OLDS’ HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
Our Hardy Ornamental Shrubs are all strong, field grown transplanted stock, measuring 114 
to 2 feet high unless otherwise Specified. Please do not compare the high quality northern grown 
shrubs we offer with the much inferior southern stock that is offered by so many mail order con- 
cerns. 
desired in the present landscape. 
our growing station near Madison. 
time for planting. 
Such stock does not have the vigor nor will it give the all around satisfaction so much 
All nursery stock is packed separately and gent direct from 
Order early if possible. 
ORDERS CANNOT BE SENT UNTIL WEATHER PERMITS DIGGING WHICH 
We will fill your order at the proper 
IS USUALLY ABOUT APRIL 1ST. Shrubbery postpaid to points within 1,000 miles of Madison 
unless otherwise specified. Beyond 1,000 miles, add 10c¢ per shrub for postage. 
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Pink Flowering Almond. 
ALMOND, FLOWERING PINK. A 
charming pink flowering shrub of medium 
height, completely covering the stems with small 
double rose-like blossoms in May before the 
foliage appears. 75c each; 3 for $2.10, postpaid. 
BEAUTY BUSH. (Kolkwitzia.) A Chinese 
shrub worthy of a place in American gardens. 
The bush is 6 to 8 feet tall and droops to the 
ground when in bloom, The deep pink flowers 
with yellow-brown throats are borne in clusters 
on leafy stems. Hach, 75c; 3 for $2.10, postpaid. 
FORSYTHIA. (Golden Bell.) One of the 
earliest shrubs to bloom. Strong vigorous shrubs 
with many branches which become clothed with 
bright golden yellow flowers before the leaves 
appear. 60c each; 3 for $1.75, postpaid. 
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“We have used Olds’ seeds for many years in 
Montana with good results and wish to continue 
using them here.” 
Wm. Kakuschke, Montana 



Forsythia. 

HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN RED. 
(Zabelli.) This is the first and only really red 
Honeysuckle in existence. It grows to a tall 
stately bush, similar to the pink tartarian, but 
the blooms are a brilliant red, followed by red 
berries, completely covering the bush. One of 
the finest tall growing shrubs you can plant. 
Prices: 60c each; 3 for $1.65, postpaid. 
Tartarian Pink Honeysuckle. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN PINK. 
A rapid grower. Attains a height of 8 to 12 
feet. Blooms during May. Has slender, upright 
branches and small bright pink flowers followed 
by orange-yellow berries. A good plant for tall 
hedges. 55c each; 3 for $1.45, postpaid. 
HONEYSUCKLE, FLAME. A beautiful 
new, hardy, versatile plant. Will climb a trellis, 
or spread as a ground cover. Pruned it is a 
striking shrub or planted in rows and sheared 
is a brilliant hedge. The large flame coral trum- 
pets lined with gold appear in immense = 
showy clusters the same year the plant (Bye 
is set. Most abundant in May but con- 
tinues until frost. Dark green disease- 
free foliage. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.10, 
postpaid. 
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA. 
Creamy white flowers changing to pink; 
borne freely in immense panicles. Easily 
grown, beginning to bloom the first of 
July and continuing until fall. 80¢ 
each; 3 for $2.25, postpaid. 
HYDRANGEA ARBORES- 
CENS.,. (Hill of Snow.) A beautiful 
new American shrub. Foliage a good 
green, bluish underneath. 80c each; 3 
for $2.25, postpaid. > 




OUR GUARANTEE ON NURSERY 
STOCK—We guarantee our nursery stock to 
be as represented and to arrive in satisfactory 
condition. If not satisfactory the goods may be 
returned to us at once and the amount paid will 
be gladly refunded. We do not guarantee growth 
after planting as soil, improper planting, weather, 
insects, and, other conditions beyond our control 
must be considered, 
The L. L. Olds Seed Co. will replace on satis- 
factory proof, all stock that may prove untrue 
to the description under which it is sold, or at 
its option, may refund the amount paid therefor; 
but in no case shall they be liable for any sum 
greater than the amount originally received for 
said stock. Unless accepted on these terms, 
goods are to be returned at once and purchase 
price will be refunded. 

Grevy. 
Md. Lemoine. Pres, 
French Lilacs. 
FRENCH LILACS. 
are few shrubs of rarer beauty than 
the new Hybrid French Lilacs. We offer three 
of the finest varieties. These Lilacs bloom much 
younger and far more profusely than the com- 
mon types. The coloring is rare and the 
fragrance exquisite. 
CHAS. X—Huge panicles of deep purple, al- 
most red. 
MD. LEMOINE—Lovely double milky-white. 
PRES. GREVY—Enormous double blossoms of 
pale blue and pink. 
Prices of all three varieties: $1.00 each; 3 
for $2.75, postpaid. 
LILAC, COMMON. Lilacs are hardy and 
free flowering. Flowers in the spring and early 
summer. The purple is most widely known and 
grown. White or purple. 60c each; 3 for $1.65, 
postpaid. 
LILAC, PERSIAN. Has bright purple 
flowers but attains a height of only 5 to 6 feet. 
Blooms during May and June. 75c each; 3 for 
$2.10, postpaid. 
HEDGE PLANTS 
PRIVET AMOOR. (Siberian.) A fine upright 
shrub, almost evergreen with pure white flowers 
in June followed by purple seed pods. 1 to 1¥%- 
foot stock, 5 for $1.50; 10 for $2.50, postpaid. 
By express, 100 for $21.00. 
BARBERRY THUNBERGI. Dense growing, 
thorny shrub, with drooping yellow flowers fol- 
Chas, X. 
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lowed by bright red berries which hang all 
winter. A good plant to use aS a protection for 
evergreens. 1 to 114-foot stock, 40c each; 10 
for $3.50, postpaid. By express, 100 for $30.00. 
NEW RED LEAF BARBERRY. Habit the 
same as the well known green Barberry, but 
the leaves are a beautiful, deep red. If planted 
in very sunny position, the color is intense. 
Plant several among your shrubs to add color. 
55c¢ each; 3 for $1.40, postpaid. 
