FLOWERING SHRUBS 
These are nice young plants full of vim and vigor, but as well 
developed and as large as older shrubs usually are. Do not con- 
fuse them with mail order sizes as there is a vast difference. 
ALTHEA, or Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). We have this well 
known shrub in two superb varieiies. Loth provide large handsome 
flowers from June until frost on tall growing bushes. “Rubis” va- 
riety, very large deep red single flowers. 4-5 ft. $1.00; 5-6).ft $1.50: 
“Jeanne de Arc’ variety, double pure white. 3-4 ft. $1.00. 
BEAUTYBUSH (Kolkwitzia amabilis). A charming recent introcuction. 
Dainty pink flowers literally cover a large growing bush in April 
making it truly a Beauty Bush. 2-3 ft. $1.50; 3-4 ft. $2.00. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH (Buddleia). We have two of the newest varieties 
of this old favorite, both of the deepest shades. Long spikes of 
bloom all summer. Dubonnet, Wine-red 2-3 ft. $1.00. Ile de France, 
Deep purple. 2-3 ft. $1.00. 
CREPE MYRTLE (Lagerstroemia indica). The colorful summer flower- 
ing shrub of tre South. Not hardy north of Maryland. Moves best 
in April. Pink 2-3 ft. $1.50; Watermelon Red, 2-3 ft. $1.50; 3-4 ft. 
$2.00; 4-5 ft. $2.50; White, 114-2 ft. $1.50. 
GOLDENBELL. Forsythia (F. spectablis). This showy variety is far 
more beautiful than the old fashioned Forsythias. Long branches 
full of deep yellow flowers holding their heads up in March. 3-4 
f:. $1.00; 4-5 ft. $1.50; 5-6 ft. $2.00. 
GOLDENBELL, Weeping (Forsythia suspensa). The gracefully penduious 
variety. Fine for planting on banks and slopes. 3-4 ft. $1.00; 4-5 
fie GiSo: 
GOLD FLOWER (Hypericum moserianum). ‘‘Dwarf’’ shrub bearing large 
open single golaen yellow flowers all summer. Foliage is retained 
until Xmas or later. 14%4-2 ft. $1.25; 2-214 ft. $1.50. 
HYDRANGEA Pee Gee (H. paniculata grandiflora). The favorite hardy 
waite Hydrangea oearing large conical blooms in late summer. 12- 
TSwinesoe2o. 
LILAC, Chinese or Rouen (Syringa chinensis). Deep purple lilac in 
rather loose graceful spikes. Makes a wonderful mass of color in 
March. i1/4-2 ft. $1.00; 2-3 ft. $1.50. 
LILAC, French hykrids. J. C. VanTol and Marie LeGray are both fine 
single white varieties. 114-2 ft. $1.25. 
MOCK ORANGE (Philadelphus coronarius). Old fashioned ‘Sweet Sy- 
ringa”’ is still a lovely shrub. Fragrant white flowers in April. 3-4 
ft. $1.00; 4-5 ft. $1.50. 
POMEGRANATE (Punica granatum rubra). Lovely red flowers resem- 
bling a large carnation in summer. Glossy foliage. Not hardy nor:n 
of Maryland. 2-3 ft. $1.50; 3-4 ft. $2.00. 
QUINCE, Flowering (Cydonia japonica). Popular old favorite with red 
or salmon-red flowers in very early spring. Low, spreading type. 
114-2 ft. $1.00; 2-3 ft. $1.50; 3-4 ft. $2.00. 
SPIREA, Baby's Breath (Spirea thunbergi). Low growing very graceful 
shrub covered with single “baby’s breath’’ flowers in very early 
spring. Light green “feathery” foliage. 114-2 ft. $1.00. 
SPIREA, Bridal Wreath (Spirea prunifolia). The old-fashioned variety 
with the little “buttons’’ of white flowers in March. 2-3 ft. $1.00. 
SPIREA, Van Houttei. Often erroneously called ‘‘Bridal Wreath". Van 
Houttei is the popular variety that bows down under the weight of 
its white blooms in early April. 2-3 ft. $1.00; 3-4 ft. $1.50. 
VITEX macrophylla (Dwarf Chaste Tree). Here is a shrub remarkable 
for its prolific large deep bluish-violet spikes of flowers from June 
until frost on large fast growing shrubs of good foliage. Far superior 
to Butterfly bush in the landscape. 2-3 ft. $1.00; 4-5 ft. $1.50; 5-6 
ft. $2.00. 
WEIGELIA. Eva Rathke. Deep red flowers in April followed by some 
blooms in summer. 2-3 ft. $1.50; 3-4 ft. $2.00. 
WEIGELIS. floribunda. Another deep red variety, more vigorous in 
arowth than Eva Rathke. 3-4 ft. $1.50; 4-5 ft. $2.00. 
WEIGELIA rosea. The popular pink Weigelia, making a great show of 
color in April. 114-2 ft. $ .75; 2-3 ft. $1.00. 
FRUIT TREES 
Eastern Shore of Virginia grown trees that are acclimated and 
will grow off quickly. : 
GROW YOUR OWN FRUIT FOR HEALTH, FLAVOR AND PROFIT 
ASK FOR QUOTATIONS ON COMMERCIAL QUANTITIES 
APPLE TREES. Summer varieties:’ Lodi (the new large Transparent), 
Yellow Transparent,’ Golden Bough, \Horse., Fall and Winter: Yellow 
Delicious,“ Dbl. Red Delicious, Improved \\Red Staymen, Winesap. 
2-3 it. $ .80; 3-4 ft. $1.00; 4-5 ft._$1.50; 5-6 ft. $2.00. 
CHERRY TREES. Sweet varieties: Black ‘Tartarian, Gov. Wood (red), 
Napoleon (yellow), 3-5 ft. $2.25. Sour Variety: Montmorency (red). 
2-4 ft. $1.75. ! 
FIG BUSHES. Brown Turkey variety. Large sweet fruit, vigorous bush. 
Our bushes bore plentv of figs in the nursery in 1946 and ‘47. 
3-4 ft. bearing size $2.00. i 
PEACH TREES. Early varieties: Golden Jubilee, Hale Haven, Champion, 
August varieties: Belle of Gecrgia, Elberta, J. H. Hale. 4-5 ft. $1.50; 
5-6 ft. $2.00. b 
PEAR TREES. Barilett, Clapp’s Favorite, Kieffer. 4-5 ft. $2.25. 
BROAD-LEAVED EVERGREENS 
ABELIA Edward Goucher. A new deep pink variety of Abelia. Very 
lovely. Broader and slower growing than Abelia Granditlora. 15-18 
inches $1.50; 114-2 ft. $2.25; 2-214 ft. $3.00. 
ABELIA Grandiflora. Popular ‘Bush Arbutus’, white flowers all sum- 
mex. 15-18 im $1.00; 134-2 ft. $1.50; 2-3 ft. $2.00. 
BARBERRY, Wintergreen. (B. julianea) Glossy thick dark green foliage 
and a slow growth make this a gem for foundation planting or low 
groups. 12-15 in. $1.50; 15-18 in. DZeaoe 
CAMELLIA Japonica. We carry an assortment of these. Quoted on 
requesi. 
CAMELLIA Sasanqua. The hardy Camellia, withstands low tempera- 
tures and requires no special treatment. Glossy foliage somewhat 
smaller than that of C. japonica and_ faster growth make it a 
handsome evergreen, but the beautiful Camellia flowers in the fall 
and winter make it a plant of almost matchless beauty. We have 
two varieties: Brilliancy, a bright red large single flower; and 
Maidens Blush, a delicate shade of pink, also large and single 
flowering. 15-18 in. $3.00; 1%4-2 ft. $4.00; 2-214 ft. $5.00. 
ELEAGNUS. Fruitlandi and reflexa varieties. Leaves bronzy green 
above, aray beneath. Fragrant flowers in the fall. A large rapid 
growing plant that will stand tree roots and shade and provide 
excellent screens and backgrounds. 114-2 ft. $2.00; 2-3 ft. $3.00; 3-4 
ft. $4.50. 
FIRETHORN LALAND’S (Pyracantha lalandi). The tall grower that 
bears those beautiful orange berries you see in the fall. 144-2 ft. 
$2.00; 2-3 ft. $3.00. 
FIRETHORN, Chinese (Pyracantha yunnanensis). The broad spreading 
type with red berries remaining all winter. 144-2 fo2. 005 Zed eit. 
$3.00. 
GARDENIA (Cape Jessamine). The old-fashioned Cape Jessamine of the 
Romantic South, the ever popular corsage Gardenia. 15-18 in. $3.00; 
114-2 ft. $4.00. 
HOLLY, Burford (Ilex cornuta burfordi). Glossy thick green foliage on 
a compact shrub is enough to make this a most outstanding ever- 
green, but #t bears plenty of very large holly berries as well. The 
finest hardy broad-leaved evergreen in existence, in our opinion. 
15-18 in. $3.00. 
HOLLY, Crenata Roundleaf. Resembling boxwood in foliage and habit 
of growth, this is a fine ‘dwarf’ plant for foundation and hedge 
planting. 15-18 in. $2.00; 114-2 ft. $3.00. 
HOLLY, American Native. Nursery grown plants branched to the 
ground with roots close to the plant so it can be transplanted suc- 
cessfully. 2-3 ft. $3.50. 
LAUREL, Cherry. (Laurocerasus caroliniana) Fast grower with light 
fresh green leaves. Can readily be kept trimmed into a formal pyra- 
mid. Thrives best where it is not too cold in winter. 2-3 ft. $3.00; 
3-4 ft. $4.00; 4-5 ft. $5.00. 
LAUREL, Schipka. (Laurocerasus schipkaensis) Dwarf English Laurel. 
Bright, green foliage on a slow growing hardy shrub of spreading 
forrn, becoming mound shaped. 15-18 in. $2.00; 11%-2 ft. $3.00; 2- 
2, ft. $4.00. 
LAURESTINA (Viburnum tinus). A Southern shrub of rapid growth, 
dense with handsome foliage and white blossoms in winter and 
early spring if not too cold. 114-2 ft. $2.50; 2-2% ft. $3.50; 22-3 ft. 
$4.50; 3-31% ft. $5.50. 
LIGUSTRUM, Wax-Leaved. (Ligustrum lucidum) The popular glossy 
bottle-green shrub that grows rapidly and flourishes under almost 
any circumstances. Excellent for foundation, hedge, and _ screen 
planting. 114-2 ft. $2.50; 2-2% ft. $3.00; 214-3 ft. $4.00; 3- 
3% ft. $5.00. 
LIGUSTRUM, Crinkly Wax-Leaved. (L. lucidum recurvifolium) A more 
handsome variety on account of density of growth and wavy mar- 
gins of the leaves giving a more glossy appearance. 14-2 ft. $3.00; 
2-2 ft. $4.00; 214-3 ft. $5.00; 3314 ft. $6.00. f. 




REFERENCES: 
The Nationa! Bank of Northampton, Nassawadox, Va. 
The Leading Nurserymen of the East and South 
Broad-Leaved Evergreens (Cont’d.) 
LIGUSTRUM Japonicum. Very rapid growing variety good for screens 
and backgrounds where not under trees. Blueish berries add to its 
attractiveness. 3-4 ft. $2.00; 4-5 ft. $3.00; 5-6 ft. $4.00. 
LONICERA Nitida (Box Honeysuckle). A dainty low growing shrub 
with tiny glossy leaves and an informal appearance. Excellent 
under windows. 15-18 in. $1.50; 1-2 ft. $2.00; 2-24 ft. $2.50. 
MAGNOLIA, Southern (M. grandiflora) The evergreen Magnolia of 
the South. Has been known to grow as far north as Wilmington, 
Del. or beyond. 2-3 ft. $3.50. 
NANDINA Domestica (Heavenly Bamboo of China). The popular reed- 
like shrub that bears great clusters of red berries in winter. The 
foliage also turns red in the fall and is retained all winter. 15-18 
in. $2.00; 11-2 ft. $2.50. 
OSMANTHUS, Holly-Leaf (O. aquifolium). Dark glossy green leaves 
closely resembling holly make this a most attractive plant. Will 
withstand shade and roots. Old plants have attractive white flowers 
in the fall. 15-18 in. $2.00. 
OSMANTHUS Fortunei. Similar to the Holly-leaf variety above, but 
the leaves are much larger. Very attractive. 114-2 ft. $2.00; 2-3 ft. 
rather slender $2.50. 
VIRBURNUM Burkwoodi. A new variety of fragrant Viburnum, similar 
to the popular Carlesi but differing in that at least some of the 
foliage is retained in winter. Clusters of white flowers in the 
spring. 114-2 ft. $3.00; 2-3 ft. $4.00. 
CONIFEROUS EVERGREENS 
“THE CEDAR TYPE” 
ARBORVITAE, Berckman’s Golden. (Thuja orientalis aurea nana). 
“Dwarf'’ golden arborvitae used for formal accents, cemetery lots, 
etc. 12-15 in. $2.00; 15-18 in. $2.50; 18-24 in. $3.00. 
ARBORVITSE, Bonita (T. o. Bonita). Slow growing, bright green, 
dense cond very shapely. Similar to Berckman’s except in color. 15- 
18 in. $2.50; 18-24 in. $3.09. 
KRBORVITAE, Globe (T. occidentalis globosa). Beautiful round globes, 
retaing this form without trimming. Very useful under windows, 
ai steps, corners, cemetery lots. 10-12 in. $1.00; 12-14 in. Ea vAS 
14-16 in. $2.00. 
CEDAR, Red or Native (Juniperus virginiana). These are nursery 
grown trees of the “wild’’ cedar; which makes them more readily 
transplanted, uniform in size, dense and branched to the ground. 
2-3 f. $2.00; 3-4 ft. $3.00. 
CYPRESS, Plume (Chamaecyparis plumosa) ‘‘Retinospora’’. Soft, green 
plume-like fronds of foliage make flumosa a most beautiful ever- 
green. Useful for foundation planting where it should be sheared 
annually. 2-22 ft. $2.50; 214-3 it. $3.00. 
CYPRESS, Silver Moss (C. squarrosa veitchi). Fluffy silver-aray feli- 
age gives a most interesting effect and keeps this variety from 
being “too formal’’. 1144-2 ft. $3.00; 2-2% ft. $4.00. 
JUNIPER, English Columnar (Juniperus communis columnaris). A 
striking columnar evergreen with bluish-green needle foliage. 2- 
2 ft. $2.50; 244-3 ft. $3.00. 
JUNIPER, Irish (J. c. hibernica fastigiata). This is an improved Irish 
Juniper, very dense and fine textured giving a most finished 
formal appearance. Excellent for accents, tall and slim growing. 
2-2\Vo ft. $2.50; 214-3 ft. $3.00; 3-344 ft. $3.50. 
JUNIPER, Starr (J. c. Starri), A new columnar variety, as narrow as 
Bie cease more picturesque and less formal. 22-3 ft. $3.00; 
-3Y, fi. oOs 
JUNIPER, Spreading Pfitzer (J. pfitzeriana). The popular spreading 
Juniper that grows in any soil and withstands almost any condi- 
tion except very dense shade and roots. 1-2 ft. $3.00; 2-3 ft. $4.00. 


The Tankard Nurseries 
EXMORE, VIRGINIA 
