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DOUBLE ALTHEA—Rose-of-Sharon (Hibiscus sytic: 
beautiful, tree-like shrubs which bloom late in August and September, with a profusion of 
brightly colored, double flowers. We offer four choice named varieties, all double-flowering, 
that will provide a full range of color: ? 
ARDENS—Double Violet. JEAN D’ARC—Double White. 
BOULE DE FEU—Double Red. PULCHERRIMUS—Double Pink. 
Strong, blooming-age, 18 to 24 in., bushes, your choice of above—specify varieties 
wanted—40c each. SPECIAL: 1 each of the 4 above varieties, labeled, only $1.39. 
' Improved Prunus Besseyi). A 
HANSEN $s BUSH CHERRY Sala dwarf, symmetrical bush, 
producing quantities of delicious fruit! Bush covered with masses of snow-white flowers in 
early spring, followed by fruit nearly as large as any Sweet Cherry, but Plum-shaped. Has 
a fine flavor. Delicious to eat from the bush; fine for sauce, jams and jellies. Very hardy. 
Grows 4 to 5 feet tall. A great attraction to many species of birds. Strong, 2-yr., 18 to 24 
in., bushes, 30c each; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 2-yr., 2 to 3 fi., Bearing-Age Bushes, 
50c each; 3 for $1.35. Heavy, 3-yr., Bearing-Age Bushes (fruited last summer), a 
bargain at only 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
HARDY RED CRAPE MYRTLE ‘122213"c0r'2,tnaico 
Classed by many as the 
finest flowering garden shrub. Often known as the Lilac of the South. Fully hardy as far 
north as northern Maryland. In more northern locations it dies back to the ground each winter, but as it is the 
habit of Crape Myrtle to bloom on new wood, the new canes that sprout from the vigorous root system each spring 
are a mass of flowers by mid-summer, the large, attractive blooms being a rich, watermelon-red. Price: 18 to 
24 in., bushes, just 70c each; 2 for $1.25; 5 for $2.50. 
BUDDLEIAS BUTTERFLY BUSH OR SUMMER LILACS 
CHARMING A genuine bright pink. Unsurpassed for extreme length of flower sprays. 
New dark wine dubonnet colored Buddleia. Strong, erect stems, 
DUBONNET with firm spikes closely set with bloom. 
Large flowers of rich, reddish-purple, borne in long pani- 
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cles, often a foot in length. Noted for extreme bril- 
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HANSEN'S 
BUSH CHERRY 
An orchid-pink, with brilliant orange eye and flower 
ORCHID BEAUTY heads up to two feet in length. Excellent cut flower. 
A new White Buddleia carrying huge spikes of fully 
WHITE CLOUD rounded-out blooms. Excellent cut flower. Very choice. 
Price of Above Varieties: 55c each; 3 of a single variety, $1.45. SPECIAL: 
One each of the five above kinds, all labeled, only $2.25, not prepaid. 
SILKY DOGWOOD (Cornus Amomum). An wassual sre 
having purple branches. 
green leaves with silky, brownish hairs on the leaf veins, from 2 to 4 inches in length. 
Later in season has bluish colored fruits. 
YELLOWTWIG DOGWOOD (Cornus Flaviramea). 
Branches have a distinct 
golden color, giving the shrub a fine winter effect. Variegated foliage. 
BAILEY DOGWOOD (Cornus Baileyi). Very handsome 
variety of upright growth, with dark 
red branches. Blooms nearly all summer. Autumn coloring of foliage and winter 
color of twigs are unequalled. 
PRICE: Your Choice of 3 Above Dogwoods in Sturdy, 12 to 15 in., bushes, 
50c each; 2 of one variety, 90c. Specify kinds wanted. SPECIAL: 1 each of 3 
above Dogwoods, only $1.25, not Prepaid. 
GIANT SNOWBALL (Viburnum Opulus Sterile). One of the 
most popular of all Viburnums. Noted for 
its lovely white flowers which appear in huge, compact, white balls. Usually blooms 
in time for Memorial Day. Strong, 15 to 18 in., bushes, 55c¢ each; 2 for $1.00. 
SILVERBERRY (Elaeagnus argentea). An attractive, erect shrub 
growing to 12 ft. in height. Reddish brown branchlets 
are clothed with silvery colored foliage. Covered in May and June with yellow, 
fragrant flowers, followed later by silvery white berries. Vigorous grower. Hardy 
everywhere. Strong, 15 to 18 in., bushes, 40c each; 2 for 70c; 5 for $1.50, 
TAMARIX AFRICANA Tall, tree-like shrub covered with 
graceful, feathery, silver-green 
foliage, and bearing a misty profusion of bright pink flowers during 
May. An all-season attraction. Excellent as a single specimen, ideal 
for tall hedge. Sturdy, 18 to 24 in., bushes, 40c each; 3 for 90c. 
SLENDER DEUTZIA (Deutzia Gracilis). A choice 
variety of dwarf type, not 
over 3 ft., in height at maturity. A profuse bloomer, producing loads 
of pure white flowers in May and June. You'll like it. Sturdy, 12 to 
15 in., bushes, only 40c each; 3 for $1.05. 
SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEL 34 *¢ 04 fovarite: 
Flowers are pure 
white, borne in dense clusters along the entire length of the branches. 
Covered with bloom during late May and June. Well adapted for 
hedges, groups or single specimens. Sturdy, 12 to 18 in., hedging 
grade, 6 for 75c; 12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50; 50 for $4.60; 100 
for $8.85. 2-yr., 18 to 24 in., bushes, 20c each; 6 for $1.00; 12 
for $1.85; 25 for $3.60; 50 for $6.75. Heavy, 2 to 3 ft., bushes, 
30c each; 6 for $1.60; 12 for $3.00; 50 for $11.00; 100 for $21.00. 

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