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FLOWERING 
SHRUBS 
All shrubs sent by mail postpaid 
unless otherwise noted 
ALTHEA syriacus. Rose of Sharon. Tall- 
growing shrubs from 6 to 8 feet. Very de- 
sirable, because they bloom late—in 
September and October. Good for in- 
dividual planting or tall hedges. 
Blue. 2 ft., 50c each. 
Double White. 2 ft., 50c each. 
Double Pink. 2 ft., 50c each. 
Double Purple. 2 ft., 50c each. 
AMYGDALUS persica. Flowering Peach. 
A small tree reaching a height of 20 feet. 
At its blooming time in May every twig 
and branch is bright with beautifully 
formed flowers, making the tree showy 
and attractive even from a distance. 
Double Red. 3 to 4 ft., 70c each. 
SHARON 

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ALTHEA * 
Fifty-six Years of 

“Colden Rule” 
BUTTERFLY BUSH (Buddleia), Eleanor. 
The color is Eleanor-blue with an orange 
eye. Very dwarf, strong, bushy plant 
attaining a height of only 30 to 36 inches. 
Flower heads are full rounded and com- 
pact. Blooms are of good size and do not 
sunburn. 2-yr., No. 1 plants, 50c each. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH, Ile de _ France. 
Masses of fragrant, brilliant rosy violet- 
purple flower spikes borne profusely dur- 
ing the summer. Very uniform in growth. 
Tall flower spikes often a foot tall. 2-yr., 
No. 1 plants, 50c each. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH, Pink Charming. 
A glorious new shrub bearing throughout 
the late summer and autumn, elegant long 
sprays of beautiful pink blooms—often 12 
to 15 inches long. Produces a bushy plant 
5 feet high. Will please the most critical 
gardener. 2-yr., No. 1 plants, 50c each. 
CHERRY, FLOWERING. See Prunus. 
CORALBERRY (Symphoricarpos vulgaris). 
Also called Indian Currant. Dwarf shrub 
of graceful habit with clusters of small 
purplish berries that hang on almost all 
winter. Beautiful foliage for cover plant- 
ing. 2 to 3 ft., 45c each. 
CORNUS elegantissima variegata. Pur- 
plish red branches and beautiful silver- 
variegated foliage. One of the choicest 
variegated-leaved shrubs. May be kept 
to compact shape by pruning. Of value 
both summer and winter 2 to 3 ft., 90c 
each. — 
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CORNUS florida. Flow- 
ering Dogwood. This 
is the white-flowering 
variety. Grows to 10 
feet tall as a tree and is 
covered early in spring 
with large single white 
flowers 2 inches across. 
A fine tree for individual 
planting.) 2) tows it: 
75c each. 
CORNUS lutea. Yellow- 
twig Dogwood. A strik- 
ing yellow-branched 
form. Very satisfactory 
for contrasting. 2 to 
3 ft., 60c each. 
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CORNUS (DOGWOOD) 
Service 
CORNUS sibirica. Red-twig Dogwood. 
Grows 6 to 10 feet high, with clusters of 
fine white flowers, succeeded by a fall 
crop of ornamental berries. Stem and 
branches blood-red. 2 to 3 ft., 60c each. 
CRANBERRY. See Viburnum. 
CRATAEGUS oxyacantha_ splendens. 
Paul’s Double Scarlet Thorn. Flowers 
deep crimson, shaded scarlet; very double. 
Small tree with heavy foliage. 3 to 4 ft. 
$1.50 each. 
CYDONIA japonica. Japan Quince. Very 
early in spring, this fine old shrub is com- 
pletely covered with dazzling scarlet 
flowers, followed by small, quince-shaped 
fruits that are quite fragrant. Growth 
bushy, with protecting thorns. 18 to 24 
in., 75c each. 
DEUTZIA crenata. Tall pink flowering 
variety. Strongly recommended for mass 
plantings as well as single bushes. 2 to 3 ft., 
80c each. 
DEUTZIA gracilis. A species of charming 
habit rarely growing over 2 feet high. Its 
slender, drooping branches are wreathed 
with pure white flowers. Fine for border- 
ing high-growing shrubs. 12 to 15 in., 
70c each. 





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