
MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA 
ORIENTAL MAGNOLIA 
There is nothing as gorgeous as the 
Oriental Magnolias when in full bloom in 
early Spring. It is most highly esteemed in 
England, and it is gaining more popularity 
in the United States every year. 
Soulangeana—Small tree with large 9- 
petal, pinkish flowers before the leaves in 
the spring. One of the most beautiful 
flowering trees. 
Soulangeana Nigra — Blooms later than 
Soulangeana and is darker in color. 
Liliflera (M. obovata) — Tulip-shaped, 
large, purplish pink flowers before leaves 
appear. Many stems from ground and 
makes a large bush. 
Price on each of the above: $2.25 each, 
SB 10h aoG.DU. 
Rustica Rubra—Large, cup-shaped, dark 
reddish purple flowers, with handsome seed- 
pods more than 6 inches long. It is a vigor- 
ous grower and especially desirable where 
a tall spreading Magnolia is wanted. Blooms 
later than Soulangeana and is one of the 
best of the more recent introductions. 
12218 int, $2:75 each: 
Acuminata (Cucumber Tree)—A beauti- 
ful pyramidal tree, attaining a great height 
with spreading branches. Large dark bluish 
green leaves are 6 to 9 inches long. Found 
in many parts of United States] Very hardy. 
2-3 ft., 50c each, 3 for $1.40, 10 for $3.50. 
FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell) 
Intermedia — Bright yellow flowers; a 
vigorous grower, with slender, arching 
branches, narrow leaves. 
GIRARD BROTHERS’ NURSERY, GENEVA, OHIO 

buoovtNG HART (Dicentra) 
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)—We are list- 
ing this ‘Old Favorite’ by request, from 
many of our customers. This flower came 
to be known many years ago. Is a favorite 
among’st flower lovers. Unlike many varie- 
ties that came in the picture and faded 
awey. This flower becomes more popular 
as years go by. 
The heart-shaped flowers are pink with 
white centers, branches graceful and croop- 
ing. Foliage is fern-like. Very hardy and 
grows the height. 
18-24 in., 60c each. 
CYDONIA JAPONICA (Japanese Quince) 
This is the seedling type and produces 
mixed colors of flowers, also bears quince- 
like apples. 18-24 in., 50c each, 10 for $4.00. 
Pygemea (Dwarf Japenese Quince) — 
Dwarf spreading shrub to 3 ft. Flowers 
more salmon in color than Japonica. Excel- 
lent for heavy hedges, 6-12 in., 30e each. 
Fortunei— Upright, end often planted as 
single specimen. Handsome dark green. 
fchage, golden yellow flowers. 
Viridissima —- Green stem Golden Beil. 
Flowers greenish-yellow. 
sees: in., well branched, 40c each, 10 for 
33.50. 
Fersythia (Spectalilis)—Blooms in pro- 
fusion, large rich golden flowers. Very 
attractive. 
12-18 in., 55¢ each, 3 for $1.50. 
WEIGELIA 
Weigelia — Very showy medium sized 
shrub. Blooms profusely in June and some- 
time at intervals during summer. Nice in 
mass plantings. 
Eva Rathke—Deep carmine red. 
Rosea—Rose pink. 
12-18 in., 55¢ each, 2 for $1.05. 

