

BURGESS’ HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 
| The shrubs we offer are strong, healthy field grown plants 
that should prove. entirely satisfactory to the most critical 
\ buyer, The figures following the variety name indicate the 
| height at maturity. The figures preceding the price indicate 
ee | the minimum height above ground when the shrubs are dug, 
| but they usually exceed these figures. The most of them are of 
| blooming age. All stock is carefully graded and packed to in- 
! sure safe arrival. 
WE RECOMMEND EXPRESS SHIPMENT 
We recommend express shipment of shrubs-whenever possible, as stock 
is delivered more promptly and usually in much better condition, Present 
express rates are the lowest in years and you pay only the actual ship- 
ping costs at time of delivery. In cases where there is no express office, 
or customer prefers parcel post shipment, we will prune and pack the 
stock to comply with postal regulations if you instruct us to do so and in- 
clude in your remittance {0c extra for each shrub ordered. If not so in- 
structed, all shrubs, trees, vines and roses will be sent by express, 
DOUBLE ROSE OF SHARON 
Althea or Rose of Sharon grows 8 feet tall and blooms profusely in late 
summer and early fall, when few other shrubs are in bloom. These are 
the color spots of fall, as Lilacs are of spring. Fine for the shrubbery 
border or for single lawn specimens. We can supply the FINEST DOU- 
BLE FLOWERED VARIETIES in the following colors: Pink, Red, White. 
2 feet, 50c each; 3 for $1.20. 
CELESTIAL BLUE ALTHEA 
Althea Celestial Blue is the most outstanding variety we know and the only 
true blue in existence. The single, wide-open flowers are produced abundantly. 
2 feet. 60c each; 3 for $1.50. 
’  BUDDLEIA or BUTTERFLY BUSH 
The most perpetual blooming shrub we know of; flowering without a break from 
early summer until severe frost. During its blooming period it attracts butterflies 
by the hundreds, hence the name Butterfly Bush. The plant is of shrubby growth, 
growing 4 to 6 feet in height, and dies to the ground each winter. The root is 
perfectly hardy, sending up a new top each year, which produces a graceful bushy 
shrub, every branch of which is tipped with a flower spray. The newer varieties 
offered here are excellent for cutting. Strong pot plants that will bloom this year 
will be supplied, postpaid, at the prices given. . 


Butterfly Bush 


Beauty Bush, photo furnished us by Courtesy 
: Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University 
BEAUTY BUSH 
Fragrant—Grows in Semi-Shade or Full Sun 
The gracefulness of the plant and its free flowering habit makes 
the Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia) one of our finest flowering shrubs. It 
grows to about nine feet with the inner stems erect and the outer 
ones arching to the ground. FRAGRANT pink, tubular-shaped flow- 
ers are produced in abundance along the entire length of the branch- 
es. Makes an excellent lawn specimen or may be planted in the tall 
border. Perfectly hardy and will do well in semi-shade or full sun. 
1% to 2 feet, 60c each; 3 for $1.50. 
HEDGE PLANTS 
A suitable hedge is almost essential to define the boundaries of a 
well kept garden or lawn. In the following list we offer plants that 
are adapted to this purpose, in proper hedging grades and at reason- 
able prices. 
ELEANOR. The color of this new Butterfly Bush is known as Eleanor Blue, 
and is the nearest to a true blue Buddleia we have ever found. The dwarf habit 
of this variety makes it ideal for the low border. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. Postpaid. 
PINK CHARMING. Many varieties of Buddleia have been introduced in the 
past in varying shades of lavender and lilac, and some even bordering on pink. 
After years of hybridizing a true pink has been developed which will please the 
most critical gardener. Produces a bushy plant 5 feet high. Starts blooming in 
June. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. Postpaid. 







ROYAL PURPLE. Rich glowing purple flowers in long sturdy spikes that com- 
pletely cover the bush. A distinct color and an excellent variety for cutting. 
































40c each; 3 for $1.00. Postpaid. : Variety Size Per 5 |Per 10/Per 25|Per 100 
‘ Barberry Green Leaved..... . 12-18 inch $5.50 |$20.00 
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Red-Leaved Barberry...... 2 yr. 12-18 inch 6.75 | 25.00 
B | u ~€ i L ] a Vv ] fe a ] a g ~€ WwW I | | ce] Ww Amoor River Privet........ 1 yr. 6-12 inch 3.00 | 10.00 
This dwarf, Blue-leaved Witlow (Salix purpurea) was discovered in the Tundras Bee aver Eaiet ear aces ian ees neh Bae beteoe 
of the North Arctic Circle. It will grow anywhere in either wet or dry soil, and Spirea, Van Houttei........| 1 yr. 12-18 inch 3.00 | 10.00 
will withstand the lowest temperature encountered in this country. Makes an Siberian or Chinese Elm.... . 12-18 inch 2.50 8.00 
ideal low hedge or edging around taller plantings and flower beds. Grows 18 



inches high and may be grown unpruned or trimmed in formal style. 
inches apart, See prices under ‘“‘Hedge Plants.” : 
Amoor River Privet 
-_ Hardy northern type; will withstand 40 degrees below zero without injury. 
Bright green, somewhat lustrous leaves; fragrant white flowers followed by blue- 
black berries. Besides being one of our best hedge plants, it is fine for growing 
on the lawn, and makes richly green foliage background against foundation walls. 
_ Set 9 to 12 inches apart. See prices under “‘Hedge Plants.’ 
Plant 8 These Hedge Plants Are Sent by Express or Freight, Not Prepaid, at the above 
prices, On parcel post shipments add 5c per plant to cover postage and special 
packing, 4 
Barberry Seedlings 
For those who want to grow their own hedge plants we offer one-year-old, 6 to 
9 inch Japanese Barberry seedlings at the following prices: 
Green-Leaved Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii) Seedlings—t0O for 80c; °25 for 
-$1.30; 100 for $3.40; 1,000 for $28.00, delivered prepaid. 
READ BEFORE ORDERING 
Green-Leaved Barberry 
(Berberis Thunbergii). 4 feet. Beautiful 


Shrubs by express, not prepaid, at prices given on this page. If you want 
parcel post shipment, send 10c¢ extra for each shrub ordered; unless other- 
wise stated we will ship shrubbery at the right time for spring planting. 


Red-Leaved Barberry 
4 feet. Like the green-leaved Barberry ex- 
cept that the color is of a rich, lustrous 
Barberry Hedge 

shrub of neat, dense growth, with graceful 
drooping branches. Yellow flowers, followed 
by scarlet berries in fall and winter. Fine 
for planting along drives and walks. Indis- 
pensable as a foundation shrub, to mix with 
an evergreen planting, or in the foreground 
of taller shrubs. As a hedge plant, set 12 
to 18 inches apart. Requires no trimming, 
See prices under ‘‘ Hedge Plants’’ above. 
bronzy red. If planted in a sunny situation, 
“the coloring becomes more brilliant and gor- 
geous as the season advances, and in the 
fall its foliage changes to vivid orange, 
scarlet and red shades. An excellent con- 
trast when planted in the foreground of 
taller green-leaved shrubs, and makes an 
outstanding hedge plant. Brilliant scarlet 
berries remain on the plant the en- 
tire winter. See prices under 63 | 
‘‘Hedge Plants’? above. 
