Cuttings Hardy Ornamental Shrubs 
Ornamental shrubs are the foundation of all landscape plantings. 
lend a charm and grace to the home grounds that is invaluable. 
They 
It is the 
softening grace of the dwarf and medium height shrubs when planted about 
the foundations that creates the transformation from bareness to beauty. The 
taller shrubs find their proper place as specimens in the lawn or in the border 
along the lot boundaries to give privacy or to screen out unattractive views. 
ARROWWOOD 
8-10 feet. An attractive shrub with pe- 
culiar dentate leaves, bright green foliage 
turning to rich purple and red in the fall. 
White flowers followed by small blue-black 
berries that are relished by the birds. Does 
well in shade. 3-4 ft., $1.00. 
PINK FLOWERING ALMOND 
A very double pink flowering shrub, in 
bloom _before leaves appear in spring. 
Growth dwarf and bushy, compact, with 
slender branches. Fine plants to use in 
grouping or for lawn. 2-3 ft., $1.00. 
BARBERRY 
THUNBERGI— 
This low, spreading shrub is useful in 
foundation plantings, borders and hedges. 
The bright green leaves take on a splendid 
autumn coloring of gold and scarlet. The 
twiggy branches are set with small, sharp 
thorns and in spring are covered with small 
yellow flowers succeeded by brilliant scar- 
let berries. 12-18 inch, 60c; 18-24 inch, 75c. 
RED-LEAVED— 
Has rich, bright red foliage in spring that 
remains so during the summer if in full sun. 
Is unusually beautiful in fall with bronze 
and yellow of the foliage and abundant 
scarlet berries that persist through the win- 
ter. 12-18 inch, 75c; 18-24 inch, $1.00. 
BUFFALO BERRY 
An attractive silvery shrub bearing 
masses of brilliant red berries in late sum- 
mer and fall. A handsome ornamental up 
to 12 feet tall. 4-5 ft., $1.00. 
CARAGANA 
SIBERIAN PEA TREE— 
Extremely hardy. Blossoms are pea like 
and yellow in color, coming forth in small 
clusters in late spring. Fine for border or 
group planting. Does well in shade. 3-4 ft., 
80c. 
CINQUEFOIL 
A very attractive dwarf shrub, growing to 
about 2 feet. Attractive yellow flowers 
throughout summer. 18-24 inch, 50c. 
CORALBERRY 
A low, slender branching shrub valuable 
for planting in shady places and for cover- 
ing steep slopes. Its beauty lies in the 
masses of coral berries that ripen in the 
fall and usually adhere all winter. 2-3 ft., 
75c. 
HIGH-BUSH CRANBERRY 
One of the best shrubs for ornamental 
planting. Extremely -hardy. The white 
flowers of early summer are followed by 
brilliant red berries that resemble cran- 
berries. Useful for jelly. Leaves are large, 
with a vivid fall coloration. 3-4 ft., $1.00. 
FLOWERING CRABS 
HOPA— 
One of the most popular and attractive of 
the highly colored, spring flowering orna- 
mental crabs. In spring the tree is a mass 
of dark red flowers, in fall covered with dark 
red fruits, which make a delicious jelly. 
5-6 ft., $1.75; 6-7 ft., $2.25. 
RED SILVER— 
A very attractive lawn tree with maroon- 
red leaves overlaid with silver on the under 
side. Has dark red blooms followed by 
dark red fruit which hangs on until winter. 
6-7 ft., $2.25. 
ALMEY (Rosybloom)— 
Has large blossoms of unfading, glisten- 
ing red with white markings at base of each 
petal giving effect of a 5-sided star. When 
in bloom, this strong healthy tree, from a 
distance looks like a mass of flame. 5-6 ft., 
$2.00. 
ROSYBLOOM NO. 454— 
Buds are deep red, opening to small rosy 
flowers which fade to pink followed by 
small red fruit. Habit of tree is narrowly 
columnar, suggesting the outline of a Lom- 
bardy Poplar. Leaves are deep, purplish 
red. 5-6 ft., $2.00. 
