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Deciduous Flowering Shrubs 
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus. Redvein En- 
kianthus. Handsome shrub with graceful, 
orange-red, pendulous flowers of bell-like 
form. Rich green foliage turns brilliant red in 
autumn. We highly recommend this shrub 
for any location. Ultimate height about 5 feet. 
114 to 2 ft., $2.75 each. >>—- 
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. 
HYDRANGEA paniculata grandiflora. Pee- 
gee Hydrangea. 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. 




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FORSYTHIA intermedia spectabilis 
HIBISCUS syriacus. Rose-of-Sharon; Al- 
thea. A very upright shrub growing into a 
small tree unless growth Is restricted by trim- 
ming. Suitable for shrub borders, lawn 
specimens and excellent for late summer 
flowers when all other shrubs have finished 
their flowering period. 
Ardens. Rose-violet; double. $1.50 each. 
Boule de Feu. Bright red; double. $1.50 each. 
Jeanne d’Arc. White; semi-double. $1.50each. 
WM. R. SMITH, Hibiscus syriacus. 
Considered the finest of all the single white 
Rose-of-Sharons. Flowers unusually large, 
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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, 
KOLKWITZIA amabilis. Beauty-Bush 
KOLKWITZIAamabilis. Beauty-Bush. Long; 
curving branches with little bunches of pale 
pink and white flowers in May and nice foliage 
all season. Grows to 6 feet. $1.50 each. 
LIGUSTRUM ovalifolium. California Pri- 
vet. Large, glossy dark green foliage; one of the 
most popular hedge plants. Thrives in almost 
any situation and retains its foliage until late 
winter. 114 to 2 ft., 10 for $1.80, 100 for $15.00; 
3 to 4 ft., 10 for $3.00, 100 for $25.00. 
LILAC. See page 49. 
MAGNOLIA. See page 45. 
PHILADELPHUS virginalis. Virginal Mock- 
Orange. Immense, fragrant, double white 

flowers in large clusters. Blooms in May, June 
and fall. Grows 5 to 6 feet. $1.50 each. 
PHOTINIA villosa. Christmas-Berry. 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. 


We pack your plants very carefully so 
that they should reach you in good condition. 
If a shipment is unsatisfactory upon arrival 
due to delay, sign transportation delivery 
slip accordingly and write us immediately. 
We realize that your good will and our reputa- 
tion depend upon the results you achieve 
with Bobbink & Atkins quality plants. 




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ENKIANTHUS CAMPANULATUS 
POLYGONUM amplexicaule rubrum. 
Mountain Fleece-Flower. This is truly a 
different and unusual herbaceous shrub, dis- 
playing a shower of striking red fleecy flowers 
during September on stalks or branches about 
5 or 6 feet in height. The flower racemes are 
pendulous and break from each leaf axil, 
creating a profusion of bloom amidst fine 
verdant foliage. Being deciduous, the branches 
and stalks freeze back to the ground each 
winter but more and stronger new cane-like 
stalks come up again. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 

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POLYGONUM amplexicaule rubrum 
SPIRAEA, Anthony Waterer. Flat heads of 
rosy pink flowers all summer. Dwarf nature 
and attractive foliage. $1.50 each. 
S. Vanhouttei. Van Houtte Spirea. A grace- 
ful pendulous shrub of 6 feet. Pure white flow- 
ers. Fine subject for hedging. $1.50 each. 
VITEX macrophylla. Chaste-Tree. A very 
fine shrub for summer bloom, on the Iawn or 
in the shrub border. The flowers are Iavender- 
blue and are carried on Jong spikes. Excellent 
as a cut-flower in the house. $1.50 each. 
WEIGELA, Eva Rathke. A large shrub with 
very thick, sturdy stems. Trumpet-shaped, 
dark crimson flowers appear in late spring. 
Their strikingly rich color has made it very 
popular. $1.50 each. 

Your inquiries by mail, phone, or in person 
are heartily welcome. 
Telephone: RUtherford 2-0700. 
