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MOCK ORANGE _ 
SPIREA SORBIFOLIA (Ash-Leaf Spirea). 
unusual shrub stands out in any planting. Foliage 
resembles ferns, and in June-July there are beau- 
This 
tiful, fluffy, creamy white flowers. Does well in 
sunlight or shade, is very hardy. 4-6 ft. at ma- 
turity. 
Each 2 5 
2-3: it, select... 2 aa2 $0.45 $0.80 $1.75 
SUMAC, FERN-LEAVED (Rhus typhina lacini- 
ata). Tall, broad shrub with luxuriant, finely cut 
foliage, deep green in summer and brilliantly col- 
ored in the fall. Just the thing to fill up a corner 
or to dress up the background. Scarlet fruits in 












TAMARIX HISPIDA. Plant of unusual charm, 
with delicate, feathery, silvery-blue foliage, its 
graceful branches tipped with loose sprays of 
bright pink flowers, giving a pink and silver mist 
effect. Grows 8 to 12 feet tall, but can be kept 
pruned down to smaller proportions. Fine for cor- 
ners and mass plantings, or as distinctive speci- 
mens. 
Each 
r4 5 
2-3 tf, select az. 3: ow... $0.45 $0.80 $1.75 
VIBURNUM, DOUBLE-FILE (Tomentosum). A 
grand, all-season shrub, loaded with handsome 
white flowers in May-June, attractive berries fol- 
lowing. Deep green leaves turn to rich crimson 






























autumn. 10-14 ft. at maturity. 
in the fall. Thrives well in shade. 6-8 ft. at ma- ne 
Each 2 5 turity. ne i - : 
ac. >t 
ia cite ag $0.45 $0.80 $1.75 16.24 in, transplanted $0.65 $1.15 $2.60 | 
SUMAC, FRAGRANT (Rhus aromatica). Pictur- 
esque plant growing 2 to 4 feet tall, with beautiful, 
fragrant foliage that turns to bright scarlet in the 
fall. Conspicuous yellow flowers in clusters are 
followed by red berries in mid-summer. Excellent 
for covering banks, or in the border beneath taller 
shrubs of more open growth. 
Each 2 5 
2-9 {trenelectinn. ates $0.40 $0.75 $1.50 
VIBURNUM, MAYFLOWER (Carlessi). A plant 
of unusual charm, semi-dwarf, bearing numerous, 
pink-tinted, waxen flowers in early spring that are 
deliciously fragrant. Excellent foliage. 4-5 ft. at 
maturity. Sun or light shade. 
Each 
2 5 
12-18 _in., transplanted............. $1.25 $2.25 $4.90 
WEIGELA EVA RATHKE. Rich ruby-red blossoms in great 
abundance that last nearly all summer. A beautiful shrub in 
foundation group or border. 3-4 ft., at maturity. (Color photo 
SYRINGA, MOCK ORANGE (Philadelphus coro- on page 33). ( ar >. 
narius). Favorite shrub, noted for its white waxen Each 2 5 : : 
blooms of orange-blossom fragrance. Tall, strong- 18 ere i y; es ate Bei 2 
growing plant, much used for screens, backgrounds eur na Beit oa Pee =o. path aioe My. . < tna, on 
and fillers, as well as specimen planting. 6-10 ft. Soap fay y23 te eh ies “Gg: ’ of ogy »f fae ee 
- tan a aig y 
widget eet & Each 2 5 WEIGELA ROSEA (Diervilla). One of the most popular. Showy, a Pie, ae ie “, a a a 
r trumpet-shaped flowers of rosy pink profusely cover the broad ” 2 Pita? yy ee Ps 
18-24 in., transplanted $0.32 $0.60 $1.10 bushy plant during May and June. An elegant shrub for speci- Dan ake 4 ~ e, ee ‘a 
2-3 ft., select.......... 45 -80 1.75 men planting or foundation groups. 5 to 8 ft. at maturity. (See f hat 
picture in color on page 33). : 
SYRINGA VIRGINAL (Phi irginal cack eee z 
(Philadelphus virginalis). 18-24 in., transplanted $0.30 $0.50 $1.00 
Finest of the species. Its pure white flowers are 2-3 ft aah Abie ee 40 75 1.50 
extra large, five to seven in a cluster, some single, 3-4 ft, cclactial in eee “50 ‘90 1.80 
some semi-double, some double, and have deli- 
cious fragrance. A long bloomer—in fact, nearly 
everblooming. 6-8 ft. at maturity. (See picture on 
page 33). 
Each 2 5 
12-18 in., field-grown. $0.32 $0.60 $1.10 
2-3 it., select.........:.. -50 -90 1.85 
Shady- Place 
SHRUB BARGAINS 
NO. 1 
1 HIGH BUSH CRANBERRY 
1 FRAGRANT HONEYSUCKLE 
1 SPIREA SORBIFOLIA 
1 HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS 
WILLOW, FRENCH PUSSY (Salix caprea). Very interesting 
shrub or dwarf tree, producing many fur-like, pearl-gray cat- 
kins, one to two inches long. Lovely in winter and early spring 
bouquets. 6 to 10 ft. at maturity. 
Each 
2-3'it. :aelects22.5 : coo eee $0.45 
2 5 Re 
$0.80 $1.75 ie 


1 WHITE EERRIA 
1 RED TWIGGED DOGWOOD 
1 FORSYTHIA 
1 REGEL’S PRIVET 
These 8 SPLENDID SHRUBS—Strong, Field- 2 
grown, 2-Ft. FERRIS’ SPECIAL PRICE a 
NO. 2 
1 SYRINGA VIRGINAL 
1 RED TARTARIAN 
HONEYSUCELE 
1 COTONEASTER 
$1.98 
1 HYDRANGEA P. G. 
1 WHITE SNOWBERRY 
1 RED SNOWBERRY 
1 VARIEGATED DOGWOOD 
These. 7 CHOICE SHRUBS — Strong Field- 
grown, 2-Ft. FERRIS’ SPECIAL PRICE...... 

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