Hardy Flowering Shrubs 
In planning and planting your border, most pleasing effects can be attained by 
a judicious selection of desirable shrubs, of which there are many. Flowering shrubs 
can be utilized in many different ways because of their natural beauty and flexibility. 
No border is complete without a background of shrubs, and when planted near 
the foundation of the house, they blend most pleasingly with the other plantings 
into the lawn itself. They also serve as a beautiful background for flowers and 
have lovely flowers and berries of their own. The coloring of the foliage also makes 
pleasing contrasts. Their beauty is ever changing; always beautiful and pleasing to 
the eye. They also add privacy along the side or at the rear of your home. Make 
a selection of shrubs so as to have some in bloom all the time, from early spring until 
late fall. 
ACANTHOPANAX — ARALIA 
Five-Leaved Aralia (A. pentaphyllum) — Bushy shrubs with slender, arching branch- 
es and ornamental foliage. Grows well in the shade and is sometimes used for 
hedging. 
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ALTHEA — ROSE OF SHARON 
A rather narrow, upright shrub that produces a profusion of richly colored 
single or double flowers, It is particularly desirable due to its long flowering season 
from early summer until autumn, a period when few other shrubs are in bloom. 
Thrives well under city conditions. All the varieties listed below come under this 
general description, but we have shown only color and height. Plant in Spring only. 
Ardens — Violet purple, 3-4’ Rubis — Best single red grown. 
Coelestis — Magnificent true blue Strong, free blooming, 3-4’ 
rather dwarf, 2-3’ Snowdrift — Fine single white, 
3-4’ 
Any of the above varieties — Each $1.25 
ARONIA — CHOKEBERRY 
Red Chokecherry (A. arbutifolia) — Very attractive shrub with clusters of small, 
white flowers in May. The bright berries appear in August and remain until 
winter. The shrub is covered with bright crimson foliage in autumn. 
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BERBERIS — BARBERRY 
Japanese Barberry (B. thunbergia) -—— The Japanese barberry is an attractive, slow- 
growing shrub, forming a rounded, bushy plant from 3’ to 4’ high. Has small, 
bright green leaves that change ito brilliant scarlet in fall. This shrub also 
produces a profusion of bright red berries that hang on the bush all winter. It 
is a beautiful hedge plant that needs no trimming. 
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Thornless Japanese Barberry (Patented )— Here is something many gardeners have 
been looking for; a barberry without thorns. Innumerable instances could be 
mentioned where this shrub would fit in perfectly because it does not prick you 
when coming in contact with it. In every other respect it is the same as the 
common barberry; same fruit and brilliant foliage in autumn but no thorns. 
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