Thompsonville, Conn. 
Flowering Shrubs 


Exochorda 
Racemosa (Pearl Bush). Of rather slender spreading 
habit, bearing racemes of pearly buds and pure white 
flowers. Rather tall grower. 90c each. 
Forsythia 
Fortunei (Golden Bell). Of vigorous, upright growth; 
dense masses of golden yellow flowers in April. 
Strong plants 65c each, $6.25 per 10; heavy, 90c, 
$8.75 per 10; extra heavy plants $1.25 each. 
Spectabilis (Showy Border Golden Bell). Tall growing 
variety with large golden-yellow flowers covering 
the stems. Strong plants, 65c each, $6.25 per 10; 
heavy 90c each, $8.75 per 10; extra heavy plants 
$1.25 each. 
Hibiscus Syriacus 
Althaea (Rose-of-Sharon) 
Althaeas are among our most attractive flowering 
shrubs, flowering as they do in late summer makes them 
especially valuable. We offer the following varieties 
in bush form plants. Extra heavy plants $1.25 each. 
Ardens. Double blue. 
Banner. Double white with red center. 
Boule de Feu. Double red. 
Jeanne d’Arc. Double white. 
Lady Stanley. Double pink. 
Coelestis. Single blue. $1.50 each. 
Rubis. Single red. 
Wm. Smith. Single white. 
Halesia 
Tetraptera (Great Silverbell). A shrub of irregular, 
spreading habit bearing in May hundreds of small 
white, bell-shaped flowers. Strong plants $1.50 
and $2.50 each. 
Hamamelis (Witch-Hazel) 
Vernalis. An exceedingly interesting winter flowering 
shrub. Flowers small, red outside, yellow petals 
usually in Feb. Strong 3 yr. plants $1.25 each. 
Honeysuckle, See Lonicera 
Hydrangea 
Arborescens Grandiflora (Hills-of-Snow). Large, closely 
formed flower heads of pure snow white. Mid- 
summer flowering. Strong plants $1.00 each, 3 for 
$9.75. Extra heavy plants $1.50. 
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Forsythia 

Hydrangea, Arborescens Grandiflora 
Paniculata Grandiflora. Immense panicles of creamy 
white flowers tinting to rose when fully opened. 
Strong plants $1.50 each, 3 for $4.35. 
Kolkwitzia 
Amabilis (Beauty Bush). Early June finds it a mass of 
arching sprays of light pink flowers which are beauti- 
ful both in bud and full flower. Extra heavy, $1.50 
each. ; 
Ligustrum 
Ibota (Privet). Hardiest of all Privets. Branches slightly 
pendulous; flowers white, fragrant, borne in great 
profusion. This stock selected for shrub planting. 
Extra heavy plants 65c each, $6.00 per 10. 
Regelianum (Regel’s Privet). For shrub use this is an 
excellent subject; low, spreading, drooping growth 
with bright green leaves; small panicles of white 
flowers. Excellent for foundation planting or mixed 
groups. Strong 3 yr. plants 60c each, $5.50 per 10. 
For regular grade and other Privets see Hedge 
Plants, Page 37. f 
Lilac 
See Syringa 
Lonicera (Bush Honeysuckle) 
Morrowi. White flowers in May and scarlet berries 
from August until late fall. 3 to 4 ft. 90c each, $8.75 
for 10. 
Tatarica Rosea. Pink flowers followed by ornamental 
red fruit of which the birds are very fond. 3 to 4 ft. 
90c each, $8.75 for 10. 
Tatarica Rubra. Like the above but with light red 
flowers. Strong 3 yr. plants 90c each, $8.75 for 10. 
Zabelli. Without doubt the finest red flowering honey- 
suckle. Neat, upright but well filled shrub, fruit 
bright red. $1.00 each, 5 for $4.50. 
Philadelphus 
Avalanch. A medium tall graceful shruo with rather 
slender stems and small foliage but producing a 
wealth of small fragrant flowers. Strong plants $1.00 
each, 5 for $4.50. 
Coronarius (Sweet Mock Orange). Full compact grow- 
ing form of Sweet Syringa. Strong plants 90c each; 
extra heavy plants $1.25 each. 
Grandiflorus (Scentless Mock Orange). The ever 
popular old-fashioned Syringa. Fine large foliage 
with creamy white flowers. Strong 3 yr. plants 90c 
each, $8.75 for 10. 
Virginal. Fragrant, very large double white flowers in 
June. Strong plants $1.00 each; extra heavy, $1.50 
each. 
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