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WEIGELA. Bloom late spring. Grow to medium 
height. Sprays of bell-shaped blooms, set off by 
deep green foliage, make a handsome shrub 
for screen or tall border. Thrives in moist alka- 
line soil in wind-sheltered location. Grows in 
all zones. See Zone Map on Page 73. Requires 
winter protection in zones 8 and 9, Plant one 
of each of these varieties for a colorful spring 
border. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 NC 5331—WeEIGELA COLLECTION. Includes 1 
each of 3 below. 18-24 in.......... 3 for $1.85 
91 NC 5325—Roskga. (W. florida). Deep rose- 
pink flowers. Free-flowering shrub of 
brightly colored, good-size blooms. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each. . .55c; 
Zoe iteePrepcud. Bachan. UGs 
3 for $1.50 
Sisieiy ISS 
91 NC 5326—Variecatep. (W. florida varie- 
gata). Blooms in masses of lovely pink blos- 
soms. Leaves have creamy edges. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each. .80c; 3 for $2.25 
91 NC 5329—Eva Rarnxe. (W. wagneri). 
Showy, ruby red flowers, brightened by a 
light center. Blooms profusely. 
‘18-24 in. Prepaid. Each.. 80c; 
2-3 ft. 
3 for $2.25 
Prepaid. Each. $1.10; Sie Sas) 
AZALEA. (Rhododendron molle). Blooms in late 
spring. Medium low shrub. The famous south- 
ern flowering evergreen in a variety so hardy 
it withstands temperatures down to 20° below 
zero. Masses of large orchid-shaped blooms 
make the bush more striking than any other 
shrub. Handsome polished foliage is evergreen 
in mild climates. Shrub prefers half-shaded, 
somewhat sheltered position in moist, well- 
drained acid type soil. Thrives best in zones 1 
through 7. Plant in spring only. 
(0) 91 NC 5409—Prince FreperIck. Pink. 
91 NC 5408—IsABELLA VANHOUTTE. Yellow. 
91 NC 5424—G. C. VaANTOL. Deep rich red. 
Prices oF ABOVE AZALEAS 
10-15 in. Prepaid..Each. .$ 2.50; 3 for $7.20 
91 NC 5406— AzaLea Mo.uis. Same healthy 
plants as above but not separated by color. 
No color choice. 8-12 in. Prepaid. 
Each arenes $1.85; SfORnS cree $5.25 
FORSYTHIA. (Golden Bell). One of the first shrubs 
to bloom in the spring. Tall-growing. Before 
leaves appear, the entire bush becomes blank- 
eted with a cloud of yellow flowers that almost 
hides the branches and makes a brilliant dis- 
play. In late Winter, you may cut branches for 
easy forcing into bloom indoors. Slender, clean- 
looking leaves are kept late into fall. Plants are 
most effective in clumps of 3 or more, allowed 
to grow naturally without pruning. Plant spring 
or fall in sun or in partial shade. Hardy in all 
zones, but best suited for zone 2. 
(H) 91 NC 5332—Sprina Guiory. Recent Forsy- 
thia development with a profusion of soft 
yellow blooms on arching branches. Produces 
more and larger blooms of a more delicate 
shade than most other Forsythia varieties that 
the branches seem weighted down. 
2-3 ft. Prepaid. Each..$1.00; 3 for $2.85 
91 NC 5313—Forrunel. This is the standard 
variety that blooms in abundance in many 
spring gardens. Rich, golden yellow blossoms 
bloom on graceful, upright shrub. Also desir- 
able for its yellowish bark in winter. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each. .60c; 
2-3 ft. Prepaid. Each. .80c; 
3 for $1.65 
SHOr2225 
COMPLETE SHIPPING INFORMATION and Wards 
Nursery Stock Warranty given on Page 74. 
See Facts About Wards Shrubs on Page 22. 
Turn to Page 72 for Planting Zone Map. 
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(K) 91 NC 5404—FLOWERING ALMOND, PINK. 
(Prunus glandulosa). Blooms late spring. 
Low to medium height. Few others so radiant 
or so graceful in spring. Before leaves appear, 
every branch is fluffy with hundreds of tiny 
double pink flowers snuggled tight against the 
bark. Dark green foliage. continues to add 
charm to garden when bloom is gone. Makes 
a low, rounded compact bush as wide as it is 
tall. Grows everywhere from Canada to Mex- 
ico. Plant in sheltered location in zones 8 and 9, 
Persists without special care or attention. Plant 
in sun, 3 to 5 ft. apart. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each 80c; 3 for $2.25 
2-3 ft. Prepaid. Each $1.05; 3 for=.3:00" 
91 NC 5383—Kerria. (K. japonica flora ple- 
na). Blooms late spring and occasionally 
until frost. Medium height, slender graceful 
shrub. Bright yellow double flowers resemble 
button chrysanthemums. Excellent for cutting. 
Bushy stems remain bright green all winter. 
Plant in sun or partial shade in Spring only. 
May be pruned if desired. Hardy in zones 1 
through 7; need protection zone 8. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each..$1.10; 3 for $3.15 
(m) SPRING HEATHER........... Not AVAILABLE 
Mock Orance (Philadelphus). Bloom early 
summer. Waxy, glistening white flowers in 
great profusion cover the vigorous plant. Blos- 
soms are sweetly fragrant. Prefer sun but stand - 
shade better than most other shrubs. Do well in 
most soils. Attractive foliage may be pruned 
after flowering. Hardy in all zones. 
(N) 91 NC 5477—V1RGINAL. (P. virginalis), Me- 
dium height and slightly irregular growth. 
This is one of the largest double mock oranges. 
Pure white flowers bloom in abundance, 
Known for its fragrance—a spray perfumes an 
entire room. Tips of new shoots flower con- 
stantly in summer. Vigorous, erect grower. 
Prefers full sun, but stands partial shade, 
Hardy in all zones. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each... .85c; 
2-3 ft. Prepaid. Each. .$1.05; 
3 for $2.40 
3 for 3.00 
91 NC 5491—Minnesotra SNOWFLAKE, (Phil, 
hybrid.) Medium to tall. New, very double, 
extra large flowering type. Even the bottom 
completely covered with snow-white flowers. 
Unusually fragrant. Symmetrical bush, grace- 
fully branched with neat, beautiful foliage, 
Has withstood temperatures to 30° below zero. 
Pat. No, 538. 
18-24 in. Prepaid, Each.$1,25; 3 for $3.60 
91 NC 5321—Coronarius. (P. coronarius). 
Tall-growing. Most fragrant of all mock 
oranges. Large, gold-crowned, single white 
flowers. Graceful, upright branches with an 
abundance of dark green foliage, Prefers sun, 
18-24 in. Prepaid, Each. .50c¢; 3 for $1.38 
2-3 ft. Prepaid, Each. .65c; 3 for 1.80 
TRANSPLANTONE 
Reduces Loss in Transplanting 
Speeds up root growth on shrubs and trees, 
establishes plants more quickly after trans- 
planting. This Vitamine-hormone combination 
contains the best chemicals known for making 
roots grow stronger, 14 oz. makes 5 gals, solu- 
tion. Instructions for use included, 
87 NC 11994—V oz. Prepaid........... reo 
87 NC 11995—3 oz. Prepaid......... ~~ 1,00 
ImporTantT—Nursery Stock graded by American 
Association of Nurserymen standards, See 
Facts About Wards Shrubs, Page 22, 
SHRUBS FOR SHADY Spots—Azalea, Sweet 
Shrub, Dogwood, Hydrangea, Honeysuckle, 
Mock Orange, Barberry, Forsythia, Coral- 
berry. All are shown on Pages 22 through 28, 
