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THE PARK NURSERIES 
Saint Paul 
HOLM & OLSON. Inc. 
We will help you create just such an inviting corner in your yard. 
FLOWERING SHRUBS 
The Sumacs (Rhus) 
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica). 3 ft. Excellent, medium 
height hardy shrub. Three-parted, fragrant leaves and 
bright autumn color. Stands shade. 
18 to 24 in_$0.40 2 to 3 ft_$0.60 
Tall Fern-Leaved Sumac (Rhus typhina laciniata). 9 ft. 
Has fronds of delicate, lacy leaves that turn crimson in 
fall. A hardy, tall shrub to make a pleasing foliage vari¬ 
ation in shrub groups. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.60 3 to 4 ft_$0.85 
Tamarix 
Tamarix Pentandra. SUMMER TAMARIX. 7 ft. A striking 
plant with feathery leaves and open clusters of pink flow¬ 
ers at the end of the branches in June and July. Useful 
in bouquets. The foliage is unlike any other shrub and 
makes a striking picture. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.60 3 to 4 ft_$0.80 
Thorn Apple 
Thorn Apple, Red Haw (Crataegus). 10 to 12 ft. A native white- 
flowering Hawthorn. Very handsome red fruits that are fav¬ 
ored by the birds. A splendid specimen or background shrub 
with horizontally spreading branches. 
4 to 5 ft._$1.50 
The Weigelas 
(Weigelas need favorable and protected positions—not recom¬ 
mended for planting north of the Twin-Cities.) 
Eva Rathke Weigela. 4 ft. Well covered with crimson trumpet¬ 
shaped flowers in July. Very free blooming. 
18 to 24 in_$0.60 2 to 3 ft_$0.75 
Weigela Rosea. 5 ft. Well rounded bush that has a profusion of 
bright pink bell-shaped flowers in late June. 
18 to 24 in_$0.60 2 to 3 ft_$0.75 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS SUPPLIED 
Our booklet of practical planting information that makes it easy 
for you to do your planting properly will be sent without charge, 
with your order. 
The Viburnums (Snowball) 
Viburnums are hardy, full-shaped bushes. Very 
ornamental in foliage, flower and fruit. 
Arrow-Wood (Viburnum dentatum). 8 ft. An upright bush with 
glossy green leaves. The flat clusters of creamy-white flowers 
in June are followed by ornamental black berries. A tall shrub, 
handsome in every way. 
2 to 3 ft._$0.50 3 to 4 ft._$0.75 
4 to 5 ft_$1.00 
Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum opulus). 8 ft. Named for its big 
clusters of edible red berries that follow the flat-topped white 
flowers. A full, handsome shrub with brilliant fall foliage color. 
2 to 3 ft._$0.50 3 to 4 ft._$0.75 
4 to 5 ft._$1.00 
Snowball (Viburnum opulus sterile). 8 ft. The popular, familiar 
"snowball" bush with white flowers in June. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.75 
Wayfaring-Tree (Viburnum lantana). 9 ft. Unusual, leathery, dark 
green, crinkled leaves. Red berries that ripen to black follow 
the white flowers. An excellent, tall, full, border shrub. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.60 3 to 4 ft_$0.85 
SHRUBS THAT ATTRACT BIRDS 
There are a number of Shrubs, which produce edible seeds and 
fruit attractive to birds. The ones enumerated below are amongst 
the most important, and ornamental. 
Japanese Barberry. 
Red Dogwood. 
Snowberry. 
Coral Berry. 
Elderberry. In variety. 
Viburnum. In variety. 
Buckthorn. 
Rugosa Rose. 
Mountain Ash. 
Crataegus. In variety. 
A Summer Tamarix—-feathery foliage. 
Pink flowers. 
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