MERATIA praecox grandiflora, IMPROVED WINTERSWEET. H4-5 (VII). This is a 
rare large flowering form of the plant known as Calycanthus praecox or Chimonanthus 
fragrans so greatly esteemed for its very early, intensely fragrant yellow flowers. Here 
it usually starts to bloom in early Decmber and continues through spring. 4-6 ft. $2.00, 
3-4 ft. $1.50, 2-3 ft. $1.25, lVz-2 ft. $1.00. 
STEWARTIA sinensis. H4-5 (VI). The Stewartias are related to Camellia. This one 
makes a large shrub. Bears white flowers about two inches broad. Foliage colors bril¬ 
liant scarlet in autumn. Sheds its bark so that branches resemble those of Madrone. 
Pot grown 1-114 ft. 75c. 
VIBURNUM carlesi. H5 (V). This now ranks as an “old favorite” and is as popular 
as ever for the rich spicy fragrance of its flushed flowers. It is particularly nice when 
grown as a “standard” or miniature tree which gets the flowers up where it is easier to 
enjoy their delightful odor. Bush form 8-12 in. $1.25. Standard form 214 ft. stems $2.25. 
VIBURNUM fragrans. H5 (V?). It is a pleasure to be again able to mention and offer 
this charming plant which in England is considered superior to V. carlesi. It makes a 
shrub of moderate size bearing intensely fragrant pink flowers in rounded clusters which 
appear from November on into spring before the leaves appear. Those who have access 
to Reginald Farrer’s “On the Eaves of the World” can find a veritable eulogy of this 
most desirable shrub. Pot grown 2 yr. grafts $1.50, 1 yr. grafts 114-2 ft. $1.25, 1 yr. 
grafts 1-114 ft. $1.00. 
* WEIGEL A praecox lloreal. H5 (V). Although we have grown this for several years 
and have always been very fond of it we have never had much stock until this year. 
It is much earlier than the W. florida varieties and has larger flowers, (carmine tinted 
rose) in greater profusion. In other words it is remarkably fine. 4-6 ft. $2.25, 3-4 ft. 
$1.75, 2-3 ft. $1.25, 114-2 ft. $1.00. 
CLIMBERS 
BILLARDIERA longiflora. H3-4. A twining vine with very slender growth and not too 
rampant. Has greenish yellow flowers of no particular value but followed by very large, 
bright metallic blue berries that are indeed handsome. Good but little known. Pot grown 
114-2 ft. 75c. 
CAMPSIS chinensis (Bignonia grandiflora), CHINESE TRUMPET VINE. H4-5 (VII?). 
This is certainly one of the showiest deciduous climbing vines. Far superior to the Com¬ 
mon Trumpet Vine. Flowers are very large, funnel-shaped, orange and red, and borne 
in huge terminal sprays. The real thing is far from common. Our plants are all grafted 
and guaranteed genuine. Grafted 2 yr. $1.00, grafted 1 yr. 75c. 
CAMPSIS Mme. Galen. H5. A hybrid of C. radicans x chinensis and intermediate be¬ 
tween the two. As indicated it is hardier than C. chinensis so particularly useful where 
that is too tender. Grafted 1 yr. 75c. 
WISTERIAS 
H5 (V). These comprise one of our great specialties but were fully described in G. A. 
’36, pages 11 and 12. We still have copies available and will gladly send one on request. 
One new and very good variety that has been introduced since can be described again. 
WISTERIA floribunda, ROYAL PURPLE. Belongs in the Japanese group but instead 
of the usual very pale color of that type, is a deep purple. This color is out of the or¬ 
dinary and is very striking. Clusters are moderately long and unusually well filled out 
with flowers. The foliage is also noteworthy, being dark green and somewhat glossy, 
looking almost evergreen. Fortunately it blooms much younger than most of the 
Japanese varieties so buyers should not have to wait long to see the flowers. Grafted 
3 yr. $2.50, 2 yr. $1.50, 1 yr. $1.25. 
For our very complete collection see Part II. 
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