Hardy Field Grown 
ORNAMENTAL 
SHRUBS 
FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell). One of the finest shrubs Nature ever 
gave us. Branches are literally covered 
golden bell-shaped flowers. These come with beautiful waxlike 
leaves. It is tall, growing to a height of 6 feet and with drooping 
effect. Very good for planting in banks with other shrubs. 
By mail, postpaid, 2- to 3-ft. plants..... 
FRINGE, PURPLE. See Rhus Cotinus. 
HONEYSUCKLE, BUSH. See Lonicera. 
HYDRANGEA arborescens grandifiora (Hills of Snow). This mag- 
nificent hardy shrub is of the very finest, similar to old Snowball 
in flower only larger. Flowers large and very white, extra good 
for hedging and porch and group planting. 
By mali postpaid so Vibe aooud las costeicrehete, et 
HYDRANGEA paniculata grandifiora. A beautiful plant that bends 
to the ground with beautiful plumelike flowers. It is too well 
known to go into detail, one of the best of all ornamental plants. 
Good either for hedges if trimmed or tall individual plants. 
2=VT. =O o- tte plants epOSstpaldenre ete s.. 
By mail, postpaid, 2-yr., 18- to 24-in. plants 
LILAC. See Syringa. 
LONICERA (Bush Honeysuckle). Noted 
for its handsome flowers and fruits. 
Should be included in every planting 
of ornamentals. In 2 colors, pink or 
white. Each 
By mail spostpaid 2 etorset ts. see $0.40 
KERRIA japonica. Double flower. A me- 
dium dwarf shrub with beautiful globe- 
shaped flowers of bright orange. July. 
Grows 3 to 4 feet high. Each 
De TO seat € DOSED AL Omer sieteie auctanclisusrerers $0.60 
KOLKWITZIA amabilis (Beauty Bush). 
A charming new shrub which increases 
our debt to China. Discovered among 
the high peaks of Hupeh’s mountains. 
Its progeny in America is proving like- 
wise hardy in New England’s severe 
climate. The attractively leaved bush 
attains about 6 feet, the center upright, 
the outer branches gracefully arching. 
Has a general resemblance to both 
Weigela and Honeysuckle, the beautiful 
trumpet-shaped flowers appearing in 
great profusion during June, in pairs 
which cluster closely into cymes of 
about twenty-five. Each Per3 
18 tow24oein Chiareierctine ss ele $0.50 $1.25 
MALUS (Bechtel’s Flowering Crab). 
Makes a medium sized tree; perfectly 
hardy, succeeds well in most soils. 
When in bloom appears to be covered 
with delicate pink, perfectly double 
small Roses of delicious fragrance. 
3 tome tte. ct, och: ORarinars Each $1.00 
MALUS — Manchurian Beauty (Glorious 
Pink Flowering Crab). This _ lovely 
Flowering Lawn Tree is one of the first 
to blossom in the early spring. Fol- 
lowed by a mass of fine dense foliage 
and bright red fruits. The hardiest flow- 
ering crab known, it is fast growing, 
long lived and absolutely hardy any- 
where. Plant them on lawns as speci- 
men trees, along walks and drives, in 
fact everywhere that you want abun- 
dant beauty. 2 to 3 feet. Postpaid 50c 
each. 

Prunus—_Flowering Almond 

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FIFTY YEARS OF “GOLDEN RULE" 
in early spring with 
Each 
Each 
Each 
MALUS floribunda (Flowering Crab). A 
fine red-flowering Crab, hardy anywhere 
in the United States. A plant that will 
surely please you. Each 
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PEACH, FLOWERING. See Amygdalus. 
PHILADELPHUS coronarius aurea 
(Golden Leaved Syringa). A handsome 
variety with golden yellow foliage 
keeps its color the entire season; is 
splendid for grouping with other varie- 
ties for pleasing effects. Each 
18 to 24 inch 
PHILADELPHUS grandiflorus (Mock 
Orange). A beautiful shrub, arching and 
graceful, very nearly covered with flow- 
ers of the largest size. They are wax- 
like in color. Each 
BynMail; Postpaid 2etOrs Lites tls $0.40 
PHILADELPHUS, Virginal. A magnifi- 
cent new variety. Moderately tall, with 
good foliage and compact habit. The 
flowers (fully double, semi-double and 
single) are the largest, handsomest, and 
most sweetly fragrant of any known 
variety, with longest blooming season. 
Best of the modern Mock 
Oranges. Each Per 10 
eatositect ads Secatooeds $0.50 $4.50 
PRUNUS Cistena (Purple Leaf Sand- 
cherry). Dwarfer than the other purple 
plum varieties, more compact, with 
glossier leaves and much more red in 
its purple color. Each 
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SET OSs Lt. se DOS UD Al Cietate ase eteteieiensre Fuente) 
PRUNUS Newport. A new purple-leafed 
Plum of greater refinement and slower 
growth, the leaves smoother and more 
richly colored; at first strongly red- 
dened, maturing to a still red tinge in 
the deep bronze-purple of late summer. 
Flowers rosy white, ornamental fruits 
of magenta-red. Each 
3 to 4 feet, postpaid..... Gidten ouster arses $1.00 
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Philadelphus—Mock Orange 


Poe 
Forsythia, Golden Bel! 
PRUNUS _ Triloba 
(Double 
Plum). Very early in spring, before its 
leaves appear, the small tree is decked 
in a fleecy cloud of very double light 
Flowered 
pink blossoms. Each 
2. to’3 feet; postpaid. ..\4. ete ekedes 22 o> SLs00 
So tomAsteet, POStp aid) vee te efcter sts 1.50 
PRUNUS Japonica (Flowering Almond). 
Pink double flowered Almond (P. jap. 
flore pleno rosea). A vigorous beautiful 
tree, covered in May with rose-colored 
blossoms like small Roses; hardy. Each 
PAS}, BUS. VOLE Cds okt nisi aid! 0 vb Gece apud $0.50 
PRUNUS (Japan Flowering Cherry Kwan- 
zan). The best variety of Pink Flower- 
ing Cherry. A wonderful ornamental 
tree for individual plants. Each 
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PRUNUS (Japan Flowering Cherry, Mt. 
Fuji). Famous flowering cherries of 
Japan. Beautiful specimens, blooming in 
profuse panicles, white flowers. Each 
Ogee Ca cpomea mottos cc tts oe einmcionebetatate: $1.25 
PRUNUS (Japan Weeping Cherry). The 
“Rosebud Cherry,” longest known of 
this wonderful family in American 
landscapes; popularized by its adapt- 
ability to small lawns where its sway- 
ing wands, so thickly studded with pink 
bloom, are an outstanding incident of 
spring. Grafted on 5- to 6-ft. stems. 
Each 
2-yr. heads (express only)......... $3.00 
RHODOTYPOS kerrioides. White. May 
and June. Very ornamental shrub with 
bright green, pleated leaves and large 
white flowers one-half to one _ inch 
across, produced in the ends of the 
branchlets and followed by conspicuous 
shining black fruits that adhere prac- 
tically all winter. A desirable shrub. 
Each 
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SAMBUCUS canadensis aurea (Golden El- 
der). Thrifty shrubs that will do well 
in any locality, should be planted where 
they receive sunlight, otherwise leaves 
may not be golden in color. The foliage 
is beautiful, green and gold mixed. 
Grows tall but can be kept pinched 
back. Each 
DaRtio oat Cr DLATIES . a RARtene teuslete chats o's $0.40 
ROSA Setigera (Prairie Rose). Useful for 
massing in picturesque hillside bram- 
bles; as borders to wildwood drives; as 
filling for dead corners; and with equal 
harmony, is a congenial mixer with 
shrubs and in single specimens. Seti- 
gera is a good fence and trellis climber, 
or occasional clipping will make a satis- 
factory bush. Large single flowers of 
rose-pink. Each 
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Wheelersburg, Ohio, 
April 9, 1942. 
Allen’s Nurseries & Seed House, 
Dear Sirs: 
My order No. 573-J received some time ago 
was received in perfect condition, the plants 
were fine specimens and are growing well. You 
people are certainly fair and square in your 
dealings. I thank you for the extra plant present. 
I hope to favor you with a large order next year. 
Thank you again for your lovely treatment and 
good luck for your continued success. C 
Truly yours, 
MR. CARL NAGEL, 
The Maples, Wheelersburg, Ohio. 

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