i4 CHAMPION NURSERIES, PERRY, OHIO 
SHRUBS | 
FLOWERING ALMONDS 
ALMOND. (Flowering Pink). A very at- 
tractive shrub in early spring, being in full 
bloom before its leaves appear. The flowers 
are small double and light pink and a 
mass of these in the right spot certainly 
will draw many well deserved compli- 
ments. 2-3 ft. 60c¢ each. 
ALMOND. (Flowering White). Same as the 
above only the flowers are white. 2-3 ft., 
60c each. 
ROSE OF SHARON 
ALTHEA. Blooms late in August and Sep- 
tember, with a_ profusion of large and 
brightly cofored flowers, much like the ten- 
der hibiscus in form. Double rose, double 
white, double purple, double red, and sin- 
gle white. 2-3 ft. 40c each; 3-4 ft. 60c 
each. 
ARALIA 
PENTAPHYLLA. (Five -leafed Aralia). Long, slender, 
‘gracefully drooping branches a rich shiny green. Unique 
among shrubs in that it does not change color. 2-3 fft., 
50c each; 3-4 ft. 75¢ each. 
AMELANCHIER 
CANADENSIS, (Shadblow). Covered with  beautifui 
white flowers in early spring followed by large quantities 
of purple black berries. A beautiful specimen and its 
early flowering habit makes it stand out as the bloom- 
ing period is entirely separate from most other shrubs. 
2-3 ft. 65¢ each; 3-4 ft. 90c¢ each. 
AMORPHA 
FRUTICOSA. Grows 6 to 10 feet high in large spreac- 
ing bush form. The bright leaves contrast beautifully 
with the deep violet-blue flowers. 2-3 ft. 50c¢ each; 
3-4 ft. 70c each. 
AZALEA 
MOLLIS. (Chinese Azalea). An excellent Chinese variety 
with extra large deep pink, salmon, or yellow flowers, 
which are usually their best on Decoration day. Large 
teaves thickly cover the plant after the flowers have 
left. An ideal. plant for cemetery or home use. 12-15 in. 
$1.25; 15-18 in. $1.75; 18-24 in. $2.50. 

Hedge of Japanese Barberry 


Pink Flowering Almond 
CHOKEBERRIES 
ARONIA ARBUTIFOLIA. (Red Chokeberry). It bears an 
abundance of white flowers in May and its amazing ted 
berries and foliage in the late fall greatly increase its 
value, carrying well into the winter. Does well in damp 
location. 18-24 in. 45c each; 6 for $2.20. 
ARONIA BRILLIANTISSIMA. Very similar to the above 
but the berries are of a more brilliant red color and is 
much showier during the winter months. 2-3 ft. 50c 
each; 3-4 ft. 75c each. 
ARONIA MELANOCARPA. = Bush similar 
Aronias, however the berries are jet black. 
each; 3-4 ft. 75¢ each. 
to the other 
2-3 ft. 50c¢ 
BARBERRIES 
BERBERIS ATROPURPUREA, (Red Leaf Barberry). A 
brilliant accent shrub as a solitary specimen or in a 
close group among duller foliage. This variety starts ia 
its spring foliage a warm bronzy red, the heat of sum- 
mer bringing out a red brilliancy, with autumn adding 
other tints to its richness. The abundant scarlet berries 
persist throughout the winter. A sunny 
exposure is required for the best color 
effect. 12-18 in. 10 for $2.25; 18-24 in. 
10 for $3.50. 
BERBERIS THUNBERGI, (Japan Barberry) 
The ideal low hedge plant, hardy, tough’ 
and of compact growth, adapted to shear- 
ing. The leaves are a beautiful green in 
the summer turning to a reddish bronze 
in autumn and being covered with shiny 
red berries all winter. It is customary to 
plant about 12 to 15 inches apart for a 
thick hedge, but 2 feet is close enough 
where individual expression is desired. 
12-18 in. 10 for $1.65; 18-24 in. 10 for 
$2.50. 
BERBERIS THUNBERGI MINOR. (Box Bar- 
berry). An improved Thunbergi, its foliage 
so round and dense, and its growth so 
evenly compact, that it bears a striking 
resemblance to Boxwood. Slower and 
denser than Thunbergi its foliage allows 
a closer trimming than Thunbergi. 8-12 
in. 25¢ each; 12-15 in. 35¢ each. 
