



Beauty Bush, photo furnished us by Courtesy 
Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University 
BEAUTY BUSH rracrant 
For Semi-Shade or Full Sun 
The gracefulness of the plant and its free 
flowering habit makes the Beauty Bush (Kol- 
kwitzia) one of our finest flowering shrubs, It 
grows to about nine feet with the inner stems 
erect and the outer ones arching to the ground. 
FRAGRANT pink, tubular-shaped flowers are 
produced in abundance along the entire length 
of the branches. ‘Makes an excellent lawn spec- 
imen or may be planted in the tall border. 
Perfectly hardy and will do well in semi-shade 
or ‘full sun. 2 feet, 80c each; 3 for $2.00. 


Purple Fringe (Smoke Bush) 
PURPLE FRINGE 
(Smoke Bush) 
15 feet. The Purple Fringe or Smoke Bush 
(Rhus Cotinus) is a conspicuous spreading shrub 
or small tree; overhung in mid-summer by mist- 
like clouds of tiny flowers. These billowing 
panicles of light lavender give the impression of 
smoke at a distance. One of the most beautiful 
of all large shrubs. Can be grouped with other 
shrubs or used as a lawn specimen. 2 feet, 80c 
each; 3 for $2.00. 
WHITE FRINGE 
20 feet. Easy to grow. Somewhat similar to 
Purple Fringe, making an excellent companion 
shrub. The open clusters of finely cut white 
flowers appear in June, followed by purple plum- 
like fruits that are very attractive to birds. 2 feet, 
60c each; 3 for $1.50. 



ADD 10c EACH IF YOU WANT 
62 SHRUBS SENT BY PARCEL POST 

HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 
The shrubs we offer are strong, healthy field grown plants that should prove entirely satisfactory to the most critical 
buyer. ‘The figures following the variety name indicate the height at maturity. The figures preceding the price indicate 
the minimum height above ground when the shrubs are dug, but they usually exceed these figures. The most of them 
are of blooming age. All stock is carefully graded and packed to insure safe arrival. 
WE RECOMMEND EXPRESS SHIPMENTS OF NURSERY STOCK 
We recommend shipment by express whenever possible, as stock is delivered more promptly and usually in much bet-— 
ter condition. Present express rates are the lowest in years and you pay only the actual shipping costs at time of 
delivery. In cases where there is no express office, or customer prefers parcel post shipment, we will prune and pack 
‘the stock to comply with postal regulations if you instruct us to’ do so and include in your remittance {0c extra for 
each shrub ordered. If not so instructed, all shrubs, trees, vines and roses will be sent by express. 

ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon). 8 feet. Blooms profusely in late summer and early fall, when few other shrubs 
are in bloom. These are the color spots of fall, as Lilacs are of spring. Fine for the shrubbery 
border or for single lawn specimens. We can supply the FINEST DOUBLE FLOWERED VARIETIES in the following 
colors: Lavender, Pink, Red, White. 2 feet, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
CELESTIAL BLUE ALTHEA. The best Althea that has been introduced in many years, and the only true blue in 
existence. Highly recommended. 2 feet, 50c each; 3 for $1.20. ; 
BARBERRY. See Hedge Plants on page 61 for both red and green leaved Japanese Barberry. 
New Buddleias or Butterfly Bush 
The most perpetual blooming shrub we know of, flowering without a break 
from early summer until severe frost. During its blooming period it attracts 
butterflies by the hundreds, hence the name Butterfly Bush. The plant is of 
shrubby growth, growing 4 to 6 feet in height, and dies to the ground each 
winter. The root is perfectly hardy, sending up a new top each year, which 
produces a graceful bushy shrub, every branch of which is tipped with a 
flower spray. The newer varieties offered here are excellent for cutting. 
Strong pot plants that will bloom this year can also be supplied, postpaid, at 
the prices given, 
DUBONNET. An entirely new color in Butterfly Bushes. The color is that 
of the French wine, -Dubonnet, a shade that has been so popular in dress 
fabrics. In sunshine the flower glows almost a true red. 40¢ each; 3 for 
$1.00. 
ELEANOR. The color of this new Butterfly Bush is known as Eleanor 
Blue, and is the nearest to a true blue Buddleia we have ever found. The 
dwarf habit of this variety makes it ideal for the low border. 40c each; 3 
for $1.00. 
FORTUNE. (Plant Patent No. 206). Fairly dwarf in habit, growing 4 feet 
high and about 4 feet across. Flowers pure lilac with orange eye. ‘The 
flower sprays instead of being flat on the under side, like many of the older 
types, are fully round and in bloom from base to tip, all at the same time. 
We have also found it to be the best cut flower variety. 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
PINK CHARMING. Many varieties of Buddleia have been introduced in 
the past in varying shades of lavender and lilac, and some even bordering on 
pink. After years of hybridizing a true pink has been developed which will 
please the most critical gardener. Produces a bushy plant 5 feet high. 
Starts blooming in June. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 



ROYAL RED (Patented). The most outstanding of the new colors in Bud- 
é ‘ dleias, and the nearest to a true red yet developed. The panicles are bright 
Deutzia Pride of Rochester velvety red, which is greatly intensified under artificial light. An exceptionally 
DEUTZIA good cut flower variety and perfectly hardy. 75c each; 3 for $1.80. 
Flowers in Profusion BUSH BITTERSWEET sreck site te gulion vers. ea 
owers in nod- 
LEMOINE. 4 to5 feet. A-vigor- ding clusters in May, followed by rose colored berries. In the fall the berries 
ous upright grower with slender open to display the orange colored seeds in the same manner as the common 
arching branches from the base. In Bittersweet or Celastrus, and hang on until midwinter. The leaves turn 
the spring the plant is completely crimson-scarlet in fall. 2 feet, 50c each; 3 for $1.20. : 
covered with clusters of white bell- 
shaped flowers. One of the best 
shrubs we know of for foundation Large Fruited Coral Berry Sg ft al Pali 
} An improved form of 
planting. 2 feet, 50e each; 3 for the common Coral Berry or Indian Currant, and with much larger berries. 
$1.20. Graceful shrub; flowers light pink, followed by clusters of bright pink berries, 
PRIDE OF ROCHESTER. 8 feet. which remain on the branches until late in the winter. An easily grown shrub 
A vigorous upright grower, and one that will thrive in even the poorest of soils. 2 feet, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
of ous OEY FETE mete double, Th Dapl (Daph c ) 
bell-shape owers are borne in e evergreen Daphne aphne Cneorum 
great profusion during the month Evergreen Da hne has been one of the most popular small 
of June. Flowers white, tinged shrubs ever offered. Words cannot describe ‘the delightful arbutus-like fra- 
rose. 2 feet, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. grance of the Daphne which fills the air when this lovely shrub is in bloom. 
aa - - It grows only a foot high with spreading branches that form a round clump 
about 2 feet across. The tip of each branch is studded with a cluster of 
bright pink flowers in April and May. Many growers are offering an inferior 
strain grown from seed. Be sure to get our true stock. 2 year old, well 
branched plants, 65c each; 3 for $1.75. 
DOGWOOD or CORNUS 
The Dogwoods are valuable for their foliage in summer, brilliancy of fruits 
in fall, and highly colored barks in winter. All varieties do well in sun or 
shade, and afford excellent contrast in shrub groups, while the berries attract 
birds in fall and winter. “ 
For the flowering tree Dogwoods see page 68. ‘ 
GOLDEN-BRANCHED (Lutea). 6 feet. A broad bush with bright yellow 
bark. Strikingly conspicuous when combined with the red barked varieties. 
cae white flowers ; white berries. Very attractive. 2 feet, 40c each; 3 for 
-00. ; 


RED-BRANCHED (Siberica). 8 feet. Bright coral-red bark. Yellowish - 
white flowers in spring and a profusion of bluish white berries in the fall. 2 
feet, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
FORSYTHIA or Golden Bell 
Beautiful shrubs with golden yellow bell-shaped flowers which appear very 
early in the spring, before the leaves, frequently while the ground is still 
covered with snow. Branches cut off in winter and put in a vase of water 
will bloom in the house. No other shrub will give as showy a floral display. 
Plant them liberally in the shrubbery border. . 
SPECTABILIS. 10 feet. The showiest of all Forsythias. The branches 
are so densely covered with the golden yellow flowers that the wood is scarcely 
visible. 2 feet, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
¢ WEEPING (Suspensa). 8 feet. Graceful, long, slender, drooping branches, 
Forsythia Spectabilis with long sprays of golden yellow flowers, 2 feet, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 


