_ The crisp-petaled beauty of many blooms 
bursting forth upon an otherwise dreary in- 
between season exemplifies the lavishness of 
Nature. There is satisfaction derived from the 
purchase of these pot-grown Magnolias. The un- 
Interrupted growth insured by these enclosed, 
complete root systems permits first-year blooms. 
There is no transplanting shock. 
Conspicua. Yulan Magnolia. The very large, 
creamy white, sweet-scented flowers, 6 inches 
across, appear in April. A small tree with 
spreading branches. $2.50 each. , 
Parviflora. Semi-double, waxy white flowers 
2% inches across, with a ball of deep rose-pink 
stamens in the center; this most unusual flower 
formation might best be described as a big, 
luscious, red-ripe strawberry placed up-side- 
down in the middle of the chaste white circle 
of petals. Wild fragrance. Unusual and at- 
tractive. $3.00 each. 
Soulangeana. Saucer Magnolia. The popu- 
Jar variety of northern gardens. Large pink- 
white flowers, tinted purple at edges. April 25 
to May 5. Small tree, 15 to 18 feet. $2.50 each. 
Soulangeana alba. Very large flowers, 7 or 8 
inches in diameter. Pure white outside, tinted 
pinkish Javender on the outside of the petals. 
Spectacular when in bloom. Grows 8 to 
10 feet. $2.50 each. 
Soulangeana Alexandrina. A _ pronounced 
dark red, deep purple toward base, bud open- 
ing to white mside, blooming May 1 to 10. 
$2.50 each. 
Soulangeana Lennei. Lenne Magnolia. 
Flowers rosy crimson outside, white inside; 
large petals. Blooms about May 6. Makes an 
open bush, 15 to 18 feet tall. $2.50 each. 
Soulangeana nigra. Purple Lily Magnolia. 
A large, shrub-like plant 8 to 10 feet high with 
the darkest of Magnolia blossoms. Large, 
dark purple flowers in May that contrast well 
with other varieties. $3.00 each. 

B. & A. Pot-Grown 
Magnolia 
These perfect ‘“fool-proof” 
Magnolias are well established 
and growing in pots. They are \ 
now four-year blooming-size 
plants. Prices mclude expert a 
packing free; safe arrival guar- 
anteed. 


Soulangeana speciosa. Striped Saucer Mag- 
nolia. Flowers white with a purple stripe on 
the outside of the petals. A compact grower 
12 to 15 feet in height. $2.50 each. 
Stellata. Star Magnolia. A lovely dwarf 
species. The first Magnolia to bloom (about 
April 8 to 20), with semi-double, sweet-scented, 
star-shaped white flowers 3 inches across. 
Forms a round bush 8 to 10 feet high, with 
small attractive foliage, that makes an excel- 
ee specimen, border or accent plant. $3.00 
each. 
Stellata rosea. True Pink Star Magnolia. 
A rare dwarf variety of Stellata. The rose- 
pink flowers, April 8 to 20, are not only un- 
usual but in our opinion make this plant a gar- 
den “must;” its habit of growth and stze make 
this possible to everyone. $3.50 each. 

MAGNOLIA parviflora. $3.00 each 
MAGNOLIA stellata rosea. $3.50 each. 
MAGNOLIA Soulangeana 
Alexandrina. $2.50 each 
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Low-growing 
Flowering Shrubs 
Averaging no more than 2 to 3 feet high, 
spreading eventually to about 2 to 21, feet. 

HYDRANGEA hortensis, Blue 
$2.50 each 
ABELIA grandiflora. Glossy Abelia. A 
lovely shrub bearing quantities of white and 
pink arbutus-like flowers all summer. Low, 
neat habit to about 3 feet. It sometimes freezes 
back pretty hard after cold winters but always 
recovers and sends up new graceful branches 
with small, rich green foliage in contrast to its 
lovely pink flowers. Pot-grown. $1.50 each. 
CARYOPTERIS incana. Blue Spirea. A 
beautiful, free-flowering herbaceous shrub. 
Lavender-blue flowers borne in clusters along 
graceful branches. A wonderful cut-flower. 
Blooms from September on. $1.50 each. 
DAPHNE Genkwa. Lilac Daphne. This rare, 
hardy, dwarf shrub attains an ultimate height 
of only 3 feet. The interesting, lilac-blue flow- 
ers are produced in March and April on slender 
graceful branches before the foliage appears. 
It can be grown easily in any shrub border; 
also can be used at the rear of a rockery. 
$1.50 each. 
DEUTZIA gracilis. Slender Deutzia. Long, 
slender sprays of white. Blooms in May. Can 
be used to good advantage for edging of shrub- 
bery. $1.50 each. 
D. gracilis rosea. Rose-panicle Deutzia. 
Similar to the slender Deutzia but with sprays 
of pinkish blooms. $1.50 each. 
HYDRANGEA hortensis, Blue. One of the 
very best all-round varieties. An early bloomer; 
very vigorous grower. Especially adaptable to 
seashore planting. $2.50 each. 
H. quercifolia. Oak-Leaved Hydrangea. 
Good for. semi-shade. White flowers gradually 
becoming purple with age, and large oak-like 
leaves turning brilliant colors in the fall. 
$1.50 each. 
HYPERICUM Moserianum. Goldflower. 
Large yellow flowers on a low graceful plant. 
Blooms in midsummer. Very useful for edging 
of garden or shrub border. $1.50 each. 
POTENTILLA fruticosa. A rather small shrub 
that thrives in either dry or wet soil and es- 
pecially in rock-gardens. Produces numerous 
bright yellow flowers all summer. Reaches 
3 feet in height. $1.50 each. 
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SPIRAEA, Anthony Waterer. Flat heads of 
rosy pink flowers are borne all summer on these 
popular, compact shrubs. $1.50 each. 
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