


Caryopteris Sage Orchid 
(Caryopteris Mongoliensis) 
A new dwarf shrub that we have recently intro- 
duced and distributed to Western gardeners. Gray- 
green foliage is surmounted by quantities of small 
orchid-like flowers of fascinating powder blue dis- 
played in racemes up to a foot in length. A pleas- 
ing aromatic sage-like fragrance can be observed in 
the foliage. In bloom at a season—July and August 
—when desirable garden fiowers are none too plenti- 
ful, especially in a good »lue. Has lasting qualities 
formcuttinge’ through -abiisy. of, buds” tea continue. to 
open. Coming originally trom the Mongolian region, 
this plant adapts itself ideally to our growing con- 
ditions. Average culture and sunshine are sufficient. 
Will start flowering the first year planted. Strong 
4 year stock, $1.00 each; 38 for $2.70. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH, “Ile de France.” 4 to 5 ft. 
For fa brilliant) display of rich -color’ from “July: to 
severe frost we know of no shrub to surpass it. 
Bears 12-inch spikes of deep, rich claret purple 
flowers on a well rounded buch. Perennial: will 
bloom first year. Strong plants, each 75c. 
CARAGAITA, DWARF. 3-ft. Rather new dwarf: 
bushy shrub with minute dark green foliage and 
showy orange pea-shape flowers in May. Adapted to 
limited space; thrives 1n dry sunny position; very 
hardy. 15 to 1S ins, each 75c;’ 18 to) 24 an;, each 90c- 
CARAGANA, arborescens. ‘Siberian Pea Tree.” 
10-12 ft. Very hardy tall shrub for specimens, screens 
or hedges; attractive locust-like foliage, green stems. 
Small yellow pea-shape blossoms May-June. 18 to 21 
in, each 40c; 2 to 3 ft., each 60c; 3 to 4 ft., (heavy) 
$1.25;. 4 to 5 ft., (heavy) $1.50; 5 to 6 ft., (heavy) 
$1.75. (For hedging grades, see under Hedge and 
Windbreak plants.) 
CURRANT, Alpine. 4 ft. A compact low shrub 
that presents a neat appearance for general use; also 
satisfactory in partial shade. 2 to 3 ft., each $1.00. 
CURRANT, Golden Fiowering. 5 to 6 ft. A hand- 
some hardy shrub bearing a profusion of bright yel- 
low tubular flowers, April-May. Foliage appears early 
and assumes beautiful autumn colors. 2 to 3 ft., each 
f0c? Stor 4e1 teach $1.00: 
COTONEASTER, integerrima. 5 to 6 ft. one of 
the rarer hardy forms of cotoneaster laden with red 
berries in the fall; branches have somewhat arching 
St oe of growth. 2 to 3 ft., each, 85c;. 3..to “4 ft., each 
$1.25. 
COTONEASTER acutifolia. 5 to 7 ft. Graceful, 
very hardy; dark green foliage; black berries and 
beautifully colored foliage in autumn. One of the 
choice shrubs for our region. 2 to 3 ft., ea 85c; 3 to 
4ett..8 ea. $1725. 
EVONYMOUS, atropurpureus. Wahoo or Burning 
Bush. 10-12 ft. Especially attractive are the many 
bright red berries carried well into winter. Foliage 
attractive green in summer, turning rich fall color. 
2S toa catipeiench | Soc: 
FORSYTHIA, fortunei. Golden Bells. 6-8 ft. Up- 
right arching branches bearing many early bright 
yellow flowers in April. Blooms best following mild 
er eaG spring in protected place. 2’.to 3. ft. 
each c 
FLOWERING QUINCE, Cydonia japonica. 4-5 ft. 
Becomes ablaze with scarlet blossoms in spring be- 
fore leaves mature. Blooms best following mild 
winter and spring in protected place. 2 to 38 ft., 
each 85c. 
MOUNTAIN MAPLE. Acer glabrum. 10 to 12 ft. 
Hardy native shrub maple with typical maple foliage, 
with golden fall color; a worthwhile item where a 
large shrub is desired. 4 to 5 ft., ea. $1.50. 
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