24 CHAMPION NURSERIES, PERRY, OHIO 
HARDY SHRUBS 

FLOWERING ALMOND 
ALMOND. (Flowering Pink). A very attractive shrub 
in early spring, being in full bloom before its leaves 
appear. The flowers are small double and light pink 
and a mass of these in the right spot certainly will 
draw many well deserved compliments. 2-3 ft. $1.00 
each; 3 for $2.69. 
ROSE OF SHARON 
ALTHEA. Blooms late in August and September, with 
a profusion of large and brightly colored flowers, much 
like the tender hibiscus in form. Double rose, double 
white, double purple, double red, blue and single white. 
2-3 ft., 85c each; 3 for $2.39 
ARALIA 
PENTAPHYLLA.  (Five-leafed Aralia). Long, slender, 
gracefully drooping branches a rich shiny green. Unique 
among shrubs in that it does not change color. 2-3 ft. 
85c each, 3 for $2.39; 3-4 ft. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.69. 
BARBERRIES 
BERBERIS ATROPURPUREA. (Red Leaf Barberry). A 
brilliant accent shrub as a solitary specimen or in a 
close group among duller foliage. This variety starts 
in its spring foliage aq warm bronzy red, the heat of 
summer bringing out a red brilliancy, with autumn 
adding other tints to its richness. The abundant scar- 
let berries persist throughout the winter. A sunny 
exposure is required for the best color effect. 12-18 in., 
45c each; 10 for $4.00. 
BERBERIS THUNBERGI. (Japan Barberry). The _ ideal 
low hedge plant, hardy, tough and of compact growth, 
adapted to shearing. The leaves are a beautiful green 
in the summer turning to a redish bronze in autumn and 
being covered with shiny red berries all winter. It is 
customary to plant about 12 to 15 inches apart for a 
thick hedge, but 2 feet is close enough where individual 
expression is desired. 
12-18 in. 40c, 10 for $3.50; 18-24 in. 50c; 10 for $4.50 
BEAUTYBERRY 
CALLICARPA PURPUREA. Gracefully curving branches, 
covered in August with thousands of closely set small 
pink tinted fiowers. These are followed in late Septem- 
ber by masses of violet-purple berries which last until 
mid-winter. 18-24’’ $1.00 each, 3 for $2.69. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
BUDDLEIA, ILLE DE FRANCE. A sensational variety 
of more uniform compact growth, and great brillance 
of color in bloom. The flowers are rosy purple, with 
a deep violet suffusion. 2 year 85c¢ each, 3 for $2.39. 
BLUE MIST 
CARYOPTERIS. This low growing plant is one of the 
best of the border plants. It is covered from August 
till frost with many clusters of powdery blue fringed 
flowers. It attains a heighth of from 18-24 inches 
and remains perfectly rounded, making a small mound 
about two feet in diameter. The foliage is toothed 
and silvery green im color. It is @ gorgeous asset to 
the flower border or in front of the shrub border. 
15-18 inches, $1.00 each; 3 fer $2.69 
CALYCANTHUS 
FLORIDUS. (Carolina Allspice). The strong reddish brown 
shoots are covered with large glossy leaves, from the 
axils of which spring odd double spicy flowers of choco- 
late red which are quite fragrant. 
18-24 in., 85c each; 3 for $2.39 
CHOKEBERRY 
ARONIA ARBUTIFOLIA (Red Chokeberry). It bears an 
abundance of white flowers in May and its amazing red 
berries and foliage in the late fall greatly increase its 
value, carrying well into the winter. Does well in 
damp _ location. 
2-3 ft. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.39 
GOLDEN VICARYI 
A new outstanding shrub either for specimen planting 
or for hedging. This is a new hardy, dwarf, bright 
golden hybrid of Ibota privet with glossy foliage and 
compact habit. 
12-18 in., $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 10 for $8.50 
Seas 

Assorted Altheas (Rose of Sharon) 
