10 SHRUBS 
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
Shrubs herein listed are well-developed heavy plants, of strong root 
systems for landscape purposes; and should not be confused with the lighter 
grade shrubs so commonly sold in mail-order and counter-trade offerings. 
Althea hibiscus syriacus; Rose of 
Sharon (to 10 ft.). Upright shrub, bloom- 
ing August and September; masses of 
double Hibiscus-like flowers in following 
colors: pink, purple, red and white. (Not 
too hardy in Colorado). 3-4 ft., $1.50. 
BERBERIS—BARBERRY 
Barberries are widely grown for 
hedges and as specimen bushes for their 
general beauty and for the attractive 
flowers in spring and the fruits in au- 
tumn and winter. The evergreen spe- 
sies do best in moist well-drained light 
ioam, but the deciduous species may 
have drier soils. 
Berberis thunbergi; Japanese Barberry 
(4 to 5 ft.) Pale yellow flowers. April- 
May. A splendid hardy hedge plant. 
Also fine for mass planting. Brilliant 
re@ fruit and foliage in autumn. 18-24 
in., 75c; 2-2% ft., $1.00. 
Berberis thunbergi var. atropurpurea; 
Red-leaved Barberry. (3 to 6 ft.) This 
is a variety of the Japanese barberry. 
The foliage is a rich lustrous red, be- 
coming more brilliant and gorgeous 
throughout the summer and in the fall 
changes to vivid orange, scarlet and 
red shades. 18-24 in., $1.00; 2-2% ft., 
$1.25. 
Berberis thunbergi pluriflora erecta; 
Truehedge Columnberry; U. S. Plant 
Patent No. 110. Often called the “ready 
made hedge.’ May be used for formal 
hedge, individual specimens, window 
boxes, and similar plantings without 
pruning. Often mistaken for Boxwood, 
because of extremely formal shape, and 
dense glossy foliage. Highly recom- 
mended. 18-24 in., $1.25. 
BUDDLEIA—BUTTERFLY BUSH 
Even when buddleias are not hardy 
north, the roots may survive with win- 
ter protection. They thrive in sunny lo- 
cations in rich well-drained soil. 
Buddleia magnifica; Butterflybush or 
Summer Lilac (to 6 ft.). Blooms July- 
October in dense cylindrical spikes, in 
following varieties, Pink Dawn, Royal 
Red and White Bouquet; 38-year-old, 
$1.50 each. 
CARAGANA—PEA TREE 
(Pea Shrub) 
They should be planted in sunny posi- 
tions in open soil. 
Caragana arborescens; Siberian Pea 
Tree. (12 to 15 ft.) An attractive dense 
growing shrub with bright green, small 
locust-like leaves. In early spring it 
bears numerous pea-like yellow flowers, 
followed by small pea-shaped pods that 
remain after the leaves have fallen. 
3-4 ft., $1,252 4-5 ft, $2300. 
CORNUS—DOGWOOD 
: Dogwoods are useful for group plant- 
ings and as single specimens. 
Cornus alba vay. sibirica; Coral Dog- 
wood. (8 to 10 ft.). Hardy, vigorous, 
upright shrub producing small white 
flowers. April-May. Porcelain-blue fruit. 
Bright red bark in winter. 38-4 ft., $1.25. 


COTONEASTER 
Cotoneaster acutifolia; Peking Coton- 
easter. (6 to ft.) A graceful shrub 
ideal for foundation or full sun plant- 
ing. The brilliant autumn foliage and 
black fruits remain well into the winter. 
Tae LOS Ab rae, Sila Zils aie, Sill): 
CYDONIA—QUINCE 
Attractive ornamental subjects. 
Cydonia japonica; Flowering Quince. 
(5 to 6 ft.) Well known shrub produc- 
ing showy scarlet flowers in April. 
Greenish-yellow quince-like fruits. Spiny 
branches. 2-3 ft., $1.00; 3-4 ft., $1.25. 
EUONYMUS—SPINDLE TREE 
Euonymus alatus; Winged Burning 
Bush. (to 8 ft.) Yellow flowers May- 
June. Interesting corky, winged 
branches. Leaves turning brilliant crim- 
Sonal shal Ghiblebnoabely ens aera, eolle f(y. 
Euonymus europeus; European Burn- 
ing Bush. (10 to 12 ft.) A large shrub, 
with light yellow flowers in drooping 
clusters, followed by brilliant rose-col- 
ored berries. Takes on a most beautiful 
scarlet foliage in fall. 3-4 ft., $1.50. 
FORSYTHIA—GOLDEN BELLS 
Forsythias are amongst the showiest 
spring-blooming shrubs. They are not 
particular as to soil. 
Forsythiaj suspensa var _  fortunei; 
Golden Bells. (to 8 ft.) Upright, arch- 
ing branches. Golden yellow flowers 
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HYDRANGEA 
Hydrangeas require a rich, porous and 
somewhat moist soil; they bloom most 
freely in full sun. They should be 
pruned rather severely in early spring. 
Hydrangea paniculata var. grandiflora; 
Peegee Hydrangea. (4-5 ft.) A very 
hardy shrub with large trusses of 
showy double white flowers, blending 
into pink and bronze shades in autumn. 
September to October. 2-3 ft., $1.25. 
KOLEWITZIA 
Kolkwitzia amabilis; Beauty Bush. (to 
6 ft.) Bell-shaped flowers, pink with 
yellow throat, blooms May-June. Very 
graceful shrub, hardy. 2-3 ft.,. $1.50; 
3-4 ft., $2.00. 
LIGUSTRUM—PRIVET 
Used mostly as formal boxed hedges; 
occasionally as a specimen shrub. 
L. vulgaris; English Privet. One of 
the hardiest privets for this area. Dark 
glossy green foliage, holding same into 
the early winter. Highly recommended. 
See prices under Hedges following 
Shrubs, bottom of page 12. 
LONICERA—HONEYSUCKLE 
Honeysuckles are very popular orna- 
mental subjects. They thrive in any 
good garden soil. 
Lonicera morrowi; Morrows Honey- 
suckle. Creamy white flowers, followed 
by orange colored berries. 4-5 ft., $2.00; 
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