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GIANT PINK HYDRANGEA P. G. HYDRANGEA GIANT NIKKO BLUE 
The best known summer flowering shrub. Immense pan- MHardy—varying in color according to the Hydrogenion 
icles of showy white flowers that change to a rose color concentration of. the soil. Immense heads of blue to pink 
and remain in good condition for weeks. 1 ft. size, 2 yr., flowers. This semi-hardy 
catalog number, 31S4B241; 40¢ each; 2 for 75¢; 3 ft. Hydrangea survives. the 
landscape specimens, catalog number 31S4A241; 7O¢ winter from New York, 
each; 2 for $1.30; 10 for $5.95. Cleveland and South, but 
needs some winter protec- 
HYDRANGEA HILLS OF SNO The tion in the North. In acid 
: flow- soil the flowers are deep 
ers are conspicuously white and imposing, similar to the blue. If alkaline soil the 
old fashioned snowball in appearance. A lovely dwarf flowers change to ~ pink. 
variety for borders. Spring blooming. Pot grown 1 ft. 2 yr., 12 to 15 inches, 
size, catalog number 31S4B242; 25¢ each; 3 for 6O0¢; catalog number 31S4A244, 
Heavy 2 ft. plants, catalog number 31S4A242; 65¢ each; 2 for $1.20; 65s each; 
2 for $1.20; 6 for $3.45. 6 for $3.45. 
HYDRANGEA FAMOUS OAK LEAF 
(Quericifolia)—Famous for its large artistic indented and 
somewhat: ruffled Oak-like leaves which turn to beautiful 
colors in autumn. Giant flower heads in abundance. A 
rare and beautiful shrub* which grows well in shade or 
sunlight. 1 to 1% ft. size, catalog number 31S4B243, 40¢ 
each; 2 for 75¢; 2 to 3 ft. size, catalog number 
31S4A243, 85% each; 2 for $1.60. 
NEW GIANT GOLDEN BELL s.ecatiis) 
The erect plants have the largest and most. colorful in- 
tense golden blooms in greatest profusion. Best and 
showiest of all. Varieties highly recommended. 1% to 2 
ft. plants, catalog number 31S4B224; 28¢ each; 3 for 
65¢. Heavy blooming size, 3 ft. plants, catalog number 
31S4A224; 55¢ each; 2 plants $1.00; 6 plants $2.85. 
GOLDEN BELL FORSYTHIA ::..0:; 
old favorite will light up your garden with glinting masses 
of yellow very early in the spring before the leaves appear. 
It may be cut and forced into bloom for winter, bouquets. 
1 to 1// ft. plants, catalog number 31S4B223, 25¢ each; 
3 for 6GO¢. Heavy blooming size 3 ft. plants, catalog 
Mumber 31S4A223, 45% each; 2 for 75¢; 6 for $1 ‘95. 
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SMOKE TREE PURPLE FRINGE (Rhus Cotinus) 
An enhancing tree-like shrub; 
enveloped in midsummer with show masses of purplish 
misty flowers resembling. beautiful clouds of drifting 
smoke. Attractive brilliant scarlet and 
golden autumn foliage. A hardy recog- 
nized garden beauty. Special blooming 
4 ft. size, catalog number 31S4A222, 
$1.00 each; 2 for $1.85. Blooming 
size, 3 ft., catalog number 31S4B222, 
75¢ each; 3 for $1.95. 2 ft. size, 
catalog number 31840222, 40¢ each; 2 
for 75¢. y 
dn 
Nikko Blue Hydrangea 

Smoke Tree or Purple Fringe 

_ THE FAMOUS SPIREAS 
DOUBLE BRIDAL WREATH 
(Spirea Prunifolia Plena)—-Handsome double, early . 
flowering shrub is filled with hundreds of large 
‘double pearl button like flowers. The graceful 
plants have dark green lustrous foliage which turns 
orange in autumn. The showiest and most attrac- 
tive spirea. Special 1 ft. size, catalog number 
31S4B226, 30¢ each; 3 for 75¢. Heavy landscape 
size,-2 to 3 ft., catalog number 31S4A226, 70¢ 
each; 2 for $1.30; 6 for $3.95. - 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTE! (nt: 
Bridal Wreath. The flowers are in flat clusters 
usually an inch or more across produced on spread- 
ing, pendulant branches. Plants a’mass of white 
when in full bloom, The most popular and most 
planted of all hardy shrubs. Easy to grow, does 
well in sun or shade, good or poor soil. See pages 
36 and 37 for low priced hedging size. 1 to 1 
ft. size, catalog number 31SC225, 3 for 50%; 10 
for $1.40. 11% to 2 ft. size, catalog number 
31S4B225, 3 for 65¢; 10 for $1.90. Landscape eee 
blooming size, 3 to 4 ft., catalog number 31S4A225, = 
4S¢ each; 2 for 80¢; 6 for $2.25; 25 for $8.76. Spirea Van Houttei (Bridal Wreath) 
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