18 HENRY FIELD’S SEED SENSE FOR AUGUST, 1950—Henry Field Seed & Nursery Co., Shenandoah, Iowa.. 


Camellia Sasanqua, "'Snow on the Mountain" 
CAMELLIA—the South's Most Beautiful 
Plant 
Has large glossy green leaves and huge double or single flowers, borne from 
late Sept. on through Nov.—a time when very few flowers are to be had. It 
is one of the newest and finest of all broad-leaved evergreens. 
Japonica but faster growing and hardier. 
latitude of Memphis, Tenn., and much farther north with protection. 
Non-acid soil can be acidified by the addition of our “Acid Soil Con- 
ditioner,’’ offered elsewhere on this page. 
We do not consider it satisfactory to ship bare root Camellias. 
acid soil. 
Similar to Camellia 
Can be grown without protection in 
Must have 
Ours are 
potted in a pre-fertilized media and the pot ball can be planted right with the 
plant. 
A1532—CAMELLIA SASANQUA, 
SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN—Large 
double white, carnation-like flowers 
borne in profusion. 12 to 18 in. potted, 
$1.29 each; 3 for $3.79, postpaid. 
A1531—_C AMELLIA SASANQDA, 
DAW N—Very hardy, semi-double. Ivory 
white changing to flesh pink at the 
margins of the petals. .12 to 18 in. 
potted, $1.49 each; 3 for $4.29, ppd. 
A1530—C AMELLIA SASANQUA, 
CLEOPATRA—Large,. beautiful cherry- 
NANDINA 
Al1463—NANDINA domestica — Very 
popular evergreen shrub for warmer 
sections. Hardy to zero. Medium 
height. Blooms early summer. Clus- 
tere of dainty white flowers are fol- 
Jowed by brilliant searlet berries among 
the bronze-red tall leaves. Plant 2 or 
more for. cross pollination and a good 
set of the beautiful berries.. 12 to 18 
in. plants potted in pre-fertilized media, 
ready to keep on growing. 98¢ each; 
2 for $1.85; 5 for $4.19, postpaid. 
JASMINE 
A1474—-PRIMROSE JASMINE (JAS- 
MINUM PRIMULINUM) —Very fast 
growing, semi-erect evergreen with Prim- 
rose-yellow flowers. Grows most any- 
where and is very popular, 12 to 18 in. 
plants potted in pre-fertilized media— 
ready to keep right on growing. 59¢ 
each; 3 fér $1.59, postpaid. 

GARDENIA 
A1433—GARDENIA MYSTERY 
(Best 
garden variety) Almost continuous 
bloom the year around in mild climates 
and as a house plant farther north. 
Medium ‘height, glossy, rich green fol- 

jage and huge, spectacular, fragrant 
snow-white blooms. Plant in partial 
shade or filtered sunlight. Needs acid 
soil. If necessary you can acidify your 
soil with our ‘Acid Soil Conditioner,’ 
offered elsewhere on this page. Hardy 
to 18 degrees above Zero. 12 to 18 in. 
plants potted in pre-fertilized media— 
ready to keep right on growing. 98e 
each. 
red flowers. Often double with crinkled 
petals. 12 to 18 in. potted, $1.29 each; 
3 for $3.79, postpaid. 
A1533—CAMELLIA SASANQUA, VAR- 
IEKGATED—Large single flowers, white 
in center with ends of petals deep pink. 
12 to 18 in. potted, $1.29 each; 3 for 
$3.79, postpaid. 
A2390X—CAMELLIA COLLECTION — 
1 each of above 4 for only $4.98, ppd. 
12 to 18 in. potted, vigorous plants. 

DOUBLE ALTHEA 
(Rose of Sharon) 
This is the lovely Rose of Sharon. 
Grows 6 to 8 ft. tall and is upright and 
neat growing—ideal for lawn plant- 
ings. Loaded with blossoms in August 
and September when flowers are needed. 
Flowers look like big roses when open. 
Red—A1401. Pink—A1400. White 
—A1402. Extra Select plants, 49¢ 
each; 3 for $1.29; 5 for $1.98, ppd. 
A2351X—Althea Collection. 1 each 
red, white, pink and blue, $1.79, ppd. ~ 
A1404—Althea Coelestia. 
ful china blue single Althea. Hardier 
than most varieties. Outstandingly 
showy. 69e¢ each; 3 for $1.89, ppd. 
PYRACANTHA 
A1477—PYRACANTHA — Evergreen 
shrub wih small bright green foliage 
and clusters of brilliant orange berries. 
Beautiful for specimen plants around 
house or lawn. Makes beautiful im- 
penetrable sheared hedge. Grows only 
about 6 ft. high. Very hardy type. 
10 to 15 in. plants potted in pre-fer- 
tilized media, ready to keep right on 
growing. 98e each; 3 for $2.79, ppd. 
A beauti- 
New Carnation-Flowered 
DWARF POMEGRANATE 
A1475—One of the prettiest, cleanest 
shrubs we have ever seen. Never gets 
more than 3 to 4 ft. high. Has fresh, 
bronzy, green leaves and big, double 
flowers like brilliant scarlet carnations 
set here and there along the stems, 
Bears small, showy pomegranates in 
fall and winter. In colder sections, 
may lose its leaves briefly in mid- 
winter. Will stand frost down to 15 
degrees above zero. Loves full sun 
and good soil but does well under dry 
desert conditions. 89¢ each; 3 fer 
2.59, postpaid. 




CRAPE MYRTLE 
One of the most beautiful and, 
striking of all shrubs. Grows 
tall. and covered with giant 
elusters of bloom all summer. 
Perfectly hardy to central Mis- 
souri. Everyone south of there 
should: plant this. Farther north 
tops die down, but if well pro- 
tected will live over and bloom 
on new wood. 
A1417 — Red; A1415 — Pink; 
A1416—Purple; Extra select 
plants; 49e each, 3 for $1.29; 5 
for $1.98, postpaid. 
A2354X—Crape Myrtle Collec- 
tion—1 each Red, Pink and Pur- 
ple, $1.19, postpaid. 
ABELIA GRANDIFLORA 
A1407—Clean, shiny leaves and 
white bell-shaped flowers. 
Blooms all summer. Hardy to 
zero, Grows well in full sun or 
partial shade. A medium height 
shrub. Never grows out of 
bounds. 98e each; 3 for $2.49, 
postpaid. 
BLUE MIST SPIREA 
A1492—Hardy New Blue Mist— 
A striking, low-growing shrub 
from Minnesota that blooms all 
summer and fall. Never gets 
over 3%-to 4 ft. tall. Silvery 
green foliage and spirea-like 
flowers. One of the very few 
blue-flowered shrubs. Often dies 
to the ground in winter in Iowa 
and north but that won’t do any 
harm. Price 69c each; 2 for 
$1.19, postpaid. 


NURSERY STOCK for 
We picked out these items especially for our cus- 
tomers living south of the Iowa-Missouri line. They 
can plant all these things in the fall. 
north of that line, don’t plant any of these items this 
If you live. 

for Brilliant Color 
AZALEAS, INDICA, Among most beauti- 
ful of all flowering evergreens. Masses of 
bloom winter through spring. Glossy green 
foliage. Easy to grow., Need loose, rich, 
acid soil. (See our ‘‘Acid Soil Conditioner’’ 
on this page.) Hardy. to 18 degrees. 
A1t52i—PRIDE OF MOBILE—Brilliant pink 
flowers. Hardy, fast growing. Profuse 
bloomer, ; 
A1520—MME, DOMIQUE—One of the larg-- 
est. Strawberry-cdlored blooms, streaked 
with deep pink and white. = 
A1l522—SALMON (LAWSAL)—Salmon-col- 
ored blooms. Best of its color. 
Prices of above: 9 to 12 in. plants potted 
in pre-fertilized media, $1.29 each, postpaid. 
A2389X—Collection — 1 each of 
above 3 for only $3.59, postpaid. ; 
KURUME AZALEAS. Bloom winter and 
spring in mild climates. Make good pot 
plants north. Stand winter in all southern 
states. Need acid soil. (See our ‘‘Acid 
Soil Conditioner’’ on this page.) am 
Al526—APPLE BLOSSOM — Hose-in-hose 
fiowers. . Color or apple blossoms, ; 
A1l527—CORAL BELLS—Compact grower. 
Masses of coral-pink, bell-shaped flowers. 
Al528—HINODEGRI—Compact grower. Fi- 
ery red flowers, Glossy leaves. i 
A1l529—SNOW—Large hose-in-hose ‘blooms 
of purest white. ; 
Prices of above: 6 to 8 in, plants, potted in 
pre-fertilized media, $1.49 each; 3 for $4.19, 
ppd. ; 
BUTTERFLY BUSHES 
A1413—RED GLORY — Brand 
new, reddest of red. A striking- 
ly brilliant plant. Flowers all 
summer, 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10; 
12 for $7.50, oe ay 
AI410O—ILE DE F RAN C E— 
Loaded with blooms all sum- 
mer long. Color deep reddish 
purple. Extra select plants: 
49c each, 3 for $1.29; 5 for 
$1.98, postpaid. 
AI4ti—LAVENDER = B UT-_ 
TERFLY BUSH—Grows 3 to 
4 ft. Is loaded with graceful, 
long, pointed blooms. Flowers 
lilac-shaped, lavender in col- 
or and bloom late summer. 
Extra select plants; 39c each; 
3 for 98c; 5 for $1.49, post- 
paid. 
Al412—PINK CHARMING— : 
A really charming true pink. Extra select 
plants: 59c each; 3 for $1.59; 4 for $1.98, 
postpaid. 
Al4i4 — SNOWBANK — Pure, soft, snow- 
Beautiful alone or in combination » 
75c each; 3 
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white. _ or 
with bright colored varieties. 
for $2.10; 12 for $7.50, postpaid. 
Al409—MIDNIGHT BLUE—Long spikes of 
deepest blue flowers with bright yellow eyes. 
postpaid. 
69c each; 3 for $1.89, 





A2352X——BUTTERFLY BUSH 
COLLECTION—1 each of Red 
Glory, Ile De France, Pink Charm- 
ing, Midnight Blue for $2.39, ppd. 
ACID SOIL CONDITIONER 
4059— (ALUMINUM SULPHATE) 
—For making sweet or neutral soil 
acid so you can grow Camellias, 
Gardenias, Azaleas, Hydrangeas, 
Blueberries, etc. Not a fertilizer. 
Directions on can. Easy, inexpen- 
a a ane 1 Ib. 39e; 3 lbs, $1.00, 






