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FLOWERING SHRUBS 
To this popular group belong many of the old standby New England 
plants. 
They are economical to plant, yet one can, by careful selection, 
have a border or group of these plants that will bloom from early Spring 
until well into the Fall. 
in addition to their blossoms. 
Each Per 10 
AMORPHA fruiticosa Indigo Bush 
Dark purple flower spikes, fairly tall grower. Unique 
and little known though one of the best shrubs. 
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ARONIA brilliantissima Chokeberry 
Excellent for damp locations. Very showy, white 
flowers; bright red fruit. 
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HARDY AZALEAS 
This group of shrubs, closely related to the Rhododen- 
drons, is notable for masses of brilliantly-colored bloom in 
early spring. The Azaleas should be planted in sheltered 
spots, preferably in soil that is slightly acid and moist. 
AZALEA arborescens Sweet Azalea 
Upright growth; white or pale pink flowers in June. 
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calendulacea Flame Azalea 
Flaming yellow to orange-red flowers in late May. 
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canescens Piedmont Azalea 
Upright growing with white or pink blossoms in May. 
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kaempferi Torch Azalea 
Of Japanese origin; fiery red to salmon-pink flowers. 
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mollis Chinese Azalea 
Masses of large flowers in variable colors ranging from 
yellow to red and orange; dwarf, compact growth. 
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mucronulata Mongolian Azalea 
One of the earliest flowering, rosy lavender blossoms. 
18 to 24 inch . 4.00 37.50 
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nudifiorum Pinxter Azalea 
Shining green leaves, pink flowers, blooms in early 
May. 
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vaseyi Pinkshell Azalea 
Tall growth, with profusion of shell-pink flowers in 
May. 
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ACANTHOPANAX (Aralia) pentaphyllum 
Five-leaved Aralia 
Waxy, five-parted leaves on arching, spiny branches. 
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BERBERIS thunbergii Japanese Barberry 
Used chiefly for hedging; but also an excellent dwarf 
shrub for grouping in the border. Graceful habit of 
growth; its red berries in autumn are showy. Will 
grow in shade. 
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atropurpurea Red-Leaved Jap. Barberry 
Highly decorative foliage stays red all summer. 
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Many have colorful foliage, and bear lovely fruit 
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BUDDLEIA Butterfly Bush 
The Buddleias are invaluable shrubs for midsummer 
bloom, bearing spikes of showy flowers from June un- 
til frost. They prefer a sunny location, with rich soil. 
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Charming—New pink variety of great merit. 
Ile de France—Improved variety, with rosy purple flow- 
ers. 
Dubonnet 
Dark red flowers, new and good. 
CALLICARPA purpurea Chinese Beautyberry 
Small growing, pale pink flowers, gorgeous violet col- 
ored fruit. Very extraordinary. 
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HANSEN’S BUSH CHERRY 
Sensational new shrub; delicious fruit borne on 
arching branches; grows from 4 to 5 feet tall. 
Delightful for use as ornamental shrub as well 
as for practical uses. Covered with pink flowers 
in early Spring; foliage silvery green turning to 
red and gold in fall. 
_ $2.00 each 3 for $5.50 







CORNUS alba (sibirica) Red-barked Dogwood 
A tall shrub valued for its red bark; flowers small; 
fruit bluish-white in clusters. Will grow in shady 
places. 
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stolonifera flaviramea Golden-twig Dogwood 
Yellow bark, low-growing. 
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alternifolia Pagoda Dogwood 
Whiteflowers, black fruit, blooms June. 
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COTONEASTER DIVIRACATA Spreading Cotoneaster 
Prostrate growth, almost evergreen, with red berries 
in autumn. Useful as a ground-cover or rock-gaden 
plant. 
1.50 14.00 
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CLETHRA alnifolia Summer Sweet 
Valuable for shady or moist locations. Glossy foliage, 
with spikes of intensely fragrant white flowers in 
June. 
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CYDONIA (Chaenomeles) japonica Japanese Quince 
An old-time favorite because of its brilliant early 
bloom, varying from orange-scarlet to flame-pink. 
Large yellow fruits. Spreading habit; will grow in 
partial shade. : 
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DEUTZIA gracilis Slender Deutzia 
One of our best dwarf shrubs; a mass of white flowers 
in June. i 
8.50 
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