HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 
The shrubs we offer are strong, healthy field grown plants that should prove entirely satisfactorj' to the most critical 
buyer. Tlie figures following the variety name indicate the height at maturity. The figures preceding the price indicate 
tlje minimum height above ground when the shrubs are dug, but they usually exceed these figures. Alt .stock is carefully 
graded and packed to Insure safe arrival. 
EXPRESS SHIPMENT. We recommend shipment by express whenever possible, as the stock is usually delivered 
faster and in better condition. A recent reduction in express rates makes a much lower delivery cost and you pay only 
tlie exact transportation charges. We also find that on express shipments we can frequently supply larger sizes at no 
extra cost. 
PARCEL POST SHIPMENT. If delivery by parcel post is preferred, we will comply with your instructions if you 
add lOc per shrub to the list price to cover postage and special packing. 
Please do not ask for parcel post shipment unless you add the postage. 
ALTHEA 
(Rose of Sharon). 8 feet. Blooms profusely in late summer and early fall, when few other shrubs 
are in bloom. These are the color spots of fall, as Lilacs are of spring. Fine for the shrubbery 
border or for single lawn specimens. We can supply the finest double flowered varieties in the following colors: 
Lavender, Pink, Red, White. 2 feet, 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
CELESTIAL BLUE ALTHEA. The best Althea that lias been introduced in many years, and the only true blue in 
existence. Highly recommended. 2 feet, 50c each; 3 for $1.20. 
BARBERRY. See Hedge Plants on page 63 for both red and green leaved Japanese Barberry. 
Beauty Bush, photo furnished us by Courtesy 
Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University 
Beauty Bush 
For Semi-Shade or Full Sun 
The gracefulness of the plant and its free 
flowering habit makes the Beauty Bush (Kol- 
kwitzia) one of our finest flowering shrubs. It 
grows to about nine feet with the inner .stems 
erect and the outer ones arching to the ground. 
Pink, tubular-shaped flowers are produced in 
abundance along the entire length of the 
branches. Makes an excellent lawn specimen 
or may be planted in the tall border. Per¬ 
fectly hardy and will do well in semi-shade 
or full sun. 2 feet, 60c each; 3 for $1.50. 
Purple Fringe (Smoke Bush) 
PURPLE FRINGE 
(Smoke Bush) 
15 feet. The Purple Fringe or Smoke Bush 
(Hhus Cotinus) is a conspicuous spreading shrub 
or small tree; overhung in mid-summer by mist- 
like clouds of tiny flowers. These billowing 
panicles of light lavender give the impression of 
smoke at a distance. One of the most beautiful 
of all large shrubs. Can be grouped with other 
shrubs or used as a lawn specimen. 2 feet, 80c 
each; 3 for $2.00. 
WHITE FRINGE 
20 feet. Easy to grow. Somewhat similar to 
Purple Fringe, making an excellent companion 
shrub. The open clusters of finely cut white 
flowers appear in June, followed by purple plum- 
like fruits that are very attractive to birds. 2 feet, 
80c each; 3 for $2.00. 
Deutzia Pride of Rochester 
DEUTZIA 
Flowers in Profusion 
LEMOINE. 4 to 5 feet. A vigor¬ 
ous upright grower with slender 
arching branches from the base. In 
the spring the plant is completely 
covered with clusters of white bell¬ 
shaped flowers. One of the best 
shrubs we know of for foundation 
planting. 2 feet, 50c each; 3 for 
$ 1 . 20 . 
PRIDE OF ROCHESTER. 8 feet. 
A vigorous upright grower, and one 
of our fine.st shrubs. Very double, 
bell-shaped flowers are borne in 
great profusion during the month 
of June. Flowers white, tinged 
rose. 2 feet, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
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ADO 10c EACH IF YOU WANT 
SHRUBS SENT BY PARCEL POST 
Forsythia Spectabilis 
New Buddleias or Butterfly Bush 
Tlie most perpetual blooming shrub we know of, flowering without a break 
from early .summer until severe frost. During its blooming period it attracts 
butterflies by the hundreds, hence the name Butterfly Bush. The plant is of 
shrubby growth, growing 4 to 6 feet in height, and dies to the ground each 
winter. The root is perfectly hardy, sending up a new top each year, which 
produces a graceful bushy shrub, every branch of which is tipped with a 
flower spray. The newer varieties offered here are excellent for cutting. 
Strong pot plants that will bloom this year can be supplied, postpaid, at tlie 
prices given. 
DUBONNET. An entirely new color in Butterfly Bushes. The color is that 
of the French wine, Dubonnet, a shade that has been so popular in dress 
fabrics. In sunshine the flower glows almost a true red. 35c each; 3 for 
90c; 12 for $3.00. 
ELEANOR. The color of this new Butterfly Bush is known as Eleanor 
Blue, and is the nearest to a true blue Buddleia we have ever found. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.00. 
FORTUNE. (Plant Patent No. 206). Fairly dwarf in habit, growing 4 feet 
high and about 4 feet across. Flowers pure lilac with orange eye. The 
flower sprays instead of being flat on the under side, like many of the older 
types, are fully round and in bloom from base to tip, all at the same time. 
We have also found it to be the best cut flower variety. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 
12 for $7.50. 
PINK CHARMING. Many varieties of Buddleia have been introduced in 
the past in varying shades of lavender and lilac, and some even bordering on 
pink. After years of hybridizing a true pink has been developed which will 
plea.se the most critical gardener. Produces a bushy plant 5 feet high. 
Starts blooming in June. We can highly recommend this new variety. 35c 
each ; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.00. 
SPECIAL. 4 Buddleias, one each of the above four varieties, for only $1.50. 
DIJCU RITTFR^AA/FFT (Euonymus Europaeus). 15 ft. Large, 
**'^'^** 1*11 IEIV.JTTCCI erect shrub; yellow flowers in nod¬ 
ding clusters in May, followed by rose colored berries. In the fall the berries 
open to display the orange colored seeds in the same manner as the common 
Bittersweet or Celastrus, and hang on until midwinter. The leaves turn 
crimson-scarlet in fall. 2 feet, 50c each; 3 for $1.20. 
Lcircie Fruited Coral Berrv (Symphoricarpos Parvifiorus). 
kUI yc ri UITCU worai nerry 4 fggt. An improved form of 
the common Coral Berry or Indian Currant, and with much larger berries. 
Graceful .shrub; flowers light pink, followed by clusters of bright pink berries, 
which remain on the branches until late in the winter. An easily grown shrub 
that will thrive in even the poorest of soils. 2 feet, 50c each; 3 for $1.20. 
FvArnrF&F^n Drinkno evergreen Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) 
*"*^*“' cell a^M^iiiic Pas been one of the most popular small 
shrubs ever ofTered. Words cannot describe the delightful arbutus-like fra¬ 
grance of the Daphne which fills the air when tliis lovely shrub is in bloom. 
It grows only a foot high with spreading branches that 'form a round clump 
about 2 feet across. The tip of each branch is studded with a cluster of 
bright pink flowers in April and May. Many growers are offering an inferior 
strain grown from seed. Be sure to get our true stock. 2 year old, well 
branched plants, 60c each; 3 for $1.50. 
DOGWOOD or CORNUS 
Tlie Dogwoods are valuable for their foliage in summer, brilliancy of fruits 
in fall, and highly colored barks in winter. All varieties do well in sun or 
shade, and afford excellent contrast in shrub groups, while the berries attract 
birds in fall and winter. 
For the flowering tree Dogwoods see page 68 . 
GOLDEN-BRANCHED (Lutea). 6 feet. A broad bush with bright yellow 
bark. Strikingly conspicuous when combined with the red barked varieties. 
Smail white flowers; white berries. Very attractive. 2 feet, 40c each; 3 for 
$ 1 . 00 . 
RED-BRANCHED (Siberica). 8 feet. Bright coral-red bark. Yellowish 
white flowers in spring and a profusion of bluish white berries in tlie fall. 2 
feet, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
Forsythia or Golden Bell 
Beautiful shrubs with golden yellow bell-shaped flowers which appear very 
early in the spring, before tlie leaves, frequently while the ground is still 
covered with snow. Branches cut off in winter and put in a vase of water 
will bloom in the house. No other shrub will give as showy a floral display. 
Plant them liberally in the shrubbery border. 
SPECTABILIS. 10 feet. The showiest of all Porsythias. The branches 
are so densely covered with the golden yellow flowers that the wood is scarcely 
visible. 2 feet, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
WEEPING (Suspensa). 8 feet. Graceful, long, slender, drooping branches, 
witli long sprays of golden yellow flowers. 2 feet. 50c each; 3 for $1.20. 
