DECIDUOUS ORNAMENTAL FLOWERING SHRUBS, continued 
Redvein Enkianthus 

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 
FORSYTHIA intermedia spectabilis. Showy 
Border Forsythia. The Forsythia has be- 
come so popular that we scarcely need to 
describe it. This variety is particularly de- 
sirable because it surpasses all others in pro- 
fusion of bloom and vigorous growth. Foliage 
very dark green. $1.50 each. 




GOLDEN BELL 
(Forsythia spectabilis) 
FORSYTHIA intermedia spectabilis 
FOTHERGILLA major. Distinctive whether 
in bloom or only in leaf. The little flowers, 
shaped like a bottlebrush, appear just before 
the leaves in Iate April, singly or in small 
clusters. The bronzy leaves are deeply ridged 
at first, becoming somewhat smoother with age. 
In fall they turn bright yellow. Grows to about 
6 feet. $2.50 each. 
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FOTHERGILLA major 
HAMAMELIS mollis. Chinese Witch-Hazel. 
A February surprise when its fragrant, ribbon- 
like flowers of spun gold are draped throughout 
the branches. A fme free-flowering variety 
with large leaves. Pot-grown, $2.00 each. 
HIBISCUS syriacus. Rose-of-Sharon; Al- 
thea. Very upright and much used in formal 
plantings. Produces large, showy flowers in 
August when few other flowers are in evidence. 
They are sometimes listed as Altheas. 
Ardens. Rose-violet; double. $1.50 each. 
Boule de Feu. Bright red; double. $1.50 each. 
Jeanne d’Arc. White; semi-double. $1.50 each, 
HIBISCUS syriacus. Wm. R. Smith. 
Considered the finest of all the single white 
Rose-of-Sharons. Flowers unusually large, 
Blooms earlier 
$1.50 each; 
4 inches or more across. 
than most other varieties. 
3 for $4.00. 

HYDRANGEA hortensis, Blue. Blue Hy- 
drangea. Great heads of blue flowers that 
create a spectacular effect. Blooms appear in 
July and August. Does well in northern gar- 
dens and at the seashore. Grows 3 to 4 feet. 
$2.50 each, 

HYDRANGEA hortensis, Blue 
H. opuloides Mariesi. The extremely showy 
heads of dazzling deep sky-blue flowers make 
it one of the most outstanding lawn ornaments. 
Hates than most hybrids of this type. $2.50 
each. 
H. paniculata grandiflora. Peegee Hydran- 
gea. A popular shrub with huge conical heads 
of flowers that turn pink as they age. The dried 
flowers are often used as winter bouquets. 
Blooms in August. Excellent for borders or as 
single specimens. Grows 5 to 6 feet. $1.50 each. 
HYPERICUM calycinum. Aaron’s Beard. 
Beautiful bright golden yellow flowers. Leaves 
dark green; profuse bloomer. Useful as a 
ground-cover in shady positions. $1.50 each. 
KOLKWITZIA amabilis. Beauty-Bush. A 
picture of grace and beauty. The long, curving 
branches are smothered with Iittle bunches of 
pale pink and white flowers in May and at- 
tractive foliage all season. Grows to 6 feet. 
$1.50 each. 
LIGUSTRUM ovalifolium. California Pri- 
vet. See page 57. 
LILAC. See page 51. 
LONICERA fragrantissima. Fragrant Up- 
right Honeysuckle. A_ beautiful, quick- 
growing shrub with very fragrant flowers 
which appear before the leaves, followed Jater 
in the summer by glittering red berries. Ex- 
cellent dark green foliage. $1.50 each. 






During the active planting seasons, a visit to our 
local sales grounds will prove profitable. Many 
suitable and slow-growing Evergreens, such as 
Taxus (Yew Trees), not offered in this cata- 
log, are on display for local sales and delivery. 

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L. Morrowi. Pure white flowers; bright red 
fruit from August until Jate in fall. $1.50 each. 

LONICERA Morrowi 
MAGNOLIA. See page 44. 
NEILLIA sinensis. Chinese Neillia. A hand- 
some shrub growing 5 to 6 feet tall. The 
waxy, rich green Jeaves on reddish branchlets 
are most attractive all summer. Pinkish 
flowers produced in the spring, reminding one 
of arbutus. Hardy and graceful. $1.50 each. 
PHILADELPHUS virginalis. Virginal Mock- 
Orange. Immense, fragrant, double white 
flowers in large clusters weighing down the 
branches. Blooms in May and June and again 
in fall. Grows 5 to 6 feet. $1.50 each. 
PHOTINIA villosa. Christmas-Berry. An 
interesting shrub having glossy foliage which 
turns brilliant red in fall. Flowers in June and 
produces scarlet-red berries that are retained 
well into the winter. $1.50 each. 
SPIRAEA, Anthony Waterer. Flat heads of 
rosy pink flowers are borne all summer on 
these popular, compact shrubs. Dwarf nature 
and attractive foliage. $1.50 each. 
S. Vanhouttei. Van Houtte Spirea. A grace- 
ful pendulous shrub of 6 feet; surpasses all 
other Spireas with its superb gracefulness. 
Pure white flowers. Fine subject for hedging. 
$1.50 each. 
GREENHOUSE PLANTS 
Among the thousands of plants grown in our 
8 acres of greenhouses, we have many suitable 
for small private greenhouses or conservatories. 
Tender azaleas are a specialty with us and are 
easily forced for colorful blooms in winter. 
Greenhouse Grapes are another interesting spe- 
cialty meeting with favor; they are delicious, 
Write for prices and advice on culture. 


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KOLKWITZIA amabilis. Beauty-Bush 
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