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DISTinCTIVE SHRUBS 
FLOWERIHG TREES 
If your garden is to be a “gem” and something 
to be really proud of, it deserves a proper setting. 
Perhaps it should be enclosed, or protected from 
too much scrutiny by passersby ? Privacy at 
times plays an important role in “personalized” 
gardens. A few well-chosen shrubs or trees 
often make the difference between a common¬ 
place garden and one of distinction. 
Earliest in Spring . . . 
FORSYTH IA 
Even when the snow is barely gone, the For- 
sythias begin to brighten the garden with their 
sunny yellow blossoms. For this alone, they are 
very popular, but individually their flowers are 
“bells of gold." The finest variety and the one 
you should plant is Forsythia spectabilis. 
3 to 4 ft., 75c. each, $2.00 for 3 
Vivid Color . . . 
JAPANESE QUINCE 
{Cydonia japonica ) 
This low, spreading shrub is conspicuous in 
May with its orange-red flowers resembling 
Apple Blossoms in form. In Autumn its yellow 
fruits are showy and interesting. Its foliage is 
dark green and handsome. 
18 to 24 inches, 60c. each, $1.65 for 3 
The Red-Bud Tree 
Brilliance in May and June . . . 
THE AZALEAS 
The Azaleas are truly the aristocrats of all 
flowering shrubs. A considerable list of varieties 
are in use for garden planting of which these are 
perhaps the best-known. 
Azalea arborescens. A beautiful tall-growing, 
late-flowering pink Azalea, notable for its in¬ 
tense fragrance. 18 to 24 inches, $2.75.each. 
Azalea calendulacea. Very appropriately 
known as the “Flame Azalea” because of the 
flaming reds and yellows of its bloom in June. 
A group of these shrubs is indeed striking. 
15 to 18 inches, $2.25 each. 
Azalea kaempferi. This is the “Torch Azalea” 
which carries masses of large flowers varying 
in color from orange to salmon-pink. One of 
the most showy and popular. Mid-May. 
15 to 18 inches, $2.25 each. 
Orange Blossom Fragrance . . . 
THE SWEET SYRINGAS 
For the old-fashioned garden or for the modern 
dooryard screen planting, these familiar shrubs 
are always of first interest. The common Sweet 
Syringa ( Philadelphus coronarius ) is a tall spread¬ 
ing shrub, fragrant and recommended where it 
can be given plenty room to develop in either 
sun or shade. The Hybrid variety P. virginal has 
waxy white semi-double flowers that suggest 
Orange blossoms in form and fragrance. 
Philadelphus coronarius. 60c. each, $1.65 
for 3. 
Philadelphus virginal. 75c. each, $2.00 for 3. 
May-in-the-Garden . . . 
THE FLOWERING DOGWOODS 
The Dogwoods may be treated as tall shrubs or 
as low trees. They are valuable material for the 
border or background in gardens large or small. 
The showy white or pink flowers appear before 
the leaves in early May. Being natives of the 
woodland. Dogwoods prefer somewhat shaded 
moist spots, but grow well in any good soil or 
exposure. 
Cornus florida ( White-flowering Dogwood). 3 to 
4 feet $2.50, 4 to 5 feet $3.25. 
Cornus florida rubra (Pink Dogwood). 3 to 
4 feet $4.00, 4 to 5 feet $5.50. 
(Larger sizes of both White and Pink Dogwoods 
are available) 
Spring Brilliance . . . 
THE RED-BUD TREE 
(<Cercis Canadensis) 
The Red-bud or Judas-tree always attracts 
attention in the Spring landscape, its branches 
outlined with close-set, rosy-red blossoms before 
the leaves appear. One of the most striking small 
trees for the garden or home grounds. 
4 to 5 feet $2.75, 5 to 6 feet $3.50 
For a Shady Corner . . . 
SWEET PEPPERBUSH, or 
“SUMMER SWEET” 
( Clethra ) 
This is a native shrub that thrives in shady 
and damp situations and where the soil is some¬ 
what acid. Splendid as a background planting 
for Azaleas. In July and August its clusters of 
small white flowers fill the air with intense fra¬ 
grance. 80c. each 
Brilliant Autumn Color . . . 
THE BURNING BUSH 
(Euonymus Alatus) 
Not critical of its situation, whether dry or 
wet, sunny or shady, this shrub is both depend¬ 
able and distinctive. Its flowers are of little note; 
but in the Fall its foliage turns fiery scarlet from 
which it derives its name. Corky ridges of bark 
along its branches are an interesting characteristic. 
3 to 4 feet, $1.00 each 
Euonymus alatus compacta. A low-growing 
form but otherwise identical with the above. 
2 to 2J^ feet, $1.25 each. 
Latest oj All . . . 
THE WITCH HAZEL 
(Hamamelis Virginiana) 
Unfamiliar as the Witch-hazel may be to 
many, it is a native shrub of vigorous growth, 
preferring moist locations. In November, when 
the landscape seems winter-locked, it surprises us 
by breaking out its curiously-stringy, yellow blos¬ 
soms—a seeming straggler in the garden parade. 
Give it plenty of room in which to develop. 
3 to 4 feet, 90c. each 
The Beauty-Bush 
COMPLETE 
NURSERY SERVICE 
Breck’s Nursery Department is lo¬ 
cated on Breck property at Lexington, 
Mass., and is now conducted by Bay State 
Nurseries, one of the largest and oldest 
nursery establishments in New England. 
This connection gives us access to an im¬ 
mense stock of hardy plants, shrubs, and 
trees. A profusely-illustrated catalogue is 
issued which is invaluable to the home- 
owner, and which will be sent free upon 
request. Orders for all merchandise selected 
from this catalogue should come to our 
main office at 85 State Street, Boston. This 
will facilitate speed and accuracy in the 
handling of all nursery stock orders. 
