SHRUBS 
For Flowers and Foliage 
The planting sizes of the different varieties list- 
ed here are described by height. We wish to stress 
the fact that height is given tor stock that has been 
transplanted one or more times and has a heavy well 
developed root system and well branched top. This 
stock should not be confused with light grades of 
easily propagated stock that is often featured by mail 
at. low prices. 
_Numbers following names represent approximate 
height at maturity under average normal conditions. 
ALMOND, Double Pink Flowering. For the best 
all-around double pink type we refer you to the one 
known as Prunus triloba, described further down in 
this shrub list. 
ALMOND, Siberian Flowering. $: -fts>. Astelittle 
known dwarf very hardy variety. Branches are stud- 
ded with bright single pink flowers in spring. 2 to 
3 ft. ea., $1.00. 
Caryopteris Sage Orchid 
(Caryopteris Mongoliensis) 
A new dwarf shrub that we have recently intro- 
duced and distributed to Western gardeners. Gray- 
green foliage is surmounted by quantities of small 
orchid-like flowers of fascinating powder blue dis- 
played in racemes up to a foot in length. A _ pleas- 
ing aromatic sage-like fragrance can be observed in 
the foliage. In bloom at a season—July and August 
—when desirable garden flowers are none too plenti- 
ful, especially in a good blue. Has lasting qualities 
tor cutting through ability of buds to continue to 
open. Coming originally from the Mongolian region. 
this plant adapts itself ideally to our growing con- 
ditions. Average culture and sunshine are sufficient. 
Will start flowering the first year planted. Stronz 
4 yr. stock, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.70. 
BARBERRY, thunbergi. 4 ft. Dwarf shrub used 
extensively in foundation planting, groups, and hedges. 
Full branching habits; rich green foliage turning to 
red in autumn; red berries. 18 to 24 in. each 60c: 
2072S eLt6a.5 01 5¢: ; 
BARBERRY, Red Leaf. 4 ft. The same as Bar- 
berry thunbergi except for colorful bronzy red. foliage 
all summer liong. Locate in Sunlight for best color. 
18 to 24 in., each 85c. 
BUCKTHORN, Rhamnus cathertica. 8-10 ft. A 
very hardy and durable shrub with rich dark green 
foliage. For general landscape use in severe climate 
and makes a long lived beautiful hedge. 2 to 3 ft., 
ea., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., ea., 75c. (Also see Hedge plants.) 
BUTTERFLY BUSH, “Ile de France.” 4 to 5 ft. 
For a brilliant display of rich color from July to 
severe frost we know of no shrub to surpass il. 
Bears 12 inch spikes of deep, rich claret purple flow- 
ers on a well rounded bush. Perennial; will bloom 
first year. Strong plants each, 75c. 
CARAGANA, DWARF. 3 ft. Rather new dwarf 
bushy shrub with minute dark green foliage and 
showy orange pea-shape flowers in May. Adapted to 
limited space; thrives in dry sunny position; very 
hardy. 12 to 15 in., ea., 40c; 15 to 18 in., ea., 60c. 
CARAGANA arborescens. “Siberian Pea Tree.” 
10-12 ft. Very hardy tall shrub for specimens, Screens 
or hedges; attractive locust like foliage, green stems. 
Small yellow pea-shape blossoms May-June. 3 to 4 
ft., ea., 75c; 4 to 5 ft., ea., $1.00; heavy specimen 4 to 
5 ft., ea., $2.00; heavy specimen 5 to 6 ft., ea., $2.50. 
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