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Fall Edition of 

DWARF BURNING BUSH 
All Prices Are F. O. B. Our Nurseries, 
Western Springs, Ill. 
The figures in italics following each variety indicate 
in feet the average height of the plant at maturity. 
B. & B. indicates ‘Balled and Burlapped. 

ALMOND (Prunus) 
Flowering Almond (Prunus Glandulosa). 4 to 6 ft. 
These well known, bushy shrubs are favorites in the 
old gardens. They never fail to produce in early 
spring, before the leaves appear, a profusion of 
small very double white or pink, rose-like flowers 
that are closely set along the branches, 
Pink Flowering Almond (Prunus Glandulosa 
Sinensis). 2 to 3 ft., 90c; 3, $2.25. 
Siberian Flowering Almond (Prunus Nana). 3 /t. 
Bright rose pink flowers on dwarf bushes, bloom in 
early spring. Small almond fruits add interest in 
summer to this hardy shrub. The slender, dark 
green leaves change to bright orange and red in 
Fall. It is ideal for low hedges. 18 to 24 in., 65c; 
3 for $1.75. 
BEAUTY BUSH (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) 
Its trumpet-shaped pink flowers are freely produced. 
Grows from 6 to 8 ft. tall and fully that wide. 
Absolutely hardy and makes a wonderful showing 
in June. 2 to 3 ft., $1.00; 3 for $2.70. 
BRILLIANT CHOKEBERRY 
Aronia Brilliantissima. 6 to 8 ft. Clusters of small 
white flowers in May succeeded in August by bril- 
liant red berries that remain until winter. Bright 
crimson autumn foliage. 18 to 24 in., 65c; 3 for 
$1.65; 2 to 3 ft., 75c; 3 for $2.00; 10, $6.00. 
BURNING BUSH (Euonymus) 
Winged Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus). 6 to 
8 ft. Bark cork-like and curiously winged; leaves 
small: fruit red; in autumn, foliage bright red. One 
of our best shrubs for specimen plantings and for 
growing in shady locations. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3, 
$4.00; 3 to 4 ft., $2.00; 3, $5.00. 
Dwarf Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus Com- 
pacta). 4 to 6 ft. A compact shrub that is especially 
attractive in the fall when the foliage turns crimson, 
and the whole bush resembles a ball of fire. Fine for 
formal effects as it may be kept trimmed to the size 
and height desired. 18 to 24 in., $1.25; 3 for $3.25; 
2 to 2ue ft., $2.00; 214 to 3 ft., $2.50. 
European Burning Bush or Spindletree (Euony- 
mus Europaeus). /2 to 14 ft. A tall, erect shrub, 
very handsome and conspicuous in autumn and 
winter when it is loaded with rose-colored capsules, 
from which orange-colored berries hang on slender 
threads, Rarely seen in gardens but one of our finest 
berried shrubs 3 to 4 ft., 75c; 3, $2.00; 10, $6.00; 
Ato 5 ft., 90c; 3, $2.50. 
CHERRY, ROSE FLOWERING 
Amanogawa (Milky Way). Of upright growth sim- 
ilar to that of the Lombardy Poplar. Flowers 
semi-double, pale pink and fragrant. 
Kwanzan (Sekizan). 20 to 25 ft. Its flowers are 
very full and double, often two inches wide, and 
are a deep pink or old rose. 
October Cherry (Prumus Subhirtella Autumn- 
alis). Single pink passing to white blossoms in 
spring and usually a fall crop. 
Price of above, 5 to 6 ft., $3.00; per 10, $27.50. 
FIREBUSH OR FLOWERING QUINCE 
Firebush or Flowering Quince (Cydonia Japon- 
ica). 4 to 5 ft. Very showy in April when its 
branches are covered with brilliant orange-scarlet, 
flowers, followed,by yellowish green, quince-shaped, 
frgrant fruits. 18 to 24 in,, 50c; 3 for $1.35; 10, 
- $4.00; 2 to 3 ft., 60c; 3, $1.65; 10, $5.00. 
Vaughan’s Gardening Illustrated, Chicago and New York Cee 
Flowering Irees and Shrub 
CORALBERRY 
Coralberry or Indian Currant (Symphoricarpos 
Vulgaris). 3 to 4 ft. Purplish red fruit in all. 
nie in shade. 3 to 4 ft., each, 55c; 3, $1.50. 
New Red Coralberry (Symphoricarpos Che- 
naulti). 3 to 4 ft. Has larger and brighter coral-red 
berries than the above. 2 to 3 ft., 55c; 3 for $1.50; 
10, $4.50; 3 to 4 ft., 65c; 3 for $1.65. 
CRANBERRYBUSH (Viburnum) 
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Ameri- 
cana). 10 ft. A handsome,native shrub with dense 
green foliage. The single white flowers, borne in flat 
imperfect clusters in May are succeeded with showy 
edible, cranberry-like berries that cling to the leaf- 
less branches all winter, if not eaten by the birds. 
2 to 3 ft., 75c; 3, $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., 90c; 3, $2.50. 
CRAB, FLOWERING (Malus) 
Bechtel’s Double-Flowering Crab (Malus Ioensis - 
Bechteli). 10 to 15 ft. Trees of medium size are 
covered in early spring with large, beautiful, double 
fragrant flowers resembling small roses of a delicate 
pink. 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 4 to 5 ft., $2.00. 
Carmine Crab (Malus Atrosanguinea). 10 to 15 ft. 
Similar to the Japanese, with carmine flowers which 
do not fade. 4 to 5 ft., 5 to 6 ft., 6 to 8 ft. 
Eleyi Crab (Malus Eleyi) (New). 10 to 15 ft. A 
valuable new variety with red foliage in spring. 
later turning to bronze green. Produces clusters of 
wine red flowers and fruits of a dark red color 
about the size of cherries. 4 to 5 ft., 5 to © ft., 
6 to 8 ft. 
Japanese Flowering Crab (Malus Floribunda). 10 
to 15 ft: Best when grown naturally, when it isa 
broad, tall, round-topped bush, rather than a tree, 
with wide-spreading branches. The flowers as they 
open are red, changing to rose and white. The small, 
yellowish fruit often remains on the trees all winter. 
4to 5 ft., 5 to 6 ft., 6 to 8 ft. 
Price of above, except where noted, 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.25: 4 to 5 ft., $1.75; per 10, $15.00; 5 to 6 ft., 
$2.25: per 10, $20.00; 6 to 8 ft., 1 to 1% in. caliper, 
$2.75. Sizes which we have to offer noted after 
each variety. Write for prices on larger sizes. 
DOGWOOD (Cornus) 
Coral Dogwood (Cornus Alba Sibirica). 6 to 10 ft. 
Bright coral-red branches. 2 to 3 ft., 60c; 3, $1.50; 
3 to 4 ft., 65c; 3, $1.75; 10, $5.00. 
Gray Dogwood (C. Paniculata). Brilliant_ red 
foliage in fall. 3 to 4 ft., 60c; 3, $1.65; 10, $5.00; 
4 to 5 ft., 75c; 3, $2.00; 10, $6.50. 
Goldentwig Dogwood ‘Cornus Stol. Flaviramea). 
6 to 10 ft. Attractive golden yellow bark. 2 to 
een 60c; 3, $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., 70c; 3, $1.75; 10, 
ELM (UImus) 
3 Quick Growing Varieties 
American Elm, Moline Type (Ulmus Americana 
Molini). 80 to 100 ft. Exceedingly large foliage. 
Of upright habit, taking up little room. Splendid 
tree for the street or for small yards. 
American Elm, Vase Type (Ulmus Americana 
Urni). 80 to 100 ft. A beautiful tree for landscape 
or boulevard planting where grace, dignity and 
uniformity are desired. A true vase-shaped tree. 
Chinese or Siberian Elm (Ulmus Pumila). 75 /t. 
On account of its rapid growth, resistance to disease 
and ability to thrive in almost any situation, this 
new variety is already one of the most popular 
shade and street trees in America. A tree of rare 
beauty with small, dark green foliage. Prices of 
above three elm trees: 
Height Caliper Each 10 for 
8toldft. 1 tolWinch.......$2.25 $20.00 
S todd £6. 18Z tod 44 inches SU 222-50 
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10 40.12 fel 12 to Dig eens aed 42.50 
Larger sizes, prices on application. 
GOLDEN BELL (Forsythia) 
Border Forsythia (F. Intermedia). 6 to 8 ft. 
Bright golden yellow flowers in early spring. 2 to 
3 ft., 50c; 3, $1.35; 3 to 4 ft., 60c; 3, $1.65; 10, 
$5.00; 4 to 5 ft., 70c; 3, $1.85; 10, $6.00. 
Korean Golden Bell (F. Ovata). 5 to 8 ft. Ex- 
tremely hardy and does not fail to bloom. The 
flowers are pale primrose-yellow and are pro- 
duced 10 days before the other sorts. 2 to 3 ft., 
75c; 3, $2.00. 
Showy Border Golden Ball (Forsythia Intermedia 
Spectabilis). 6 to 8 ft. Considered the best of the 
Forsythias on account of its larger and richer yellow 
blossoms, which completely cover the wide spread- 
ing branches in early spring. 2 to 3 ft., 60c; 3, 
$1.50; 3 to 4 ft., 70c; 3, $1.75; 10, $6.00; 4 to 5 ft., 
80c; 3, $2.00; 10, $6.50. 
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HYDRANGEA | 
Peegee Hydrangea (H. Paniculata Grandific 
8 to 10 jt. Immense panicles of bloom a foo 
white turning to rose, commencing to blo 
August. 18 to 24 in., 65c; 3, $1.65; 10 
2 to 3 ft., 75c; 3, $2.00; 10, $6.50. =~ 
flora). 4 ft. Large, flat heads of snow-white fi 
in June and July. Thrives in shade. 18 to 
60c; 3 for $1.65; 10, $5.00. " 
PAUL'S DOUBLE SCARLET 
HAWTHORN” 
Crataegus Oxyacantha Splendens. 12 to 15 
The most beautiful and showy of the double. 
flowering thorns, with lovely blossoms of bright 
scarlet color, large, full and very double. It forms | 
a small tree or large shrub and makes a fine speci- — 
men for the Jawn. The stock we offer is tree form. — 
ee ft., $3.00; 5 to 6 ft., $3.75; 6 to 7 ft. B.&B 
Beautiful Fruiting Trees — 2 
C. Carrieri. 15 to 20 ft. Of erect growth with d 
green foliage that hangs on late in fall. Ma 
beautiful show when covered with clusters of 
red berries. 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 3, $3.25; 4 to 5 ft 
$1.75; 3, $4.65. ag 
C. Coccinea (Scarlet-fruited Thorn). 15 to. 
Showy white flowers in June followed by bri 
red fruits in autumn. Glossy foliage.that is attr: 
tive all season. 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 3, $3.25; 4 to 5 
$1.75; 3, $4.65. es 
HONEYLOCUST (Gleditsia) 
Thornless Honeylocust (G. Triacan 
Inermis). 50 to 70 ft. A large, vigorous tree 
spreading branches, thornless or nearly so 
handsome feathery fern-like leaves. Good for 
or street planting and will withstand the dus’ 
smoke of the city well. Thrives in any soil an 
endure drought, 6 to 8 ft., $1.75; 10, $15.00; 8 
10 ft., 1 to 1% in. caliper, $3.00. : 
Lonicera Karolkowi Zabeli. 10 ft. A dense u 
shrub. This variety produces a grand display | 
red flowers in spring followed by red fruits in st 
mer. It is probably the darkest colore 
honeysuckle. We consider Zabeli one of th 
worthwhile recent introductions. 2 to 3 
3 for $1.95. For other varieties, see page 24 
MOUNTAIN ASH 
Sorbus Aucuparia. 25 to 30 ft. A handso 
with compound leaves of dark green tu 
golden yellow in autumn. The white flowers 
followed in fall by large clusters of bright 
berries. 6 to 8 ft., $2.25; 8 to 10 ft., $2.75. 
AMERICAN ELM, MOLINE T 
