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location is recommended in cold climates. We can offer blooming age pot plants of 
this beautiful shrub at 65c each; 3 for $1.65, postpaid. 
GIANT ROSE HYDRANGEA A new large flowered type of Paniculata 
Grandiflora. Immense pyramidal pant 
cles of bloom one foot or more in length, and often measuring a foot and one-half — 
or more in circumference, are produced in late summer when most shrubs are out of ~ 
bloom. The flowers open white, but gradually turn to a deep rose color. Usually — 
blossom the same year they are set out. 2 feet, 65c each; 3 for $1.65. F 
SNOWBALL HYDRANGEA Xe earliest blooming Hydrangea, grow- 
ing 4 to5 feet high, flowering from June 
until August; large balls of beautifully formed flowers of dazzling snowy whiteness. 
A magnificent shrub which does well in either shady or sunny places. 2 feet, 65c 
each; 3 for $1.65, ; 
French Hybrid Lilacs 
The hybrid Lilacs listed below differ from the common Lilacs in that their 
. flower clusters are much larger and fragrance more entrancing. The plantse 
themselves are more dwarf and bushy, usually reaching a height of 6 to 8 
feet, and do not sucker or sprout from the roots. A much greater range of 
color runs through the varieties of hybrids than may be found in the common 
varieties, and they commence blooming on very young plants. They are far 
superior to the older sorts in every way. 
ALPHONSE LAVALLEE. Double blue. Tall, robust grower with long, 
broad panicles of intense blue flowers. . 
BELLE DE NANCY. Double pink. Strong grower, producing large clusters 
of lilac-pink flowers. : ; 
CHAS. JOLY. Double red. Medium sized bush with large panicles of dark 
purplish-red blooms. 
MME. ABEL CHATENAY. Double white. Very large globe-shaped buds, 
resembling huge clusters of Lily of the Valley. Opens pure white. 
PRICES: All of the above Lilacs, 14% to-2 feet, at $1.00 each; 4 for $3.20. 
EVERBLOOMING LILAC 
The Everblooming Lilac (Microphylla), unlike other Lilaes, can be used 
in the low border because of its dwarf habit. Forms 4 low branching shrub, m 
usually about 5 feet high. It not only blooms at the normal spring Wilac aS 
season, but again in late summer and fall. 11% to 2 feet, $1.00 each; 3 for ‘al : - 
$2.50. Forsythia Spectabilis © 
FEBRUARY DAPHNE GOLDEN BELL FORSYTHIA 
The February Daphne is so called because of its early blooming habit. While it ite Ee eee ig pe ee sewers which appear very: early 
blooms in February in mild climates, it does not come into full flower here in the snow, Granches cut off in sv insices anaenin: i sag eae. one eee 
North until March. A sturdy, upright growing shrub, seldom reaching a height of house. No other shrub will give as showy a floral display. Plant them liberally in — 
over 3 ft. The branches are covered with extremely fragrant lilac-pink flowers 2S SEEDS eae es : : 5 ae 
before the leaves appear, often coming into bloom while there is still snow on the densely covered ith onde een ee Wak Bowe ais te ae = 
ground. Plants, 1 to 2 ft., $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 3 : 
feet, 50c each; 3 for $1.20. 

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\ French Hybrid Lilac 


Bush Honeysuckles 
Arbutus-like Fragrance ) 
A race of shrubs that will grow under almost any condition, sun, 
The evergreen Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) has been 
one of the most popular small shrubs ever offered. 
Words cannot describe the delightful arbutus-like fra- 
grance of the Daphne which fills the air when this 
lovely shrub is in bloom. It grows only a foot high 
with spreading branches that form a round clump about 
2 feet across. The tip of each branch is studded with 
a cluster of bright pink flowers in April and May. 
Many growers are offering an inferior strain grown 
from seed. Be sure to get our true stock. 2-year-old, 
well branched plants, $1.00 éach; 3 for $2.50. Postpaid. 
ROSE ACACIA 
(Robinia Hispida). 3 feet. One of the most striking 
of all spring flowering shrubs. The pea-shaped flowers 
of rose-purple are produced in May and June in loose 
‘ panicles giving the impression of a cluster of sweet 
peas. Easily grown and will thrive on the poorest of 
soils and in either sun or partial shade, 2 feet, 60c 
each, 3 for $1.50. 
ADD 10c EACH IF YOU WANT 
SHRUBS SENT BY PARCEL POST 

shade, extreme heat or cold, and even in very poor soil. The fra- 
grant blooms come in early spring, followed by bright red_ berries 
that are highly attractive to birds in summer and fall. We recom- 
mend the following: as 
DAPHNE-SCENTED HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera Syringantha 
Wolfii). The individual florets resemble those of Daphne Cneorum 
in size and shape, and exude the delightful perfume found in 
Daphne and the Trailing Arbutus. They are lilac-pink in color and 
produced in early spring. Unlike other bush Honeysuckles, it grows 
only 3 to 4 feet high, making it suitable for foundation planting and 
for the low shrubbery border. 114 to 2 feet, 50c each; 3 for $1.20 
PINIK TARTARIAN HONEYSUCKLE. 18 feet. An excellent va- 
riety for screens, tall hedges and background of the shrubbery bor- 
der. One of the first shrubs to leaf out in the spring, usually before 
the last snows are gone, 2 feet, 50c each; 3 for $1.20: 
RED ZABELI HONEYSUCKLE. 15 feet. One of the finest. The 
flowers are deep purplish-red and produced in great abundance well 
above the foliage. The nearest to true red of any bush honeysuckle 
we have found, 2 feet, 60c each; 3 for $1.50. 


