
Forsythia 
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 perpetu- 
ated in common speech through the Forsythia, which have become 
one of the most popular groups of shrubs grown in gardens. They 
should be given a place where they can grow untrammeled 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 
(Korea.) Compact growing, seldom more than 4 feet high. The 
branches bear charming campanulate bright yellow, scented flowers 
during February and March, even in severe weather. Aside from being 
a fine flowering plant it is also a splendid shrub for shady places. 

FORSYTHIA, SPRING GLORY 
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. 
If you desire a brilliant and cheerful display in your garden in 
early spring, plant a few Forsythia Spring Glory. There is noth- 
ing which will make you forget winter as quickly nor announce 
spring as flamboyantly. 
Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 

Forsythia Ovata 
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Hydranees ‘Quercielametons superbly in light shade 
Htydr ANgeds 
Each $0.65, Three $1.85, Doz. $6.50 
This variety is very well known, being in almost every garden. Its 
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 
severely each spring, also give it plenty of water during the summer. 
Paniculata grandiflora 
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 
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. 
NEW AND UNUSUAL HYDRANGEAS 
Lindleyanna Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
In habit of growth, size and shape of blooms this Hydrangea is not un- 
like Acuminata. Its charm and difference is in the varied colors of its 
flowers. Hydrangea Lindleyana blooms in one cluster, snow-white, blue 
and carmine-pink flowers all in one umbel. The effect is most attractive 
as well as unique. Foliage is handsome, rich green, bronzy tinted, adding 
greatly to the attractiveness of this shrub. Height about 30 inches, likes ~ 
a moist location and does exceptionally well in light shade. 
Acuminata (Laceflower) 
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 hardy. 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 grcews 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 
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