36 FLOWERING SHRUBS 


FORSYTHIA 
HOW TO PLANT AND CARE 
FOR FLOWERING SHRUBS 
PLANNING—The average shrub is planted 
3 ft. apart; the largest ones 4 ft. Consider 
carefully where you intend planting and 
select your varieties accordingly. Don’t plant 
a variety that eventually grows to 10-12 ft. 
high beneath or in front of a window or 
porch. Watch sun or shade. 
ON ARRIVAL—If it is impossible to plant 
at once, unwrap carefully, store in a cool 
place or better yet cover the roots with 
ground. Do not allow roots to dry out in 
sun or wind. 
PLANTING—Dig a hole one-third larger 
than will comfortably accommodate the roots. 
Any good friable soil that is not water 
logged is satisfactory. One-half pound of 
Bonemeal not in contact with any part of the 
plant but mixed in the soil is useful. Be 
sure to thoroughly tramp the ground about 
the roots. 
WATERING—Water copiously and _  plenti- 
fully especially after growth has started.. 
FERTILIZING—Well rotted manure in fall 
and a level handful of 4-12-4 fertilizer every 
60 days is beneficial. 
TRIMMING—Trim only after flowering and 
then cut out only the old browned wood. 
Removing the older wood and encouraging 
the new Keeps the bush from growing too tall 
and makes for more flowers. 
PROTECTION—While no winter protection 
is needed, a check-up to see that all roots 
are well covered will help. Keep your plants 
healthy by watering and fertilizing regularly. 
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FORSYTHIA 
GOLDEN BELLS ° 
F. Spectabilis—Upright 
50c each; 3 for $1.39; $5.00 dozen 
Blooming in March and April it lights up 
the whole yard with its glittering masses of 
rich golden flowers which appear before the 
leaves and cover the entire length of the 
branches. This upright form is best for 
foundation of screen planting. Grows 6 to 8 
ft. high. 
F. Suspensa—Weeping 
50c each; 3 for $1.39; $5.00 dozen 
Slender, pendulous branches covered with 
golden flowers in even greater profusion than 
the above. 
ALMOND, DOUBLE PINK 
Prunus Gladulosa 
5 ft. bush form. Very ornamental shrub cov- 
ered with masses of large double pink flow- 
ers in May. 18-24 in. plants. . 
75¢c each; 3 for $2.00 
RED STEMMED DOGWOOD 
Cornus Stolonifera 
Neat dark green foliage with heads of small, 
creamy white flowers in June. Its main 
beauty is in winter because of the conspicu- 
ous red stems and twigs. Grows eventually 
6-8 ft. but usually not over 4 ft. 
50c each; 3 for $1.39; 10 for $4.00 
CYDONIA JAPONICA 
60c each; 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.50 
FIREBUSH 
New, Taller 
Upright Grow- 
ing, Type 
Early in the 
spring this at- 
tractive shrub 
is completely 
covered with 
dazzling orange- §& 
searlet flowers & 
which are _ fol- | 
lowed by small, } 
fragrant, quince 
shaped fruits. 
Foliage is waxy 
and dark green. 
Branches are § 
rough, closely 
knit, making it § 
desirable for 
hedges. 

FIRE BUSH 
CYDONIA PINK PRINCESS 
75c each; 3 for $2.00 
The lovely soft apple blossom pink form of 
ihe Pp lOMerDe Quince. Quite rare and beau- 
ul. 

ROCKNOLL NURSERY 
- MORROW, OHIO 
