









eneaea They 
pectacular and showy 
idual specimen 
deep bor- 
ckgr und pianting, 
peound the 




and fruit 
of the plant world 
RED FLOWERING DOGWOOD. 
16 ft. Pictured at left. Lar 
red flower. Git 
zuty and grac 



4 BSB 
WHITE FLOWERING DOG- 
WOOD. 20 ft. S s 
ng var ; 
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ed k 
ut red fruit 11 
and fall. D 
e in shade or s c 
re attracted to them Ss 
r fruit thrift and b 







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and 
hardiness and 
flower 
where o 



and 

Each and produ: garden and will kee 
e root $0.95 your vases full of America’s 
aeee ae COLE’S ROSE SPECIALS FOR 1941 
a COLE’S ROYAL 6 COLLECTION COLE’S ACE 6 COLLECTION 

condency de Sastago. Insic pink Mme, Jules Bouche. Fic 





ou ellow. XX, 90c each; double te _o 
Serer eters : ELEY'S PURPLE CRAB. 10 ft. At- K, 60c each, XX, 65c each; A, 40¢ each. 
REDBUD, JUDAS TREE (Cercis can ms in early 7. A ight, reddish purple President Plumecocq. C Mrs. Sam McGredy. 
1densi fu rlecera ranches and strik sw buds opening t ange, flushed scar 
ae J I ilmon tint. XX, 90c each; A, each; A, 60c each. 
to 3 ft., $2.75 Ir each. Sister Therese. Chrome-yell Out 
x Betty Uprichard. S nk petals standing. XX, 90¢ each; A, 60c 





th irmine 
XX, 65c each. 

















E s HAW each; A, 40c each. Director Rubio. Large blossoms of 
Mrs. E. P. Thom. Larg ight ca ink. XX, 90c each; 
XX, 65c A, 60c each. 
é ac h Rouge Mallerin. blos 
eee " dith elli ins. ng 1 slowing scarlet 
DOUBLE RED FLOWERING PEACH. < a 3 to 4 ft., $1.75 each buds. Flov salmon-pink sl XX, 80c euch; A, 60c each. 
10 to 12 ft. Large, dazzling dou- 8 to 4 ft., $1.00 rn 4 to 5 ft., $2.25 each cerise-orang XX, 90c each; &, Leonard Barron. Very large flow- 
b n flowers in extreme 40 5 fe $1.50 ooo 5 to 6 ft., $3.00 each 60c each. s of a pleasing combination of 
pre Rena aca pecan 6 to 7 ft. $4.00 each Etoile de Holland. q fragrant salm on a and shell- p XX, 
2 to 3 ft., 50 h oma B to ‘ vers of ve. y scar Timson ic each; Ic eacl 
aeiaiidenconen 6 to 8 #., $9.00 each ROYAL PURPLE PLUM. 8 ee XX, 65c each; A, 40c each. 
SiO 8 it, s00cecn  BECHTEL DOUBLE-FLOWERING 5 leaved XX Grade — (Value $4.65) Ge Reed uo 
to 6 ft., $1.00 each c B. 12 ait Special - $3.50 Special - $3.50 ; 
PERCH. Ree ELOMWEBING v ey : @ A Grade — (Value $3.00) A Grade = (Value $3,20) 
rt De cer love with p 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each Special - $2.50 Special - $2.50 
ing 4 to 5 ft., $1.50 each 
fora eerascleccn 5 to 6 ft., $2.00 each Cole’s Diamond Dozen 
3 to 4 ft, $1.40 each : =o, A ALL 12 ROSES IN COLE’S ROYAL AND COLE’S ACE COLLECTIONS 
4 to § ft., $2.00 each Guaranteed to Grow XX Grade—(Value $9.50) A Grade —(Value $6.20) 
er the 5 to 6 ft., $2.75 each Special - $5.90 Special - $4.25 
COLE’S pee eS CHERRIES 
pring loveliness. 
itu 




3 to 4 ft, $1.50 each 5 to 6 ft., $3.00 each 
4 to S ft., $2.00 each 6 to 8 ft., $4.00 each 
NEW DOUBLE PINK WEEPING SERIES 
1000 MENTOR AVENUE 
Early spring 
5 to 6 ft. trees, $3.75 each 
6 to 7 ft., extra fine specimen trees, $7.50 each 
COLE’S HYBRID LILACS 
pace With poem oeeen Beauly 
CHRISTMAS HOLLY 
1l2 to 2 ft., $2.75; 2 to 212 ft., $3.25. 
Special 8 to 10 in. from 3-in. pots, 
SOc each; 3 for $1.25. 











S Tequire swee 
added to the soil will a 
Belle de Nancy. 
Congo. Single 
Michael Buchner. 
A little lime 
f yours is acid 



Ire 

Gloire de Lorraine. D: e 
Marie Legraye. Single. Purest white 
1 to 11% ft., S0c each 2 to 3 ft., 95c each 
11% to 2 ft., 70¢ each 3 to 4 ft., $1.50 each 
DOUBLE FLOWERING PLUM 
(Prunus triloba) 












ing branche: tacular 
Cole’ . : 14 to 2 ft, 65c each 
_ Cole's Lovely Lilac Special 2 Ris HLeOGreGch 
Five (5) fragrant Hybrid Lilacs—one each of 3 to 4 ft., $1.25 each 
those named above. 
1 to 11% ft.—5 for $1.90 2 to 3 ft.—5 for $3.25 ~~ 
11% to 2 ft.—5 for $2.45 3 to 4 ft.—S for $5.00 CORALBERRY 
4 ft mall dar 
er the ae ele 


i well in s 
for bank planting 
place 
2 to 3 ft., 35c each 3 to 4 ft., 50c each 
ROSE-PINK CORALBERRY. A 
with berries of a pleasing K 
2 to 3 ft., 40c each 3 to 4 ft., 60c each 

difficult 

or in any 

r improved variety ot the above 



than worth’ the 
dous trusses of 
ape, stability 
ng combined for perfection 
Gaudichaud. Loveliest deep lilac 
Lamartine. Exquis: ink 
Jan Van Tol. Purest white. Striking 
Paul Hariot. Deep purplish red. Grand 
1 to 11% ft., 95c each 2 to 3 ft., $1.60 each 
114 to 2 ft., $1.25 each 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 each 




COLE’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY 
. MICHAEL BUCHNER fe FREE With every order of $5.00 
BELLE DE NANCY GAUDICHAUD or more from this folder, you 
OFFER may select absolutely FREE 
SPECIAL—Your choice of 5 of Cole’s 10% (1/10th) of the value of your order. 
Supreme New Lilacs for the price of 
only 4 plants, 







Secure your 10% dividend. ORDER 
NOW! 


the 
acid soil in 
cl blue 
of 








for 
oring 
Acid Pec 
12 in., from S-in. pots, 
$1.00 each; 12 to 18 in., WINGED BURNING BUSH (Euonymus alatus) 
from 5-in. pots, $1.50 ea. 


COLE’S BERRYING SHRUBS 
Give Cheery Winter Color and Attract Birds 








1 
a CHOKEBERR 
{ ; 
salit 
iads of w 
n fall 
> 2 ft., 60c each 
COLE’S NEW RED FLOWERING 

. B&B, $1.50 each 
NEW ROGERS’ COTONEASTER, 4 ft n with gra 
fai eae, TORE. Gell SATE 7 in the spring 
Quantities of Ic showy red fruits in the fall. Most attrac- 
tive Very scarce 
9 to 12 in., bare root, 75c each 12 to 18 in., B&B, $2.00 each 
WINGED BURNING BUSH (Euonymus alatus). 5 to 7 ft, Bushy 
and compact with unique winged, corky bark. Beautiful in t 
OTHER HYDRANGEAS autumn with brilliant scarlet foliage and fruit. A most interes 
c = ing and different plant 
Bae es ee por cee eae Mio ree na ie eure 1) to 2 ft., (Oc each 2to3ft, 9ceach 3 to 4 tt, $1.50 each 

nce 
quantity 

2 to 3 ft., $1.25 each 3 to 4 ft., $1.75 each 
5 to 6 ft. specimen trained as trees, $5.00 each 










eek eae WINTER HOLLY (lex verticillata). 4 to 6 ft iavenetton 
See 2OnUnS shade and in moist location. in. spring; 
ee eta ane bright red berries in the fall shrub, G 
2 to 3 ft., 60c each peat 
TOCA REA aoe 1 to 2 ft., 50c each 2 to 3 ft, 75c each 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each 
Beene SNOW. Exc food Melle: owers NORTHERN BAYBERRY (Myrica). 4 ft. Thrive: un or 


f : hade 
efers moisture 
nd pr 
11/2 to 2 ft., ‘0c each 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each 
2 to 3 ft., 60c each 
t location. A: 
fruits w 

wy plant 
in winter 
714% 'to 2 tt, $1.25 
. ; LINDEN VIBURNUM (dil pag 
. 4 tatum). t ft . 
te mal white ¢ z . 

followed 
carlet 
in the win 
1 t rat 
lifferent 
‘lA to 2 ft, 
60c each; 2 to 3 ft, 80¢ 
each; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 
each; 4 to 5 ft. speci- 
mens, $1.50 each. 
AMERICAN CRANBERRY ‘2 
BUSH (Viburnum). 6 | 


rden. 2 to 3 ft., 65¢ _ Snes 
each; 3 to 4 ft., 80c ach. ARONIA BRILLIANTISSIMA 


Sey PHILADELPHUS, eer SO OUEs 
ft. Althougl 

jreat many 
they are 
rshadowed by 
940 given 
ute ur 
rves borne on 


erect Truly “Glori 
1) to 2 ft., 60c each 2 to 3 ft., 80c each 
3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each 
OTHER PHILADELPHUS 



VIRGINAL MOCK-ORANGE. ft. The d ering va 
2ty that has become the t k r zrand large 
e white flowers in profu xquisitely fragrant 
Z 112 to 2 ft,, 45¢ each 3 to 4 ft., 70c¢ each 
I | 2 to 3 ft., 55e each 4 to 5 ft., 90c each 
eat GOLDEN MOCK-ORANGE. 4 ft. Bright den foliage lends 
1 to 1% ft, 50c ea 1ch poo vee ty t planting. V popular 
14 to 4 it, h — to in., 45c each 15 to 18 in., 65 
< NEW PHILADELPHUS ‘ ‘Cole's Glorious 144 to 2 ft., 80c each = ee 

1881 Cole’s 60% Anniversary Offering 1941 
OF THE FINEST SELECTED NURSERY STOCK 
THE COLE NURSERY COMPANY 

appearing 
3en 
myriads 
lightful 
pink b 
s 
For Beauty and He 
We offer here the finest home va 
are leaders and the finest procura 
orchardists in quantity 
6 to 8 ft., $2.50 each; 8 to 10 ft., 
DWARF APPLES 
valuable, inasmuch as they bear s 
less space and can b 
vested. We offer 
varieties 


Dark red McIntosh. 

The small home 
from August to winter. Five finest 
same tree. 
Anoka. Yellow. Early 
Red Rome Beauty. Red. Late 
Yellow Delicious. Yellow. Midse 

Jonathan. Red. Late 
Montmorency. Best sour. Late 

COLE’S OWN CHOICE ROSE COLE’S BARGAIN 2 years, 4 to 5 ft., 65c each. 
Bla k t Jark red 
GARDEN RAINBOW ROSE OFFER SoA ea a one 
10 Separate Varieties All Individually Eyerbleoning Hybud'ten Roses! ove Wood. Yetlowish 
Junior Size white Sweet idseason 
Labelled; All E bloomi H.T. Roses. 
“Choi ee K mas 2 years, 5 to 7 ft., 90c each. 

5 roses—all different ..-$1.00 STANDARD PEARS 
10 roses—all different...... 1.75 Bartlett. Yellow. Midseason 
20 roses—all different .- 3.00 Cayuga. Fi quality. Late 

Gorham. Excellent quality, Early 


10 A Grade Plants—$3.50 ae ale : 
10 XX Guaranteed to Grow— $4.90 high qual 2 eo Baesineiees packs 
3 tradi ‘i ’ 




ft., $2.50 each. 
DWARF PEARS 
Bartlett. Yellow. Midseason 
Cayuga. Fine quality. Late 
Gorham. Excellent quality. Early 
and others 2 years, 4 ft., 65c each. 
1941 catalog, 6 years, 6 ft., $2.50 each. 
which depicts over 
GUARANTEE 
All of the Grade XX 
plants are guaranteed to 
grow and bloom at tk 
first natural § 
iod, failing wh 
replace them without 
to you. Claims to be m 
by August 1 
livery. Rose 




Four Finest Climbing Roses 
10. Th New Dawn. Plant Patent No. 1. An 
ever ng Dr. W. Van Fleet 
with the same lovely flesh-pink 
flowers. $1.50 each; $3.75 for 3. 
yello 
h pink 



Blaze. Plant Patent } 











blooming Paul’ 
combining vigor 
ness, $1.00 each; $2 50 | for 3. 
Doubloons. Plant P. 
radiant yellow 
lovers h 





Reveil Dijonnais. G 
k striped with 






are prep 
1 Post Zon 




Hard , 0 emi-double flowers of to the 4th 
long, tes ee "covered with golden yellow edged carmine and only two 
glorious Acubls: golden flowers. crimson. The most unique color c_ guaranteed 
Good for cutting. $1.00 each; $2.50 of all Climbers. $1.25 each; $3.00 s top quality, 
for 3. for 3. grade A 


as old but the 
pl a not quite as 
large. Both grades will 
give good results the first 
season. 
PAINESVILLE, OHIO 

BRIDE HONEYSUCKLE 
Fragrant pink 
this 



NEW EVERBLOOMING PINK eee ALTHEA — ROSE oF SHARON 
Spirea macrothyrs 0 5 -  Coelestis. 1 
d unusual 





wy and this 
ft., ular of this 
3 to 4 ft., 50c each 
4 to S ft., 75¢ each 




Rubis. 
Variegatus. 
green 
and 

Prices for above varieties: 



2 to 3 ft., SSc each 3 to 4 ft., 65c each 
or 1 few nur- We a offer the finest double flow- 
1¥4 to 2 ft, 40¢ each = ered Altheas. Your choice of red, pink 
2 to 3 ft. 50c each white, and purple. Also single white 
3 to 4 ft, 65c each 2 to 3 ft., 40c each 4 to 5S ft., 75c each 
SS 4 to 5 ft, 85c each 3 to 4 ft. S0c each 5 to 6 ft., $1.00 each 
FORSYTHIA SPECTABILIS (Goldenbell) = 
f the 
You are offered here many of Ameri- 2 
ca’s finest new and rare plant materials R 
produced on Cole’s 600 fertile acres. 
le For complete collection, write today for 
2 to 3 ft., 40c each; 3 to 4 ft., 50c each; your FREE copy of Cole’s 1941 catalog, 
4 to 5 ft. 69c each; 5 to 6 ft., 80c each. “Everything That's Good and Hardy.” 

oe 
BEAUTY 
BUSH 
(Kolkwitzia) 
6 

WISTERIAS THAT BLOOM 
Train Them in Tree Bone — Lovely 
s Wi c 


lo 









s and are 
waiting or 
hap e 2 
ersin ar variety. Mammoth 
ers in profusion. Clusters are 
borne on a fine, rapid-growing 


s pink fl 
4 to 2 ft., 60c each s long and 
2 to 3 ft., 80c each 
3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each 2-year plants, 95c each; $2.50 for 3 
Extra strong 3-year plants, $1.25 each; $3.25 for 3 
Chinese Purple Wisteria. Lovely grape-like clus- 
Cole’s Finest Rhododendrons ain yon ae Be Sack 7 Plas, f° 
Chinese White Wisteria. White blossoms in grape- 
Easy to Grow When Planted with Mie FEU Slot aea ecient Ay Sc Leccr 
Cole’s Acid Peat 

Beaut ful 
acid 
cue . 
h will 
andsome b 




asily by planting with Cole's 
hed balled and burl 
s Rhododendrons usually 
ms within a few 
aicive 
folder. F 
anted early, 
w of lovely blo 
ree Rhododendrons. 
that giv h 












with 
om $5.00 up, but you are fortuna 
supply this year at $2.50 up—the lo 
for Cole's ual: plants 
1 to 1¥2 ft., $2.50 each 2 to 2 ft.,, $4.65 each 
1% to 2 ft, ‘$3.65 each 214 to 3 ft., $6.50 each 
Carolina Rhododendron. 3 to 4 ft ft ink. Fl 
ing early and profusely. Attract 8 
15 to 18 in., $2.50 each 1l2 to 2 ft., 
Catawba Rhododendron. 4 ft. A sub: 
usually h 
o be able to 
est prices 




ily p cing ele ink { (crimson in 
bud)-every year 
15 to 18 in., $2.50 each 2 to 21% ft., $4.00 each 
14 to 2 ft., $3.25 each 2Y2 to 3 ft., $5.00 each 
Rosebay Rhododendron (maximum). 6 to 8 ft. Blush-white 
Late. 
15 to 18 in., $2.25 each 2 to 3 ft., $3.75 each 
114 to 2 ft., $2.75 each 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 each 
Cole’s Brillant Azalea 
Well-loved plants which bear their beautif 

ind early June. One of the sh 
plants for De 
and will thrive in either sun or shade, Th 
can be furnished in a variety 
vergr and d 






iduous varie 

es, 
der-purple. We advise winter protection 
12 to 15 in,, $1.90 each 


Orange to flame. Per: 
satisfactory 
15 to 18 in., $1.90 each 2 to 3 ft., $3.50 each 
12 to 2 ft., $2.50 each 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 each 
tly hardy and r 

Carmine Azalea (hinodegeri) WY ft. E 
Brilliant red. Winter pro n advisabl 
10 to 12 in., $1.60 each 15 to 18 in,, $2.25 each 

Chinese Azalea (mollis), Pictured at left 
Deciduous. Ranging in many pleasing colk 
mainly flame shadings, Hardy and the m 
popular of all 
9 to 12 in., 95c each 15 to 18 in., $2.25 each 
12-15 in., $1.50 each 12 to 2 ft., $3.00 each 


Rosy Azalea (rosea). to 4 ft. Pretty pink fl 
with exquisite 
thrives easily 
15 to 18 in., $1.90 each 2 to 3 ft., $3.50 each 
11% to 2 ft., $2.50 each 

Azalea yodogawa. 3 {t. Deciduous. Semi-double 
Lavender-pink. Very hardy and long-lived 

12 to 15 in,, $1.90 each 11 to 2 ft., $4.00 each 
CHINESE AZALEA — Azalea mollis 15 to 18 in, $2.75 each 

Delicious New 
RANCOCAS. Tall, well-formed pl 
flowers in clusters in such profusion in May 
iest and best 
oration Day. Require an acid so 
of colors in both 
Evergreen Azalea (amoena). 2 ft. Glowing laven 
Flame Azalea (calendulacea). 3 to 5 ft. Decidu- 





spicy fragrance. Hardy a 
Cole’s Fruit Trees 
FLOWERS AND FRUITS 
alth 
rieties selected 
for season, quality, thrift, and flavor of fruits. All 
ible. For other 
varieties, also berry plants, get Cole’s 194] cata- 
log listing a full assortment Special prices to 
APPLES 
Cortland. Improved Melba. Red. Early 
McIntosh. Red. Late. Yellow Delicious. Yel- | 
Delicious. Dark red Nea iidesasos i 
Late | 
2 years, 5 to 6 ft., 60c each.. 6 years, Bearing-Age, 
$5.00 each. 
For the city lot, Dwarf Apples are especially 
jooner, require 
handily cared for and har- ‘i 
r superb eating and cooking { 
Red. Late 
e Milton. Pinkish red 
Lodi. Yellow. Early Midseason. a 
2 years, 4 to 5 ft., $1.75 each. a 
SENSATIONAL NEW QUINTUPLET APPLE $ 
owner's dream, Bears steadily a seere 
kinds on the 

ason 
Stayman. Yellow streaked red. Winter 
$1.50 each; $2.50 for 2. 
fia COLE’S EVERBLOOMING TEA ROSES "Gunns 
COPE’S SEEDLESS PEAR 
, seedless and practically coreless. Fine quality; large 
2 years. 5 to 6 ft., $1.50 each. 


Bradai eo le. Se COLE’S ACID PEAT 
"temibor 21 1 urs elaeeeeigai HUMUS MIXTURE 
Abundance. Yellow. September For Blueberries, Rhododen- 
Stanley. The best Prune. Blue. drons, Broad-Leaved Ever- 
September. greens, etc. 
2 years, S to 6 ft., 75c each. A requisite for successful 
6 years, Bearing-Age, 6 to 8 growing. In planting, use 
ft., $3.50 each. following mixture: 
Blueberry culture — three- 
quarters Co. Peat, one- 
arter soil 
pene es WaAzaleas, Rhododendrons, 
Golden Jubilee. Early yellow Kalmia, Pieris, Leucothoe, 
Fine quality Blue Hydrangea — one-half 
Hale-Haven. Yellow. Early Sep- 
tember. Very large 
Shipper’s Big Red. Yellow. Mid- 
for lawns and gen- 
»-dressing. 

alt 
dle September 2-bushel bag, $1.00. 
4 to 5 ft., 45c each. 
HYBRID BLUEBERRIES 
own from the hybrids which Cole is offering this spring 
fruit, and the profusion with which they bear, com- 
m sorts. These are also excellent land- 
ts in the spring and most attrac- 
on grand autumn coloring and 
ous berries ants grow 2 to 4 ft 
oil and ‘do in part sha For best success, 
leat offered above. 





ecure Cole's Acid 
NEW AND RARE PLANTS CABOT. Low spreading bush. June. 
IONEER. 

ium-size plant. Midseason 
nt. Midseason 

UBEL. Tall, shapely bush. Late 
Fine 2-year plants—T75c each; $2.00 for 3; $6.00 for 10. 
Large 4-year plants—S$1.50 each; $4.00 for 3; $12.00 for 10. 

VIBURNUM BURKWOODI 
5 ft. In early spring bears a profusion of fragrant, pinkish 
white flowers of honeyed fragrance like Carnation. Some- 
times called "The Gardenia-flowered Viburnum.” Fine, 
leathery evergreen foliage. Sensational in every respect 
12 to 15 in., bare root, $1.25 each; $2.25 for 2 
18 to 24 in. specimen, B&B, $2.50 each; $4.50 for 2 














1% to 2 ft.. $1.00 eac! 
$2.50 for 3. 
3 to 4 ft., $1.50 each; 
$4.00 for 3. 
5 to 6 ft. specimens, 
$3.50 each; $9.00 for 3. 
s 
ul 
vil 
se 

st 

NEW LABURNUM VOSSI 
Lovely, Graceful Golden Chain. 10 to 15 ft 
rarest and most be 
Drooping racemes, 12 
Ts 
nd 
. One of the 
ful of the low-growing trees, 
) 18 inches long, of bright yel 
flowers hanging from sturdy branches in the 
spring, will give unending pleasure to those fortunate 
enough to possess this. Due to limited stock, we advise 
you to order early, : 


A.B. MORSE COMPANY, HORTICULTURAL PRINTERS, ST. JOSEPH, MICH 
