MALINER KREN. This is a Bohemian variety, the flavor seems to be 
finer than the common Horseradish. Personally, the writer prefers it to the 
old sort. Horseradish does best with cultivation. 5 roots-50c; 10-80c. If 
interested in quantities, write us. Yi 
HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
There’s nothing that brightens a place like a planting of well selected 
shrubs. It will send out a welcome smile to both your family and every 
passing stranger every day in the year. 
QUANTITY DISCOUNTS: 3 or more of a variety priced at 60c or un- 
der; 5 c each. 25 or more 8c each. priced over 60c and under 90c, 3 or more. 
of a variety; 10e each. 25 or more at 15c each. Shrubs 90c or over, 3 or 
more of a variety, 15c. 25 or more at 20c per plant. Landscaping advice free. 
ALPINE CURRANT. Mountain Currant. Ribes alpinum. Small attractive 
bush, glossy foliage, small, and dense. Golden flowers. Adapted for shady 
places, and very desirable for soil somewhat dry. Fine hedge plant. Makes 
plant 3-4 ft. at most. 15-18 in. 35c. 100-$25.00. 
ALMOND, FLOWERING. ..Old fashioned shrub, but still quite popular. 
Handsome shrub, branches are literally covered in spring with double, 
rosy pink flowers. Should be planted deeply. Botanical name Amygdalus, 
the species. A. nana is the plant as we know it. Native of Russia, and intro- 
duced 1683. The word Almond is taken from the word amyssto, to lacer- 
ate; in reference to the fissured channels in the stone of the fruit, but 
some suppose from a Hebrew word meaning vigilant, as its early flowers 
announce the return of spring. Belongs to natural order of Rosaceae. We 
ean furnish either white or pink double Almond. 2-3 ft. 50c; 3-4 ft. 70c. 
BARBERRY, Japanese. ..Botanically, Berberis. From berberys, its Arabian 
name. Natural order of Berberidaceae. One of the most important hardy 
shrub groups, of which there are many species. Japanese Barberry, Ber- 
beris Thungergii, a native of Japan, is a quite ideal hedge plant, making a 
dwarf, stiff, thorny shrub, 3-4 feet, with small clean foliage, leafs turn red 
in fall. Plants bear highly attractive persistent red fruits. 15-18 inch 35c; 
18-24 in. 45c. 
BARBERRY, RED LEAF. Similar to above plant with exception of red 
bronzy foliage. Plant in sun, brings out best color. 15-18 in. 40c; 18-24 in. 50c. 
COTONEASTER. Rockspray. From Cotonea, Pliny’s name for the quince, 
and aster, inference to the resemblance of some species in the leaves. Nat- 
ural order of Rosaceae. The various species are found in northern Europe 
and in the mountains of India. Grown chiefly for the foliage, and the fruits 
which appear in fall. Cotoneaster acutifolia which is the plant we offer is 
entirely hardy, stands drought well, has dark green foliage, pinkish flow- 
ers, followed by black fruits. Good on banks and ledges, best in sunny 
location. Makes good medium height hedge, and useful for planting in 
groups or masses. 18-24 in. 40c; 100-$25.00. 
CORNUS. Dogwood. From cornu, a horn, in reference to the hardness of 
the wood. Natural Order of Cornaceae. Genus of shrubs and trees, mostly 
found in the northern hemisphere. The name dogwood is said to. have 
come from the fact that the bark of C. sanguinea furnished a decoction 
used in England to wash mangy dogs. 
Cornus siberica. Siberian Dogwood. Invaluable for winter. effect, 
choice shrub in summer. Stems, branches, twigs, blood-red in winter and 
cooler months of the year. Foliage dark green, white flowers followed by 
bluish-white berries, attracting birds. 2-3 ft. 40c. 
CORNUS VARIEGATA. Variegated Dogwood. Similar in many respects 
to the above, with exception of leaves spotted white and green. Some plant- 
ers like it. 2-3 ft. 40c. 
CORNUS STOLONIFERA. Native Dogwood. Grows uv to 8-10 ft. in 
height. Red branches and stems in winter. All dogwoods prefer a moist 
soil, rich in humus, which brings out the color better. They are useful for 
contrast, especially with evergreen background. 2-3 ft. 35c; 4-5 ft. 75c. 
CARAGANA. From caragan, its Mongolian name. Order of Leguminosae. 
Tartary, is called Carachane. There are over 50 species scattered over 
South Russia, China, most of them in Central Asia, mostly shrubs. 
CARGAGANA arborascens. ..Siberian Pea Tree. On of the haridest shrubs 
or small trees to plant out on the prairie, and for that reason, popular all 
over our western states. “The further northwest, it is planted the better it 
grows.” Attractive small shrub, fine foliage, yellow pea-like blo-soms, fol- 
lowed by pods. Makes good hedge plant, also for planting in masses. Ulti~ 
mate height 12-14 ft. 
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