SHRUB and FLOWER 
(For Color Illustration, see page 29) 
Chinese Magnolia 
(Magnolia Soulangeana) 
Let’s change “Magnolia” to “Magnificent” for no 
name could be better suited to this glorious tree. Truly 
Magnolia is the aristocrat of all flowering ornamentals. 
Produces immense 3- to 5-inch flowers in the spring 
before leaves appear. Leaves large and glossy. A high¬ 
ly ornate specimen at all times of year. Grows 18 to 20 
feet tall. Admirers will come by your home just to 
see this amazing beauty. One customer wrote us in June 
that the Magnolias he purchased from us this spring 
had two blooms A /2 inches each and lasted over a 
month, which to him had already been worth the price 
he paid for it, he so enjoyed these blooms which were 
so magnificent in size and color. 2-year, 20 to 24 in., 
branched, field-grown stock. #1.50 each; 2 for #2.75; 
6 for #6.60. 
Blue Skylark Hardy Aster 
Planted in May we actually counted 800 blooms on 
one plant. We are listing this wonderful Aster with the 
’Mum family, they have about the same blooming sea¬ 
son from early September to November. Blue Skylark 
is a very thrifty plant, grows from I /2 to 3J/2 feet high, 
can be planted for border planting or in back of smaller 
flowers like Glads or ’Mums on account of its great 
height. They are fine for individual bouquets or fit in 
beautifully with Glads, ’Mums, or other fall flowers. 
See page 11 for illustration. 25c each; 3 for 60c; 10 
for #1.00; 25 for #2.10. 
Tree Hydrangea P. G. 
Handsome, strong 3- to 4-foot trees. Blooms from 
July to September the first year. Star attraction in any 
landscape. Will bloom this summer. Starts with a white 
bloom which turns to pink. See page 29 for illustration. 
#1.25 each; 3 for #3.00. 
Egyptian 'Mum 
Very Hardy Perennial 
Similar to Pink Cushion and Azaleamum. Stronger 
grower and richer in color, blooms first year planted 
from August to late in fall, dainty rose-like buds open¬ 
ing to soft pink flowers, rapid grower, grows from a 
small plant to a mound the size of a bushel basket in 
one year with from 500 to a thousand blossoms on each 
plant, a gorgeous flower bed by itself, or if you are 
looking for a dainty, beautiful border for your flower 
bed, plant Egyptian ’Mum. See page 29 for illustration. 
30c each; 2 for 50c; 5 for #1.00; 12 for #2.00. 
Red Flowering Dogwood 
(Cornus florida rubra) 
Beautiful member of the Dogwood family, bearing a 
mass of deep rose-colored flowers in early spring. Sym¬ 
metrical tree, thriving in sun or semi-shade. Grows to 
20 feet high. 2 to 3 ft. trees, #1.25 each; 3for #3.25. 
Early Bronze 'Mum 
A new creation in ’Mums, producing hundreds of 
golden brown flowers the first season from early August 
to Thanksgiving time. Their growing habits are the 
same as the Egyptian ’Mum. 35c each; 3 for #1.00; 5 
for #1.30; 12 for #2.50. 
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Trees. 18 to 24 in. No Discount 
How to Order 
WHEN TO ORDER. Order now on receipt of this catalog or as soon as possible thereafter and 
we will reserve your stock for you. Orders are booked in the order they are received and we ship as 
near the date requested as possible, according to weather conditions. Shipping date March 15th to the 
latter part of May. 
HOW TO ORDER. An Order Blank is provided herewith for your convenience. Fill out clearly, 
be sure to print or write your name and address plainly, thus avoiding errors and delay. Remit by 
cash, money order or check. If cash is remitted, be sure to register letter. 
PAYMENT AND TERMS. Cash with order; however, if your order amounts to $5.00 or more, 
we will book your order with 25% down and balance 10 days before you wish your stock shipped. 
CORRECT 
PLANTING 
BOOKLET 
Forty-eight pages of 
valuable information on 
planting, pruning and 
general care of plants, 
shrubs, trees, etc. Every¬ 
one interested in plants 
should have this book. 
Supply limited. 
PRICE 25c. 
If Included 
With Order— 
Berry Planting Instructions 
PLANTS REQUIRED TO SET AN ACRE 
Strawberries (Commercial use) .... 3 ft. 8 in. x 1 Vi ft., 7,920 
Strawberries, Everbearing . 2 Vi ft. x lVi ft., 11,600 
Strawberries (Garden use) . 2Vi ft. x lVi ft., 11,600 
Black Raspberries . l x /i ft. x 3 Vi ft., 1,777 
Red Raspberries . 6 ft. x 3 ft., 2,400 
Blackberries. 7 ft. x 3Vi ft., 1,777 
Dewberries . 6 ft. x 3 ft., 2,400 
Currants . 5 ft. x 4 ft., 2,200 
Gooseberries . 5 ft. x 4 ft., 2,200 
Grapes . 8 ft. x 10 ft., 540 
Grapes . 8 ft. x 12 ft., 440 
SPACING DISTANCE FOR FRUIT TREES 
Apple. 30 to 40 feet apart each way 
Peach. 16 to 20 feet apart each way 
Sour Cherry . 16 to 24 feet apart each way 
Sweet Cherry . 20 to 30 feet apart each way 
Pear . 18 to 24 feet apart each way 
Plum . 18 to 24 feet apart each way 
Apricot . 18 to 24 feet apart each way 
Ou r Prices 
Are NOT 
PREPAID 
except where 
noted 
DISCOUNTS 
apply to 
everything in 
this catalog 
except 
Collections, 
Sweet September 
Cherry, 
Hardee Peach, 
Fertile Hale Peach 
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