(Weigela, 
Bristol Luby 
(Plant Patent No. 492) 
A better ‘Eva Rathke’” has long 
been needed—Bristol Ruby is just 
that. Hardier and more vigorous, it 
makes a shapely thrifty plant with 
attractive rich green foliage. Color 
is a soft ruby-red shading to garnet- 
crimson, extremely pleasing in effect — 
and without harsh tone. Attaining a 
height of 6 to 7 feet at maturity, it 
makes a_ perfectly formed, well- 
rounded specimen requiring very lit- 
tle pruning because it flowers well 
from old wood; no die-back or un- 
even growth at any time. Plant illus- 
trated, photographed in June, 1941, 
is the original; blooming in its 
twelfth year with never a miss or off 
season. We doubt if this would be 
possible with any other Weigela. Ex- 
cellent reports from Vermont and L 
other difficult regions fully substan- 
tiate our own estimate of its unusual 
hardiness. Bristol Ruby is definitely 
superior to Eva Rathke in every re- 
spect and visitors here at the nursery 
are quick to note its better qualities. 

2-year-old bushy Kach “32 Doz 
plants, 144-2 ft. $1.00 $2.75 $10.00 
2-year-old bushy 
plants, 2-3 ft. high 1.25 3.25 12.50 
3-year-old bushy a 
plants, 3-4 ft. high 1.75 4.50 17.50 

Weigela. Bristol Ruby 
V eigela, Othello 
(Weigela - Diervilla 
The Weigelas are an interesting and useful family of shrubs, flowering in 
May, June and July. The flowers in shape may be likened to those of a 
foxglove and are borne in immense quantities. They prefer a moist soil and 
do not like shade or roots of large trees encroaching on them. Otherwise 
their culture is simple. The average ultimate height of most varieties is 
about 5 to 6 feet. 
Othello (New) Each $1.25, Three $3.25, Doz. $12.50 
A well shaped plant about 414 to 5 feet ultimately. The branches are 
covered with rich rose colored flowers closely spaced. This new hybrid is 
a fine improvement and a most desirable variety because of its fine 
habit, freedom of bloom, and lovely clear flowers. 
Jewels or Glass Y, 
The commonest plant of an inferior strain takes just 
as much space in your garden and requires just as much 
attention to grow, as does a really fine variety. Where 
space is limited, this fact is worth special consideration. 
Don’t let some ordinary plant monopolize valuable 
space in your garden merely because it increases fast 
and you “hate to throw it away.’’ Present it to a be- 
ginner and put in one of the newer beauties. This in- 
jection of new -lood will keep alive and intensify your 
own interest and pleasure as well as that of your friends, 
and your gift of the old plant will have made someone 
happy. 

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