

FINEST VARIETIES, 
2-yr. field grown. 
ITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD 
Our most beautiful native flowering tree. The leaves are oval, 
bright green, and turn to shades of red in the fall. Early in 
spring the large white dogwood blossoms come and present a 
> most exacting. Heavy rooted, 144 to 2 ft. 
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CORNUS FLORIDA RUBRA. Symmetrically spreading tree, 
growing to a height of about 20 feet. The large reddish pink 
flowers which come before the leaves appear in the spring, pre- 
sent a vision of loveliness against the new green of an early 
spring lawn. Foliage is a deep green turning to rich bronzy red 
in autumn. Ideal as a specimen plant or fine for group plant- 
ings. Heavy rooted, 18 to 24 inch trees, postpaid for only $1.00 
each; 3 for $2.50. 
Pink Flowering Crab “ELEYT’ 
This sensational Flowering Crab is beloved by all who have 
ever seen it. Rapid grower, very shapely in form, and at bloom- 
ing time is a cloud of beauty on the landscape. Flowers are rich 
shell-pink in color and are followed by small ornamental fruits. 
If you want the finest in Flowering Crabs and a real ornament 
for your lawns or borders, don’t fail to order this beautiful tree. 
Fine, heavy rooted, 4 to 6 ft. trees 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
NEW BLOOD - LEAF PLUM 
A new dwarf tree of excellent shape, bearing foliage of a deep 
rich blood-red. As the season advances the colors become darker, 
gradually changing to a dull glowing bronze. 
Heavy rooted, 4 to 6 ft. trees, only $1.00 each, by express. 
SMOKE TREE 
One of the most picturesque and unusual of the small hardy 
trees. Beautiful foliage of dense green is surmounted in sum- 
mer with masses of loose, feathery panicles of minute flowers 
which give the effect of a dense cloud of smoke. Thrives any- 
where but prefers a dry, sunny location. Foliage colors brilli- 
antly in autumn. Grows to a height of 12 féet. Be sure to get 
this unique tree. 2 to 3 ft. 60c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
EVERBLOOMING TAMARIX 
One of the finest ever grown. Beautiful shrub with soft fern- 
lige foliage of a rich powder-blue color. Shell-pink blooms ap- 
pear early in the season and continue until frost. -Add a few of 
these and notice how they light up your whole planting. (Note: 
The wood of this shrub is extremely hard, therefore they are 
among the last shrubs to start leafing out in the spring. Many 
do not get out in leaf until the middle of June here in the nur- 
sery.) 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
REDBUD or Cercis 
One of the handsomest of the low-growing, flat-topped trees. 
Attains a height of about 15 feet at maturity. Along the numer- 
ous wide-spreading branches, rosy lavender blooms appear before 
the tree leafs out in spring. Flowers are so thick the tree ap- 
pears as a small pink cloud. Due to the extreme hardness of 
the wood, the tree is usually very late in leafing out. Nice 3 to 
4 ft. plants, only 60c each; 3 for $1.50, by Express. 



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PLANTING HEDGES 
Dig a trench 10 to 12 inches 
{deep and the width of a spade, 
| Set the plants a couple of inches 
deeper than they stood in the 
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hedge et the base. Privet should 
be set 10 inches apart, Barberry 
about 18 inches, Shrubs such as 
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SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 
Without doubt one of the most useful and 
most widely used shrubs in cultivation. Bloom- 


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ground, weighted with a mass of pure white } 4 
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§ 35¢e each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
be used for specimens, massed, or for hedges. 
SPIREA ARGUTA 
One of the finest of the early flowering 
shrubs. Blooms wih the coming of the leaves, 
a mass of tiny white flowers. Foliage is cut- 
leaved, lacy, and very pleasing in appearance. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
SPIREA PRUNIFOLIA 
Tall, upright growing member of the family. 
Ideal in shrub borders or corner plantings. Has 
profuse blooming habit of all spireas. Foliage 
is attractive and turns to pleasing shades in 
autumn. Very hardy and easy to grow. 35c 
each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
SPIREA FROEBELI red leaves in spring 
Large fiat clusters of deep pink flowers near- 
ly all summer make this variety especially 
good for nearly all plantings. Dwarf in habit 
and fine for inner border work. 40c each; 3 for 
$1.10, postpaid. 
RED-LEAVED BARBERRY 
Th's brilliant barberry is becoming more and 
more popular every year. Bronze-red leaves 
during the summer turn to fiery red in fall. Red 
barkerry should be planted in full sun for best 
color results. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 postpaid. 
GREEN-LEAVED BARBERRY 
No shrub is so generally planted or has so 
many practical uses as Japansese Barberry. 
It hasn’t a single serious fault, and can _ be 
grown in shade, moist, dry or sunny locations. 
When grown as specimen plants or as an edg- 
ing to taller shrubs, its graceful arching bran- 
ches, covered with luxuriant green foliage in 
summer and flashing red berries all winter, 
make a most pleasing sight. 25¢ each; 4 for 
$1.00, postpaid. 
HANSEN’S BUSH CHERRY 
An ornamental shrub producing delicious fruit; easy to 
This valuable introduc- 
tion is the result of over thirty years research and selec- 
tion work by Prof. N. E. Hansen of South Dakota State 
A shrub which is very effective in any landscape 
planting and which bears delicious fruit of good size and 
A sure, heavy yielder, starting to bear 
the year after planting and continuing year after year. 
Fruit is wonderful to eat right from the bush; makes su- 
perb jam, or clear, sparkling jelly. Perfectly hardy any- 
They always retain their dwarf stature. 
grow; perfectly hardy anywhere. 
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excellent flavor. 
2-year size— 
50c Each; 3 for $1.25, Postpaid 
Hardy HEDGES 5 
Favorite and Best Varieties 
HARDY AMOOR RIVER PRIVET 
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BUSH HONEYSUCKLE FOR HEDGING 
No hardier plant can be found than the Bush Honeysuckle. 
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MAY DAY TREE 
The first tree to leaf out in the spring. The 
first tree to bloom. Fragrant trusses of pure 
white bloom completely cover the entire plant 
in late April or early May.. Bloom clusters re- 
semble the Lilac in shape and are lovely for 
cutting. Let this wonderful tree provide you 
with the first bouquet of the season. May be 
left in bush form for the border or trimmed up 
and grown as a specimen tree for the lawn. 
Flowers are followed by small fruits which are 
edible. Birds delight in them and come flock- 
ing to the tree. Grows rapidly, is perfectly 
hardy anywhere, and we heartily recommend it 
to those of you who are looking for something 
new and different for your grounds. 
May Day Tree is a native of the cold rugged 
plains of S‘beria. Prof. Hansen, father of the 
Bush Cherry, has greatly improved and devel- 
oped the May Day Tree for the Dakotas and 
colder regions of this country. Thus it is so 
hardy that it thrives immediately in any sec- 
tion of the country. 
Nice 2 to 3 ft. Plants, 
65c EACH, 3 FOR $1.60, POSTPAID 
ROSE TREE OF CHINA 
PRUNUS TRILOBA. Wonderful dwarf variety 
of the Prunus family. Blooms early in the 
spring before the leaves appear. The small 
tree seems decked with garlands of double flow- 
ers, pink in color. Very good for the border or 
for specimens. Heavy rooted, 2-3 ft. trees, only 
50c each; 3 for $1.25. 


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feet, and Evergreens 2 to 8 feet. 
Spacing may be varied depend- 
ing upon the density desired. 
Keep thoroughly soaked until 
well started. 

Most universally planted of all hedges. Shiny dark green leaves, 
not subject to blight or disease. Very hardy, a rapid grower. May 
be sheared any shape. Plant 10 inches apart and prune back to 8 
or 10 inches after planting for a dense, hardy hedge. 2-yr., 18 to 
24 inch, well branched, 25 for $1.75; 100 for $5.00, by Express. 
GREEN-LEAVED JAPANESE BARBERRY 
America’s most popular low-growing hedge. Bright green leaves 
turn to dazzling shades of red, gold and bronze in the fall. Brilli- 
ant red berries in great numbers stay on through winter months. 
Perfectly hardy and will grow in shade or on poor soil. May be 
pruned or sheared any time. 8 to 12 in., 25 for $1.00; 100 for $3.00, 
postpaid. 12 to 15 in. 25 for $2.00; 100 for $6.00, by Express. 
RED-LEAVED JAPANESE BARBERRY 
Verp popular for specimen grouping and for edging taller plant- 
ings of shrubs or evergreens. Glossy purplish red leaves. Makes 
a brilliant, colorful hedge. 9 to 12 in., 25 for $3.00; 100 for $8.00, 
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spreading branches. Foliage is bright green and flowers are borne 
freely in May and June. Very fragrant and attracts bees and 
humming birds. Showy red berries ripen in summer and cling to 
the bush for many weeks. The best shrub in our nursery for a 
high compact hedge, for screening purposes, or to attract birds. 
2-yr., 18 to 24 in., 25 for $3.00; 100 for $8.00, by Express. 
REGEL PRIVET 
This variety has long been recognized as one of the best and 
most beautiful plants for hedges. It makes a quick, strong growth 
and is free from insects and scale. Leaves are dark, glossy green. 
Price, heavy 2-yr. stock, 25 for $1.75; 100 for $5.00, by Express. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI FOR HEDGING 
The most popular of all shrubs. Profuse clusters of tiny white 
blooms completely cover the sweeping branches in May. Delicately 
cut leaves stay bright green until autumn, then turn to bright 
shades of bronze and yellow. Grows to 6 feet, but may be pruned 
any time after blooming period, Makes a beautiful flowering 
hedge. 2-yr., 18 to 24 in., 25 for $1.50; 100 for $5.00, by Express. 

