24 Fall Edition of Vaughan’s Gardening Illustrated, Chicago and New York 


DWARF BURNING BUSH 
All Prices Are F. O. B. Our Nurseries, 
Western Springs, Ill. 
The figures in italics following each variety indicate 
in feet the average height of the plant at maturity. 
B. & B. indicates “‘Balled and Burlapped.”* 
BEAUTY BUSH (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) 
6 to 8 ft. A graceful shrub that is well named, for it 
is one of the most beautiful in our Nursery. It 
makes a wonderful showing in June when its long 
arching branches are usually completely covered 
with masses of pink snapdragon-like flowers. A 
hardy and reliable shrub for better home and land- 
scape plantings. 2 to 3 ft., $1.35; 3, $3.75; 3 to4 
ft., $1.75, 3, $4.75. 
BRIDALWREATH (Spiraea) 
5 to 6 ft. One of the most beautiful and useful 
shrubs. White flowers in June. 2 to 3 ft., 75c;3 3, 
$2.10; 10, $6.50. 3 to 4 ft., 90c; 3, $2.50; 10, $7.50. 
BRILLIANT CHOKEBERRY 
Aronia Brilliantissima. 6 to 8 ft. Clusters of small 
white flowers in May succeeded in August by bril- 
liant red berries that remain until winter. Bright 
crimson autumn foliage. 2 to 3 ft., 90c; 3, $2.40; 
3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 3 for $2.85; 10, $8.50. 
BURNING BUSH (Euonymus) 
Winged Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus). 6 to 
8 ft. Bark cork-like and curiously winged; leaves 
small; fruit red; in autumn, foliage bright red. One 
of our best shrubs for specimen plantings and for 
growing in shady locations. 3 to 4 ft., $2.50; 3, 
$7.00; 4 to 5 ft., $4.00. 
Dwarf Burning Bush (Euonymous Alatus Com- 
pacta). 4t06/t. Acompact shrub that is especially 
attractive in the fall when the foliage turns crimson, 
and the whole bush resembles a ball of fire. Fine for 
formal effects as it may be kept trimmed to the size 
and height desired. 18 to 24 in., $2.25; 3, $6.00; 
2 to 2% ft., $2.95; 3, $8.25; 214 to 3 ft., specimens 
$3.50; 3, $9.75. 
COTONEASTER 
Peking Cotoneaster (Acutifolia). 5 to/0 ft. Small 
leathery leaves of rich glossy green on willowy 
brown branches closely set with small pink flowers 
in May; jet black berries in fall. It is a beautiful 
shrub and makes one of our finest hedges, due to its 
upright growth and adaptability to dry situations. 
Can be trimmed like Privet. Recommended in the 
North where hedge plants must be extremely hardy. 
2 to 3 ft., 90c; 3, $2.50; 10, $7.50; 100, $65.00; 
3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 3, $2.70; 10, $8.50. 
CRANBERRYBUSH (Viburnum) 
European Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus). 
10 ft. A handsome shrub with dense green foliage. 
The single white flowers, borne in flat imperfect 
clusters in May are succeeded with showy cran- 
berry-like berries that cling to the leafless branches 
all winter. 2 to 3 ft., $1.00; 3, $2.75; 10, $8.50; 3 to 
A ft., $1.25; 3, $3.60; 10, $10.00. 
DOGWOOD (Cornus) 
Coral Dogwood (Cornus Alba Sibirica). 6 to 10 ft. 
Bright coral-red branches. 3 to4 ft., $1.10; 3, $2.95; 
4 to 5 ft., $1.25; 3, $3.30. 
Goldentwig Dogwood (Cornus Stol. Flaviramea). 
6tol0 ft. Attractive golden yellow bark. 3 to 4 
ft., $1.10; 3, $2.95; 10, $9.00. 
Flowering Irees and Shrubs 
ELM (UImus) 
3 Quick Growing Varieties 
American Elm, Moline Type (Ulmus Americana 
Molini). 80 to 100 ft. Exceedingly large foliage. 
Of upright habit, taking up little room. Splendid 
tree for the street or for small yards. 
American Elm, Vase Type (Ulmus Americana 
Urni). 80 to 100 ft. A beautiful tree for landscape 
or boulevard planting where grace, dignity and 
uniformity are desired. A true vase-shaped tree. 
Chinese or Siberian Elm (Ulmus Pumila). 75 ft. 
On account of its rapid growth, resistance to disease 
and ability to thrive in almost any situation, this 
new variety is already one of the most popular 
shade and street trees in America. A tree of rare 
beauty with small, dark green foliage. 
Height Caliper Each 3 for 
8 to 10 ft. 1... .t044 inch... ...$3:75 $10.50 
8 to 10 ft. 1144 to 1% inch..... 4.50 12.75 
8 to 10 ft. 144 to 134 inch... .. 5.00 14.25 
10 to 12 ft. Ze tOe2 meMnIGhie ene. OO. 15.45 
Larger sizes, prices on application. 
FIREBUSH OR FLOWERING QUINCE 
Firebush or Flowering Quince (Cydonia Japon- 
ica). 4 to 5 ft. Very showy in April when its 
branches are covered with brilliant orange scarlet 
flowers, followed by yellowish green, quince-shaped, 
tan fruits, 18 to 24 in., $1.10; 3 for $2.95; 10, 
GOLDEN BELL (Forsythia) 
Showy Border Golden Ball (Forsythia Intermedia 
Spectabilis). 6 to 8 ft. Considered the best of the 
Forsythias on account of its larger and richer yellow 
blossoms, which completely cover the wide spread- 
ing branches in early spring. 2 to 3 ft., 90c; 3, 
$2.50; 3 to 4 ft, $1.10; 3, $2.95; 10, $9.00; 4 to 
Stee gl Zoe, 9os00201 Os 611-008 
HANSEN BUSH CHERRY 
Prunus Besseyi. 4 to 5 ft. Hardy, quick-bearing 
cherry. Fruit resembles a small plum, massed in 
clusters from the ground up; good to eat fresh 
and makes delicious preserves. Have striking orna- 
mental value, dwarf, bush nature, fragrant white 
flowers in spring and beautiful silvery green foliage 
which turns rich red and gold color in fall. 2 to 
3 ft., 90c; 3 for $2.50; per 10, $8.00. 
HAWTHORN (Crataegus) 
Beautiful Fruiting Trees 
C. Carrieri. 15 to 20 ft. Of erect growth with deep 
green foliage that hangs on late in fall. Makes a 
beautiful show when covered with clusters of large, 
red berries. 3 to 4 ft., $2.25; 3, $6.00; 4 to 5 ft., 
$3.25; 3, $9.00; 5 to 6 ft., $4.25; 3, $12.00. 
C. Coccinea (Scarlet-fruited Thorn). 15 to 20 ft. 
Showy white flowers in June followed by brilliant 
red fruits in autumn. Glossy foliage that is attrac- 
tive all season. 3 to 4 ft., $2.25; 3, $6.00; 4 to 5 ft., 
$3.25; 3, $9.00 5 to 6 ft., $4.25; 3, $12.00. 
HONEYLOCUST (Gleditsia) 
Thornless Honeylocust (G. Triacanthos 
Inermis). 50 to 70 ft. A large, vigorous tree with 
spreading branches, thornless or nearly so, and 
handsome feathery fern-like leaves. Good for yard 
or street planting and will withstand the dust and 
smoke of the city well. Thrives in any soil and will 
endure drought. 8 to 10 ft., 1 to 1% in. caliper, 
$3.00; 3, $8.25; 8 to 10 ft., 1144 to 1% in. caliper, 
$4.00; 3, $11.25; 8 to 10 ft., 114 to 134 in., $4.75; 
3, $13.50. 
HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera) 
Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle, (Lonicera Tatar- 
ica Rosea). 9 to 10 ft. One of our best shrubs for 
screen and border planting. 3 to 4 ft., 80c; 3 for 
$2.10; 10, $6.50; 4 to 5 ft., $1.00; 3 for $2.70; 
10, $8.50. 
Zabel Red Honeysuckle (L. Korolkowi Zabeli). 
10 ft. A dense upright shrub. This variety pro- 
duces a grand display of red flowers in spring fol- 
lowed by red fruits in summer. It is probably the 
darkest colored bush honeysuckle. We consider 
Zabeli one of the really worthwhile recent intro- 
ductions. 3 to 4 ft., $1.25; 3 for $3.60; 10, $11.00. 
LILAC SPECIES 
Syringa Japonica. 15 to 20 ft. The last of the 
Lilacs to bloom, bearing its small creamy-white 
flowers in upright clusters from 12 to 18 inches long 
in June and July. 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 3 for $4.00. 
Persian Purple (Syringa Persica). 8 to 10 ft. The 
most graceful and freely flowering of the Lilacs and 
one of the most beautiful hedge and screen plants 
in existence. The leaves are long and narrow; the 
branches drooping and willowy; and the purple- 
lavender flowers, in loose panicles, come in such 
profusion that they completely cover the plants. 
2 oe ft., $1.00; 3, $2.75; 3 to 4 ft. 7$1:35* 3) 
So.705 
FRENCH HYBRID LILACS (Syringa) 
Belle de Nancy. Double. Large satiny rose showing 
some white towards the center. Free blooming: 
extra fragrant. 3 to 4 ft. 
Charles Joly. Double flowers of dark wine-red with 
silvery reverse. 3 to 4 ft.; 4 to 5 ft. 
Charles X. Magnificent trusses of single, reddish- 
purple flowers. Very free flowering and a strong 
rapid growing variety. Fragrant. 3 to 4 ft.; 4 to 
Sutts 
Marie Legraye. Its large, single, pure white flowers 
are borne in very large panicles and are very beau- 
tiful. Blooms profusely and is a fine cut-flower 
variety. 3 to 4 ft.; 4 to 5 ft. 
Pres. Grevy. Large compact clusters of double 
flowers of very fine blue. 3 to 4 ft., 4 to 5 ft. 
Prices of above, sizes which we have to offer noted 
after each variety. 3 to 4 ft., bushy each, $2.50; 
3 for $6.75; 4to 5 ft., bushy, each $4.00; 3 for $10.00. 
OUTSTANDING LILAC NOVELTIES 
Edith Cavell. Very showy, creamy white flowers in 
extra large, long, cone-shaped panicles. Buds of 
deep, rich cream color. A favorite of Lilac con- 
noisseurs, 3 to 4 ft. 
Marceau. Broad and large sized panicles; enormous 
single flowers of dark violet-red. Dwarf: late. 3 to 
4 ft.; 4to 5 ft. 
Marechal Lannes. Extra large trusses of double 
or semi-double flowers of beautiful bluish violet. 
Very showy; fragrant. 4 to 5 ft. 
Miss Ellen Willmott. Very fine double white; im- 
mense panicles. 3 to 4 ft. 
Monge. Excellent new single red of unusual beauty 
that is wanted by all who see it. The large, broad, 
conical trusses are freely produced and they make 
a spectacular show in the garden. Dwarf to me- 
dium grower. 2 to 3 ft. 
Pres. Poincare. Enormous, compact trusses of very 
large, full double flowers. Huge dark red buds that 
open into lavender-blue flowers. Very fragrant. 
4 to 5 ft. 
Prices of the above 7 Outstanding Lilac Novel- 
ties. Sizes which we have to offer noted after each 
variety. 2to3 ft., $3.00; 3,$7.50; 3 to4 ft., $4.00; 
3, $10.00; 4 to 5 ft , $5.00; 3, $12.50. 

BEAUTY BUSH 
