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rubs we offer are strong, healthy field grown plants - 
should prove entirely satisfactory to the most critical 
The figures following the variety name indicates 
ight at maturity. The figures preceding the price 
icate the minimum height above ground when the 
ibs are dug, but they,usually exceed these figures. The ~ 
: of them are of blooming age. All stock is carefully 
graded and packed to insure safe arrival. 





ering shrubs. 
stems erect and 
FRAGRANT pink, 
der. 
sun. Hardy in zone 4. 
postpaid. : 
are in bloom. 
of spring. 
specimens. 
in zone 4. 


























Butterfly Bush 
_ The most perpetual blooming shrub we know of, flowering without 
a break from early summer until severe frost. During’ its blooming 
period it attracts: butterflies by the hundreds, hence the name But- 
_ terfly Bush. The plant is of shrubby growth, growing 4 to 6 feet in. 
height, and dies to the ground each winter. The root is perfectly 
hardy in zone 4 sending up a new top each year, which produces a 
- graceful bushy shrub, every branch of which is tipped with a flower 
spray. Strong pot plants that will bloom this year will be supplied, 
. postpaid, at the prices given. 
_ ELEANOR. The color of this new Butterfly Bush is known as 
Eleanor Blue, and is the nearest to a true blue Buddleia we have 
sever found. The dwarf habit of this variety makes it ideal for the 
low border. 40c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
_ PINK CHARMING. Many varicties of Butterfly Bush have been 
~ introduced in the past in varying shades of lavender and lilac, and 
. some even bordering on pink, After years of hybridizing a true pink 
has been developed which will please the most critical gardener. Pro- 
- duces a bushy plant 5 feet high. Starts blooming in June, 40c each; 
8 for $1,10, postpaid. } 
RED GLORY. One of the finest varieties yet introduced. The 
___ rich, ruby-red flowers are borne in great profusion and we know you 
ss will enjoy having this variety in your garden, 40c each; 3 for $1.10, 
_ postpaid. 
ROYAL PURPLE. Rich glowing purple flowers in long sturdy 
spikes that completely cover the bush. A distinct color and an ex- 
cellent variety for cutting. 40c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
Rex y 
 +~S$PECIAL OFFER. One each of the above four varieties of But- 
terfly Bushes for $1.40, postpaid. 
cx, PRIVET HEDGE 
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‘This hardy worthern type of Amoor River Privet will withstand 40 degrees below 
—- zero without injury. Bright green, somewhat lustrous leaves ; fragrant white flowers 
——s followed by blue-black berries. Besides being one of our best hedge plants, it is 
fine for growing on the lawn, and makes a rich green foliage background against 
_ foundation walls. Set 9 to 12 inches apart. See prices under “Hedge Plants.” 
_ Hardy in zone 3. 
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drooping branches. 
to 18 inches apart. 
Barberry Hedge Hardy in zone 4, 
READ BEFORE ORDERING 
The prices of all nursery stock offered in this catalog 
include transportation. 
by parcel post and the larger ones by prepaid Express. 
Be sure to always give us your correct Express address. 
BEAUTY BUSH 
The gracefulness of the plant and its free flowering habit 
makes the Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia) one of our finest flow- 
It grows to 
the outer 
tubular-shaped flowers 
abundance along the entire length of the branches. 
excellent lawn specimen or may be planted in the tall bor- 
Perfectly hardy and will do well in semi-shade or full 
Size 8 feet, $1.10 each; 3 for $3.00, 
DOUBLE FLOWERED ALTHEA 
Althea or Rose of Sharon grows 8 feet tell and blooms pro- 
fusely in late summer and early fall, when. few other shrubs 
These are the color spots of fall, as Lilacs are 
Fine for the shrubbery border or for single lawn 
We can supply the FINEST DOUBLE FLOWERED 
VARIETIES in the following colors: Pink, Red, White. 
Size 2 feet, 70c each; 3 for $1.89. 
ALTHEA CELESTIAL BLUE 
Althea Celestial Blue is the ‘nost ottstanding variety we 
know and the only true blue in existence. 
open flowers are produced abundantly. 
BUTTERFLY: BUSH 2 feet, 80c each; 3°for $2.10. Postpaid. 

Green-Leaved Barberry 
(Berberis Thunbergii). 4 feet. 
shrub of neat, dense growth, with graceful 
Yellow flowers, followed 
by scarlet berries in fall and winter. 
for planting along drives and walks. 
pensable as a foundation shrub, to mix with 
an evergreen planting, or in the foreground 
of taller shrubs. As a hedge plant, set 12 
Requires no trimming. 
See prices under ‘‘Hedge Plants’’ above. 
GESS’ HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 

Small packages are usually sent 
about nine feet with the 
ones arching to the 
are 
inner 
ground. 
produced in 
Makes an 


& 
Beauty Bush, photo furnished us by Courtesy 
Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University 

Hardy 
Postpaid. 
The single, wide- 
Hardy in zone 4. 
FEBRUARY DAPHNE 
The Pebruary Daphne is so called be- 
cause of its early blooming habit. While 
it blooms in February in mild climates, 
it does not come into full flower here in 
the North until March. <A sturdy, upright 
growing shrub, seldom reaching a height, 
of over 3 ft. The branches are covered 
with extremely fragrant lilac-pink flowers 
before the leaves appear, often coming 
into bloom while there is still snow on 
the ground. Hardy in zone 4. Plants, 
1 to 2 ft., $1.50 each; 3 for $4.20, post- 
paid. ; 

February Daphne 
HEDGE PLANTS 
A suitable hedge is almost essential to define the boundaries of a 
well kept garden or lawn. In the following list we offer plants that 
are adapted to this purpose, in proper hedging grades and. at reason- 
able prices. ee 
Size | Each ! Per 5 
Barberry Green Leayed.., 2 yr. 12-18 inch| $0.50 | $2.25 
) . 12-18 inch -60 ede 
Amoor River Privet yr. 12-18 inch -40 1.65 
Spirea, Van Houttei yr. 12-18 inch fet 1.25 
Siberian or Chinese Elm. 1 yr. 12-18 inch| -25 -90 
Variety Per 10 | Per 25 |Per 100 

$4.00 
5.00 
3.00 
2.00 
1.30 
$ 8.75 | $30.00 
11.25 | 40.00 
6.25 | 20.00 
4.25 | 15.00 
2.50 | 8.00 
2ed-Leaved Barberry...| 2 yr 

THE ABOVE PRICES ALL INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION 
Two-year-old hedge plants in lots of 25 or more are usually shipped by pre- 
paid Express so be sure to give us your express address. 
Red-Leaved Barberry 
4 feet. Like the green-leaved Barberry ex- 
cept that the color is of a rich, lustrous 
bronzy red. If planted in a sunny situation, 
the coloring becomes more brilliant and gor- 
Beautiful 
Fine geous as the scason advances, and in the 
Indis- fall its foliage changes to vivid orange, 
scarlet and red shades. An excellent contrast 
when planted in the foreground of taller 
green-leaved shrubs, and makes an outstand- 
ing hedge plant. Brilliant scarlet berries re- 
main on the plant the entire win- 
ter. See prices under ‘‘Hedge 
Plants’? above. Hardy in zone 4. 
