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HEALTH CERTIFICATE. Each tree and shrub we ship out has been “State Inspected” and found 
free from injurious disease and insect pests and each parcel carries a State Certificate of Inspection. 
AGE AND SIZE. All shrubs offered on pages 62, 63 and 64 are field grown, two or more years old and 
will average about 2 feet in height unless otherwise noted. 7 3 
GUARANTEE. All Nursery Stock is carefully packed and guaranteed to reach you in good growing 
condition. Everything we sell is guaranteed to be true to name. We ship anywhere in the United States. 
_ SHIPPING CHARGES. We pay the Postage on all Parcel Post shipments and unless otherwise noted 
everything in this catalog will be sent-by Parcel Post, postpaid. Express shipments will be made when 
requested but the Express charges will be paid by the customer and collected at the time of delivery. 
HARDINESS. Nearly all varieties we offer are hardy in Southern Michigan. To determine if a variety 
is suited to your climate, refer to the Hardiness Map on page 64. 
- FLOWERING ALMOND 
An old time favorite throughout the country. Seldom grows over 4 or 5 feet. In early 
spring it is completely covered from the ground to the tips of the long graceful branches 
with double pink blossoms about a half inch across. A very beautiful and satisfactory 
shrub. Hardy in Zone 4. Price, $1.00 cach; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. Cannot be sent to Arizona, 
California, Colorado, Idaho or Utah. 
ALTHEA — ROSE OF SHARON 
Althea or Rose of Sharon grows 8 feet tall and blooms profusely in late summer and early 
fall, when few other shrubs are in bloom. These are the color spots of fall, as Lilacs are of 
spring. Fine for the shrubbery border or for single lawn specimens. We can supply the 
FINEST DOUBLE FLOWERED VARIETIES in the following colors: Pink, Red, White. 
Hardy in Zone 4. Price, 90c each; 3 for $2.25, postpaid. 
EVERBLOOMING BUTTERFLY BUSH 
ae The most perpetual blooming shrub we know of, flowering without a break from ecarly- 
Flowering Almond summer until severe frost. During its blooming period it attracts butterflies by the hun- 
dreds, hence the name Butterfly Bush. The plant is of shrubby growth growing 4 to 6 fcet 
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. Young pot plants that will bloom this year will be supplied, 
postpaid, at the prices given. 
ELEANOR. The color of this new Butterfly Bush is know as Eleanor Blue, and is the 
nearest to a true blue Buddleia we have ever found. The dwarf habit of this variety makes 
it ideal for the low border. 50c¢ each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
PINK CHARMING, Many varieties 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. 
Produces a bushy plant 5 feet high. Starts blooming in June. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, post- 
paid : 
RED GLORY. One of the finest varieties yet introduced. The rich, ruby-red flowers are 
borne in great profusion and we know you will enjoy having this variety in your garden. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
ROYAL PURPLE. Rich glowing purple flowers in long sturdy spikes that eompletely 
cover the bush. A distinct color and an excellent variety for cutting. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.25, 
postpaid. 
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BEAUTY BUSH 
The gracefulness of the plant and its 
free flowering habit makes the Beauty 
Bush (Kolkwitzia) one of our finest flower- 
ing shrubs. It grows to about nine feet 
with the inner stems erect and the outer 
ones arching to the ground. FRAGRANT 
pink, tubular-shaped flowers are produced 
Althea=-Rose of Sharon in abundance along the entire length of 
the branches. Makes an excellent lawn 
specimen or may be planted in the tall 
border. Perfectly hardy and will do well 
in semi-shade or full sun. Hardy in Zone 4. 
Price, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 
GREEN BARBERRY HEDGE 
The Green Leaved Barberry (Thum- 
bergii) makes an ideal hedge growing 
about 3 feet high. It is also indispensable 
as a foundation plant mixed with other 
Shrubs or Evergreens. Grows in partial 
shade. For hedging, set plants 12 to 18 
inches apart. 2 year old plants, 12 to 18 
inches high, 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for 
$4.00; 25 for $7.50; 50 for $14.00; 100 for 
$25.00, postpaid. 
RED BARBERRY HEDGE 
The Red Leaved Barberry is exactly like 
the Green exeept for the color of the 
foliage, which is a rich, bronzy red. The 
color is best when planted in full sun. 2 
year old plants, 12 to 18 inches high, 60c 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $5.00; 25 for 
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