Golden Bell -- F orsythia 
Forsythia Fortuni §,%* tone, of 
the finest early 
spring flowers, the brilliant golden yellow 
blossoms appearing before the leaves de- 
velop, and literally covering the branches. 
Very showy, foliage dark green, grows 
erect, and the shrub is hardy everywhere. 
12 to 18-inch plants, 30c each; 3 for 75c. 2 
to 3-ft. well branched shrubs, 50c each; 3 
for $1.30; prepaid. 
Weeping Forsythia (o"?s7)* 5? 
freedom of bloom, time of blooming, and in 
the pretty shape and color of the flowers 
much like the above variety, differing only 
in the habit of growth. The Weeping 
Forsythia arches over very gracefully, very 
attractive. 2 to 3-ft. nice shrubs, 55c each; 
3 for $1.45; prepaid. 
= = Firebush. Cy- 
Flowering Quince donia Japonica. 
Very early in the spring before the leaves 
appear this shrub produces a wealth of 
flowers. Deep flame-red cup shaped flowers 
all along the wood of this shrub are a beau- 
tiful sight. Blooming time April and May, 
later followed by small yellow fruit. The 
latter ‘tis of no market value. This shrub 
grows to a height of 4 to 5 ft., spreads out 
nicely to form a good bush. It is perfect- 
ly hardy, and does well in the sun. 
Prepaid: 1 3 10 
LQe Seine ccs ceo cree $0.27 $0.70 $1.90 
Das ATCC trite chlordane ee een 0.55 1.45 4.00 
Smoke Tree—Fringe Tree, 
Rhus Cotinus. Grows 10 to 12 
Purples foie the! bossene vot this 
bush look like puffs’ of smoke, and they 
are formed of large, loose panicles bearing 
extremely small purple flowers. The entire 
hlossom becomes profusely plumose, attain- 
ing their attractive smoky appearance. 
Blooms through the entire summer. En- 
tirely hardy, a strong grower, branching 
out nicely to a large vase shape. This most 
interesting shrub, with a clean, shiny foli- 
age makes a beautiful showing as a single 
specimen on a lawn or in groups of tall 
shrubs. 18-24 inch selected shrubs, 80c each; 
prepaid. 
. Viburnum 
Highbush Cranberry oO} uns 
Grows 8 to 10 ft. tall, a magnificent shrub 
of upright growth and _ spreading top. 
Blooms in May, large flat clusters of single 
white blossoms, followed later by orna- 
mental berries (not edible). A very. hardy 
shrub, used quite frequently in the tall 
groups of shrubs in parks. 18 inch strong 
plants, 35c each; prepaid. 
Winterberry. The hardi- 
Hardy Holly est of the Ilex family, 
and successful in the Middle West and 
East. Showy red berries for winter-decora- 
tion. Shrub eventually reaches a height of 
8 to 10 ft. Use plenty of Oak-leaf mold, to 
which Cottonseed-meal and waste-tobacco 
may be added, also apply plenty of water. 
In this soil combination the shrub does 
extra well. Use no commercial fertilizer, 
not much care required after planting, 
this shrub wants to be left alone. 12-18 inch 
nice shrubs, 45c each; postpaid. 
BEATRICE, NEBRASKA 

Highbush Cranberry 
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Artemesia, Silver King ))5,52 
hardy pe- 
rennial growing to a dense bush form about 
2 ft. high, and can be Kept lower by shear- 
ing. The silvery white twigs and foliage, 
compact growth, and extreme hardiness 
place this plant amongst the most attrac- 
tive for color effect. Can also be planted 
in hedge style 12 inches apart in the row. 
Reaches full size in one season. 25c each; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50; prepaid. 
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