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named this amazing Buddleia 
“Ruby”, for in the sun, it actually 
glows with a dark ruby color. In 
the shade, it is more of a deep. 
mysterious wine color. Spikes well 
formed and full to the end. Vigor- 
ous and healthy; hardy; tops die 
during northern winters and revive 
in spring. Prices above. 
PINK CHARMING. (2) Beautiful 
12- to 13-inch spikes of delicate 
pink flowers. Hardy throughout 
the United States. Your friends 
will admire and envy its beauty. 
Pick off flower spikes in July for 
best blooms in August and Septem- 
ber. Plant 4 feet apart in sun. 
Mulch in winter. Prices above. 
ROYAL RED. (1) We might have 
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Butterfly Bush 
These are among the mcst beautiful of flowering 
shrubs. They attract beautiful butterflies, too. We 
supply plants from 22-inch pots at the following 
prices: 1 for 75c; 2 for $1.31; 3 for $1.87; 4 for 
$2.43; 6 for $3.55; 8 for $4.67; 12 for 36.91. 
Cultural Note: Buddleias grow 4 to 5 feet high. 
Plant them 4 feet apart in or- 
dinary soil; water liberally; 
sun. 
See Index 
on page 40 

OYAL PURPLE. (3) (Propaga- 
tion Rights Reserved.) One of the 
newest and most beautiful of Bud- 
dleias. Color is rich, glowing pur- 
ple; flowers really seem to be 
lighted from within. Bush com- 
pletely covered with long, beauti- 
ful spikes. Blooms from August 
until frost. Grows 4 to 5 feet. 
Prices above. 
ILE DE FRANCE. (4) Rich purple 
spikes 12 inches or more in length 
completely cover the bush. Grows 
4 to 5 feet high with a correspond 
ing spread. Vigorous and easy to 
grow. Blooms from August to end 
of autumn. Blooms the first year. 
A thrilling beauty in full bloom. 
Best if mulched in winter. Prices 
above. 
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HOW TO GROW THEM 
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you have filled in with all your top soil, start 
adding the sub-soil, but do not put aAllRotent 
in. Leave a depression two or three inches 
deep from the top of the ground, and then 
immediately let water run into this and soak 
down around the roots. The best method is 
to simply let water run into the hole from 
your garden hose, until it refuses to soak in 
any more, then stop. 
Do not fill in the rest of the sub-soil for 
several days, but water it daily as just describ- 
ed for four or five days at least, then you can 
fill in with the rest of the sub-soil. It will 
make a mound at first, but this will settle. 
Planting Depth 
HIS is important. Usually, 
there will be a line around 
the base of the shrub showing 
the ground level at which it grew 
in the nursery. Set this line 
slightly below your soil’s surface 
to allow for settling. Never plant 
so shallowly that the roots are 
exposed, as they will dry out and 
refuse to convey moisture and 
fertility to the tops, and the 
shrub will die. 
No Care From Now 
On 
Slee statement is virtually 
true. After a shrub or tree 
is planted, there is nothing more to do to it 
excepting to water it well in periods of 
drouth. 
Few diseases bother shrubs and trees, and 
it is best not to worry about them until trou- 
ble really occurs. Occasionally they may be 
bothered by chewing or sucking insects, or 
by fungus diseases. In that case the recom- 
mendations are the same as for perennial 
flowering plants, which have been discussed 
earlier in this book. 
And don’t forget your free consultation 
service. We are always glad to answer ques: 
tions for our customers and prospective cus- 
tomers. 
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flay Buddleias 
If you will let us select the variety for 
you, we can save you money on Bud- 
dleias. We will select two from the four 
listed at the left, and make you special 
prices as follows: 
Price: 2 for $1.00; 4 for $1.85. 
You may state whether you want 
both the same color or two different 
colors, but otherwise we make the 
choice. 
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