THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE 
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Deciduous Shrubs 
Ornamental shrubs occupy an important place in the 
home garden. They present variety of color, season of 
bloom and type of growth, as well as producing brilliant 
colored foliage in the fall and bright-colored berries in the 
winter. 
ALMOND (Amygdalus). Produces double, rose-colored 
flowers in great profusion in early spring. 2 to 3 ft., 
75c each; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each. 
ALTHEA (Hibiscus syriacus). Rose-of-Sharon. Tall grow¬ 
ing, late flowering shrubs of unusual beauty. Pink, 
purple, red and white. Bush form. 2 to 3 ft., 50c each; 
3 to 4 ft., 60c each; tree form, 75c each. 
ARALIA (Acanthopanax pentaphylla). A graceful shrub 
with spiny branches and bright green foliage. 2 to 3 
ft., 50c each; 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 
AZALEA arborescens (Sweet Azalea). Fragrant white flow¬ 
ers in June. 1 to 1% ft., $1.50; 1% to 2 ft., $2.00 each, 
kaempferi (Torch Azalea). Orange-red, 18 to 24 in., 
$2.50 each. 
calendulacea (Flame Azalea). Flame-red flowers late in 
May. 1% to 2 ft., $2.00 each; 2 to 2 % ft., $2.50 each, 
mollis (Chinese Azalea). Mixed colors. 12 to 18 in., $2.00; 
18 to 24 in., $2.50 each. 
nudiflora (Pinxterflower). Deep pink to reddish purple. 
1 to 1 % ft., $1.75 each; 1% to 2 ft., $2.25 each, 
poukhanensis (Korean Azalea). Low growing; pale lilac- 
purple. 18 to 24 in., $2.50 each, 
viscosa (Swamp Azalea). Fragrant white flowers in July; 
prefers damp soil. 2 to 2 % ft., $2.00 each. 
BARBERRY, Japanese. See Hedge Plants, page 80. 
Redleaf Japanese (Berberis thunbergi atropurpurea). 
18 to 24 in., 50c each. 
BERBERIS THUNBERGI PLURIFLORA ERECTA 
(U. S. Plant Patent No. 110). (True Hedge Column- 
berry). This new barberry is pyramidal in habit, 
with foliage of a dense deep shade of green. It is 
easily trained into perfect spires and pyramids and 
makes a beautiful hedge, requiring very little trim¬ 
ming. 
Each 10 100 
12 15 in.$0.30 $2.50 $17.00 
15-18 in.35 2.80 20.00 
18-24 in.45 3.30 25.00 
24-30 in.55 4.50 35.00 
30-36 in.75 6.00 50.00 
BUDDLEIA, Butterfly Bush. 
Altemifolia. Lavender-purple. 50c each. 
Davidi magnifica. Purple with orange eye. 50c each, 
lie de France. Purple with golden eye. 50c each. 
CORALBERRY (Symphoricarpos vulgaris). Clusters of 
coral-red berries last throughout the winter. 2 to 3 ft., 
50c each; 3 to 4 ft., 60c each. 
COTONEASTER divaricata (Spreading Cotoneaster). A 
spreading variety with arching branches. Pink flowers 
are produced in June and bright red fruit in September. 
2 to 3 ft., $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
horizontalis (Rock Cotoneaster). A low shrub with hori¬ 
zontal branches and small glossy green leaves. The 
flowers are pinkish white and the fruit is bright red. 
A desirable variety for planting in the rock garden. 
5-in. pots, 6 to 9 in., 60c each; 7-in. pots, 15 to 18 in., 
$1.00 each. 
DAPHNE mezereum (February Daphne). A small hardy 
shrub blooming long before the leaves appear. The 
stems are closely set with deep red, fragrant flowers. 
15-18 in., 75c; 18-24 in., $1.00; 2-2y> ft., $1.25. 
DEUTZIA gracilis. Dwarf; white flowers cover the entire 
plant in May. 1 to 1% ft., 50c each. 
lemoinei. Medium growth. White flowers on erect stems 
in June. 2 to 2 % ft., 50c each. 
Pride of Rochester. Tall; double white flower tinged with 
pink; in late June. 2 to 3 ft., 50c each; 3 to 4 ft., 60c 
each. 
DOGWOOD (Cornus). Strong growing shrubs, attractive 
for their bloom, berries, leaf coloring, and colored bark. 
Cornus alba. Flowers white, fruit blue, branches red. 
3 to 4 ft., 60c; 4 to 5 ft., 75c. 
Cornus mascula (Cornelian Cherry). 3 1o 4 ft., $1.25. 
Cornus stolonifera flaviramea. Flowers white, branches 
yellow. 2 to 3 ft., 50c each. 
EUONYMUS alatus (Winged Burningbush). A handsome 
shrub of medium growth. Peculiar winged branches; 
foliage light green changing to bright crimson in 
autumn. 3 to 4 ft., 85c each. 
a. compacta (Dwarf Winged Euonymus). A choice 
dwarf, compact shrub which is unquestionably one of 
the best deciduous shrubs for growing in the shade. 
For a low, wide hedge this variety has no equal. 
2-2% ft., 60c each; $6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 
2%-3 ft., 75c each; $7.50 per doz.; $50.00 per 100. 
FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell). First of the spring flowering 
shrubs. Rich green foliage; tall and graceful in habit. 
fortune!. Upright growth. 3 to 4 ft., 50c each; 4 to 5 ft., 
75c each. 
intermedia. Medium growth. 2 to 3 ft., 50c each; 3 to 4 
ft., 60c each. 
suspensa. Weeping habit. 2 to 3 ft., 50c each; 3 to 4 
ft., 75c each. 
FRINGE TREE (Chionanthus virginica). A large growing 
shrub with heavy foliage and lacy white flowers. 3 to 4 
ft., $1.50 each. 
HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera). Tall, bushy, hardy shrubs. 
Morrow Honeysuckle. (L. morrowi). Medium height, 
drooping branches, white flowers, red fruit. 2 to 3 ft., 
50c each; 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 
Tatarian Honeysuckle (L. tatarica). Tall, pink flowers, 
crimson fruit. 2 to 3 ft., 50c each; 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 
White Tatarian Honeysuckle (L. tatarica alba). Tall, 
white flowers, crimson fruit. 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 
HYDRANGEA arborescens gra.ndiflora (Hills of Snow). 
Large clusters of white flowers in midsummer. 18 to 
24 in., 50c each; 2 to 3 ft., 75c each. 
paniculata grandiflora. The old-fashioned, common va¬ 
riety with large heads of white flowers in late summer 
which turn a bright pink in fall. 2 to 3 ft., 50c each; 
3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 
Standard or Tree Hydrangea. 4 to 5 ft., $1.50 each. 
JETBEAD (Rhodotypos kerriodes). Medium height; single, 
white flowers followed by shiny, black fruit which last 
throughout the winter. 2 to 3 ft., 50c each; 3 to 4 ft., 
75c each. 
KOLKWITZIA amabilis (Beautybush). A free-growing 
shrub with tubular pink flowers produced abundantly 
in rounded clusters the whole length of the branches. 
2 to 3 ft., 75c each; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each. 
Deutzia Gracilis 
