24 M. OLIVER FLOWER FARMS 
FLOWERING SHRUBS 
SPIREA PRUNIFOLIA. (Double Bridal 
Wreath.) A comparatively small shrub sel- 
dom growing more than 5 or 6 feet tall. Of 
upright, spreading growth, with graceful 
branches wreathed with bloom in early spring. 
The small white flowers are quite double and 
are borne in great abundance. Desirable be- 
cause of its daintiness, and when in flower it 
seems to have about it the very breath of 
spring. It thrives in any good well-drained 
garden soil but does best in a rich, moist loam 
in a sunny location. 3 to 4 ft., 75c each; 3 for 
$2.00. 
CYDONIA JAPONICA. Red flowers borne 
close to the stem before the leaves appear. 
The shrub is of irregular and rather picturesque 
growth, varying in height from 4 to 8 feet. As 
a specimen plant it is a thing of unique and 
brilliant beauty. It also Iends itself well to 
mass planting and makes a most attractive 
flowering hedge. Branches may be cut in late 
winter and readily brought into bloom in- 
doors. It does well in any good garden soil with 
a sunny exposure. 2% to 3 ft., $1.00 each. 
FORSYTHIA, Showy Border. (Golden Bells.) 
Reaches a height of 8 to 10 feet and in the 
early spring, before the leaves unfold, is a 
mass of glorious golden bloom. The flowers 
are larger in size and more perfect in form than 
some other types and appear just late enough 
to escape severe frosts. It does well in any soil 
in full sun. If the shrub is pruned immediately 
following the blooming period and several of 
the older stalks cut out a few inches above the 
ground in order to allow new growth to take 
its place, the shrub will bear its blossoms on 
gracefully arching branches. 3 ft., 75c each. 
CERCIS CANDENSIS. (American Redbud.) 
A slender, graceful tree 15 to 20 feet high, the 
Judas Tree or Redbud grows throughout the 
eastern and southern United States and is one 
of the chief adornments of the early spring 
landscape. Before the leaves come out, the 
branchlets are covered with clusters of small, 
purplish pink, pea blossoms, very charming 
when associated with the dogwoods. 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.00 each. 

HYDRANGEA. A hardy shrub ideal for grow- 
ing in the South on the north side of the house. 
It produces large, globe-shaped clusters of 
flowers 12 to 15 inches in diameter. Very fre- 
quently the main stem produces three or four 
additional smaller bloom clusters below the 
main flower head, creating a veritable bouquet. 
The flower heads are well above the foliage and 
last from eight to ten weeks or more. The 
color is pure pink on alkaline soil but will 
change to a magnificent light blue if grown in 
acid soil. Hardy and easy to grow. 2-yr. 
plants, $1.50 each. 
SALIX. (Pussy Willow.) Not the wild Pussy 
Willow but a fine cultivated French variety. 
A beautful round shrub in summer. Cut the 
ends of the branches in January or February, 
place them indoors in a vase of water, and 
watch them unfold their catkins of silver-pink 
from 1 to 2 inches long. Ultimate height 10 
feet. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each. 
GARDENIA FORTUNEI. An evergreen shrub 
with thick, glossy green leaves and waxy 
white, very fragrant flowers. Grows and 
blooms well. Heavily branched, selected speci- 
mens, 18 to 24 in., $1.50 each. 
CORNUS FLORIDA. (White Dogwood.) A 
small tree with white flowers borne in late 
April and May. In the fall it bears brilliant red 
berries which the birds love. This small tree 
prefers to snuggle in the half-shade of tall 
trees. A good specimen in full bloom is a 
magnificent sight. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each. 
MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA. This is the 
rather rare “pink Magnolia”’ of the city parks. 
It makes a small tree with gorgeous shining 
foliage and in early spring produces its enor- 
mous, pinkish white flowers, more or less 
purplish on the outside and slightly fragrant. 
This Magnolia is the showtest of the family. 
When in bloom, even one plant will dominate 
the entire garden and neighborhood. We 
offer a light and a dark shade of this Magnolia. 
Grows to 18 feet. 3 ft., $2.50 each. 
Shrubs are puddled and packed in wet 
moss to insure perfect handling. 
PERENNIAL PLANTS 
ACHILLEA. (Milfoil or Yarrow.) A showy 
rock-garden or perennial plant, valuable 
for cut flowers. Elegantly cut foliage adds 
considerably to the beauty of the plant. 
It will succeeed in any good, ordinary soil 
in sunny borders. The plant is of neat habit, 
with white flowers in clusters. Divisions, 
35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
ENGLISH IVY. (Hedera Helix.) A_ lovely 
vine as well as a splendid ground cover, 
with beautiful shiny leaves even in densest 
shade. Requires winter protection where 
exposed to chilling winds on open walls. 
It can, however, be planted with safety 
as an edging or ground cover anywhere. 2 
to 3 ft., branched, 50c each; 6 for $3.50. 
GYPSOPHILA, Bristol Fairy. Highly prized 
asacut flower, producing large panicles of 
double, white flowers. Flowers continuously 
all summer. Will succeedin any well-drained 
and not too heavy soil. It is partial to 
lime, and needs a sunny position. Plant 
fully 2 feet apart. Heavy root divisions, 50c 
each; 6 for $2.50. 
TRADESCANTIA. (Spiderwort.) A _ native 
American perennial, with narrow, purple- 
veined leaves and flowers consisting of three 
sepal-like segments and three petal-like 
ones in umbels. Rich pure deep blue through 
mauve to vivid purple flowers from June 
through September. 20c each; 6 for $1.00. 
VIOLETS 
Princess of Wales. Large, rich, deep purple 
flowers, sweetly scented. The foliage Is 
dark green, heart-shaped. Grows in almost 
any soil, and in either shade or sun. 35c 
each; 3 for $1.00. 
Royal Robe. A lustrous shade of deepest 
violet-blue; delicately scented. Flowers 
open out flat like a pansy or viola. A few 
plants of this Violet in the garden will fur- 
nish quantities of bloom in the early winter 
or early spring, when cut flowers are highly 
prized. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
English Purple. A deep purple Violet with 
a delicious fragrance; perfectly hardy. The 
lovely flowers are carried well above the 
bright green, heart-shaped leaves. 25c 
each; 6 for $1.25. 
