“M ichigan’s Greatest Nursery” 
Flowering Shrubs 
Charming effects are quickly obtainable with ornamental shrubs that become increasingly 
beautiful with the years. The grace of shrubbery augmenting the beauty of the home grounds 
is an invaluable asset. With a judicious selection of plantings, it is easily possible to attain a 
continuous succession of blossoms from early spring until late fall. 
In the descriptions we have indicated the height of the shrub at maturity, the time of its 
blooming and the color of its flowers. For example: “3 to 4 ft.” indicates that the height at ma¬ 
turity will be between 3 and 4 feet. 
Berberis, Atropurpurea 
AMORPHA—INDIGOBUSH 
FRUTICOSA. A large, spreading bush, with compound 
leaves, containing 10 to 20 bright green leaflets. Slender 
spikes of deep violet-blue flowers in June, after the flowers 
of most shrubs have faded. 6 to 10 feet high. 
ARALIA 
SP1NOSA, Hercules* Club. 10 to 15 ft. A tall shrub with 
prickly stems and tropical-looking, compound foliage. 
Immense panicles of creamy white flowers in August 
followed by dark purple berries. Excellent for backgrounds 
in landscape planting. 
ARONIA—CHOKEBERRY 
ARBUTIFOLlAj Red Chokeberry. A rather large shrub 
with small, white flowers in May, followed by bright.red 
berries. Foliage turns red in fall. Very attractive. 
MELANOCARPA, Black Chokeberry. Similar to Aronia 
Arbutifolia except it is a much slower grower and has 
black berries instead of red. 
BENZOIN—SPICEBUSH 
AESTIVALE. Bright yellow, fragrant flowers'appear in 
early spring before the leaves. Covered with scarlet 
berries in early fall, when its leaves turn yellow. Bark is 
aromatic. Thrives best along the edge of water, as it needs 
moist—loamy soil. Reaches a height of 6 to lO.feet, mak¬ 
ing a handsome specimen plant. 
BERBERIS—BARBERRY 
BOX BARBERRY. A very graceful, free-flowering shrub 
from Chile. Bears orange-yellow flowers in May which 
are followed by globular blackish-purple fruits. Foliage, 
rich and glossy. Very dwarf, being usually only 6 to 8 
inches in height; but is one of the hardiest of the ever¬ 
green species. Used for edgings in formal gardens. 
ATROPURPUREA, Rod Leaved Barberry. Similar to B. 
Thunbergi in all respects except that the foliage is of a 
fiery red color. Excellent for contrast in the shrubbery 
border. A new and perfectly hardy introduction. Plant 
'•i full sun for best results. 
ACANTHOPANAX 
PENTAP1IYLLA. 5 to 10 feet high when full 
grown. Upright, prickly branches with luxuriant 
glossy foliage. One of the best shrubs for shady 
places, rocky hanks and adverse city conditions. 
AMELANCHIER—SHADBLOW 
Clethra, alnifolia 
CANADENSIS. Commonly called Juneberry or Downy Shadbow. A large shrub, growing 10 to 15 
feet high with attractive white flowers in early spring, followed by dark red fruit which attracts the 
birds. 
STOLONIFERA. Low growing spreading form. Fruit purplish black, sweet and juicy. 
Berberis 
Mentorensis 
Plant Patent 
No. 99 
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