ROSE ALTHEA 
eeOeIEE LE AN soft i 
inside combine to give you a beautiful two- 
(Hibiscus) 
The magic touch of the Plant Wizard 
SUNBURST 
Ornamental Gardening Brings Joy, Health and Strength 
“By growing flowers, shrubs and trees, people will find release in these war times and 
DEVELOP MORALE, and also render valuable service in improving their homes and 
the community. Our school grounds, church yards, roadsides, towns generally, still need 
PINK 
RADIANCE 

creates new 
-STARK-BURBANK SHRUBS AND 
glories in 
ROSES 
improvement in the direction of ornamental gardening.”—Nat’l Victory Garden Conference. z 
Stark-Burbank Everblooming 
BURBANK'S NEW DAWNGLOW 
(U. S. Patent)—Salmon Pink 
A delicate Salmon Pink Rose which gives 
you a wealth of roses from early spring till 
lateéfall, even during hot dry summers. Plant 
is tall growing and vigorous, producing 
blooms on long strong stems. Excellent for 
cutting. 
$1.50 each; 10°for $1.40 each 
BURBANK’S NEW SCARLET FLAME 
Brilliant Red 
flashing constant blooming red 
rose sensation created by Luther Burbank. 
Vigorous plant literally covered with fiery 
red roses from early summer till hard frost. 
If you want red roses from June till No- 
vember plant Scarlet Flame. 
$1.50 each; 10 for $1.40 each 
EDITH NELLIE PERKINS 
Twe-Tone Pink 
HEsrplals with vivid Orange-Cerise on 
. Salmon-Pink onthe 

A flaming, 


tone Pink Rose you can depend on for a 
wealth of long-stemmed mildly fragrant roses 
all summer. A hardy, thrifty grower. A rose 
of matchless beauty and one of the favorites 
for cutting 
$1.00 each; 10 for 90c each 
E. G. HILL — Crimson 
Each large, brilliant crimson bloom is borne 
Singly ona long strong stem, making it one 
of the most valued roses for cutting. Very 
double. Fragrant, 
$1.10 each: 10 for $1.00 each 
ETOILE de HOLLANDE—Deep Crimson 
The Universal favorite everblooming Crimson 
Rose.. It charms continuously with its. de- 
lightful color, its beautiful. form, its intense 
Rose Fragrance and its long strong stems. 
It- is vigorous, healthy—one of the best Red 
Roses. 
$1.10 each; 10 for $1.00 each 


STARK ORNAMENTAL TREES, 
STARK SHADE TREES 
SILVER MAPLE (Acer dasycarpum) 
Popular rapid growing, hardy. tree to 40 ft. 
height. Ideal for street, lawn and park plant- 
ing for quick, dense shade. Desirable and 
useful for all sections. Thrives .on almost 
any soil. Size 6 to 8 ft. 
Price $1.75 each; 10 for $1.50 each 
NORWAY MAPLE (Acer platanoides) 
Beautiful, symmetrical tree with dark green 
foliage. Hard maple type, long lived but 
slower growing than Silver Maple. Very or- 
namental and attractive tree for street, lawn 
or park planting. 
Size 6 to 8 ft. 
Price $3.50 each; 10 for 3.00 each 
LOMBARDY POPLAR (Populus Nigra Italica) 
Tall, columnar, rapid. growing tree of stately 
appearance. Ideal for background screen and 
skyline effect on lawns or in parks. Seldom 
more than 6 ft. spread with height up to 
60 ft. Popular. everywhere. 
Size 6 to 8 ff. 
Price $1.40 each; 10 for $1.20 each 
AMERICAN ELM (Ulmus Americana) 
Our grandest shade tree, famous in American 
history. Medium rapid grower, succeeds ev- 



erywhere. Wonderful street and lawn tree. 
Beautiful and stately in appearance, Very 
hardy. 
Size 6 to 8 ft. 
Price $1.90 each; 10 for $1.70 each 
CHINESE ELM (Uimus pumila) 
Recently introduced from the Orient to be- 
come suddenly popular throughout the coun- 
try. Most rapid growing shade tree. Height 
50 feet. Grows anywhere even under adverse 
city conditions. Beautiful. small foliage on 
graceful willowy branches. Drouth resistant. 
Size 6 to 8 ft. 
Price $2.00 each; 10 for $1.75 each 
HEDGE PLANTS 
AMUR PRIVET (Ligustrum amurense) 
Hardy northern type, rapid 
that makes an attractive hedge. Can be 
sheared to any desired. height for dense 
hedge planting around the lawn or formal 
flower garden. 
Size 18 to 24 inches. Price 30c each; 
10 for 25c¢ each; 100 for 20c each 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET (Ligustrum ovaiifolium) 
Rapid growing hedge with attractive dark 
green foliage. Excellent clipped hedge plant 
where winters are not too severe. 
Size 18 to 24 inches. Price 20c each; 
10 for 14c¢ each; 100 for 10c each 
BARBERRY—See Shrubs above. 


growing privet 

MRS. CHAS. BELL — Salmon Pink 
A superb sport of the famous RADIANCE 
with all the excellent qualities which make 
RADIANCE the most depéndable and most 
satisfactory rose in America. In color, Mrs. 
Chas: Bell. is a Shell-Pink with a _ heavy 
Salmon suffusion, giving it the true opales- - 
cence of a pearl. Strong grower. Long strong 
stems. .Will thrive just like RADIANCE and 
RED RADIANCE. For a variety of lovely 
blooms, plant- the three Radiances — Pink 
Radiance, Red Radiance and Mrs. Chas. Bell. 
90c each; 10 for 80c each 

RED RADIANCE — Brilliant Cerise-Red 
A sport of Radiance with all its superior 
qualities of vigorous growth, dark. green 
foliage and disease resistance. It has the 
same exhilarating perfume as Radiance, but 
the color is a brilliant Cerise-Red which _ is 
especially brilliant in lime, soil. Plant with Ra- 
diance and Mrs. Chas. Bell for a profusion of 
lovely roses from early summer till hard frost. 
9Cc each; 10 for 80c each 

K. A. VIKTORIA — White 
Long shapely. buds open to~ fine-petaled 
creamy white flowers with a slight lemon 
tint in the center. When fully open, the de- 
lightfully fragrant blooms are cream-white, 
The favorite rose for cutting. 
$1.00 each; 10 for 90c each 
MME. EDOUARD HERRIOTT — Copper 
Large, semi-double flowers in a color har- 
mony of Orange Red and Salmon, producing 
an indescribably beautiful Copper. color. 
Known throughout the world as the Daily 
Mail Prize Winner. 
90c each; 10 for 80c each 
JONKHEER J. L. MOCK 
Two-Tone Pink 
Immense blooms of deep pink and silver are 
borne on almost thornless-strong stems. 
90c each; 10 for 80c each 


SELECT STARK SHRUBS 
JAPANESE BARBERRY (Berberis thunbergi) 
Dwarf, compact growing shrub with small 
leaves and slender branches. Flowers small 
but followed by red berries that hang on 
bush all winter, Ideal for foundation, hedge, 
or corner plantings. Foliage turns brilliant 
orange and scarlet in fall. Sharp protective 
thorns turn small animals and intruders. 
Can be trimmed to any desired height. 
Size 18 to 24 inches. Price 40c each 
10 for 35¢ each; 100. for 30¢ each 
THORNLESS JAPANESE BARBERRY 
U. S. Patent (Berberis Thunberg) 
Same as above except it has no thorns. Can 
be used for same purpose as regular Jap- 
Barberry, Height 3 ft. 
Size 18 to 24 inches. Price 65¢ each; 
10 for 60c¢ each; 100 for 55¢ each 
JAPANESE RED-LEAVED BARBERRY 
(Berberis thun.. atropurpurea) 
Attractive red or wine colored foliage through 
spring and summer. Height 3 ft. Similar in 
growth to Jap. Barberry. Red berries in Fall. 
Distinctive appearance. Colorful all summer. 
Fine for foundation or bedge plantings. 
Size 12 to 18 inches. Price 50c each; 
10 for 45¢ each; 100 for 40c each 
ROSE ALTHEA (Hibiscus syriacus) 
A tall, upright growing shrub ‘to 8 ft! A 
showy, large, double rose-like bloom resembl- 
ing Hollyhocks, Bloom from July until frost. 
Useful for tall accent in foundation or bor- 
der planting or f6r flowering hedges. Can 
also furnish in white, red and purple. 
Size 2 to 3 ft. Price 65c¢ each; 10 for 60c each 
BUTTERFLY BUSH (Buddleia farquhar) 
Covered with clusters ot purple. lilac-like 
flowers from July till frost. Very attractive. 
Height 5 ft.- Used: around foundation, for 
specimen or border planting. Attracts but- 
terflies. Perennial in northern sections. 
Size 2 year. Price 60c each; 10 for S5¢ each 
BORDER FORSYTHIA (Forsythia intermedia) 
A gracefully drooping shrub with-bright yel- 
low, bell shaped flowers appearing early in 
the spring before the foliage. A real har- 
binger of Spring. Height, 6. ft.. Beautiful 
shrub with glossy green foliage. Useful for 
foundation’ yard or park planting. 
Size 2 to 3 ft. Price 65c each; 10 for 60c each 
BILLIARD SPIREA (Spirea billiardi) 
Stately shrub with an attractive cone-shaped 
cluster of lavender-pink blossoms in June. 
Height 5 ft. For foundation and borders. 
Size 2 to 3 ft. Price 55¢ each; 10 for 50c each 






RADIANCE — Pink 
Has headed the list for years and is still one 
of the most popular and satisfactory Pink 
Roses. It grows and thrives in every soil and 
climate where Roses can be grown,. and 
blooms continuously. The large, two-tone 
Pink Rose—light inside and almost carmine 
on the outside of the petals—is similar in 
form to’a Darwin tulip: Radiance, Red Radi- 
ance and Mrs. Chas, Bell are the reliable 
combination for long-stemmed roses from June 
till November 
90c each; 10 for 80c each 
SUNBURST — Yellow 
One of the best yellow everblooming Roses 
and highly prized by all who have it in the 
garden. Extremely -long, orange-yellow buds 
of delightful fragrance. Blooms continuously. 
$1.00 each; 10 for 90c each \ 
TALISMAN 
Golden Yellow and Copper Red 
Flower of variable color fengine from rich 
Scarlet and Gold to. Deep Rose and Pale 
Yellow. Fragrant. 
$1.10 each; 10 for $1.00 each 
MARGARET McGREDY—Orange-Scarlet 
In, the newly opened flower the color is ‘a 
scintilating orange-scarlet which ages to a 
pleasing carmine-rose. Rose fragrance. One 
of the best and most popular. Blooms con- 



“stantly from June till hard frost. 
$1.10 each; 10 for $1.60 each 
MRS. AARON WARD — Yellow 
Pointed buds of rich yellow. Very fragrant, 
Continuous bloomer. 
90c each; 10 for 80c each 
BABY RAMBLER 
Red, White, Pink or Salmon 
A dwarf type, everblooming rose about 2 ft. 
high. Best. for bedding, edging, foundation 
plantings. Produces clusters of bright blooms 
all summer. 
90c each; 10 for 85c each 


' 
SNOWHILL HYDRANGEA 25 
(Hydrangea, arborescens ocrandiflora) 
Begins blooming tn. June and lasts until late 
summer. Large, ball shaped white blossoms 
that ase very showy. Medium height, . dense _ 
compact bush. to 4 ft. For foundation and 
border planting. An old favorite. 
Size 18-24 ins. Price 75c each; 10 for 70c each 
PINK HYDRANGEA (Hydrangea pan. grand,) 
Very attractive with its huge cone-shaped pan- 
icles of white blossoms.that often measure one 
foot im length When blossoms are | fully 
opened they turn pink, Blooms in July and 
blossoms last until late summer, Height fully 
grown, 8 ft. Can be pruned to tree form 
or left to grow as bush, Ideal as specimen, 
foundation or border shrub: 
Size 18-24 ins, Price 75¢ each; 10 for 70c each 
PINK WEIGELA 
A favorite of long standing with a profusion 
of bright pink blossoms covering the droop- 
ing branches in May. and June which gives 
it unsurpassed beauty.. Height 6 ft. 
Size 3 to 4 ft. Price 75c each; 10 for 70c each 


(Weigela rosea) 

RED WEIGELA (Weigela Eva _ Rathke) 
Heavy bloomer with colorful dark red bell- 
shaped blossoms during May. Adds attractive 
Sole to foundation or border planting. Height 
t. 
Size 2 to 3 ft. Price 90c each; 10 for 85c each 

RED TATARIAN HONEYSUCKLE 
(Lonicera tatarica sibirica) 
A rapid, tall growing shrub that attains a 
height of 12 ft, Pink blossoms’.in April 
followed by.red berries in summer and fall. 
Dense, compact bush with dark green foliage. 
Useful for untrimmed hedges. or tall borders. 
Size 3 to 4 ft. Price 75c each; 10 for 70c each 

FLOWERING ALMOND 
Early blooming, dwarf shrub with small, very 
double pink rose-like blossoms that entirely 
cover slender branches before leaves appear 
in Spring. Height 3 ft. Beautiful shrub and 
a popular favorite for foundation planting 
or border. 
Size 18-24 ins. Price 80c¢ each; 10 for 75¢ each 
WHITE KERRIA (Rhodotypos kerrioides) 
A useful .shrub with crinkly, dark green 
leaves and snowy white strawberry-like blos- 
soms. Blooms in April and May with scat- 
tering blossoms throughout the season. Me- 
a popular favorite for foundation or borders. 
Size 2 to 3 ft. Price 65¢ each; 10 for 60c each 
(Prunus glandulosa) 


The Jarge 
Roses and Climbers 
BURBANK'S COPPER CLIMBER 
(U.S. Patent) 
First. of its kind, A. hardy NEW Burbank 
Creation so distinctive im tts harmony o 
glowing ‘coppery salmon it is difficult to 
describe. Long pointed tea-rose-like buds are 
borne cn’ !ong stems which make it a good 
cutting rose. 
$1.50 each; 10 for $1.40 each 
BURBANK'S SNOWHITE CLIMBER 
(U. S. Patent) 
New, Hardy Burbank Creation. The World’s 
first white climber with large -double_tea- 
rose-like flowers. Delightfully fragrant. Long 
stems, Fine for cutting. Burbank’s Copper 
Climber. and Burbank’s Snowhite Climber are 
Patented and can be SOLD ONLY by Stark 
Bro’s Nurseries . 
| $1.50 each; 10 for $1.40 each 
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY — Red. 
One of the first Climbers to bloom, and 
gives a protusion of large, tragrant red 
flowers. Magnificant on trellis or porch with 
flowers almost covering the entire plant:” 
75¢ each; 10 for 70c each 
EXCELSA — Dark Red 
Known as-the “Red Dorothy Perkins,” it is 
the most dependable red Rambler. Hardy. 
disease-resistant. ; 
65¢ each; 10 fer 60c each 
GARDENIA — Yellow 
Early blooming. Tea-rose shaped buds of un- 
usual fragrance open into cream colored 
flowers which are fine for cutting. 
90c each; 10 for 85¢ each 
PAUL'S SCARLET CLIMBER 
Brilliant Red 
tlowers~ borne- in clusters” are, 
brightest scarlet, and gives a flashing dis- 
play of color in June and lasts for several 
weeks. The best bfight red climber and 
does not fade. 
90c each; 10 fer 85¢ each 3 





SHRUBS AND PLANTS 
LUDWIG SPAETH LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 
An. outstanding variety of French lilac with 
large-clusters of purplish.red -blossoms dur- 
ing April and May, Fine for lawn or border 
planting. Height 6 ft, (Other colors and va- 
tieties of French lilacs can be supplied also). 
2 to 3 ft..— $1.40 each;, 10 for $1.30 each 
ANTHONY WATERER SPIREA_ 
(Spirea. anthony waterer) , 
Very showy,» dwarf-—shrub ‘that is covered 
with rosy-red. clusters of blossoms. during 
May and later. Low growing, dense, compact 
bush seldom, attains height of more than 2 ft.» 
Fine for low foundation, entrance or yard. 
Size 18-24 ins. Price 75¢ each; 10 for 70¢ each 
THUNBERG SPIREA ‘ 
Earliest blooming spirea,. Slender drooping 
branches literally covered with white flowers 
before the leaves appear in “April. Dense com- 
pact to height of 4 ft. Splendid for founda- 
tion, entrance and lawn planting. 
Size 2 to 3 ft. Price 60c each; 10 for 55¢ each 
VANHOUTTE SPIREA—" Bridal Wreath” 
Literally a snowbank with its thickly ° set 
clusters of pure white flowers on slender 
gnicesyny arching branches’ during May. Very 
popular for foundation, entrance, border end 
flowering hedge planting. 
Size 3 to 4 ft. Price 50¢ each; 10.for 45¢ each 
STARK PEONIES 
Oar selection of varieties 
60c¢ each; 10 for SOc each 
EDULIS SUPERBA—Pink 
. 80c each; 10 for 75¢ each 
FELIX CROUSSE—Red 
$1.25 each; 10 for $1.10 each 
FESTIVA MAXIMA—White : 
85c each; 10 for 80c¢ each 
OFFICIANALIS RUBRA—Red 
$1.40 each; 10 for $1.30 each 
QUEEN VICTORIA—White 
75¢ each; 10 for 70c each 
CLIMBING VINES 
SWEET AUTUMN —Masses of white, very 
fragrant blooms in Autumn 
14, 10 enon: 10 tor 60c eas 
Fie bagi — Large, rich velvety purple 
looms cover entire plant in June and July. 
$1.50 each; 10 for $1.30 each 
HALL’S JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE-Frag- 
rant. Creamy and. Yellow flowers all summer. 
60c each; 10 for 55c¢ each 
“IVY re 
ENGELMAN’S—Rapid growing Ivy. Clings 
to walls. 
60c each; 10 for 55c¢ each 
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