FLOWERING 
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
Flowering Cherry 
ALTHEA, ROSE OF SHARON 
(Hibiscus syriacus). Rose of 
Sharon is a beautiful, long- 
blooming shrub, just loaded 
with blooms during August 
and September. Can be grown 
as a tree or shrub, whichever 
you prefer. If you wish a tree, 
select the strongest and most 
upright branch and prune off 
everything that sprouts below 
where you want the branches 
to form from then on. Prun¬ 
ing should be done early 
spring. Can be used as a fine 
hedge. Ultimate height 12 to 
15 feet. Mulch in winter. 
Prune severely each spring. 
Plant 4 to 5 feet apart. Red, 
pink, or white; state color. 
PRICES: 1 /2 to 2 ft., 45c 
each; 2 for 75c; 3 for $1.00. 
BECHTEL’S CRAB (Malus ioensis plena). Tree has a beautiful shape with 
large lustrous green leaves, silvery beneath. Immense, double pink flow¬ 
ers in May. Grows 12 to 15 feet high. Planting distance 6 to 8 feet. Does 
not produce fruit. Needs spraying same as apple. PRICES: 2 to 3 ft. 
trees, $1.35 each; 2 for $2.45; 4 for $4.50. 
BRONZE GLORY (Prunus cistena). A glorious tree, especially against 
the setting sun. Leaves brilliant carmine in early spring; change to deep 
maroon in summer with a bronzy metallic sheen. Truly magnificent! 
Beauty lasts all spring and summer. Beautiful pink flowers in May. 
Grows 15 to 18 feet high. Plant 5 to 6 feet apart. PRICES: 2 to 3 ft. 
trees, 98c each; 2 for $1.85; 4 for $3.55. 
CORAL DOGWOOD (Cornus sibirica). Everyone loves the beautiful 
Dogwood blossoms which appear in the early spring. Blossoms of Coral 
Dogwood are white. The bark is a pretty coral-red which gives a charm¬ 
ing effect in winter. Pretty berries, too. Grows 8 feet tall. PRICES: 
2 to 3 ft., 2-year plants, 40c each; 2 for 70c; 3 for $1.00; 4 for $1.25; 
6 for $1.65. 
DOUBLE-FLOWERING CHERRY (Prunus cer - 
asus). Magnificent flowering trees growing to a 
medium height. Flowers are double 
and pink, occurring in the early spring. 
Nothing could be more beautiful than 
a flowering Cherry in full bloom. Be 
sure to plant at least one. PRICES: 2 
to 3 ft., $1.35 each; 2 for $2.60; 4 
for $5.00. 
FLOWERING PEACH (Amygdalus 
rubra plena). This is a beautiful red- 
flowering variety. Stems literally 
loaded with beautiful double blooms 
in May. Fine for cutting. Ultimate 
height 15 to 20 ft. Plant 10 to 12 ft. 
apart. PRICES: 2 to 3 ft., sturdy trees, 
60c each; 2 for $1.10; 4 for $2.00. 
REDBUD or JUDAS TREE (Cercis canadensis). This is the 
beautiful tree that blooms with such myriads of small, reddish 
purple blooms early in the spring before leaves appear. Grows 
not over 20 to 30 ft. high. Heart-shaped leaves. Plant 15 to 20 
ft. apart. PRICES: 2 to 3 ft., 50c each; 2 for 85c; 4 for $1.65. 
PAUL’S DOUBLE SCARLET THORN ( Crataegus oxyacantha 
splendens). This beautiful ornamental is just loaded with beau¬ 
tiful double, brilliant scarlet blooms during May, followed by 
small, showy fruit later on. Grows 15 feet high. Plant 8 to 10 
feet apart. PRICES: 4 to 5 ft. trees, $1.75 each; 2 for $3.25. 
Althea, Rose of Sharon 
Paul’s Double Scarlet Thorn 
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It’s easy to find what you want. See index, pages 84 and 85. 
