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These occupy an important place in the development of the Home Grounds or in any landscape plantings. The present vogue of the Outdoor 
Living Room permits the use of Flowering Shrubs in greater variety than ever before. 
Our plants, except where specially noted, are 2 to 3 years transplanted, and range from 1} to 3 feet in height, according to variety; some being 
stronger growing, are consequently taller at the same age. 
can be kept any size desired by pruning. Those marked 
AMYGDALUS, Flowering Almond 
Double Pink. The miniature double, rose-like blossoms cover the entire shrub. 
Very hardy, very graceful; blooms itf May. Height, 3 to 5 feet. . 
Price, 85c each; $9.25 doz. 
ALTHEA, Rose of Sharon 
Valuable for their late blooming. Grows to a height of 10 to 12 feet. 
in August and September. We offer Double White and Double Red. 
Price, 75c each; $8.25 doz. 
*AZALEA HINODEGIRI (Evergreen) 
A beautiful evergreen variety that is covered in April and May with vivid scarlet- 
crimson flowers. Succeeds best in partial shade and when somewhat sheltered from 
severe winds in winter; it also requires an acid soil. Excellent as specimens or for 
foundation planting, etc. Attains a height of 3 to 4 feet and broader in diameter. 
Price, 12 to 15-inch plants, $2.50 each; $27.50 doz. 
AZALEA KAEMPFERI HYBRIDS, Torch Azalea 
The showiest and hardiest of all the deciduous Azaleas. Grows to a height of 4 to 
5 feet. Is covered in May‘with lovely clusters of flowers, ranging in color from light 
yellow to deep orange; many also have coral and salmon tints. Does best in the 
open sunlight, but requires an acid soil. _We offer mixed colors only. 
Price, 15 to 18-inch plants, $3.00 each; $33.00 doz. 
BERBERIS, Barberry 
Thunbergii. Of low. spreading growth, forming a dense, impenetrable bush. 
The branches are set with sharp thorns. Small yellow flowers in the spring, 
followed by bright scarlet berries in the late summer and fall. The foliage turns 
orange and scarlet in the autumn. A valuable hedge plant. Height, 4 to 6 feet. 
Price, 35c each; $3.85 doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
Thunbergii Atropurpurea (New Red-leaved Barberry). Similar in all respects 
to the green-leaved Barberry, except that the foliage is bronzy red. As the season 
advances the color changes to vivid orange-scarlet. Plant in full exposure to the 
sun for best color. ? : 
Price, plants 12 to 15 inches high, 40c each; $4.00 doz.; $30.00 per 100. 
BOXWOOD EDGING, Buxus Suffruticosa 
True English Boxwood; fine; bushy; 6 to 8-inch plants. 
Price, 50c each; $5.00 doz.; $40.00 per 100. 
BUDDLEIA, Butterfly Shrub 
Pink Butterfly Bush; Charming 
Vigorous and very free flowering, producing a profusion of large lavender pink 
trusses continuously throughout the summer. Not only a striking ornament for the 
garden, but also extremely valuable as a late summer cutflower. Small young plants 
set out in the spring quickly grow to a height of 4 to 6 feet and of about the same 
diameter. Few other plants have attracted as much attention and favorable com- 
ment when shown for the first time» 
Price, 85c each; $9.25 doz. 
Ile de France. The richest, the loveliest, the most beautiful of its race. The 
flower spikes are a foot long and their color is a glowing claret-purple. Very free 
blooming and vigorous. It attains a height of 4 to 6 feet. An exquisite cut flower. 
Blooms all summer. 
Price, $1.00 each; $11.00 doz. 
Magnifica. The long, graceful spikes of flowers are of a pleasing, rich violet- 
rose and are produced in profusion from early June until late autumn. 
THe plant dies down in winter, but comes up again every spring. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 
Price, 75c each; $8.25 doz. . 
Flowers 
*CALYCANTHUS, Strawberry Shrub 
Floridus. Also frequently referred to as Sweet Shrub or Carolina Spicewood. A 
strong, upright grower with large, handsome foliage. Peculiar reddish-brown, sweet- 
scented flowers in May. It grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet, and will thrive either 
in sunny or shady places. 
Price, 75c each; $8.25 doz. 
In the description of each variety we-give the natural heights at maturity, but.they 
may be planted in a shady place. 
Plant as early in Spring as possible. 
CHERRIES, Flowering 
(Prunus serrulata spectabilis) 
Pilgrimages are made yearly to Washington, D. C., at Cherry Blossom 
Time by flower lovers from all parts of the country to view the glorious 
spectacle of hundreds of these trees in bloom. The following are among the 
most popular and beautiful varieties. All are perfectly hardy, and are 
ideal as lawn specimens, for background work, in borders, along walks or 
driveways, etc. ° 
Kwanzan. Bears in great abundance beautiful large, double, deep pink 
flowers. Height, 25 to 30 feet. 
Mt. Fuji. The finest pure white variety; the large, double flowers cover 
the plants completely. Height, 25 to 30 feet. 
Price, any of the above, 3 to 4-foot plant, $3.00 each; $30.00 doz. 
Send for our free leafiet, The Pruning of Flowering Shrubs and Planting 
and Care of Privet. 
DUODEEIA 
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Plants are delivered, transportation paid, within 50 miles of 
charges collect. (See special notice, page 106.) 
New York City. Beyond this area, they are shipped by Express, 
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