Laburnum Vossii 
HIBISCUS . Rose of Sharon, Althea 
Syriacus. 10 ft. Flowers resembling hollyhocks, 
2 to 4 inches across, covering the tall, symmetrical 
bushes. These blossoms appear during August 
at a time few shrubs are in bloom. Indifferent 
to soil conditions, but like a sunny location. They 
are of many different colors. A few of the better 
varieties we list below. 
Coelestis. Single; blue. 
Rubis. Single; red. 
Variegatus. Leaves attractively variegated 
golden and green. 
Above Three Varieties: 
2 to 3 ft.55c. | 3 to 4 ft.65c. 
Ardens. Double; lavender-violet. 
Due de Brabant. Double; dark red. 
Jeanne d’Arc. Double; pure white. 
Lady Stanley. Variegated pink and white. 
Lucy. Deep rose-pink. 
Totus albus. Mammoth single white flowers. 
Often called “Snowdrift.” 
Above Six Varieties: 
2 to 3 ft.40c. I 4 to 5 ft.70c. 
3 to 4 ft.50c. I 5 to 6 ft.$1.00 
HYDRANGEA 
Arborescens grandiflora. Hills of Snow. 4 ft. 
Large pure white clusters of flowers 4 to 5 inches 
in diameter produced in June and July. These 
shrubs will grow in the shade and prefer a moist 
soil. One of the finest foundation plants. Also 
good as a hedge or border plant. 
134 to 2 ft.40c. | 2 to 3 ft.60c. 
3 to 4 ft.$1.00 | 
Paniculata grandiflora. Pee Gee Hydrangea. 5 ft. 
Huge trusses of pink and white flowers a foot long 
appearing at the ends of strong branches, coming 
in the fall when other shrubs are without bloom. 
The flowers are excellent for cutting. 
134 to 2 ft.45c. | 2 to 3 ft.60c. 
3 to 4 ft.$1.00 | 
Tree-shaped plants 3 to 4 feet at $1.50 each. 
HYPERICUM - St. Johns-Wort 
Arnoldianum. 3 ft. A beautiful compact little 
shrub with fine green foliage, bearing large golden 
yellow flowers in June and July, in such profusion 
as to almost hide the foliage. 
12 to 18 in.50c. | 134 to 2 ft.60c. 
Kalmianum. 3 ft. Easily grown, succeeds well in 
light shade and will stand considerable dryness. 
Small yellow flowers appear in August. The plant 
is perfectly hardy and has very attractive silvery 
foliage. 
12 to 18 in.55c. | 134 to 2 ft.70c. 
ILEX • Holly 
Verticillata. Winter Holly. 6 ft. An upright¬ 
growing shrub belonging to the Holly family. 
Showy white flowers in June followed by bright 
red berries which are very attractive to the eye 
as well as to birds. Berries make fine lasting 
indoor winter bouquets. Grows well in moist 
ground and in shady places. 
134 to 2 ft....50c. I 3 to 4 ft.$1.00 
2 to 3 ft.75c. I 4 to 5 ft. 1.35 
KERRIA, Double Flowering 
Japonica fl.-pl. 4 ft. Shrub with double, chrys- 
anthemum-like pure golden flowers appearing in 
June but may bloom intermittently all summer. 
Bright green stems and foliage add to the bril¬ 
liancy of the flowers. 134 to 2 ft. 65c. 
KOLKWITZIA • Beauty Bush 
Amabilis. 6 ft. One of the newer shrubs that is 
enjoying increasing popularity. Produces long 
sprays of graceful foliage and flowers of delicate 
pink, similar but smaller than Weigela. Rapid 
grower and blooms profusely when well estab¬ 
lished. 
15 to 18 in.45c. [ 2 to 3 ft.$0.80 
134 to 2 ft.60c. 1 3 to 4 ft. 1.00 
NEW GOLDEN CHAIN 
Laburnum vossii. 15 ft. Something unusual 
in plant life. A large shrub or small tree 
which is not at all susceptible to disease or 
insect attacks; will grow equally well in 
either partial shade or full sun, and will 
thrive in any well-drained soil. While a 
great deal of the charm of the plant is due 
to interesting deep green, three-parted 
leaves against the deep green of the bark of 
this shrub, the crowning glory is the long 
racemes of bright yellow flowers which 
appear in the Spring. A really worthwhile 
plant. 
18 to 24 inches.$1.00 each; $2.50 for 3 
3 to 4 feet. 1.50 each; 4.00 for 3 
5 to 6 feet. 3.50 each; 9.00 for 3 
LABURNUM 
Vulgare. Golden Chain. 10 ft. Aristocratic colum¬ 
nar shrub with dark green leaves and bright yel¬ 
low flowers in drooping racemes during June. 
Fine for rocky slopes or in borders. 
2 to 3 ft.$1.00 | 3 to 4 ft.$1.50 
LESPEDEZA 
Royal Purple Bush Clover 
Formosa. 4 ft. Sometimes called Desmodium. 
The long, graceful branches droop with the 
weight of large clusters of royal purple sweet pea¬ 
like flowers in the early fall. Showy; useful for 
cutting. 
2 yr.50c. | 3 yr. clumps. . ..75c. 
LIGUSTRUM —See page 13 
LON I CERA • Honeysuckle 
All the bush Honeysuckles are tall, broad, strong¬ 
growing, very hardy shrubs adaptable to nearly 
every growing condition of soil and climate. They 
are usually very twiggy and dense in growth, mak¬ 
ing good screen and excellent border shrubs. Flow¬ 
ers come in spring, followed by fruits which are 
especially attractive to birds. 
Fragrantissima. Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle. 
8 ft. Fragrant creamy white flowers nestled in 
the deep green leaves adorn this “nearly ever¬ 
green” shrub. The glossy, dark green leaves re¬ 
main until almost spring. Excellent for border 
screen or individual specimens. 
134 to 2 ft.40c. | 2 to 3 ft.50c. 
Morrowi. Morrow Honeysuckle. 7 ft. A round, 
compact bush of very twiggy growth and branch¬ 
ing habit. The fragrant, cream-colored flowers are 
followed by a wealth of bright red fruit. 
2 to 3 ft.50c. | 3 to 4 ft.60c. 
Syringantha wolfi. See page 4. 
Korolkowi floribunda. Broad Blue-leaf Honey¬ 
suckle. 8 ft. A newcomer to the Honeysuckle 
family with the novel combination of blue leaves 
and lavender-pink flowers. A strong, upright, 
hardy shrub with beautiful, gracefully arching 
branches, making a broad specimen or an excellent 
background or border plant. 
134 to 2 ft.50c. I 3 to 4 ft.90c. 
2 to 3 ft.70c. I 4 to 5 ft.$1.25 
Tatarica grandiflora. Bride Honeysuckle. 8 ft. 
Single, pink flowers, literally covering a tall, 
symmetrical bush of extreme hardiness and vigor. 
2 to 3 ft.40c. | 3 to 4 ft.50c. 
Tatarica sibirica. RedTatarian Honeysuckle. 8ft. 
Beautiful rosy red flowers on tall, symmetrical 
bush. 
2 to 3 ft.45c. | 3 to 4 ft.60c. 
MYRICA 
Carolinensis. Northern Bayberry. 4 ft. Dark, 
glossy aromatic foliage. The flowers are incon¬ 
spicuous but the fruits are gray-blue, very attrac¬ 
tive and hang in clusters. Does well in moist, 
shady situations. 
12 to 15 in.65c. | 15 to 18 in.80c. 
PHILADELPHUS • Mock Orange 
The Mock-Orange has been a favorite shrub 
from the sweet-scented Syringa of our grandmother’s 
garden, down to the famous present-day hybrids, 
which have been persistently developed until they 
approach perfection. All are vigorous, perfectly 
hardy, and glorious in their fragrant bloom. Vary¬ 
ing in type from dwarf shrubs with fine, graceful 
branches to tall, stately upright specimens, they can 
be put to any use about the garden. Plant where 
their ultimate size will permit. 
Bouquet Blanc. 6 ft. The most profuse blooming 
with semi-double, pure white flowers. Dense, 
twiggy, branching habit. 
134 to 2 ft.50c. | 2 to 3 ft.65c. 
The Finest MOCK ORANGE 
Cole’s Glorious. 8 ft. Rightly named, as it is the 
most glorious of the newer introductions. Of 
erect, bushy habit with massive, leathery, glossy 
green leaves and waxy white flowers which sur¬ 
pass in size any other Philadelphus on the market 
today. 
134 to 2 ft.60c. | 3 to 4 ft.$1.00 
2 to 3 ft.80c. | 
Coronarius aureus. Golden Mock-Orange. 4 ft. 
Bright golden foliage. 
12 to 15 in.45c. | 15 to 18 in...65c. 
Lemoinei. 5 ft. Fine, graceful branching habit. 
Starry white flowers. 
134 to 2 ft.40c. | 2 to 3 ft..50c. 
Virginal. 8 ft. The double-flowering variety that 
has become so popular. Large, heavy white 
flowers in profusion; exquisitely fragrant. 
1}4 to 2 ft.45c. f 3 to 4 ft.70c. 
2 to 3 ft.55c. 4 to 5 ft.90c. 
PHYSOCARPUS • Ninebark 
Monogynus. Dwarf Ninebark. 5 ft. A very dense, 
compact shrub combining beauty with hardiness. 
Fine in shrub border or as a hedge. Used exten¬ 
sively by landscape architects. 
134 to 2 ft.50c. | 2 to 3 ft.60c. 
PRUNUS 
Glandulosa. Double Pink Almond. 4 ft. Truly a 
burst of glory in spring, with double brilliant 
pink, rose-like flowers completely hiding the fine 
graceful branches. Widely used for foundation 
and border planting. 
15 to 18 in.40c. j 2 to 3 ft.65c. 
1J4 to 2 ft.50c. | 
Each year Cole introduces some fine out¬ 
standing new items. Be sure to get your 
supply this year 
PYRACANTHA • Firethorn 
Coccinea lalandi. Laland Firethorn. 5 ft. Avery 
dense, compact, thorny, almost evergreen shrub. 
Excellent as a specimen, accent, or foundation 
plant, and makes a beautiful and impenetrable 
hedge. See illustration below. 
Each 
9 to 12 in., B&B.$1.00 
1 to 134 ft., B&B. 1.50 
134 to 2 ft., B&B. 1.90 
2 to 234 ft- B&B. 2.40 
RHAMNUS —See page 13 
RHODOTYPOS • Jetbead 
Kerrioides. 6 ft. Of medium height with single 
white flowers over beautiful green foliage. The 
shining black berries from which the plant takes 
its name remain all winter and often into the next 
summer. Does well in semi-shade. 
134 to 2 ft.50c. | 2 to 3 ft.60c. 
RHUS * Sumac 
Canadensis. Fragrant Sumac. 4 ft. A beautiful 
globular bush thriving under any soil condition. 
Conspicuous yellow flowers in early spring. The 
thick, fragrant foliage turns dark crimson in 
autumn. Excellent for hot, dry places. 
15 to 18 in.50c. I 134 to 2 ft.65c. 
Cotinus. Smoke-Tree. 12 ft. A novel and distinc¬ 
tive large shrub. Can be used as a specimen or in 
the border. The flower panicles are a grayish 
lavender, so large and fluffy that at a little dis- 
ance the bush resembles smoke. 
1 to 134 ft.50c. I 2 to 3 ft.95c. 
134 to 2 ft.75c. | 
Typhina. Staghorn Sumac. 12 ft. Flowers greenish 
white, in large clusters, turning to crimson seeds 
in fall. Our beautiful native Sumac. Does well 
under any conditions. 
2 to 3 ft.40c. | 3 to 4 ft.50c. 
Typhina laciniata. Shredded Sumac. 8 ft. This is 
one of the prettiest shrubs that we grow. The 
foliage is as finely cut as that of the most delicate 
fern. The flowers and seeds are brilliant red and 
appear as small cones. Its brilliant autumn color 
makes it most desirable. 
2 to 3 ft.50c. | 3 to 4 ft.60c. 
ROBINIA 
Hispida. Rose-Acacia. 6 ft. A shrub bearing large 
clusters of bright pink flowers, like sweet peas, 
endearing with their loveliness and fragrance. 
The fuzzy brown branches and small, oval, locust¬ 
like foliage provide year-round enjoyment. 
134 to 2 ft.50c. | 2 to 3 ft.65c. 
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