CHAMPION NURSERIES, PERRY, OHIO 23 
HARDY SHRU 
_ FLOWERING ALMOND 



ALMOND. (Flowering Pink). A very attractive shrub 
in early spring, being in full bloom before its leaves 
appear. The flowers are small double and light pink 
and a mass of these in the right spot certainly will 
draw many well deserved compliments. 2-3 ft. 75¢ each. 
ROSE OF SHARON 
ALTHEA. Blooms late in August and September, with 
a profusion of large and brightly colored flowers, much 
like the tender hibiscus in form. Double rose, double 
white, double purple, double red, blue and single white. 
2-3 ft. 75¢ each 
ARALIA 
PENTAPHYLLA. (Five-leafed Aralia). Long, 
gracefully drooping branches a rich shiny green. 
among shrubs in that it does not change color.- 
2-3 ft. 75c each; 3-4 ft. $1.00 each 
AMELANCHIER 
CANADENSIS. (Shadblow). Covered with beautiful white 
flowers in early spring followed by large quantities of 
purple black berries. A beautiful specimen and its early 
flowering habit makes it stand out as the blooming 
period is entirely separate from most other shrubs. 
2-3 ft. 75¢ each; 3-4 ft. $1.00 each 
AMORPHA 
FRUTICOSA. Grows 6 to 10 feet high in large spread- 
ing bush form. The bright leaves contrast beautifully 
with the deep violet-blue flowers. 
slender, 
Unique 
3-4 ft. $1.00 each 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
BUDDLEIA, ILLE DE FRANCE. A sensational variety 
of more uniform compact growth, and great brilliance 
of color in bloom. The flowers are rosy purple, with 
a deep violet suffusion. 2 year 75c¢ each. 
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HEDGE OF JAPANESE BARBERRY 
BARBERRIES 
BERBERIS ATROPURPUREA. (Red Leaf Barberry.) A 
brilliant accent shrub as-a solitary specimen or in a 
close group among duller foliage. This variety starts 
in its spring foliage a warm bronzy red, the heat of 
summer bringing out a red _ brilliancy, with autumn 
adding other tints to its richness. The abundant scar- 
let berries persist throughout the winter. A sunny 
exposure is required for the best color effect. 12-18 in., 
50c each; 18-24 in., 75c¢ each. 
BERBERIS THUNBERGI. (Japan Barberry). The ideal 
low hedge plant, hardy, tough and of compact growth, 
adapted to shearing. The leaves are a beautiful green 
in the summer turning to a reddish bronze in autumn and 
being covered with shiny red berries all winter. It is 
customary to plant about 12 to 15 inches apart for a 
thick hedge, but 2 feet is close enough where individual 
expression is desired. 
12-18 in. 40c, 10 for $3.50; 18-24 in. 60c; 10 for $5.00 
BERBERIS THUNBERGI MINOR. (Box Barberry). An 
improved Thunbergi, its foliage so round and dense, 
and its growth so evenly compact, that it bears a 
striking resemblance to Boxwood. Slower and denser 
than Thunbergi its foliage allows a closer trimming 
than Thunbergi. 8-12 in., 45¢ each; 12-15 in. 65c¢ each. 

Assorted Altheas (Rose of Sharon) 
