HARDY ASTERS 



The Ideal Flower For Those Fall Bouquets 
HARRINGTON’S PINK. Those of you who love a 
rich, clear pink blossom will revel in the beauty of 
this variety. Has proven universally satisfactory 
and is usually very scarce and in demand. 
35¢ Each; 3 for $1.00, 
Postpaid. 
Plant Iris This Fall! 
We Offer 2 Splendid Collections 
ORIENTAL IRIS 
(Iris Kaempferi) 
mmense flat blooms in the 
vhich are so popular. Their summer-blooming peri- 
and their tall graceful habit of growth make 
them very desirable for borders, backgrounds or beds. 
Plant some of these summer-blooming Oriental 
ris and you'll be delighted with them. 
We will send you 10 well-eyed, 2-yr. roots in 10 
assorted colors at the value-giving price below. Will 
bloom some first year. 
postpaid. 
10 as described above, for $1.50 
FREE. With each order for the group of ten at 
$1.50 we will include free of charge | root of ‘‘CGold 
Bound,”’ the sensation in Oriental Iris. 50c¢ each, if 
ordered singly. 
Large Flowering BEARDED IRIS 
The large flowering Bearded type so desirable for 
border work or in front of hedges. Hardy, free 
flowering and resistant to disease. Bloom yean after 
year with little attention. Bright colors lend charm 
and beauty over a long season. Two-year well_eyed 
divisions which will produce some bloom first year. 
We will select 10 choice varieties, each one dif- 
eren / '' them postpaid to you at the bargain 
given below, A real money-saving offer. In 
addition we will include one root of ‘“‘Black Magic,”’ 
the beautiful novelty Iris. ~— 
new pastel shadings 
price 
postpaid. 
10 as described above for $1.50 
FREE. With each group of ten Bearded Iris or- 
dered at the regular price of $1.50 we will include 
absolutely free, |] root of ‘Black Magic,’’ the large 
satiny black Iris, which makes a wonderful display 
of rich color. 75¢ each if ordered singly. 

Beautiful New LIATRIS 
“September Glory”’ 
New late-flowering variety of the ever-popular Blazing Star. 
Extremely long flower spikes of purple are borne on strong 
stems all through August and September. Very desirable for 
cutting and a plant which should be in every garden. Nice 2- 
yr. roots, only 35¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
HARDY VINES 
ALL VINES ARE SENT POSTPAID 
SILVER LACE VINE 
in a short few years this has come to be America’s No. | 
vine for covering pergolas, archways, lattice fences, arbérs, etc. 
lt is graceful, hardy and easy to grow, Will grow 25 feet 
or more in a season and a fully developed specimen is a cloud 
of misty white, with tints of yellow and pale rose, suggesting 
old lace. Gives a most exquisite effect and is one of the most 
satisfactory vines. 45¢ each; 3 for 1.25, 
CHINESE PURPLE WISTERIA 
Beautiful climbing vine of rapid growth, producing long, 
pendulous clusters of pale blue flowers. Fine for shading the 
upper part of a house. Will wind its way up any support. 
Note: We are often asked why Wisteria does not bloom. The 
answer is that you have been getting plants raised from seed, 
Many of these will never bloom, We graft our Wisteria from 
blooming wood and guerantee that they will bloom the second 
or third yeer after planting. 2-yr. grafted, 75¢ each; 3 for 
$2.00, 

HALL’S JAPAN HONEYSUCKLE 
(Lonicera Halliana) 
Honeysuckle, with 
fragrant_and cove 
2-yr., 35¢ each; 
A strong, vigorous evergreen variety of 
pureswhite diowers changing io yellow, . Very 
ered with biooms from June to November. 
5 for $1.50. 
BOSTON IVY 
A splendid vine for covering, as it clings perfectly to the 
smoothest surface. Foliage is bright glossy green, changing to 
brilliant hues of scarlet, crimson and orange in the fall. This 
is the vine seen so much creeping up over brick walls of old 
churches and homes. Hardy and easily grown. All 2-yr. vines. 
35¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50. 
AMERICAN BITTERSWEET 
Loved By All 
Widely used as a winter bouquet in the home. Handsome 
foliage and in fall has those large clusters of orange-crimson 
berries which it retains all winter. If given support wil climb 
over most any surface. Crow your own Bittersweet. 
Nice, heavy rooted, 3-year plants, only—-SOc each; 3 for 
~ §CARLET BEAUTY 
HONEYSUCKLE 
ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST BRILLIANT FLOWERING VINES 
EVERBLOOMING—EVERGREEN 
The wonder plant of the century. Blooms all summer. Loads of 
flashing coral-red flowers. Fine for foliage and cover. Leaves remain 
jreen until after Christmas. Blooms are richly. scented. If you are 
ooking for a good vine, get this one. 75¢ each; 3 for $2 00, 
KRIDER’S MODERN PLANS TO 
FIT MODERN HOMES 
Scores of up-to-the-minute plans and sketches 
to fit every need, from a small backyard corner up 
to a large estate. Evergreen and Shrub Plantings, 
Rose Gardens, Perennial Borders, Rock Gardens, 
Pools, How to Build a Lawn, and hundreds of other 
helpful hints. NO OTHER BOOK LIKE IT, 
A ‘Blueprint’ of Practical Gardening for the 
Garden of Tomorrow-—As necessary for successful 
gardening as a blueprint is in building a house. 
—48 Pages of Practical Gardening for Only 10¢ — 






HARDY HEDGES 
NTING AND GROWING HEDGES | ; 
Pr Beautiful hedges are easily grown if a few, anne 
instructions are observed. Dig a trench 10 to te fae os 
deep and the width of a spade. Set the plan bs 
couple of inches deeper than they stood in the Sin Y; 
This insures a dense hedge at the base. Prive s oe 
be set 10 inches apart, Barberry about | pie os 
Shrubs such as Le ie iRigie a a eee ee 
and Evergreens 2 to eet. Spac : bois 
nding upon the density desired. After sp g 
Cfoats fill in about one-half of the gore Sr 
trench, then flood with water. After settling 7 ot 
balance of the trench and tramp firmly. pach as lof 
depression along each side of the hedge ba satel 
water. Keep thoroughly soaked until wel Se n08 : 
Privet should be cut back to about 8 or | Ser es 
after planting to promote vigorous growth. edges 
planted in this manner rarely fail to grow. 















RED-LEAVED JAPANESE ‘BARBERRY 
rouping and for edging taller 
apis opt A Cloesy purplish red leaves. 
9 to 12 in., 25 for $2.50; 
Very popular 
plantings of shrubs or evergreens. 
Kakes a brilliant, colorful hedge. 
190 for $6.00, 
GREEN-LEAVED JAPANESE BARBERRY 
America’s most popular low-growing hedge. Bright green 
leaves turn to dazzling shades of red, gold and bronze in the 
fall. Brilliant red berries in great numbers stay on through the 
winter months. Perfectly hardy and will grow in shade or on 
poor soil. May be pruned or sheared any time. 9 to 12 in., 25 
for $1.00; 100 for $3.00. 12 to 15 in., 25 for $2.00; 100 
for $6.00 
HARDY AMOOR RIVER PRIVET 
Most universally planted of all hedges. Shiny dark green 
leaves, not subject to’ blight or disease. Very hardy, a rapid 
grower. May be sheared any shape. Plant 10 in. apart and 
prune back to 8 or 10 in. after planting for a dense, hardy 
hedge. 2-yr., 18-to 24-inch, well branched, 25 for $1.75; 100 
for $6.00, 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI FOR HEDGING 
The most popular of all shrubs. Profuse clusters of tiny 
white blooms completely cover the sweeping branches in May. 
Delicately cut leaves stay bright green until autumn, then turn 
to bright shades of bronze and yellow. Grows to 6 feet, but 
may be pruned any time after blooming period. Makes a beau- 
tiful flowering hedge. 2-yr., 18 to 24 in., 25 for $1.75; 100 
for $6.00, 
BUSH HONEYSUCKLE FOR HEDGING 
No hardier plant can be found than the Bush Hone2ysuckle. 
Grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet, with upright and somewhat 
spreading branches. Foliage is bright green and flowers are 
borne freely in May and June. Very fragrant and attracts bees 
and humming birds. Showy red berries ripen in summer and 
cling to the bush for tes ee The best See ea 
sery for a high compact hedge, for screenin u ‘ 
siyract birds. Foive. 18 to 24 in., 25 for $3.00; 100 for $8.00. 
ALL ARE HARDY AND 
HEAVY 2 yr. FIELD GROWN 



Truehedge 
Columnberry 
U. S. Plant Patent No. 110 
For those of you who really want the 
last word in hedges we offer this remark- 
able plant which is taking the country by 
storm. Grows in natural, closely compact 
hedge form. Does away with frequent 
shearing and trimming. Foliage a beauti- 
ful deep green and is resistant to disease. 
Perfectly hardy and needs practically no 
care. May be sheared into any shape for 
formal effect. Can be planted in tubs or 
boxes for entrance posts. Resembles Box- 
wood and is often mistaken for it. You 
will be amazed at the uses and beautiful 
effects you can create with ‘this plant. 
Truly one of the most remarkable, most 
useful and most generally satisfactory 
plants we have ever offered. 
PRICES OF sone EHEDGE 
a, 25 100 
9-12 in. 25¢ $2.00 $4.00 $14.00 
ORNAMENTAL 
and Flowering Trees 
TULIP TREE 
One of the loveliest of our. native trees, and the State Tree 
of Indiana. Tall growing, of shapely habit, and its large irregu- 
lar leaves make it ideal for quick shade. Bears numerous tulip- 
like flowers in spring. Blooms are yellow, marked at inside base 
with orange. 5- to 6-ft. trees, $1.25 each; 3 for $3.00. 
CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH 
No other tree occupies quite the place in the hearts of 
home builders that this graceful tree does. Its white bark 
pendulous branches, delicate green foliage, deeply cut leaves. 
endear it to all who want a tree both for shade and ornament. 
a riper isos eh created by planting three of them as a 
riangle, about eet apart. Nice, straight, 5- -ft. 
$2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. : Su Spee dca, 
WEEPING WILLOW 
The well-known graceful Weeping Willow whose long 
drooping branches, densely covered with fresh green leaves 
make it one of the best loved trees. Very rapid grower. 5- to 
6-ft. trees, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Silver-Leaved BOLLEANA POPLAR 
One of the finest of all the Poplars Trees 
r S. grow erect 
and symmetrical, like the Lombardy in shape. Long lived. Bark 
of soft, light green and foliage of wonderful color and density 
silver-gray on the under side. We have some nice specimens. 
4 to 5 ft. tall, at only 75¢ each; 10 for $6.00. 
REDBUD OR CERCIS 
One of the handsomest of the low-growing. flat- 
trees. Attains a height of about 15 feokiat maturity, sr eae 
the numerous wide-spreading branches, rosy lavender blooms 
appear before the tree leafs out in spring. Flowers are so thick 
the tree appears as a small pink cloud. Due to the extreme 
hardness of, the wood, the tree’ is usually very late in leating 
out. Nice, 3- to 4-ft. plants, only 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00. 





















PYRAMIDAL BIRCH 
il the beloved char- 
beautifully shaped tree which has 2 bgercieenA es 
eee tse: Birch plus a unique SIE Ns sont as E 
grow upright, forming a lovely pyramida 300 Kee eer 
rooted, 4-to 5-ft. size, $1.50 each; 4 for $5.00. See 
PURPLE-LEAF BIRCH 
Same size and price as Pyramidal Birch. Bark. is rice Eu 
plish color. Leaves are purple and very (busin a coe 
couple of these for variety in lawn foliage. ou y he ae 
of each for the $5.00 price given above. $1.50 each. — 
WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD 
i i he leaves are 
¢ beautiful native flowering tree. cK = : 
Eee adeers and turn to shades of red in the Gig aye ; . 
in spring’ the large white Dogwood blossoms sone A bake pt Cates 
a sight to please the most exacting. Heavy rooted, Vi, s aes 
trees, only 50c each; 3 for $1.25. ay 
CARAGANA ARBORESCENS *, ; aa 
tree reaching 12 to 15 feet at. maturity. 
Masses of yellow blooms in late Mey ea ee 
Bushy, dwarf 
Heavy, fine foliage. | y 
cori ibe followed by clusters of drooping pods in fall. 
3-ft. size, 60c each; 3 for $1.50, 
BECHTEL’S FLOWERING CRAB - iar 
i ble flowers. 
The only one of the flowering crabs having dou wom 
Tree is wart stature and in spring is almost hidden by the i 
abundance of beautiful blooms, each resembling a sma pir AB 
Rose. 18- to 24-inch trees, 60¢ each; 3 for $1.50. za 
NEW BLOOD-LEAF PLUM a eas 
A new dwarf tree of excellent shane, bearing pee “ae ES 
deep rich blood-red. As the season advances ihe co pie eg 
darken gradually changing to a dull glowing bronze in es 
is covered with pink blossoms in early spring. Heavy rooted, 
4 to 5 ft. trees, $1.25 each; 3 for $3.00. ¢ 
Paul’s Double Scarlet Hawthorn = - 
| ina tree that is hardy all through the ictaee 
rowing tr es. 
Eee eect it is covered with doubie scarlet flowers plies is 
are followed by red berries. The foliage is a rich green which 
colors to a mass of brilliant hues in the fall. We aive this tree. 
4 to 6 ft. 
$1.50 each; 4 for $5.00. 



































' dae a ea a 
Smoke Tree or Purple Fringe — 
One of the most picturesque and unusual of the small 
hardy trees. Beautiful foliage of dense green is surmounted 
in summer with masses of loose, feathery panicles of minute 
flowers which give the effect of a dense cloud of smoke. 
Thrives anywhere but prefers a dry, sunny location. Foliage 
colors brillrantly in autuma. Grows to a height of 12 feet. 
Be sure to get this unique tree, at only— 2 to 3 ft., 60¢ each; 
3 for $1.50, postpaid. are 
DOGWOOD 
CORNUS FLORIDA RUBRA. Symmetrically spreading 
tree, growing to a height of about 20 feet. The — 
large reddish pink flowers which come before the | 
leaves appear in the spring, present a vision of love- : 
liness against the new green of an early spring 
lawn. Foliage is a deep green turning to rich bronzy ~ 
red in autumn. Ideal as a specimen plant. 
Heavy Rooted, 18- to 24-Inch Trees 
Only $1.00 Each; 3 for $2.50 
“MAY DAY TREE 
(Prunus Padus Commutata) 
Provides Some of the Earliest Masses of White Flowers, 
First of May 





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The first tree to leaf out in the spring. The first 
tree to bloom. . Fragrant trusses of pure white bloom 
completely cover the entire plant in late April or early 
May. Bloom..clusters resemble: the Lilac in shape and 
are lovely for cutting. May be left in bush form for 
the. border or trimmed up and grown as a specimen 
tree for the lawn. Flowers are followed by small fruits — 
which are edible. Birds delight in them and come — 
flocking to the tree. Grows rapidly, is perfectly hardy — 
anywhere, and we heartily recommend it to those of 
you who are looking for something new and different 
for your grounds. = 


May Day Tree is a native of the 
cold rugged plains of Siberia. Prof. 
Hansen, father of the Bush Cherry 
has greatly improved 
and developed the May Day Tree 
for the Dakotas and colder regions 
Nice 
~_ 3 to 4 ft. 
Plants, Only 
75¢ 

pets uals he at 5 so hardy Each : 
at i rives immediately in any = Bnet be 
section of the country. : 3 for$2.00 ‘ 
~ 
Flowering Cherry “<3 
“Sacred Gate Cherry” 

The loveliest of all the flowering trees. The kind that is fam- 
ous in Washington, D. C. at cherry blossom time. Fast orouiees : 
tree and perfectly hardy. Excellent as an ornamental the year =~ 
round, but of course, its crowning glory comes when it is com- 
pletely covered with exquisite pearly pink blossoms. Nice, heavy- 
rooted, 4 to 5 ft. trees, $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. oe, a3 
“ELEY” The Finest Pink Flowering Crab 
This sensational Flowering Crab is beloved by all- who have 
ever seen it. Rapid grower, very shapely in torfn and at parca 
ing time is a cloud of beauty on the landscape. Flowers are 
rich shell-pink in color and are followed by small ornamental 
fruits. If you want the finest in Flowering Crabs and a real _ 
ornament for your lawns or borders, don’t fail to order this 
Bee nae Fine heavy rooted, 4 to 6 ft. trees, $1.25 each 
——— « « HEMEROCALLIS » » ——— 
In new favor since late improvements have add d 
a ed colo fl 
beauty. Add these delightful easy-to-grow Day Lilies Hai 
gardens. Their beauty and color is equal to the finest Lilies. 
Bloom over a period of several weeks. We offer three of the ee 
choicest varieties known. 
THE EASIEST OF ALL PLANTS TO GROW Regs. 
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KWANSO. Orange-copper. Blooms in double form. Very choice : 
DR. REGEL. Early, semi.dwarf. Very fragrant. Rich orange-yellow 
THUNBERGI, The Queen of the Yellows. La : 
of soft deep yellow. Fragrant and delehtfule, ee 
DAY LILY PRICES 25c each; | 
6 for $1.25 Postpaid 
REGAL LILY | 
Fine, clean, blooming size bulbs 
Opportunity of securing these at a 
price, 
blooms 




Don‘t pass up: the S| 
truly value-giving — 
25¢ each; 10 for $2.00, postpaid. Bs 



