


Butterfiy Bush 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
- The most perpetual blooming shrub we know of, 
flowering 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 is 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 
4 top each year, which produces a graceful bushy shrub, 
,, 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. 
-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 
havesbeen introduced in the past in varying shades of 
lavender and lilac, and some even bordering on pink. 
i After years of hybridizing a true pink has been de- 
veloped 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 each; 3 for $1.00. Postpaid. 
dation walls. 
See prices 
PRIVET HEDGE 
This hardy northern type of Amoor 
River Privet will withstand 40 degrees 
below zero without injury. Bright 
green, somewhat lustrous leaves ; fra- 
black berries. 
Hardy in zone 3. 
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. Ail stock is carefully graded and packed 
to insure safe arrival. 

READ BEFORE ORDERING 
The prices of all nursery stock offered in this catalog 
include transportation. 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. 



BEAUTY BUSH 
The gracefulness of the plant and its free flowering habit 
makes the Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia) one of our finest flow- 
ering shrubs. It grows to about nine feet with the inner 
stems erect and the outer ones arching to the ground. FRA- 
GRANT pink, tubular-shaped flowers are produced in abun- 
dance along the entire length! of the branches. Makes an 
excellent lawn specimen or may be planted in the tall bor- 
der. Perfectly hardy and will do well in semi-shade or full 
sun. Hardy in zone 4. Size 1% to 2 feet, $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.70, postpaid. 
EVERGREEN DAPHNE 
The evergreen Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) has been one of 
the most popular small shrubs ever offered. Words cannot 
describe the delightful arbutus-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 
a round clump about 2 feet across. The tip of each branch 
is studded with a cluster of bright pink flowers in April and 
May. Many growers are offering an inferior strain grown 
from seed.. Be sure to get our true stock. Hardy in zone 4. 
Size 2-year-old, well branched plants, $1.10 each ; 3 for $3.00. 
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 
3 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., $1.20 each; 3 for $3.30, postpaid. 
HEDG 

well kept garden or lawn. 
able prices. 


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- 

BURGESS’ HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 



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, 
60c each; 3 for $1.59. 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. 
PLANTS 








grant white flowers followed i Variety Size Each | Per 5 | Per 10 | Per 25 |Per 100 
Besides being one of neal pis ee 
our best hedge plants, it is fine for Barberry Green Leaved..| 2 yr. 12-18 inch| $0.45 | $2.00 | $3.50 | $ 8.25 | $30.00 
growing on the lawn, and makes a rich Red-Leaved Barberry...| 2 yr. 12-18 inch| .60 | 2.75 | 5.00 | 12.00] 45.00 
green foliage background against foun- Amoor River Privet..... 2 yr. 12-18 inch| .40 1.50 2.50 5.50 | 20.00 
Set 9 to 12 inches apart. Spirea, Van Houttei..... 1 yr. 12-18 inch -35 1.25 2.00 4.25 | 15.00 
under ‘‘Hedge Plants.”’ Siberian or Chinese Elm.| 1 yr. 12-18 inch}  .25 -90 1.30 2.50 8.00 






THE ABOVE PRICES ALL INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION 
Two-year-old hedge plants in lots of 25 or more are usually shipped by pre- 
paid Express so be sure to give us your express address. 


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. 
See prices under ‘‘Hedge Plants’’ above. 
Hardy in zone 4. : 
Red-Leaved Barberry 
4 feet. Like the green-leaved Barberry ex- 
cept that the color is of a rich, lustrous 
bronzy red. If planted in a sunny situation, 
the coloring becomes more brilliant and gor- 
geous as the season advances, and in the 
fall its foliage changes to vivid orange, 
scarlet and red shades. An excellent contrast 
when planted in the foreground of taller 
green-leaved shrubs, and makes an outstand- 
ing hedge plant. Brilliant scarlet berries re- 
main on the plant the entire win- 
ter. See prices under ‘‘Hedge 
Plants’’ above. Hardy in zone 4, 
