

HEATHERMINT 
All Prices Are F. O. B. Our Nurseries, 
Western Springs, Ill. 
The figures in italics following each variety indicate 
in yes the average height of the plant at maturity. 
& B. indicates ‘‘Balled and Burlapped." 
ALMOND (Prunus) 
Flowering Almond (Prunus Glandulosa). 4 to 
6 ft. These bushy shrubs never fail to produce in 
early spring, before the leaves appear, a profusion 
or small very double white or pink, rose-like flowers 
that are closely set along the branches. 
Double Pink iz to 3 ft., $1.00; 3, $2.50; 
3 to 4 ft., $1.25. 
Siberian fowsaae 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., 85c; 
3 for $2.40. 
BARBERRY (Berberis) 
Green Leaved Barberry (B. Thunbergi). 4 /. 
Popular wees plant. Scarlet berries in fall and 
winter. 18 to 24 in., 55c; 3, $1.35; 10, $4.00; 100, 
econ: -00; 24 to 30 in., 65c: 3, $l. 65: 10, $5.00; 100, 
45 
Mes Barberry (B. Mentorensis). (Patent No. 
99) 3 ft. It is extremely hardy and is able to with- 
stand intense heat and drought without wilting or 
burning. Its foliage is heavy and thick and remains 
ae until after the holidays. 18 to 24 in., 75c; 
, $2.00; 10, $5.00; 100, $45.00. 
Red. Leaved Barberry (B. Thun. Atro Purpurea). 
4 ft. The foliage is a rich, bronzy red all summer. 
Plant in ae sun to develop its coloring. 15 to 18; 
in., 50c; cute 25; 10, $4. re joe $35.00. 18 to 24 
in., 70c: aap be 85; 10, $6. 
Tiuchedes iColamnbery “8B. Thun. Erecta). 
(Patent No. 110) 4 to 5 ft. Of distinct pyramidal 
habit, it may be used for formal hedge or individual 
specimens without pruning. 18 to 24 in., 65c 3,; 
$1.80; 10, $5.30; 25, $11.50; 100, $42.00. 
Korean Barberry (B. Koreana). 6 ft. Its large 
leaves turn red orange and purple in the autumn. 
Has bright red berries that hang on late into win- 
ter. 3 to 4 ft., 90c; 3, $2.50; 10, $7.50; 4 to 5 ft., 
$1.00; 3, $2. 75: 10, $8.50. 
BEAUTY BUSH (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) 
Its trumpet-shaped pink flowers make a-wonderful 
showing in June. Grows from 6 to 8 ft. tall and 
fully that wide. 2 to 3 ft., $1.00; 3, $2.70. 
BIRCH (Betula) 
European White Birch(B. Alba). 30-40 ft. of 
very upright pee with beautiful white bark. Foli- 
age small and finely toothed. 8 to 10 ft., $3.75; 
6 to 7 ft. clumps, $3.50; 3 for $9.00. 
Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch(B. Pendula Gracilis). 
30-40 ft. An unusually graceful drooping tree, with 
deeply cut foliage aoe pee white bark at matur-» 
ity. 8 to 10 ft., $4.7 
BUCKTHORN (Rhamnus) 
Cathartica. 10 to 12 ft. A fine, robust shrub, with 
handsome dark green foliage and green fragrant 
flowers that are followed by showy black berries. 
It is extremely hardy and will thrive in dry soils 
or partial shade. Makes a fine pede. either Ha 
formal or clipped. 3 to 4 ft., 65c; $1.65; 
$5.00; 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 3, $1. 95: 10, ic. 00. 
100 BSsped>>: datos ae op. 0s) Vent 
10, $8.00; 

Flowenne Trade and 5 
HYBRID BLUEBERRIES 
_ Highly Ornamental Plants—Delicious Fruits. 
3 to 5 ft. Beautiful all year. The foliage is a deep, 
rich green in summer, turning to a beautiful crim- 
son in fall, and all winter the twigs are bright red. 
Excellent for planting with Evergreen or Broad- 
leaved Evergreens, as they require an acid soil. 
Large clusters of beautiful blue fruits, plump, 
meaty, tender and practically seedless. Flowers 
are not self-fertile and therefore we only sell 3 or 
more plants to a customer so that we can supply 
more than one variety. Price, 2-year clumps, B&B 
3 for $3.90; 5 for $6.25. 
BRIDALWREATH (Spiraea) 
5 to 6 ft. One of the most beautiful and useful shrubs. 
2 to 3 ft., 65c; 3, $1.50; 10, $4.50; 100, $40.00; 
3 to 4 ft., 75c; 3, $1.95; 10, $5.50; 100, $45.00. 
BURNING BUSH (Euonymus) 
Winged Burning Bush (E. 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 t 
4 ft., $2.00; 3, $5.00;4 to 5 ft., $2.50. 
Dwarf Burning Bush (E. Alatus Compacta). 4 to 
6 ft. A Se form of the above. 18 tc 24 in., 
$1.25; 3, $3.25; 2 to 2% ft., $2.00; 214 to 3 ft., 
$2.50; 3 ‘to 314 ft., $3.00. 
European Burning Bush or Spindletree (E. Euro- 
Paeus). {2 to 14 ft. 
and winter when it is loaded with rose-colored and 
orange berries. 3 to 4 ft., 75c; 3, $2.00; 4 to 5 ft., 
90c; 3, $2.50. 
FOUR NEW BUDDLEIAS 
(Butterflybushes orSummer Lilacs) 
One each of those listed below. 
$ 
The long tapering spikes thickly covered with 
minute tubular flowers of pleasing fragrance bloom 
during July and continue until frost. Excellent for 
cut-flowers. The stalks die to the ground each winter 
but come up vigorously again in the spring. 
Charming. 4 ft. A glorious variety, bearing elegant 
long sprays of lavender-pink blooms. Is decidedly 
pink in color as compared with other varieties. 
Dubonnet. 4 ft. A splendid new color, matching 
that of the French Dubonnet wine, glowing red in 
the sun or under artificial light. 
Orchid Beauty. 3 to 4 ft. A fine Buddleia having 
flower heads up to 24 inches in length, broad at 
the base. Individual florets fringed; color soft 
cattleya-lilac with brilliant orange eye. 
Royal Purple. (New). 3 to 4 ft. One of the loveliest 
of all the Buddleias, with very shapely, extra long, 
full spikes of bloom that are a brilliant, glowing 
red-purple in color. 
Prices of above, field grown, each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
HARDY BUTTERFLY BUSH 
Buddleia Alternifolia. 4 to 6 ft. Does not freeze 
to the ground in winter. Its flowers are lavender- 
purple with a reddish crimson eye and are borne 
many together in compact rounded clusters from 
the axils of the leaves in early summer. Forms a 
beautiful bush. 18 to 24 in., 75c; 3, $1.95. 
HANSEN BUSH CHERRY 
Prunus Besseyi. 4 to 5 ft. Hardy, quick-bearing 
cherry. Fruit resembles a small plum, massed in 
clusters from the ground up; good to eat fresh and 
makes delicious preserves. Have striking orna- 
mental value, dwarf, bushy nature, fragrant white 
flowers in spring and beautiful silvery green foliage 
which turns rich red and gold color in fall. 2 to 3 
ft., 65c; 3, $1.75; 10, $5.50. 
BRILLIANT CHOKEBERRY 
Aronia Brilliantissima. 6 to 8 ft. Brilliant red ber- 
ries in August that remain until winter and bright 
crimson foliage in fall. 2 to 3 ft., 75c; 3, $2.00. 
CORALBERRY 
Symphoricarpos Vulgaris. 3 to 4 ft. Has coral-red 
berries in fall. Succeeds in shade. 3 to 4 ft., 65c; 
3, $1.80; 10, $5.00. 
COTONEASTER 
Peking Cotoneaster (Acutifolia) 5 to 70 ft. Small 
leathery leaves of rich glossy green, jet black berries 
in fall, Extremely hardy, it makes one of our finest 
hedges. Can be trimmed.like Privet. 3 to 4 ft., ee 
3, $1.80; 10, $6.00; 100, $50.00. 
Very handsome in autumn 









































CRAB, FLOWERING (Malus 
Eleyi Crab (M. Eleyi). 10 to 15 ft. Red foli na 
spring later turning to bronze green. Produces 
clusters of wine red flowers and fruits of a dark 
red color. 4 to 5 ft., 5 to 6 ft., 6 to 8 ft. 
Carmine Floribunda Flowering Crab (M. Atro- 
sanguinea). 10 to 15 ft. Its spreading branche 
are covered in May with carmine flowers succeed 
by small, vellowishd fruit. 4to 5 ft., 5 to6 ft., 6to8 
Price of role: except where noted, 4 to. 5: fei, ae 
$1.75; 3, $4.65; 5 to © ft., $2.25; , $6.25; 6 to 
Sic, hte, t to 1X in. caliper, $2. oe For other | 
varieties and larger sizes, write for prices. 
Bechtel’s Double-Flowering Crab (M. loensis — . 
Bechteli). 10 to. 15 ft. Trees of medium size are 
covered in early spring with large, beautiful, doub ex 
fragrant flowers resembling small roses of a delicate 
pink. 3 to 4 ft., $1.75; 4 to 5 ft., $2.25. | 
Sargent Crab (M. Sargenti). 5 to 6 ft 
spreading variety. Flowers pure white; dark read 
fruits. 4 to 5 ft., 1144 to 1 Yin. ber $5.25 25: tO: ae 
6 ft., 14% to 1% in. caliper, $7.5 : 
CRANBERRYBUSH Vv ibang ee 
American Cranberrybush (V. Americana) 
Showy, edible, cranberry-like beriaes in fal 
early winter. 3to4 ft., $1.00; nabs 50. c 
DEUTZIA 
Gracilis (Slender D.). 3 ft. Its slender 
branches bear a profusion of pure white fl 
May. 15 to 18 in., 75c; 3, $2.00. SBS cach ere 
Lemoine. 3 to 4 ft. Pure white flowers arn 
attractive cone-shaped clusters i in late May. 1 
24 in., 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
DOGWOOD RES 
Coral Dogwood (C. Alba Sibirica). 6 ” 10 fe 
Bright coral-red branches. 3 to 4 ft., 75c; 3, $2.00; 
10, $6.00; 4 to 5 ft., 90c; 3, $2.50. 
Goldentwig Dogwood (C. Stol. Flaviemente 
6 to 10 ft. peeraouve golden yellow bark. 2 to 3 — 
ft., 65c; 3, $1.65; 10, $5.00; 3 to 4 ft., 755 2, 
$2. ‘00; 10, $6. 00. Ei 
Gray Dogwood (C. Paniculata). Very attractive 
in fall with its red foliage and qietiee of white 
berries; bark gray. 3 to 4 ft., 70c; $1. 75; ae 
$5.00; 4 to 5 ft., 80c; 3, $2.00: 10, i 00 a 
Pink Flowering ‘Dogwood (C. Florida Rubra). 5 
15 ft. A small, upright tree that produces ee A 
deep rose-colored poe in eh spupey Ba ss 
“3 
ONt 06 3 to4 ft., B. & B., $5.00. 
Silky Dedvecd (C. Amomum). 810 10 ft. “Purple 
stems in winter. 3 to 4 ft., 65c; 3, $1.65; 10, sa 00; 
4to 5 ft., 70c; 3, $1.80; 10,. $6.00. + $F 
White-flowering Dogweod (C. Florida). ‘yl 
ft. Masses of large, oe white flowers in 
3 to 4 ft., B. & B., 
ELM (Ulmus) . 
3 Quick Growing atieties 
American Elm, Moline Type. 80 to 100 ft. 
ceedingly large foliage. Of upright habit. Spica d 
tree for the street or for small yards. » . 
American Elm, Vase Type. 80 to 100 f 
vase-shaped tree. 3) 
Chinese or Siberian Elm (U. Pumila). 75> ft 
account of its rapid growth, resistance to: di 
and ability to thrive in almost any situati 
is one of the most popular trees in Ame 
(Prices of the above 3 Elm Trees as fo 

Height Caliper ach 
8to 10 ft.. 1. toll inch: 
8tol10 ft. © 144 tol%inch 
10to12 ft. 14% to 13% inch 
10-to 12 ft. + 134 :to: 2 “inch * 
12 to 14 ft. 2 to 244 inch 
\ Larger sizes, prices on apelee 
trable ce with small dark green fol ge. 
be. kept low-growing and clipped, or ¢ 
~ where immediate screening effects are desired 
hedge purposes, plant seedlings 12 to 18 in 
apart. 2.to 3 ft. seedlings, not transplan 
$1.50; 50, $6.00; 108, $10. ide 


