If You Have a Stream, Plant Weeping Willows 
Salix • Willow 
Salix babylonica. Babylon Weeping Willow. 
50 to 60 ft. This familiar tree is easily 
recognized by its long, graceful branches 
drooping to the ground. At home in a 
moist place, it will grow nicely in a dry 
soil, always adding an artistic and restful 
touch to anv surroundings. Each 10 
6 to 8 ft.. .$2 00 $18 00 
8 to 10 ft. 2 50 22 50 
S. Caprea. Goal or European Pussy Willow. 
15 to 20 ft. Leaves rather broad, light 
green, covered with hairs, white on the 
under surface. Opening catkins or flowers 
very conspicuous in early spring. Small 
tree or large bush with ascending branches. 
3 to 4 ft.$0 75 $6 00 
4 to 5 ft. 90 8 00 
S. elegantissima. Thurlow Weeping Willow. 
60 to 70 ft. A vigorous and fast-growing 
variety. Great mass of graceful, curving 
green branches form a semi-weeping effect. 
For street planting or general landscape. 
6 to 8 ft.$2 00 $18 00 
8 to 10 ft. 2 50 22 50 
S. pentandra (laurifolia). Laurel-leaJ 
Willow. 10 to 20 ft. Shiny, dark green 
foliage resembling the laurel. 
4 to 6 ft.$100 $9 00 
Salix, continued 
S. vitellina aurea. Golden Russian Weeping 
Willow. 30 to 40 ft. Grows into a large 
tree with a short trunk. The golden yellow 
branches contrast effectively with the 
leaves, which are white underneath. Young 
wood shows the brightest color. Useful on 
estates, parks, as specimen or screen 
planting. Each 10 
6 to 8 ft.$1 50 $13 50 
8 to 10 ft. 2 00 18 00 
SORBUS Aucuparia. European Mountain- 
Ash. 25 to 30 ft. In the fall this tree is 
covered with large clusters of orange- 
scarlet berries. Very attractive to the birds. 
7 to 8 ft.$2 50 $22 50 
STEWARTIA koreana. Korean Stewartia. 
6 to 15 ft. A desirable shrub or tree with 
bright green, rather large foliage turning to 
red or orange in the fall. Large, white, 
cup-shaped flowers in midsummer. 
5 to 6 ft.$6 00 $54 00 
S. serrata. A Japanese species still rare in 
cultivation, and sometimes confused with 
5. monadelpha, also Japanese. Small, 
often shrubby tree to 30 feet or more. 
Leaves dark green, IJ^ to 3 inches long. 
Flowers creamy white, flushed red outside, 
2 to 2k^ inches across, in the axils of the 
leaves. See in color, page 62. 
13^ to 2 ft.$175 $16 00 
Tilia • Linden 
Tilia cordata (parviflora) . Small-leaved 
European Linden. 70 ft. The heart-shaped 
leaves are small and it is the latest Linden 
to flower. Exceptionally sweet-scented 
blossoms. The best variety for street 
planting in our climate. Each 10 
8 to 10 ft.$3 00 $27 00 
10 to 12 ft., 2 to 214 -in. cal.. 6 50 58 00 
14 to 16 ft., 3 to 314 -in. cal.. 12 50 110 00 
16 to 18 ft., 4 to 4V2-in. cal.. 18 00 160 00 
Larger sizes priced on application. 
T. platyphyllos (grandiflora) . Big-leaJ 
European Linden. 70 ft. It may be con¬ 
sidered the most robust of all the Linden 
family. Grows into a fine-shaped, round- 
headed tree. Leaves quite large. 
Each 
8 to 10 ft., 134 ’to 2-in. cal.$5 00 
12 to 14 ft., 234 to 3-in. cal. 8 50 
14 to 16 ft., 334 to 4-in. cal.14 00’ 
T. tomentosa (argentea). Silver Linden. 
40 to 60 ft. I .eaves are silvery white under¬ 
neath and green above, giving a silvery 
sheen to the tree when stirred by a breeze. 
It is of rapid growth, compact in form, and 
bears sweet flowers in June which attract 
bees. Each 10 
7 to 8 ft.$2 50 $22 50' 
8 to 10 ft. 3 50 31 00 
DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS 
At all seasons of the year the Flowering Shrubs fascinate and de¬ 
light the gardener. An astonishing variety of color, form, foliage, and 
flowers supplies an abundant amount of garden color and beauty. 
The smaller varieties are useful in foundation plantings. The taller 
kinds are most effective when grouped in masses and have many 
ARONIA arbutifolia. Red Chokeberry. 
8 to 10 ft. Very decorative plant with 
white flowers May 15 to 25. The bright 
red fruits, so relished by birds, last well 
into the winter. Foliage assumes rich red 
tones in autumn. Each 10 
2 to 3 ft.$0 85 $7 50 
3 to 4 ft. 1 00 9 00 
A. melanocarpa (nigra) . Black Chokeberry. 
3 to 4 ft. Has smooth leaves and large 
black berries very much liked by birds. 
Flowers May 15 to 25. Foliage assumes 
even brighter tints in autumn than the 
foregoing. 
2 to 3 ft.$0 85 $7 50 
Azaleas 
Deciduous and Native 
For brilliant coloring and profusion of 
bloom, there are no other shrubs that can 
rival the Azaleas. When in bloom, the bush 
is one mass of color varying according to 
variety. With conditions similar to Rhodo¬ 
dendrons they will flourish, and any extra 
care, such as a leafmold mulch each fall, will 
repay with a glorious display the following 
spring. 
These Azaleas are hardier and do not re¬ 
quire as much care as the evergreen varieties. 
Fine for shrubberies, rockeries, and natural¬ 
izing. 
Azalea altaclarensis. Altaclaire Azalea. 
4 to 6 ft. Single, deep orange flowers 
changing to bright yellow, borne in large 
trusses. May 10 to 20. Large, strong, 
healthy foliage. A most rugged variety. 
15 to i8 in. B&B.$3 25 $30 00 
2 to 234 ft. B&B. 6 00 54 00 
3 to 334 ft. B&B.10 00 
A. arborescens. Tree Azalea. A native 
variety. Semi-double, fragrant white 
flowers, flushed pink. Blooms June 5 to 15. 
A very hardy Azalea which does its best 
on high ground but is quite satisfactory 
in the average garden. 
2 to 234 ft. B&B.$3 50 $31 00 
3 to 4 ft. B&B. 6 50 61 00 
other uses as screens for unsightly objects, as windbreaks, as hedges,, 
as single specimens or for their resplendent and brilliant berries.. 
If interested in Standards of Flowering Shrubs (crown-grown on 
a single straight stem)—please write in for our special list. 
Azaleas, 
A. mollis. Chinese Azalea. 4 to 6 ft. 
Notable for the variety and delicacy of its 
numerous shades of yellow, orange and 
salmon flowers. Quite hardy; thrives 
under ordinary garden treatment. Useful 
in a porch foundation planting, as a fore¬ 
ground planting with large shrubs, as an 
undergrowth treatment among tall trees, 
or as specimens. Blooms May 10 to 20. 
See in color, page 69. 
Mixed Colors. 
Each 
10 
10 to 12 in. B&B. 
..$1 75 
$15 00 
12 to 15 in. B&B. 
.. 2 00 
18 
00 
15 to 18 in. B&B. 
..275 
24 
00 
134 to 2 ft. B&B. 
.. 3 50 
31 
00 
2 to 234 ft- B&B. 
. . 4 50 
41 
00 
3 to 4-ft. specimen B&B.. 
..10 00 
4 to 5-ft. specimen B&B.. 
..15 00 
A. mucronulata. Dahurian Azalea. 4 to 
5 ft. In early spring, before leaves appear, 
the shrub is covered with frilled violet- 
rose flowers, crepe-like in texture. Effec¬ 
tive when planted as a companion to 
Eorsythia. Blooms about April 1. Single 
flowers. 
IM to 2 ft. B&B.. ..$2 50 $22 50 
234 to 3 ft. B&B. 4 00 36 00 
3 to 4 ft. B&B. 5 50 50 00 
AZALEA pontica and rustica fl.-pl. 
Hybrids. See page 69. 
We have a most complete collection 
of these Azaleas in many colors and 
named varieties. ALL SIZES. SEND 
FOR LIST. 
A. Schlippenbachi. Royal Azalea. 5 to 6 ft. 
A vigorous plant 3 to 5 feet high, with 
large, showy, single flowers of pale rose- 
pink, the uoper petals lightly spotted with 
brown. The attractive foliage turns 
crimson and golden in fall. Blooms be¬ 
tween May 15 and June 15. Exceptionally 
hardy. See illustration on page 71. 
12 to 15 in. B&B.$2 50 $22 50 
15 to 18 in. B&B. 3 25 30 00 
134 to 2 ft. B&B. 4 00 36 00 
continued 
A. Vaseyi. Native Pinkshell Azalea. 10 to 12 ft., 
A tall, slim shrub. Delicate pink, semi¬ 
double flowers in April, before the leaves ap¬ 
pear. Attractive foliage all through the 
growing season, turning dark crimson in the 
fall. See in color, page 69. Each 10 
15 to 18 in. B&B.$2 25 $20 00 
134 to 2 ft. B&B. 3 00 27 00 
2 to 234 ft. B&B. 4 00 36 00 
A. viscosa. Swamp Azalea. A native variety 
with fragrant, single, white flowers, tinged 
rose. Blooms profusely about June 5 to 15. 
Fine for swampy ground. 
13 ^ to 2 ft. B&B.$2 75 $25 00 
2 to 234 ft. B&B. 3 50 31 00 
A. yodogawa. Yodo~awa Azalea. A Japa¬ 
nese Azalea, spreading in habit, attaining 
a height of 3 to 4 feet. The double, rose- 
lilac flowers. May 10 to 15, are spotted with 
purple. Attractive and conspicuous. 
15 to 18 in. B&B.$2 75 $24 00 
2 to 234 ft. B&B. 3 75 34 00 
Buddleia • Butterfly B ush 
Semi-shrubs which freeze down in hard 
winters and come up with renewed vigor 
the following spring. 6 ft. Aug., Sept. 
Buddleia, Charming. Large, full spikes of 
lavender-pink. A really worth-while nov¬ 
elty. See in color, page 66. 50 cts. each, 
$1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
B. , Dubonnet. True Dubonnet in color, in 
sunshine nearly a red. Robust, erect plant 
with good spikes make this a fine, late 
summer shrub and cut-flower. 75 cts. each, 
$2 for 3, $6 for 10. 
B. Davidi magnifica superba. Spikes of 
true lilac flowers with a delicate yellow eye. 
50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
B., He de France. Handsome spikes of 
rose-purple suffused violet. A lovely color 
and a fine branching plant. 50 cts. each, 
$1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
B., Orchid Beauty. A splendid new variety 
of a soft cattleya-lilac color with a brilliant 
orange eye. Long, tapering spikes similar 
in form and size to Charming. 3-in. pots, 
$1 each, $2.75 for 3, $8 for 10. 
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