inter- 
Hardy Holly," 
The hardiest of the Ilex 
family, and successful in 
the Middle West and East. 
Showy red berries for 
winter decoration. Shrub 
eventually reaches a 
height of 8 to 10 feet. 
Use plenty of Oak-leaf 
mold, to which Cotton- 
seedmeal and waste to- 
bacco may be added, also 
apply plenty of water. In 
this soil combination the 
shrub does extra well. 
Use no commercial ferti- 
lizer, not much care re- 
quired after planting: this 
shrub wants to be left 
alone. 12 to 18-inch nice 
shrubs, 70c each, post- 
paid. 
Purple Fringe 
Rhu cotinus. 
Tree hieoiicn own as 
Smoke Tree, because of 
the large panicles of very 
small purple flowers, 
which look like puffs of 
smoke. Entirely hardy, 
and never attacked by in- 
sects or other pests, the 
shrub grows in dense 
shape to a large «globe 
form, 10 to 12 feet high, 
with a shiny, healthy foli- 
age. $1.00 each, postpaid. 
Se 

= = : Note picture above. This is not only the hardiest of the 
Tamarix Hispida Tamarix family, it also blooms over a longer period than any 
other variety. Grows quite bushy to a height of 10 to 12 feet and can be sheared to lower 
and denser growth. Begins to produce its fine sprays of pink blossoms in June, and 
continues to bloom through the greater part of the summer. Tamarix are not affected 
by saline or alkaline soils. 12 to 18-inch nice shrubs, 48c each; 3 for $1.30; 10 for $3.95. 
2 to 3-ft. blooming size, selected shrubs, 78c each; 3 for $2.20; postpaid. 
Fern-Leaf Sumac S‘2ghorn, Su: 
typhina.) The Sumac with the prettiest 
foliage known amongst hardy shrubs, ri- 
valing the most delicate ferns. The in- 
dividual twigs are about 12 inches long, 
on which the fern-like leaves are beauti- 
fully arranged. Throughout the summer 
it is a most admired foliage shrubs, and 
with the first frosts of fall, the light 
green of this bush changes to all shades : we sg 
: : : normall 
Biyellow, brown and red. The shrub is qyagtM"la, of the Fern-Leat Sumac, normally 
perfectly hardy anywhere, it is a strong masterpieces of foliage effect. Light green 
healthy grower, always free from insects throughout the summer, the color changes to 
and other pests. Choice 2 to 3-ft. all shades of old copper, yellow, brown, and 
shrubs, each, 75c, prepaid. red with the first frosts in the fall. 
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