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49-MINNESOTA SNOWFLAKE. (Plant Patent No. 538). New, Very Double Mock 
Orange. A mantle of large, snow-white, all-double flowers on a shapely, graceful 
oy and rugged plant; exceptionally sweet scented. As a specimen, it will grow to a 
height of 10 or 12 feet, but is easily kept to smaller proportions by shearing a little 
ach year. It thrives in ordinary soil, either sun or partial shade. Minnesota Snow- 
lake is remarkably lovely, and great in performance. 2-3 ft., select. $1.50 each. 
FLOWERING Quince. (Cydonia japonica). A grand shrub, and a great favor- 
e everywhere. Sometimes called “firebush", for in May it is ablaze with clusters 
of beautiful flame-scarlet flowers. Glossy foliage. Very’ charming in combination 
‘with Forsythia or other early blooms, or in the foreground of evergreens. 3-5 ft. 
at maturity. (Pictured in color on page 46.) Each 2 5 
Mis) 2-3: ft., SelOCt ince. cnn ccs cnc ene eeneene eee ik OS ee $0.65 $1.20 $2.75 
-S51—FORSYTHIA SPECTABILIS (Golden Bell). Springtime’s golden queen, great 
"masses of bright yellow flowers before a leaf appears. It is the earliest of all 
shrubs to bloom in the spring, and should be in every border or foundation group. 
_ Spectabilis is the hardiest type. 5-8 ft. at maturity. (See picture in color on page 
46.) Each 2 5 
SIRE ES ek SE Oe $0.70 $1.25 $2.80 
- $52—SPIREA BILLIARDI ROSEA. Long plumes of soft pink bloom cover the plant in 
__ July; ornamental gray-green foliage. Handsome plant for foundation groups or 
- hedges. 4-5 ft. at maturity. (Color photo on opposite page.) 
Each 2 5 
TRS oe Gia SE Sm a ee $0.65 $1.20 $2.75 
_$53—FLOWERING ALMOND (Prunus glandulosa). Lovely, double, roselike, bright 
pink flowers in very early spring. Like the first robin, you will welcome the radi- 
ant beauty of the Flowering Almond on the spring landscape. Plant grows 4-6 
ft. high. (See picture in color on page 46.) Each 2 5 
ES ESE PS NS a ee a $0.85 $1.55 $3.65 
S54—HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS (Hills of Snow). Grand summer blooming Hy- 
drangea. Their immense, rounded flowers of pure white are so showy from June 
to August; beautiful, heart-shaped, light green foliage. Does well in shade, and is 
especially fine for the north side of a house; handsome in borders. 3-5 ft. at ma- 
turity. : Each 2 5 
6 ASE Sef a ee A ee Re see $0.90 $1.65 $3.85 
S55—RED-TWIGGED DOGWOOD (Cornus sibirica). Blood-red branches add cheer- 
| iness to the wintertime landscape. In summer bright green foliage, creamy white 
: flowers and pearly fruit. Grows well in sun or shade. 5-8 ft. at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
i ESS 2 eS nee $0.85 $1.55 $3.65 
S56—YELLOW-TWIGGED DOGWOOD (Cornus lutea). Like the Red-Twigged Dog- 
wood it is fine for backgrounds, groups or naturalizing. Golden branches, white 
flowers and white berries; fine looking at all seasons. An extra fine plant for 
shrub borders or medium height screens. 5-8 ft. at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
ge CPST Gey NS shy i a e $0.75 $1.40 | $3.25 
_ $57—VARIEGATED DOGWOOD. (Elegantissima). Handsome foliage has a creamy 
white edge; splendid as a specimen or in group plantings. Bright red bark; flow- 
ers in early summer followed by berries. 4-6 ft. at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
SEES SSG Se ss $1.10 $1.90 $4.50 
-S60—LILAC ROTHOMAGENSIS — Finest Hedge Lilac 
The lovely, lacy Chinese Lilac—called the Improved Persian. Strong, arching 
branches are profuse with large, loose clusters of beautiful rose-lilac; distinc- 
tive narrow leaves. Excellent for foundation planting, and develops handsome 
hedges. 8-10 ft. at maturity. Each 2 5 
ES RE TS ey Sa ee $0.75 $1.40 $3.25 





















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Beautiful, fragrant, colorful! Blooms of these Deluxe Hybrids are enormous, 
full, often double, of exquisite color tints, and their fragrance fills the air. Then 
they usually start blooming the first year after planting. As specimens on the lawn, 
in borders or hedges, they are superb. 6-10 ft. at maturity. 
S61—ALPHONSE LaVALLE. Double flowers of blue-lavender. 
S62—BELLE de NANCY. Mauve-pink; large, double flowers. 
S63—-CHAS. JOLY. Double, dark purple-red; handsome large blooms. 
S64—-CHAS. X. Large single flowers of wine red; fine for cutting. 
OE LeMOINE. Beautiful, immense flowers, very double, of pure snow- 
white. 
S66—MICHAEL BUCHNER. Charming double flowers of pinkish-violet. 
S67—MONT BLANC. Enormous flowers of clear white. Most beautiful of all white 
single lilacs. 
S68—PRES. CARNOT. Huge, compact, trusses of soft lilac; double. Very fine. 
S69—PRES. GREVY. Large, double, shapely flowers of clear, soft, delicate blue. 
PRICES ON THE 9 FRENCH LILACS: 
Each 2 5 
Sree... SClCCt La. cntee in cee Rie, ! | ASSIA 5 TAPER Rae eae $1.15 $2.00 $4.50 
(Planting Directions for Shrubs are given on page 23) 
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