ELAEAGNUS 
Multiflorus (Longipes) Each $0.75, Three $2.00, Doz. $7.50 
From China. Attains a height of about 6 feet, of open spreading 
growth; small creamy white, fragrant flowers during April and May. 
Attractive from July to autumn with its heavy crop of oblong deep 
orange fruits. The foliage is silvery gray-green giving a lovely cool 
effect. Does particularly well in dry, hot localities. 
orsythia 
The name “Golden Bell’’ has been attached to this family of hand- 
some shrubs, but nobody uses it, and in consequence, ‘the name of William 
Forsyth, one of the greatest gardeners in history, is perpetuated in common 
speech through the Forsythias, which have become one of the most popular 
groups of shrubs grown in gardens. They should be given a place where they 
can grow untrommeled by restricted space and without pruning. There is 
nothing so miserable to look at as a Forsythia which has been clipped into 
some formal shape, or a line of them compelled to serve as a hedge; and 
there is nothing more beautiful and more expressive of springtime than the 
early grace of a Forsythia allowed to develop naturally according to its 
own sweet will. 
Giraldiana Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
This is the earliest flowering Forsythia, blooming several days before 
Ovata. Its dainty yellow bell-shaped flowers are a treat so early in the 
spring. It is an uncommon and attractive, slender, spreading shrub 
which reaches an ultimate height of 5 to 7 feet and as much wide. 
Its rounded tapering foliage is dense and tinted a lovely brown which 
makes it outstanding throughout the summer. Does well in shade. An 
exceptionally hardy variety. 
Ovata Each $1.25, Three $3.25, Doz. $12.50 ‘ Ora CAS 
(Korea.) The best form is compact growing, seldom more than 4 Yy eq 
feet high and it is probably the prettiest of the family. The branches 
bear charming campanulate bright yellow, scented flowers during Feb- , 
ruary and March, even in severe weather. Paniculata grandiflora Each $0.65, Three $1.85, Doz. $6.50 , 
This variety is very well known, being in almost every garden. Its q 
large conical heads, 12 to 18 inches long, become pink and red as the 
flower ages. If you want very large flowers, be sure to prune very . 
FORSYTHIA SPRING GLORY severely each spring, also give it plenty of water during the summer. . 
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Quercifolia Each $1.25, Three $3.25, Doz. $12.50 
The Oakleaf Hydrangea is a rather uncommon bush. It has big, artistic 
leaves, indented, and somewhat ruffled, resembling in a magnified y. 
way the foliage of some gigantic oak. The flowers are not a great 
deal unlike those of Hydrangea paniculata, and are borne in enormous, 
conical heads which are very majestic and showy. Particularly valuable 
for the brilliant autumn coloring. Does well in shade. 


This new Forsythia is without question the loveliest of all the 
Golden Bells. 
When seen in bloom, it is a sight not easily forgotten, its 
large pale yellow flowers completely cover the branches in such 
masses that they literally bend with their weight. 
It would not be far amiss to say that it produces twice the 
number of blossoms of the common Forsythias. Further, the pale ; 
yellow color is very pleasing and brilliant, infinitely more attrac- 
tive and cheerful than that of the varieties now in general use. NEW OPULOIDES HYDRANGEAS 
If you desire a brilliant and cheerful display in your garden in 
early spring, plant a few Forsythia Spring Glory. There is noth- Blue Bird Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
ing which will make you forget winter as quickly nor announce On Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in a small, well kept garden surrounding 
spring as flamboyantly. a fine old home which once belonged to a clipper ship captain, one of 
Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 us observed a magnificent specimen of the blue Hydrangea opuloides. 
The coloring is a deep and intense blue never observed in the tender 
Hortensis varieties, now extensively in use by florists and commonly seen 
in Borders: Upon request the owner permitted us to take some cut- 
. tings of this beautiful plant which he told us his father had brought 
Forsythia Ovata ; from China. We have multiplied these cuttings and can now offer 
‘ age a fine lot of flowering plants. We recommend slight protection in the 
ke colder section of the country. Grow in sun or light shade. Allow two 
feet square for each plant. Do not use lime, it seriously affects the 
coloring, in fact on alkaline soils we advise mixing one pound aluminum 
sulphate to ten square feet, making 3 or 4 applications as needed with 
the soil in order to bring out the marvelous blue color to best advantage. 
Here is a beautiful flowering shrub you will enjoy possessing. 


Lace Flower Hydrangea (Acuminata) 
Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
This new variety is outstanding for its delicately beautiful and very 
flat umbels of blooms. The small inner flowers are light blue tinted and 
surrounded by large white and rose sterile flowers. The effect created 
is delicate and lacy. The foliage is bronzy green happily contributing 
to the general effect. A very choice plant of upright growth and per- 
fectly herdy. Prefers a moist location but it must be well drained in 
full sun or light shade. Plant in fall or spring. 
Domotoi (Hardy Semi-Double Hydrangea) 
Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
This beautiful hardy variety produces large, globe-shaped clusters 
of flowers 12 to 15 inches in diameter, composed of immense semi- 
double flowers. Very frequently the main stem produces 3 or 4 
additional smaller bloom clusters below the main flower head, creat- 
ing a veritable bouquet. The flower heads are well above the foliage 
and last 8 to 10 weeks or more. The color is pure pink on alkaline 
soil but will change to a magnificent light blue if the plant is grown 
in acid soil. It grcws into a stout plant two to three feet in diam- 
eter and about the same in height, has healthy decorative foliage 
throughout the season, and last but not least it is one of the hardiest 
of the Hydrangeas. No matter if all of last season’s growth freezes 
back to the ground the blooms are produced on the new growth. 
An impressive, showy Hydrangea which will grow in full sun or 
light shade. 

