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Flowering and Ornamental 
Shrubs 
“The beautiful lessons which ‘blossoms’ teach to children.’’—Chaplin 
mansion or palace. A corner needs a little color, a foundation 
wall needs to be concealed, a garage should be screened. In all 
these places flowering shrubs are adaptable, and useful. 
WES is a place for flowering shrubs around every home—cottage, 
From our fields this year we shall take the finest shrubs possible 
to grow—large, well developed, with good roots, and not by any 
means like the shrubs sold on “bargain’’ counters, which in many 
cases are of unknown origin. In fact, Hillenmeyer shrubs carry 
several canes, and only the small sizes can be sent by parcel post. 
The size listed after each shrub indicates the approximate height 
they should be expected to attain in an average planting. 
Aronia 
ARONIA arbutifolia brilliantissima (Brilliant Chokeberry). 3 to 5 ft. 
A useful shrub combining good habits of growth, attractive sum- 
mer and fall foliage, showy: flowers and brilliant fruits. The me- 
dium size leaves are glossy green, turning bright red in the fall 
The white flowers in early May are followed by fruit which be- ; 
comes brilliant red in the sh oo is very persistent. One of our Buddleia 
best berry-bearing shrubs. ill grow in sun or partial shade but : ‘ 
requires ample moisture. BENZOIN aestivale. See Lindera. 

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2 tOR ES: «Et Se AE ee eee ee Be eee Bae 75 BERBERIS thunbergi (Japanese Barberry). 3 to 4 ft. Low, compact shrub with horizontal 
SV PGA EE, Pointe ale epee ee oe et ee 1.00 or arched branches. Twigs thorny, making it ideal for an almost impregnable hedge 
when mature. If left unpruned it will develop into a graceful, moundlike plant. The 
small green leaves come out early in the spring, along with the small yellow flowers. 
The foliage takes on a brilliant orange-scarlet when in the open and the flowers are 

SPECIAL SHRUB ASSORTMENT followed by brilliant red fruit which persists throughout the winter. Will grow in almost 
2 3 any location but should be watered in periods of extreme drought. Each 
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Five of any 60-cent size for $2.75 
Five of any 50-cent size for $2.25 B. thunbergi atropurpurea (Red Leaf Barberry). 3 to 4 ft. Resembles the Japanese Bar- 
berry in growth, but the foliage is brilliant blood-red in spring. The color holds all sum- 
These are our regular plants, and carry the Hillenmeyer mer in sun, but in shady places it becomes a beautiful bronzy green. Its winter charm 
guarantee. is enhanced by red berries that remain until spring. Few shrubs attract so much atten- 
tion, or add so much color to a dull border. We 

consider it one of the best plants, and our stock 
is strong and vigorous. Each 
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Abelia 
ABELIA grandiflora. See page 7. 
Acanthopanax 
ACANTHOPANAX sieboldianus (Five-leaved Ara- 
lia). 4 to 6 ft. An interesting and very satis- 
factory shrub for planting in a shady place or 
under city conditions. Branches upright, prickly, 
arching and bearing bright green leaves in fives. 
If you have a troublesome situation, poor soil, 
shade or other adverse conditions give this shrub 
a trial. 
Each 
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Aesculus 
AESCULUS pavia (Red Buckeye). 6 to 10 ft. A 
native, southern shrub, recommended for natur- 
alistic plantings. Its bright red spikelike flowers 
are produced in May, followed by distinctive 
fruit. Leaves compound, 4 to 5 inches long. 
Foliage not always the best but well worth plant- 
ing because of its striking effect when in bloom. 
Each 
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3 tOsG: TE. Acca a eee pee eran ee ee 2.00 
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Aralia 
ARALIA spinosa (Devil’s Walkingstick). 10 to 15 
ft. A large, vigorous shrub or small tree giving 
semi-tropical effect. The stiff, erect, very prickly 
stems bear compound leaves which may be two 
feet or more in length. The leaflets are small, 
giving a feathery effect to the whole plant. 
Small white flowers in July or August. A very 
effective shrub when properly used. 

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