ecovatwe Shrubs 
Fresh, Vigorous Plants—Sure to Grow 
Fe FLOWERING shrubs create natural 
, beauty and loveliness and are indis- 
pensable to the landscape gardener. 
Please note what an important 
part shrubs play in the landscape 
design to the left. 
Against the house foundation the 
shrubs blend the house with the 
grounds and create a lovely softening 
effect. On both sides of the property 
and across the rear, shrubs contribute 
a delightful frame to the picture. 
They also give privacy and a beautiful 
background for annual and perennial 
flowers, besides their own beauty of 
flowers, berries and yarying foliage 
colors. 
Our large list of hardy varieties 
contains all the worth-while shrubs 
adapted to the rigorous climate of 
this section of the country. By thought- 
ful selection continuous interest may 
be obtained from early spring until 
late fall through successive blooming 
What delightful memories children will have of a yard like this periods. 
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Heights of shrubs following the name denote size at which the plants present their maximum beauty. 
ALMOND, Flowering. (Amygdalus.) 4 to 5 ft. Small, pink double 

flowers along stems in May. Needs winter protection. Though POSTAGE 
we have Flowering Almonds for sale, we suggest to our cus- If shi ti tedah rcel post please add for 
; : : shipment is wante y pa pos Ss 
tomers that the Flowering Plum be used instead. Flowering postage a packing, figuring average weights for shrubs 
Almonds, except the Siberian Almond, are not strictly hardy as follows: 12 to 18 in. shrub, 1 Ib.; 18 to 24 in. 
in Minnesota while the plums are. They resemble one another shrub, 2 Ibs.; 2 to 3 ft. shrub, 3 Ibs.; 3 to 4 ft. shrub, 
closely, 4 Ibs. See parcel post rates on page 37. 
Zr TOUS S fis. Meee eee ey eee NE a obenne” Seton $0.60 ea. 
BLO. Aiton deRer were oe ee! tian Peek Sn ae ee -75 ea. 
ARALIA, Devil’s Walking Stick. (Aralia Spinosa.) 8 to 10 ft. 
ALMOND, Siberian. (Amygdalus Siberica.) 2 to 3 ft. This new pitigctver tall-growing shrub with very pice piers aps 
variety of Almond is of dwarf growth, perfectly hardy without rhea CoMPIGe aero Pe tee cpenuoers pages, 
winter protection. The bush is completely covered with double, 2 to 3 ft $0.75 ea 3 to 4 ft $1.00 ea 
bright rose pink fragrant flowers early in the spring, about 
two weeks before the common flowering almond. The leaves ARROWWOOD. (Viburnum Dentatum.) 7 to 8 ft. Flowers white, 
turn to gold and red in the fall creating a beautiful appear- flat-topped, followed by blue berries in the fall. A large 
ance at that time also. Very desirable. symmetrical growing shrub with bright green foliage coloring 
iDapliss prettily in the fall. An elegant shrub to use in staggered 
S Vass stele leix0 1d. Seno) eh eNialie Vs) =Vs0/eaalley1 oe l=", WeRewa Ree $0.35 ea. shrub plantings, where height is wanted. The clean, attractive 
OR Ome omic Meet ere eng hee eee ee fe we ak eee 50 ea. foliage is desirable as well as the flowers and berries. Birds 
2 to 3 ft like to eat the berries. 
OMRON Corteye ac. vite toxe my tyke ce te ec chk cee eee ce 75 ea. : 
EOstOR24 inane $0.40 ea. Se LON tat te anette $0.75 ea. 
Z Ome Setter -50 ea. 4 tO8D alterna 1.00 ea 
BARBERRY, Japanese. (Berberis Thunbergii.) 21/. to 3 ft. A splendid dwarf shrub, 
conspicuous for its good foliage. The foliage is brilliantly colored in the fall and 
the attractive red berries cling well into the winter. A thrifty grower most any- 
where. Good in front of taller-growing shrubs and as a hedge. 
L2ntOCS sinter eae: $0.25 ea. 2ht0 53 -ftyae ene ne ae $0.50 ea. 
LS oto 240 ne a eer -35 ea. 
(For Barberry hedge plants see page 16.) 
BARBERRY, Red-Leaved. 21 to 3 ft. Similar to the Japanese Barberry excepting 
in foliage which is a deep purplish red. A valuable shrub for color in the border. 
T2610 1S” Insert $0.50 ea. ZEtO Settsae en eee ee $1.00 ea. 
LS tOe2 4: 5itiees oe peer eee -75 ea. 
BUCKTHORN, Common. (Rhamnus Catharticus.) 6 to 7 ft. A very hardy shrub with 
dark green foliage. It will thrive in exposed locations where many other shrubs 
will not succeed. Valuable when planted as a shrub or when planted as a hedge. 
Stands shearing well. 
DU toed tte ane Mn Arete $0.35 ea. 4 to 5 ft. i642... eee $0.75 ea. 
SO (OL LT tr ee -50 ea. 
(For Buckthorn hedge plants see page 16.) 
BUCKTHORN, Glossy Leaved. (Rhamnus Frangula.) 6 to 7 ft. A handsome, tall shrub 
with shining dark green foliage. The yellow, inconspicuous flowers are produced all 
summer and are followed by red fruit, which changes to black. There are berries 
in all stages of development all summer. Birds are fond of these berries. 
2 to .3° ft eee $0.50 ea. 4 tod VEtlaiee ieee eee $1.00 ea. 
SOTO SAT Tt eee Meee nerete ee -75 ea. 5. (O76. TR meet cr eae 1.50 ea. 
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