FERRIS’ 
SHRUBS 
GEMS FOR 
» YOUR LANDSCAPE § 
Strong, Hardy 
Field-Grown Plants 
HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS. 
lis of Snow). Grand summer 
ing Hydrangea. Immense, 
unded flowers of pure white make 
a wonderful display from June to 
ugust; beautzful, heart-shaped, 
ight Ses saga Does well in 
i eet 3-5 ft. at mctunity: 
Each 2 5 
a 18-24 j in., select. $0.85 $1.55 $3.50 
S 31—FLOWERING QUINCE. (Cydo- 
nia japonica). Sometimes called 
_“firebush", for in May it is ablaze with clusters of beautiful flame-scarlet flowers. 
- Glossy foliage. Very charming in combination with Forsythia or other early bloomers, 
in the foreground of evergreens. A splendid shrub, and in great favor everywhere. 
OE aR a a 
‘. ft. at maturity. Pictured in color on page 46. Each 2 5 
i ft. TE ee ete Ae ee ee $0.50 $0.85 $1.85 
32FORSYTHIA SPECTABILIS. (Golden Bell). Springtime s golden queen, great 
masses of bright yellow flowers before a leaf appears. It is the earliest of all shrubs 
to bloom in the spring, and should be in every border or foundation group. Spec- 
» tabilis is the hardiest type. 5-8 ft. at maturity. See picture on page 46. 










Each 2 5 
me a) ‘18-24 i in., transplants ............. EE Saks Age a eRe ae $0.50 $0.90 $2.00 
(b) 2-3 ft, select ............... coy SS Op ee .70 1.25 2.80 
$ SPIREA BILLIARDI ROSEA. Long plumy, soft pink blooms cover the plant in July; 
ornamental gray-green foliage. Handsome plant for foundation groups or hedges. 
4-5 ft. at maturity. Color a on opposite page. Each 2 5 
bo Ree $0.65 $1.20 $2.75 
OWERING ALMOND. ee glandulosa). Lovely, double, roselike, bright 
nk flowers in very early spring. Like the first robin, you will welcome the radiant 
s eauty of the Flowering Almond on the spring landscape. Plant grows 4-6 ft. tall. 
~ Each 2 5 
| SAAR ARDS oa a ee 2 ...$0.85 $1.55 $3.50 
* S40_ULAC E ROTHOMAGENSIS—Finest Hedge Lilac. 
; Gites lovely, lacy Chinese Lilac—called the Improved Persian. Strong, arching 
branches are profuse with large, loose clusters of beautiful rose-lilac; distinctive 
narrow leaves. Excellent for foundation planting and develops handsome hedges. 
8-10 ft. at maturity. Each 2 6 12 
cay ee ares a eee S075 «$140. “$3.00.. $7.20 

French Lilacs 
BS % * Beautiful, fragrant, colorful! Blooms of these Deluxe Hybrids are enormous, full, 
- often double, of exquisite color tints, and their fragrance fills the air. Then they usually 






blooming the first year after planting. As specimens on the lawn, in borders or 
edges, they are superb. 6-10 ft. at maturity. 
11—ALPHONSE LaVALLE. Double flowers of blue-lavender. 
- JOLY. Double, dark purple-red. Very fine. 
. X. Large flowers of rich wine-red. Splendid for cutting. 
~ BART. Mauve-pink. Lovely, lacy flowers. 
\ ICHAEL BUCHNER. Charming, double flowers of pinkish-violet. 
4 AME LeMOINE. Beautiful, double flowers of snow-white. 
; '7—PRES. CARNOT. Huge, compact trusses of soft rose-lilac; double. 
; -$48—-MONT BLANC. Most beautiful of all white single Lilacs; enormous blooms. 
‘S49—PRES. Setfele Large, double flowers of soft, delicate blue. 
PRICES ON THE 9 FRENCH LILACS: 
— ; Each 2 5 
ee pa 6 > eae $1.25 $220 $4.75 
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S35—MINNESOTA SNOWFLAKEE. (Plant Patent No. 538). New. Very Double Mock 
Orange. A mantle of large, snow-white, all-double flowers on a shapely, graceful 
and rugged plant; exceptionally sweet scented. As a specimen, it will grow to a 
height of 10 to 12 feet, but is easily kept to smaller proportions by shearing a little 
each year. It thrives in ordinary soil, either sun or partial shade. Minnesota Snow- 
Flake is remarkably lovely, and great in performance. 2-3 ft.. select. $1.50 each. 
S36—RED-TWIGGED DOGWOOD. (Comus sibirica). Blood-red branches add cheeri- 
ness to the wintertime landscape. In summer bright green foliage, creamy white 
flowers and pearly fruit. Grows well in sun or shade. 5-8 ft. at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
Bad ROLOCL Ere oie nee: Le Lance oak ok OUR oer $0.85 $1.55 $3.50 
S37—YELLOW-TWIGGED DOGWOOD. (Cornus lutea). Like the Red-Twigged variety 
it is fine for backgrounds, groups or naturalizing. Golden branches, white flowers 
and white berries; fine looking at all seasons. S-8 ft. at maturity. 
; Each 2 5 
Ait ROLOCE neta ee oe Ree Yh tists cvs wR BIs & = gues ook $0.85 $1.55 $3.50 
S38—VARIEGATED DOGWOOD. (Elegantissima). Handsome foliage has a creamy 
white edge; splendid as a specimen or in group plantings. Bright red bark; flowers 
in early summer followed by berries. 4-6 ft. at maturity. Ideal for the north side or 
other shady spots. Each 2 5 
POA 2e iE BOLOCT ore | = ee tie ee ee Boo a a ne wre os $1.10 $1.90 $4.50 
S3S8—LEMOINE’S MOCK ORANGE. Excellent dwarfish variety, seldom growing over 
3-4 ft. tall. A profusion of “orange blossoms”, intensely fragrant, in June. 
Each 2 5 
G24 stan ROLOCTIN: Tire ee RRs hoslckiies Hae o tveste bnnteee $0.56 $0.85 $1.85 
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