Flowering Quinces 
In G.A. ’46 we told the story of our work in trying to improve them by selective 
breeding in which we feel’that we have considerable success. Demand has become so 
great from nurserymen that while we are sold out completely, most of our varieties 
can be had from the better retailers. We held back one variety now first introduced. 
Cynthia (6). The large flowers open bicolored soft rose but soon become peach 
pink faintly suffused buff or chamois. Petals are large and overlap making a 
fine full flower with an unusual number of stamens enhancing its pleasing 
effect. This variety is an unusual hybrid (C. japonica X cathayensis) blooming 
in late spring in great profusion. On account of the cathayensis “blood” we do 
not believe it will be hardy north of zone 6 but it should be fine from there to 
the Gulf States as well as on the Pacific Coast. We consider it one of the finest 
we have developed to date. 1% to 2 ft., $2.50; 1 to 1% ft., $2.00. 
Other Deciduous Shrubs 
*FRANKLINIA alatamaha (5). The story has many times been told in horticultural 
literature of how this was discovered in Southern Georgia nearly 170 years ago by the 
famous early plant collector John Bartram of Philadelphia. Although searched for in- 
tensively many times since then it has never again been found growing wild and all 
plants trace back to the plant that he established in his own garden. Makes a small 
tree with slender leaves 4 to 8 inches long which assume intensely brilliant autumnal 
tints. It is related to Camellia and commences to bloom in late summer continuing 
until stopped by frost. Flowers are creamy white, fragrant and about 2 or 3 inches 
wide with numerous orange stamens. The roots dislike lime so should have same treat- 
ment as Azaleas, Rhododendrons, etc. Pot grown, 6 to 10 in., $1.50. 
PAEONIA suffruticosa, TREE PEONY (5). These are so scarce as to be almost unob- 
tainable but we offer a moderate number of very strong bare root plants from 8 to 12 
years old. These are seedlings from named double varieties. Every plant bloomed last 
spring and was then tagged for color and excellence of flowers. Most of those unsold 
are Class A (5X) comprising the very finest and priced at $12.50 each. 
PHILADELPHUS, MOCKORANGE or SYRINGA (5). Many years back, although only 
two or three forms were grown, these were great favorites. In recent decades much 
hybridizing has been done, mainly by Lemoine, with most gratifying results. Flowers 
have been developed to great size and doubles are no longer rare. Many are delight- 
fully fragrant. Among those that we consider the finest (probably all hybrids) are: 
Atlas. Flowers are pure white and almost unbelievablly large, frequently at- 
taining 24% inches in width. Growth decidedly erect. A.M.R.H.S. Not available 
this season. 
Belle Etoile. We consider this the best of those having a purple “eye.” The 
flowers are fairly large and deliciously fragrant. Petals are prettily frilled at 
the edges. Pure white except for the colored center. Growth bushy. To us it 
seems the finest of all to date. A.M.C.H.S. Not available this season. 
*Burkwood. A very unusual variety as the white petals purple flushed at base 
are longer than broad and slightly curved. Flowers are intensely fragrant. 
Py AY SYTHE, ALOS Wee uoy A ae, Sle). ' 
Coupe d’Argent. Single, pure white, cup-shaped flowers almost as large as 
Atlas, up to 2% inches wide. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 1 to 1% ft., $1.00. 
' Favorite. Comes later than most others. Some Claim it has the largest flowers 
‘of all. With us they are large and strongly cupped. 1 to 1% ft., $1.00. 
Innocence. In G.A. ’46 we said: “The intensely fragrant snow-white flowers 
are not large but are borne in the utmost profusion on the long arching 
branches” However, last spring we measured flowers over 2% inches wide so 
they are larger than we realized. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50. 
Virginal. This now ranks as an “old favorite.” Flowers are snow white, double 
and borne in great profusion on a neat compact plant which starts blooming 
when very small. 1 to 1% ft., $1.00. 
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