B. 8s A. AZALEAS LEAD THE WORLD 
DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS 
AT ALL seasons of the year the Flowering Shrubs fascinate and delight 
/"A the gardener. An astonishing variety of color, form, foliage and flowers 
supplies an abundant amount of garden color and beauty. The smaller 
varieties are useful in foundation plantings. The taller kinds are most effec¬ 
tive when grouped in masses and have many other uses as screens for un¬ 
sightly objects, as windbreaks, as hedges, as single specimens or for their 
resplendent and brilliant berries. 
Ii interested in Standards of Flowering Shrubs (crown-grown on a single 
straight stem), please write in for our special list. 
Azaleas. Deciduous and Native 
DECIDUOUS ORNAMENTAL AND 
SHADE TREES, continued 
SALIX elegantissima. Tburlow Weeping 
Willow. 60 to 70 ft. A vigorous and fast¬ 
growing variety. Great mass of graceful, 
curving green branches which form a semi¬ 
weeping effect. 6 to 8 ft., $2 each; 8 to 10 
ft., $2.50. 
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SORBUS Aucuparia. European Mountain- 
Ash. 25 to 30 ft. In the fall this tree is 
covered with large clusters of orange- 
scarlet berries. Very attractive to birds. 
6 to 8 ft., $2.50 each; 8 to 10 ft., $3 each. 
STEWARTIA Pseudo-Camellia. Japanese 
Stewartia. 6 to 15 ft. A desirable shrub or 
tree with bright green, rather large foliage 
turning to red or orange in the fall. Large 
white cup-shaped camellia-like flowers in 
midsummer. 4 to 5 ft., B&B. $5 each. 
S. serrata. A Japanese species still rare in 
cultivation and sometimes confused with 
A. monadelpha, also Japanese. A small, 
shrubby tree to 30 feet. Leaves dark green, 
1 ]/2 to 3 inches long. Flowers creamy 
white, flushed red outside, 2 to 2J^ inches 
across in the axils of the leaves. 2y to 3 
ft. See in color on page 61. $2.75 each. 
TILIA cordata (parviflora). Small-leaved 
European Linden. 70 ft. The heart- 
shaped leaves are small, and it is the 
latest Linden to flower. Exceptionally 
sweet-scented blossoms. Best variety for 
street planting in our climate. 8 to 10 ft., 
$4.25 each; 10 to 12 ft., 2 to 2J^-in. cal., 
$6. 
Larger sizes priced on application. 
T. tomentosa (argentea). Silver Linden. 
40 to 60 ft. Leaves are silvery white 
underneath and green above, giving a 
silvery sheen to the tree when stirred by a 
breeze. Of rapid growth, compact in form, 
and bears sweet flowers in June which 
attract bees. 8 to 10 ft., $4.75 each; 
10 to 12 ft., 15L to 2-in. cal., $5.75. 
3 Rare Plant Jewels 
All three are low compact 
growers requiring little room; 
all are perfectly hardy. They 
will “fit in” the foreground of an 
established border planting or 
wherever space will allow for 
low and slow growing choice 
specimens. They will be your 
pets for a lifetime. 
AZALEA MUCRONULATA. 
(Dahurian Azalea). 
15 to 18 in. B&B.$2 25 
HYDRANGEA OPULOI- 
DES ACUMINATA 
(Blue Hydrangea). 
U /2 ft. B&B. The 
very hardy variety... 180 
DAPHNE GENKWA. 
(Lilac Daphne). 
12 to 15 in., estab¬ 
lished in pots. 1 50 
Regular value . . .$5 55 
This collection now priced $4.40 
Net 
When remittance accompanies the 
order before April 15, no charge is made 
for packing this collection. Safe arrival 
guaranteed. 
For brilliant coloring and profusion of 
bloom, there are no other shrubs that can 
rival the Azaleas. When in bloom, the bush 
is one mass of color varying according to 
variety. With conditions similar to Rhodo¬ 
dendrons they will flourish, and any extra 
care such as a Ieafmold mulch each fall, will 
Azalea altaclarensis. Allaclaire Azalea. 
4 to 6 ft. Single, deep orange flowers 
changing to bright yellow, borne in large 
trusses, May 10 to 20. Large, strong 
healthy foliage. A most rugged variety. 
1 'A to 2 ft., B&B, $4.75 each; 2 to Ifi ft., 
B&B, $6.50. 
A. mollis. Chinese Azalea. 4 to 6 ft. Notable 
for the variety and delicacy of its shades of 
yellow, orange and salmon. Quite hardy; 
thrives under ordinary garden treatment. 
Useful in a porch foundation planting, as a 
foreground planting with large shrubs, 
as an undergrowth treatment among tall 
trees, or as specimens. Blooms May 10 
to 20. See in color, page 64. 
Assorted Colors Each 10 
10 to 12 in. B&B.$1 50 $12 50 
12 to 15 in. B&B. 2 25 19 00 
15 to 18 in. B&B. 3 00 26 00 
\y 2 to 2 ft. B&B. 4 00 34 00 
A. mucronulata. Dahurian Azalea. 4 to 
5 ft. In early spring, before leaves appear, 
the shrub is covered with frilled violet- 
rose flowers, crepe-like in texture. Effec¬ 
tive when planted as a companion to 
forsythia. Drought resistant. Blooms 
about April 1. Single flowers. 13^ to 2 
ft., B&B, $3 each. 
For Evergreen Azaleas, kindly turn 
to page 54 
ARONIA arbutifolia. Red Chokeberry. 
6 to 8 ft. Very decorative plant with 
white flowers. May 15 to 25. 1 he bright 
red fruits, so relished by birds, last well 
into the winter. Foliage assumes rich red 
tones in autumn. See in color on page 60. 
2 to 3 ft., 85 cts. each. 
melanocarpa (nigra). Black Choke- 
berry. 3 to 4 ft. Has smooth leaves and 
large black berries very much liked by 
birds. Flowers May 15 to 25. Foliage 
assumes even brighter tints in autumn 
than the foregoing. 2 to 3 ft., 85 cts. each. 
BUDDLEIA. Butterfly Bush. See Per¬ 
ennial Section, page 43. 
CARYOPTERIS. See Perennial Section, 
page 43. 
CORYLOPSIS spicata. Spike Winterhazel. 
8 to 10 ft. Bright yellow flowers in April. 
Blue-green foliage. Most attractive in 
early spring. See in color on page 60. 
15 to 18 in., $1.75 each. 
repay with a glorious display the following 
spring. 
These Azaleas are hardier and do not 
require as much care as the evergreen va¬ 
rieties. Fine for shrubberies, rockeries, and 
naturalizing. 
AZALEA pontica and rustica fl.-pl. 
Hybrids. 
We have a most complete collection 
of these Azaleas in many colors and 
named varieties. ALL SIZES. SEND 
FOR LIST. 
Azalea Schlippenbachi. Royal Azalea. 5 to 
6 ft. A vigorous plant 3 to 5 feet high, 
with large, showy, single flowers of pale 
rose-pink, the upper petals lightly spotted 
with brown. The attractive foliage turns 
crimson and golden in fall. Blooms be¬ 
tween May 15 and June 15. Exceptionally 
hardy. 15 to 18 in., B&B, $2.75 each. 
A. Vaseyi. Native Pinkshell Azalea. 10 to 
12 ft. A tall, slim shrub. Delicate pink, 
semi-double flowers in April, before the 
leaves appear. Attractive foliage all 
through the growing season, turning dark 
crimson in the fall. 2 to 2J4 ft-. B&B, 
$4.50 each. 
A. viscosa. Swamp Azalea. A native variety 
with fragrant, single white flowers, tinged 
rose. Blooms profusely about June 5 to 15. 
Fine for swampy ground. 1}^ to 2 ft., 
B&B, $3.25 each. 
A. yodogawa. Yodogawa Azalea. A Japan¬ 
ese Azalea, spreading in habit, attaining a 
height of 3 to 4 feet. The double, rose- 
lilac flowers. May 10 to 15, are spotted 
with purple. Attractive and conspicuous. 
13^ to 2 ft., B&B, $3.75 each. 
CORYLUS americana. American Hazel¬ 
nut. Tall-growing, spreading shrub with 
roundish leaves and very conspicuous 
nuts. Splendid for screens and back¬ 
grounds. 2 to 3 ft., 90 cts. each. 
C. Avellana atropurpurea. Purple-leaved 
Filbert. 10 to 12 ft. An outstanding shrub. 
This variety has red foliage in early spring, 
changing to dark purple in the fall. Makes 
a very pleasing contrast when used with 
other material. 4 to 5 ft., $2.50 each. 
COTONEASTERS. Write for special list. 
CYDONIA japonica. Japanese Quince. 
3 to 5 ft. Brilliant scarlet flowers cover 
the plant about May 1. A dazzling sight. 
Called “Burning Bush” in some sections. 
2 to 2J4 ft-. 65 cts. each. 
C. japonica rosea. Pink-flowering Quince. 
5 to 6 ft. A pink variety blooming about 
May 10. Some flowers semi-double. 
2 to 2 y 2 ft., $1.50 each. 
NURSERY DEPARTMENT DISCOUNT 
For the 10 rate on any one variety (where not noted) deduct 15 per cent from the each price 
5 of a kind take the 10 rate 
Special quotations on larger quantities where the supply warrants it 
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