Snowball This is the old fashioned—> 
variety, which is perfectly 
hardy, developing into a large shrub 10 to 12 
feet in height, and blooming most profusely. 
Of all the later introductions of Snowballs, 
none has ever come up to this strain in either 
hardiness, freedom of,bloom, or perfect ‘shape 
of blossoms. It prefers a moist and shady, or 
partly shaded place. As a single specimen on 
the lawn, as well as in the background of 
shrub groups, or against the wall, this is one 
of the most loved and admired shrubs. 12 to 
18-inch plants, 55c each; 3 for $1.50. 2 to 3-ft. 
extra heavy, 88c each; 3 for $2.40; postpaid. 
s . s~ Reaches 
Mock Orange Virginalis * aie 
of 5 to 6 feet and its first flowers appearing 
in May range from semi-double to double. In 
normal years this A young Snowball. 
shrub blooms 
again in late summer, at that time the 
blossoms are single. Of compact but erect 












growth, very valuable. Blossoms are 
Hydrangea white, in clusters, and are fragrant. 
Trio Prices same as of Snowball above. 
= . Firebush. 
yee Flowering Quince ¢ydonia ja- 
ponica. Very early in the spring before 
the leaves appear this shrub produces 
a wealth of flowers. Deep flame-red 
New Blue cup-shaped flowers all along the wood 
American _ 
Everblooming 
of this shrub are a beautiful sight. 
All Blooming time April and May, later 
bloom. - followed by small yellow fruit. The 
ing latter is of no market. value. This 
size POST shrub grows to a height of 4 to 5 
plants. PAID feet, spreads out nicely to form a 
good bush. It is perfectly hardy, 
and does well in the sun. 12 to 18- 
inch strong plants, 50c each; 3 for 
$1.40. 2 to 3-ft. blooming size 
shrubs, 72c each; 3 for $2.00. 

Blossoms of Virginalis 
weve a Mock Orange. 
Hugonis Rose, Chinese Golden 
Grows to a large bush, about 7 feet tall, and 
spreads to the same degree. It is hardy, needs 
no protection. The sparkling buds begin to 
swell in April, making a grand picture for two 
weeks and more, and finally when the buds 
open in late May and June the entire bush re- 
sembles a shimmering mound of gold. Nice 
2-year shrubs, 90c each, prepaid. 
Flowers 
Hansa, Red Rugosa Rose ji. 0° ot 
reddish violet color, and double, generally con- 
sidered red. The bush is hardy, requires no 
winter protection. Note picture at right. Very 
nice 2-year old shrubs, 80c each, prepaid. 

7 A most beau- 
Austrian Copper Rose 0? "naray 
_ bush-rose, with blossoms of brilliant orange 
red inside and gold outside. Perfectly hardy 
anywhere. 90c each, postpaid. 
F. J. Grootendorst Rugosa Rose 
Another perfectly hardy rose which blooms Flowers of the Hansa, Red Rugosa 
throughout summer and fall in clusters of crim- Rose, a beautiful hardy rose, with pret- 
son red double flowers. Very showy in the gar- ty foliage. Hardy rose hedges can be 
den. Height about 3% feet; same as Hansa. planted of Hansa or Grootendorst, plant- 
Strong 2-year old shrubs, 85c each, prepaid. ing 18 inches or 2 feet apart in the row. 
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