
Colortul 
Shrubs 
ACCENT THE BORDERS 
The border planting of flowering shrubs, Evergreens, and perennials gives 
privacy and makes this yard inviting for use. 
Spotlight your shrub and flower border with pink double flowering and Purple-leaf Plums, easily grown, 
exceptionally hardy. 
The Plums—Ornamental Varieties 
Pink-Flowering Plum (Prunus triloba). 5 ft. A great attraction 
in early Spring when the branches carry clusters of large, double 
pink rose-like flowers. Similar to the Flowering Almond but a 
more desirable and hardier shrub. 
ZMORS ites aa See ses $1.50 SORA Tite es ee eee oe $2.00 
AOU tt eee Se $2.50 
Purple-Leaf Plum (Newport). 10 ft. A shrub of substantial size that 
has dark, purple-colored leaves all summer. Makes a striking 
color contrast in shrub plantings or as a lawn specimen. 
OMiOuGutiy pe oe oes ee $1.50 OL ORAN ith eee ee ae $2.00 
AM Og tts ee eee a= $2.50 
PoOeciMeNS es -— ae ee 9.00 
Snowberry (Symphoricarpus) 
White Snowberry (Symphoricarpus racemosus). 4 ft. Slender, 
graceful shrub with large waxy white berries in September that 
remain far into the winter. Splendid for planting in front of 
larger shrubs and under trees. 
Dito Ou it es eee eee $0.75 Sh oO Cathy cae es rer $1.00 
Siberian Pea (Caragana) 
Siberian Pea Tree (Caragana arborescens). 8 ft. 
upright growth with bright green pea-like leaves. 
ers in May followed by ornamental seed pods. 
soils and dry locations. 
2gto SO. it. Sess See ee $0.60 Smite: Lige tes: Seek ee ee a $0.85 
AO. OAL ite ee ee $1.25 
A tall shrub of 
Yellow flow- 
Stands poor 
Russian Olive (Oleaster) 
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia). 12 ft. A hardy tall shrub 
with willow-like leaves of rich silvery white. Suited for back- 
ground plantings and very hardy. Yellow fruits follow the in- 
conspicuous flowers of spring. 
Outed oi lees ee eee $1.50 AglOgO\ Stet eee $2.00 

A GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM HOLM & OLSON 
To a friend for Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day and Birth- 
days. A living Tree, Evergreen, Shrub, Rose or Perennials 
will bring exciting and lasting joy. 
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Roses—Hardy Bush Varieties 
Rose, Red Leaved (Rosa rubrifolia). 3 ft. A hardy rose with red 
leaves all summer. Makes a beautiful contrast in the shrub 
groups. The blossoms are of a bright pink and are followed 
by red fruits. Upright in growth with slender, purple branches. 
PiTOnG, plemts == seen $1.00 Exc Siz Of ae = $1.25 
Rugosa Rose. 4 ft. A splendid shrub with the unusual attraction 
of large, pink flowers, handsome deep green foliage and bright 
fruit pods. Introduced from Japan and has proven extremely 
hardy and vigorous in growth. 
Sion plents ys =e $1.00 Bxia size emma eee $1.25 
Smooth Wild Rose (Rosa blanda). 5 ft. 
rose with dark red stems almost without prickles. 
A sturdy, native shrub 
The abundant 
pink flowers are followed by scarlet fruits. Splendid in the 
shrub border or on exposed slopes. 
Stronges plants = ame $0.60 Extra size 
PLEASE SEE PAGES 16, 17, 18 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF ROSES. 
The Spiraeas 
5¥ ft. 
A graceful bush with arching branches that is a snow- 
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea Van Houttei). 
shrubs. 
Most admired of all 
bank of flowers in late May. Grows well in most any situation. 
DR ORS Vt eee ee ee $0.60 atu tt eae = eres $0.85 
API ONS A hte eee ee $1.25 
Callosa Rosea Spiraea. 3 ft. Rose colored flowers in flat-topped 
A splendid medium height shrub. Well 
suited for house-foundation plantings. 
UZC SUS lies ae Se eee $0.75 130, 24 cinta eee $1.00 
clusters all season. 
Crimson Spiraea (S. Anthony Waterer). 2 ft. A free-flowering dwarf 
shrub of compact form. Rosy-crimson flowers in flat-top clusters 
all summer. A pleasing color combination planted with Snow- 
hill Hydrangea. 
SRO pS siti. pee eee $0.75 LSRiONA gine 2 ae eee $1.00 
24 to 30in = eee eee ee $1.25 
