Flowering and Ornuamental Shrubs 
NOTE: Size shown at beginning of descriptions indicates ultimate height. 
This class of garden plants finds much use in planting work. For creating hedges, filling garden borders, and 
for foundation plantings, they make up a large part of our gardens. 
foliage, berry, and habit of growth, so that the result is most 
with reference to the various features of flower, 
Shrubs may be chosen for particular places 
satisfactory. Planted in straight lines and sheared to size, many of the deciduous shrubs make most attractive 
Size 2 to 3 ft., except as specified. 
ALMOND - Prunus (Amygdalus) 
DOUBLE PINK FLOWERING (Prunus glandulosa). 5 ft. Small 
ornamental shrub with many double, pink, roselike flowers in 
early spring. An old-fashioned favorite. Each 90c; 10 for 
$8.00. 
hedges. 
DOUBLE WHITE FLOWERING. As above, but with white flow- 
ers. Each 90c; 10 for $8.00. 
ALTHEA - Hibiscus 
ROSE OF SHARON (H. syriacus). 8 ft. Erect, broad-headed 
shrub valued for its flowers coming in late summer. Variously 
grown in bush form or tree form. 
Double Pink, Purple, Red, White. 
Bush form: Each ... . $0. 50 Tree form: 3-4 ft. Each a 90 
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AMELANCHIER 
STOLONIFERA (Juneberry; Dwarf Shadblow). 4 to 5 ft. Dainty 
pure white flowers make a beautiful picture in very early 
spring. Berries are large, tender, good to eat and for pre- 
serves. Each $1.25; 10 for $11.00. 
ARONIA 
ARBUTIFOLIA (Red Chokeberry). 5 ft. Small shrub with white 
flowers in spring, red berries and highly colored foliage in the 
fall. Each 65c; 10 for $6.00. 
MELANOCARPA (Black Chokeberry). 5 ft. Low growing 
shrub with white flowers in spring contrasted with black 
berries in fall. Each 65c; 10 for $6.00. 
BARBERRY - Berberis 
RED LEAVED (Berberis thunbergi atropurpurea). See full color 
picture page 13. 3 ft. Foliage bright red in spring, dull red in 
summer, and brilliant scarlet in fall. For best coloring, plant 
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GREEN LEAVED, THUNBERG BARBERRY (bBerberis thunbergi). 
3 ft. Well known thorny plant with small yellow flowers in 
spring, red berries and highly colored foliage in fall. Useful 
in foundation plantings, borders, and in hedges, where it can 
be grown naturally or kept to a definite sheared size. 
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TRUEHEDGE COLUMNBERRY (Berberis thunbergi pluriflora 
erecta). (Plant Patent No. 110.) 3 ft. Useful Barberry 
plant with distinctive columnar. growth. Makes upright 
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BEAUTY BUSH. See Kolkwitzia. 
BUDDLEIA - Butterfly Bush or Summer Lilac 
DAVIDI MAGNIFICA. 4 ft. Fast growing shrub with light 
green foliage and many lilac-like. flowers in mid-summer. 
The wood of this plant is tender, and the best treatment is 
to cut the plant to within a few inches of the ground each 
spring. Being of a vigorous nature, the plant will produce 
a new bush and crop of flowers each year, Attracts butter- 
flies. Each 50c; 10 for $4.50. 
CHARMING. A new outstanding pink variety. Flowers are a 
light lavender-pink and are borne in profusion. See full 
color illustration page 8. Each 50c; 10 for $4.50. 
ILE DE FRANCE. Similar to above but with darker flower 
spikes of rosy purple. Each 50c; 10 for $4.50. 
CALYCANTHUS 
FLORIDUS (Carolina Allspice). 4 ft. This shrub has a con- 
fusing number of common names, among which are ‘/Straw- 
berry Shrub,” “Sweet Shrub,’’ and several others. Glossy 
foliage and red-brown flowers in spring, followed by seed- 
bearing husks. Each 70c; 10 for $6.50. 
DAPHNE 
MEZEREUM (February Daphne). 2 to 3 ft. A dwarf deciduous 
shrub that produces showy reddish purple flowers very early 
in the spring before the leaves appear. Has scarlet berries in 
late summer. 15 to 18 in., BGB, each $1.75. 
CNEORUM (Rose Daphne or Garland Flower). 2 to 3-ft. spread. 
Is listed and priced on page 23, under section of ‘Broad- 
Leaved Evergreen Shrubs.” 
DEUTZIA 
LEMOINE. 3 ft. Slender upright branches are covered in early 
summer with sprays of white flowers. Prefers sunny loca- 
tions. 18 to 24 in., each 50c; 10 for $4.50. 
PRIDE OF ROCHESTER (D. scabra). 8 ft. Tall, 
bearing in early summer pink- -tinted white flowers. 
10 for $4.50. 
GRACILIS (Slender Deutzia). 2 ft. 
Good dwarf plant for front of border. 
10 for $4.50. 
DOGWOOD - Cornus 
ALBA SIBIRICA (Coral Dogwood). 8 ft. Bright, coral-colored 
branches make this a prominent shrub in any planting. 
White flowers followed by bluish white berries. Prefers moist 
ground, and will stand a considerable degree of shade. See 
color illustration page 9. Each 50c; 10 for $4.50. 
MAS (Cornelian Cherry). 18 ft. Treelike shrub with yellow 
flowers in early spring. Plant in sheltered location to pre- 
vent possible winter injury. Each $1.50. 
ELAEAGNUS 
ANGUSTIFOLIA (Russian Olive). 12 ft. Gray foliage covered 
with silvery dust. Large ornamental shrub. Orange berries 
in autumn. Vigorous. Each 50c; 10 for $4.50. 
EVONYMUS 
ALATUS (Winged Euonymus). 8 ft. Distinctive shrub with 
cork wings on branches. Brilliant foliage coloring in fall. 
Red berries. See full color illustration page 8. 18 to 24 in., 
each $1.25; 10 for $11.00. 
ALATUS COMPACTUS (Dwarf Winged Euonymus). 3 ft. A 
dwarf, compact form of the type. Splendid for hedge and 
foundation. 18 to 24 in., each $1.50; 10 for $13.50. 
EUROPAEUS (Burning Bush). 12 ft. Tall, erect shrub. Bril- 
liantly colored foliage in fall, with bright pink fruits held 
until well into winter. Each 50c; 10 for $4.50. 3- to 4-ft. 
specimen plants: Each 75c; 10 for $7.00. 
FORSYTHIA 
INTERMEDIA SPECTABILIS (Showy Border Forsythia). 6 ft. 
The best of the upright Forsythia or Goldenbells. Large 
bushy plants with sweeping, graceful foliage. In spring, 
before leaves come out, the plant is covered with bell- 
shaped blooms of rich golden color. Each 50c; 10 for $4.50. 
SUSPENSA (Weeping Forsythia). 5 ft. A weeping, sprawling 
type of Forsythia useful for bank planting, or wherever a 
low matty shrub growth is wanted. 50c each; 10 for $4.50. 
FRINGE - Rhus 
PURPLE (Rhus cotinus). Often called Smoketree, this old gar- 
den favorite bears clouds of misty, plumelike flowers in 
summer. It likes plenty of sunshine and light, and will 
attain a spreading height of 15 feet if given sufficient room. 
Each $1.00; 10 for $9.00. 
HANSEN’S BUSH CHERRY 
5 ft. A new fruit-bearing shrub developed by the great 
plant wizard, Prof. N. E. Hansen. Fruit grows massed in clus- 
ters almost completely covering the branches. Not only is it 
highly ornamental when in fruit, which is edible, but the cher- 
ries make wonderful rich jelly and jam. Perfectly hardy. Often 
bears the first year after planting. See full color cut page 12. 
Each 50c; 10 for $4.50. 
HONEYSUCKLE - Lonicera 
FRAGRANTISSIMA (Fragrant Bush Honeysuckle; Lonicera Fra- 
grantissima). 8 ft. Low, moundy plant with foliage per- 
sisting well into winter. Plant in sheltered location in 
Rochester. Tiny, very fragrant flowers in early spring before 
foliage appears. Each 60c; 10 for $5.50. 
MORROWI (Morrow Honeysuckle). 8 ft. Spreading shrub with 
upright shrub 
Each 50c; 
Flowers in early spring. 
12 to 15 in., each 50c; 
yellowish white flowers followed by bright red fruits. Each 
60c; 10 for $5.50. 
PINK TATARIAN (Lonicera tatarica rosea grandiflora). 10 ft. 
Pink flowers, scarlet fruits. Also available in red and white 
forms. Each 50c; 10 for $4.50. 
HYPERICUM 
AUREUM (Golden St. Johnswort). 3 ft. More or less con- 
tinuous yellow flowers, and attractive foliage make this a 
valuable, hardy plant. 18 to 24 in., each 60c; 10 for $5.50. 
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