MONROE, MICHIGAN [ 29 | Born 1850 and Still Growing 
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
From the Golden Forsythia of early Spring with its unusual contrasting 
yellow to the blazing bronze foliage and sparkling berries of late Fall, orna- 
mental shrubs offer a useful, practical means of dressing-up the home 
grounds. They lend themselves to the most formal garden, or to bring 
colorful privacy to a favored nook. Properly planted, with little attention, 
they bring delicate flowers in many colors, sparkling berries and foliage 
color changes that delight every eye. The varieties offered represent stand- 
ards of excellence and are guaranteed entirely satisfactory. 


Buddleia, Ile de France 
AMELANCHIER —- Shadblow ARALIA 
Amelanchier canadensis (Downy Serviceberry). An attrac- Aralia acanthopanax pentaphyllum (Angelica Tree). A 
tive shrub sometimes growing to a bushy tree 30 ft. high. Has pretty Japanese shrub of medium size and rapid growth 
beautiful snow-white flowers early in Spring. After blooming, with branches of arching habit furnished with spines. Pale 
leaves with dense growth of woolly hairs giving a silvery cast, green flowers blooming in June. Grows to 8 ft. in any good soil. 
appear. Following leaves, the bushes bear a profusion of 
edible red berries. Grows in any good soil and is tolerant 
of shade. BERBERIS - Barberry 
Deciduous, spiny shrub equally suitable for specimen or hedge 
plants, ranks among the best of berried plants, easy to cultivate 
ARONIA - Chokeberry and adapt to various soils and situations. Does extremely well in 
J : ? shade. Excellent for planting around evergreens as a barrier 
A useful shrub for grouping in wild gardens. They are not against dogs. Foliage is brilliant flame red in Fall and showy 
particular as to soil and are tolerant to shade. Thrive best berries hang on well into Winter. 
in rich soil rather moist. Both species listed below bear clus- 5S 2 
ters of white flowers early in Spring followed by ornamental Berberis thunbergi (Japanese Barberry). From Japan. An 
berries. attractive species of dwarf habit, small foliage, changing to a 
apeils beautiful coppery red in Autumn. Valuable as an orna- 
Aronia arbutifolia (Red Chokeberry). Grows to 10 ft. and mental hedge or specimen. Beautiful red berries in Winter. 
bears a profusion of red berries which remain colorful most “ 
of the Winter. B. thunbergi atropurpurea (Redleaved Barberry). This 
. oT ee f is an exact reproduction of the Japanese Barberry except that 
ee BR tae Sas h Ser elas: where the original is a deep green from Spring until Fall, this 
aaee. lia ed okeberry, except t a the fa co ier variety starts its first foliage a warm bronze red. The heat of 
Be, oliage is much more blended. Foliage changes from Summer intensifies its red brilliancy and Autumn adds other 
rown-green to flaming red. tints to its richness. The abundant scarlet berries persist 

throughout the Winter. 
B. thunbergi minor (Box Barberry). A dwarf, upright form of the pop- 
ular B. thunbergi. It lends itself most happily to low edgings for formal 
gardens when set from 4 to 6 in. apart and kept trimmed. The foliage 
is a pleasing light green changing in Autumn to rich reds and yellows. 
BUDDLEIA - Butterflybush 
Because of the color and style of flowers growing in profusion of long 
racemes, this shrub is sometimes called the Summer Lilac. Butterflies are 
attracted to plants in the garden which adds to its interest. Two of the 
best species are listed. Delight in rich, well drained soil in sunny locations. 
Buddleia magnifica (Oxeye Butterflybush). Large, beautiful lavender 
flower, with pronounced orange borne on long center spikes. Year's 
growth dies down and new shoots each Spring obtain a height of 
3 to 6 ft. 
B. Ile de France. The outstanding Butterflybush. Extremely fragrant, 
deep violet flowers of darkest hue blooming from July to September. 
Variety is inclined to be dwarf in growth habit. 
CALYCANTHUS 
Calycanthus floridus (Common Sweetshrub). Highly ornamental shrub 
growing as well in shade as in open locations. Prefers rather rich, moist 
soil. Grows to a height of 6 ft. or more, open in habit. Extremely 
favored for its aromatic fragrance of wood. Flowers in June and at 
Berberis Thunbergi intervals throughout season of rare chocolate color; spicy fragrance 
Outdoor Adornment Makes a House a Home 

