SHRUBS 9 

ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
Shrubs herein listed are well-developed heavy plants, of strong root 
systems for landscape purposes; and should not be confused with the lighter 
grade shrubs so commonly sold in mail-order and counter-trade offerings. 
BERBERIS—BARBERRY 
Barberries are widely grown for 
hedges and as specimen bushes for their 
general beauty and for the attractive 
flowers in spring and the fruits in au- 
tumn and winter. The evergreen spe- 
sies do best in moist well-drained light 
loam, but the deciduous species may 
have drier soils. 
Berberis thunbergi; Japanese Barberry 
(4 to 5 ft.) Pale yellow flowers. April- 
May. <A _ splendid hardy hedge plant. 
Also fine for mass planting. Brilliant 
red fruit and foliage in autumn. 2-2% 
ft., $1.25. (For hedging grade see under 
hedges, bottom of page 11.) 
Berberis thunbergi atropurpurea; Red- 
leaf Japanese Barberry. (3 to 6 ft.) This 
is a variety of the Japanese barberry. 
The foliage is a rich lustrous red, be- 
coming more brilliant and gorgeous 
throughout the Summer and in the fall 
changes to vivid orange, scarlet and 
neamshadess 18-24 in., $1.25; 2-212 ft., 
Silo.0), 
Berberis thunbergi Truehedge Column- 
berry; Truehedge Columnberry Barberry. 
tes eelant Patent No: 110. (5 to 6 ft.) 
Often called the “ready made hedge.” 
May be used for formal hedge, individ- 
ual specimens, window boxes, and sim- 
ilar plantings without pruning. Often 
mistaken for Boxwood, because of ex- 
tremely formal shape, and dense glossy 
foliage. Highly recommended. 2-2% ft., 
$1.50 each; $13.00 per 10. 
BUDDLEIA—BUTTERFLY BUSH 
Even when buddleias are not hardy 
north, the roots may survive with win- 
ter protection. They thrive in sunny lo- 
cations in rich well-drained soil. 
Buddleia davidi; Orangeeye Butterfly- 
bush or Summer Lilac. (To 8 ft.) 
Blooms July-October in dense cylindrical 
spikes, in following varieties, Pink 
Dawn and Dubonnet. 3 yr. plants, $1.50. 
CARAGANA—PEASHRUB 
They should be planted in sunny posi- 
tions in open soil. 
Caragana arborescens; Siberian Pea- 
shrub. (12 to 15 ft.) An attractive dense 
growing shrub with bright green, small 
locust-like leaves. In early spring it 
bears numerous pea-like yellow flowers, 
followed by small pea-shaped pods that 
remain after the leaves have fallen. 2-3 
fie eno ett bl D0 4-5 ft. 2.00. 
CHAENOMELES— 
FLOWERINGQUINCE 
Attractive ornamental subjects. 
Chaenomeles japonica; Japanese Flow- 
eringquince. (5 to 6 ft.) Well known 
shrub producing showy scarlet flowers 
in April. Greenish-yellow quince-like 
fruits. Spiny branches. 3-4 ft., $1.50. 
CORNUS—DOGWOOD 
Dogwoods are useful for group plant- 
ings and as single specimens. 
Cornus alba sibirica; Siberian Dog- 
wood. (8 to 10 ft.) Hardy, vigorous, up- 
right shrub producing small white flow- 
ers. April-May. Porcelain-blue fruit. 
Bright red bark in winter. 3-4 ft., $1.50; 
A=) tt., 92.00) 

EVONYMUS 
Ornamental shrubs and small trees, 
used mostly for their beauty and bril- 
liant fall coloring. 
Euonymus alatus; Winged Euonymus. 
(To 8 ft.) Yellow flowers May-June. 
Interesting corky, winged branches. 
Leaves turning brilliant crimson in au- 
(obamia,, Zeki sats, SietoeG). 
Euonymus europaeus; European Eu- 
onymus. (10 to 12 ft.) A large shrub, 
with light yellow flowers in drooping 
clusters, followed by brilliant rose-col- 
ored berries. Takes on a most beauti- 
ful searlet foliage in fall. 2-3 ft., $1.50. 
FORSYTHIA 
Forsythias are amongst the showiest 
spring-blooming shrubs. They are not 
particular as to soil. 
Forsythia suspensa fortunei; Fortune 
Weeping Forsythia. (To 8 ft.) Upright, 
arching branches. Golden yellow flow- 
ers early in April. 3-4 ft., $1.50. 
HYDRANGEA 
Hydrangeas require a rich, porous and 
somewhat moist soil; they bloom most 
freely in full sun. They should be 
pruned rather severely in early spring. 
Hydrangea paniculata Peegee; Peegee 
Hydrangea. (4 to 5 ft.) A very hardy 
shrub with large trusses of showy 
double white flowers, blending into pink 
and bronze shades in autumn. Septem- 
bere tomOctobene 12a ptt. DUE 
KOLKWITZIA 
Kolkwitzia amabilis; Beautybush. (To 
8 ft.) Bell-shaped flowers, pink with 
vellow throat, blooms May-June. Very 
eracenl le shh me nard Violet tape D Oe 
3-40 tte > 220.0. 
LIGUSTRUM—PRIVET 
Used mostly as formal boxed hedges; 
occasionally as a specimen Shrub. 
Ligustrum Vulgare; European Privet. 
One of the hardiest privets for this area. 
Dark glossy green foliage, holding same 
into the early winter. Highly recom- 
mended. See prices under Hedges follow- 
ing Shrubs, bottom of page 11. 
L. vulgare Lodense; Lodense Privet. 
A dwarf variety of European Privet, and 
the only reliable variety than can be 
kept truly low. Fine for around patios 
or bordering walks. Holds leaves so 
late into the winter, can almost be 
classified as being evergreen. Should be 
thoroughly watered in late fall to avoid 
dry freezing. See prices under hedges, 
bottom of page 11. 
L. vulgare Polish; Polish Privet. A 
sport of the European Privet, but if 
anything hardier and not quite so rank 
in its growth. Highly recommended. See 
prices under hedges, bottom of page 11. 

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