CNew Ftardy lo werlg Shue 
This is the first time in a number of years, that it has been our privilege to bring before our Customers a group of New Hardy Flowering 
Shrubs, which for sheer beauty should command a central position In every garden. Two of them—the Daphne Somerset and Viburnum Burk- 
woodi—possess an enchanting fragrance which alone would merit a place for them. Plant as early in Spring as possible. 
CARYOPTERIS 
(Blue Spirea) 
This charming plant isa real contribution to the meagre list of summer and fall 
flowering shrubs. — It is covered from August till late autumn with clusters of powder- 
blue fringed flowers. This shrub grows about 18 to 24 inches tall and is perfectly 
rounded, making a-small mound about two feet in diameter. The foliage is silvery 
greed in color. A truly worthwhile plant for.the foreground of the shrubbery 
border. ‘ 
Price, strong 2-year plants, 12 to 15 inches high, $2,00 each; $20.00 doz. 






















NEW HARDY DAPHNE 
SOMERSET (Plant Patent 315) 
This deliciously fragrant and easy-to-grow Hybrid Daphne originated in England 
a few years ago. It has received the highest honors from The Royal Horticultural 
Society. It has been on test in this country for five years, and has successfully 
wintered without protection, through all kinds of weather. During May and early 
June the plants are covered with delightfully scented blush-pink, star shaped flow- 
ers. The fragrance is similar to that of Daphne Cneorum. 
The foliage is ‘rich, dark green, giving the plants the effect of Boxwood, and it 
remains green until the beginning of March, when the new leaves push the old ones 
off the branches. Daphne Somerset may be used asa hedge. Spaced 18 inches 
apart, it will grow into a tight fine mass. It may be clipped formally, and can 
also be pruned informally, if the wavy Boxwood effect is desired. Left unclipped, 
. it grows about 3 feet high and 2'/2 feet wide. Can be kept 24 inches high and 18 
- inches wide without difficulty. : 
It is a lovely low shrub for the foreground of the shrub border, and blends 
happily with hardy plants in the flower border. Mr. F. F. Rockwell, Horticultural 
Editor of the New York Times and writer of many horticultural books, remarked 
WEIGELA when he first saw it in bloom, “Here is one of those rare things that happens once 
' BRISTOL RUBY every. 25 years or so.’ It is a choice plant with a great future. 
Price, strong 2-year plants, 15 to 18 inches high, $2.25 each; $22.50 doz. 
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VIBURNUM BURKWOODI 
Waxy blush-white and deliciously fragrant, the flowers of this new fragrant Vi- 
burnum are produced in early spring when the leaves are unfolding. They form 
round, domed clusters, and the gardenia-like fragrance is so sweet, as to pervade a 
large area. The plant.grows about. 4 feet high, and 5 to 6 feet in diameter. . It 
likes a well drained, sunny place, with plenty of moisture throughout the season. 
This is a new jewel for the garden—a real aristocrat. For the small garden where 
there is room for only the choicest shrubs, the one Viburnum above all others that 
should be grown is Viburnum Burkwoodi. Foliage brilliant in autumn and per- 
sists till late winter. In the southern states, it is semi-evergreen, 
Price, strong 2-year plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $3.50 each; $35.00 doz. 
NEW SCARLET WEIGELA 
BRISTOL RUBY (Patent Applied For) 
It makes a shapely thrifty plant-with attractive rich green foliage. Color is a soft 
ruby red shading to garnet crimson; extremely pleasing in effect and without harsh 
tone. Attaining a height of 6 to 7 feet at maturity, it makes a perfectly formed, well 
rounded specimen requiring very little pruning because it flowers well from old 
wood; no die-back or uneven growth at any time. It has been widely tested, and 
has proven perfectly hardy. Excellent reports from Vermont and other difficult 
regions, fully substantiate our own estimate of its unusual hardiness. Bristol 
Ruby is definitely superior to Eva Rathke in every respect. 
Price, strong 2-year plants, 2 to 3 feet high, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 
SPECIAL OFFER: One each of the Four New Hardy Flowering Shrubs, $8.50 



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