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BUTTERFLY BUSH 
- The most perpetual blooming shrub we know of, 
fowenes 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 fs of shrubby growth, growing 4 to 
6 feet in height, and dies to the ground each winter. 
The root is perfectly hardy in zone 4 sending up a new 
top each year, which produces a graceful bushy shru 
every branch of which is tipped “with a flower spray* 
Strong pot plants that will bloom this year will be sup- 
plied, postpaid, at the prices given. 
3 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 Butterfly Bush 
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 de- 
yeloped 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 completely cover the bush. A 
~ distinct color and an excellent variety for cutting. 40c 
cn each ; 3 for $1.00. Postpaid. 
‘The prices of all nursery stock offered in this catalog include transporta- 
tion. 
of the North Arctic Circle. It will grow anywhere in either wet or dry soil, and . A 
* will withstand the lowest temperature encountered in this country. Makes an i Meaee Mite Sue > pec anes oy Be ok pet Seale crate 
ideal low hedge or edging around taller plantings and flower beds. Grows 18 Barberry Green Leaved..| 2 yr. 12-18 inch|$0.50 [$2.25 |$4.00 |$9.50 |$35.00 
inches high and may be. grown unpruned or trimmed in formal style. Plant 8 Red-Leaved Barberry.. ‘| lyr. 6- 9inch| .30 1.00 1.70 4.00 15.00 
‘inches apart. See prices under ‘‘Hedge Plants.’’ Hardy in zone 1. Amoor River Privet..... lyr. 6-12 inch} .30 1.00 1.50 - | 3.00 11.00 
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G Siberian or Chinese Elm.) 1 yr. 12-18 inch| .25 -90 1.30 2.50 8.00 
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black berries. - 
on the lawn, and makes richly green foliage background against foundation walls. 
Set 9 to 12 inches apart. : 
Barberry Hedge 
- 3 feet, $1.00 each; 

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Small packages are usually sent by parcel post and the larger ones 
by prepaid Express. Be sure to always give us your correct Express address. 
+ MiBiuc-Leaved Hedge Willow 
' ——-s This-dwarf, Blue-leaved Willow (Salix purpurea) was discovered in the Tundras 

Ai 4 Hardy nontiein type; will withstand 40 degrees below zero without injury. 
at Bright green, somewhat lustrous leaves; fragrant white flowers followed by blue- 
Besides being one of our best hedge plants, it is fine for growing 
See prices under ‘“‘Hedge Plants.”’ 


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 
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 insure safe arrival. 
BEAUTY BUSH 
The gracefulness of the plant and its free flower- 
ing 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 flowers are produced in abundance 
along the entire length of the branches. 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. Hardy im zone 4. Size 2 to 
3 for $2.70, postpaid. 
FEBRUARY DAPHNE 
The February Daphne is so called because of its 
early blooming habit. While it blooms in February 
in mild climates, it does not come into full flower 
here in the North until March. A sturdy, upright 
growing shrub, seldom reaching a height of over 
38 ft. The branches are covered with extremely 
fragrant lilac-pink flowers before the leaves ,ap- 
pear, often coming into bloom while there is still 
snow on the ground. Hardy in zone 4. Plants, 
1 to 2 ft., $1.00 cach; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 
EVERGREEN DAPHNE 
The evergreen Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) has 
been one of the most popular small shrubs ever 
offered. Words cannot describe the delightful ar- 
butus-like fragrance 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 
around clump about 2 feet across. The tip of each 
branch is studded with a cluster of bright pink 
flowers in Apriland May. Many growers are offer- 
ing an inferior strain grown from seed. Be sure to 
get our true stock. Hardy in zone 4. Size 2-year- 
old, well branched plants, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Postpaid. 

well kept garden or lawn. 
able prices. 

HEDGE PLANTS 
A suitable hedge is almost essential to define the boundaries of a 
In the following list we offer plants that 
are adapted to this purpose, in proper hedging grades and at reason- 





Beauty Bush, photo furnished us by Courtesy 
Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University 
ALTHEA 
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 DOUBLE FLOWERED VARIE- 
TIES in the following colors: Pink,’ Red, 
White. Hardy in zone 4. Size 2 feet, 60¢ 
each; 3 for $1.50. Postpaid. 
ALTHEA CELESTIAL BLUE 
Althea Celestial Blue is the most outstand- 
ing variety we know and the only true blue 
in existence. ‘The single, wide-open flowers 
are produced abundantly. Hardy in zone 4. 
2 feet, 70c each; 3 for $1.80. Postpaid. 

















Hardy in zone 3. 
Green-Leaved Barberry 
(Berberis Thunbergii). 4 feet. Beautiful 
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. 
THE ABOVE PRICES ALL INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION 
Hedge plants in lots of 25 or more are usually shipped by prepaid Express so 
be sure to give us your express address. 
cept that the color is of a rich, 
bronzy red. If planted in a sunny ’situation, 
the coloring becomes more brilliant and gor- 
geous as the season advances, 
fall its foliage 
scarlet and red. | shades. 
when planted in the foreground of taller 
green-leaved shrubs, and makes an outstand- 
ing hedge plant. Brilliant scarlet berries re- 


Red-Leaved Barberry 
4 feet. Like the green-leaved Barberry ex- 
lustrous 
and in the 
changes to vivia orange, 
An excellent contrast 
‘ f main on the plant the entire win- 
See prices under ‘‘Hedge Plants’’ above. ter, See prices under ‘« Hedge 
Hardy in zone 4, Plants’? above. Hardy in zone 4. 
