$0.30 $1.00 
CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH 
A graceful white-barked tree with droop'ng 
limbs, and cut-leaf foliage. Each 2 
5 to 6 ft.$1.50 $2.75 
EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN ASH 
Hardy, erect, 20 to 30 feet high, with smooth 
bark and dense regular heads; berry clusters 
large and bright. Each 2 5 
4 to 5 ff.$1.00 $1.85 $3.95 
NORWAY MAPLE 
A handsome tree of Icrce, fa'rly rapid growth 
forming a dense, rounded head of strong 
branches and broad, deep green leaves, sturdy, 
compact, vigorous; it is one of the very best 
formal trees. E-jch 2 
5 to 6 ft.$1.10 $2.00 
SILVER MAPLE 
Rapid growing, producing quick shade. 
Leaves indented, bright green above, silver be¬ 
neath. Each 3 10 
5 to 6 ft.$0.40 $1.20 $3.50 
BOLLEANA POPLAR 
Similar 1o the well-known Lombardy Poplar 
in habit, but broader, and like it, useful in 
breaking the monotony of lower round-topped 
trees. Will grow to a tall spire, 80 feet high. 
Its leaves are glossy green above, silvery be¬ 
neath. Each 2 5 
5 to 6 ft.$0.90 $1.75 $3.50 
LOMBARDY POPLAR 
Attains a height of from 50 to 60 feet. Well 
known and remarkable for its erect, rapid 
growth, and tall, spiry form. Indispensable in 
landscape gardening, to break the monotonous 
outline of other trees. Each 3 10 
2 to 3 ft.$0.25 $0.60 $1.50 
4 to 5 ft.35 1.00 2.00 
10 to 12 ft. 1.10 2.00 6.00 
FRENCH PUSSY WILLOW 
(Salix discolor). A small treee with attractive 
leaves 2 inches long by an inch wide. Its popu¬ 
lar appeal is the conspicuous silky catkins which 
make such delightful "springy" bouquets just 
as the snow is melting. Each 3 
3- yr., 5 to 6 ft.$0.35 $1.00 
NIOBE WEEPING WILLOW 
(YELLOW BARK) 
A large tree with long, drooping branches. 
Very hardy. Fine for parks, rock gardens or 
along streams. Each 3 10 
5 to 6 ft.$0.75 $1.40 $6.00 
WISCONSIN WEEPING 
WILLOW (GREEN BARK) 
Immense, graceful, broad-topped tree. Its 
fresh, bright green tint, and long, wavy branches 
make it very attractive. The most generally 
planted variety. Grows rapidly. 
Each 2 3 10 
4 to 5 ft.$0.35 $0.55 $1.00 $2.50 
10 to 12 ft.$1.00 $1.75 $2.25 
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