WHITTEN’S 
HEAVY ROOTED 
FIELD GROWN 
SHRUBS 
ARE THE - BEST BUY 
DOUBLE PINK 
FLOWERING ALMOND 
(Prunus Glandulosa rosea). One of the most 
charming early spring flowering shrubs. Comes 
into full bloom before the leaves appear, pro- 
ducing full clusters of double, rose-colored 
flowers, snuggling tight to the twigs. Strong, 
2-yr., 18 to 24 in., bushes, 50c each; 2 for 95c. 
Heavy, 2 to 3 ft., specimen bushes, 70c each; 
2 for $1.30. 
GIANT ‘‘TRUE-BLUE’’ ALTHEA 
(Coelestis) Celestial Blue 
The only known Althea producing a really blue 
flower. Its gorgeous, single, disc-like flowers 
are produced in great numbers, of larger than 
average size. A scarce variety. Strong, 18 to 
24 in., bushes, 50c each; 2 for 90c. 
AZALEA MOLLIS 
The Best of the Hardy Azaleas. Plants are 
dwarf, bushy, and well branched. In May strik- 
ingly beautiful flowers, about 2!/, in., in diame- 
ter, appear in bunches at the ends of the 
shoots. Innumerable shades of orange, flame- 
yellow, and salmon-orange of most brilliant 
hues. Assorted colors only. No particular color 
can be supplied. Sturdy, 8 to 12 in., field-grown 
plants, priced low at 90c each; 2 for $1.60. 
BEAUTY BUSH 
(Kolkwitzia amabilis). Profusely covered in 
May with small, bell-shaped pink flowers with 
orange veins in the throats. Graceful the year 
round. Perfectly hardy. Sturdy, 18 to 24 in., 
bushes, 55c each; 2 for $1.00. 
PHILADELPHUS 
LEMOINE 
One of 
spreading branches, 
for 75c. 
to 24 in. 

FLOWERING ALMOND 

BEAUTY BUSH 


9g BE 8: 

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ADD BEAUTY, CHARM AND DIGNITY TO YOUR HOME GROUNDS 
the choicer varieties. 
loaded at blooming time 
with a profusion of flowers in dense clusters, 
and having a delicate but delightful perfume. 
Sturdy, 18 to 24 in., bushes, only 40c each; 2 
BARGAIN No. 16 
Double Pink Flowering Almond, 18 
Beauty Bush, 18 to 24 in. 
Hardy Red Crape Myrtle, 18 to 24 in. 
Philadelphus Lemoine, 18 to 24 in. 
onty $1.69 Net, Not Prepaid 


FRENCH LILAC 


HARDY RED CRAPE MYRTLE 
(Lagerstroemia Indica). Classed by many as the finest 
flowering garden shrub, Often known as the Lilac of 
the South, Fully hardy as far north as northern Mary- 
land. In more northern locations it dies back to the 
ground each winter, but as it is the habit of Crape 
Myrtle to bloom on new wood, the new canes that 
sprout from the vigorous root system each spring are 
a mass of flowers by mid-summer, the large, attractive 
blooms being a rich, watermelon-red. Price: 18 to 24 
in., bushes, just 70c each; 2 for $1.25. 
HYPERICUM 
Golden St. Johnswort. Its brilliant golden flowers, 
beautifully formed, appear from early summer until 
frost, covering the bush with a blanket of gold. At- 
tractive and charming. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. 
Sturdy, 15 to 18 in., bushes, 45c each; 2 for 80c. 
DBL. FLOWERING KERRIA 
(Corchorus Japonica Flora-plena). Heavily covered 
with double, fluffy, golden flowers, 11/2 inches across, 
blooming from June through the summer. Vigorous 
grower, Bushy in habit. Ultimate height 6 ft. Plant in 
sunny location for free blooming. Excellent cut flower. 
Choice, double-flowering plants, 18 to 24 in., only 60c 
each; 2 for $1.10. 
FRENCH HYBRID LILACS 
Unless familiar with these gorgeous shrubs, one can- 
not visualize their full beauty. Enormous flower clus- 
ters measure 10 to 12 inches in length. Commence 
blooming very young, often the same year of planting. 
Bushes are perfectly hardy and will not sucker. Care- 
fully budded on hardy understocks. We offer the 
four most popular colors: Blue, Red, Purple, White. 
Specify colors wanted. Large sized, 18 to 24 in., 
bushes, only 65c each. SPECIAL: 1 each of the 4 
colors offered, only $2.35. 
PHILADELPHUS 
VIRGINALIS 
The Everblooming Double 
Mock Orange. Has very large, 
sweetly scented, white flowers 
with yellow stamens, set in 
huge clusters all over the bush. 
Blooms through June and July; 
then intermittently until fall. 
Flowers on one-year wood are 
single, and double on older 
growth. Well branched, 18 to 
24 in., bushes, 60c each; 2 for 
$1.10. Large, 3-yr., 2 to 3 ft. 
bushes, 80c each; 2 for $1.50. 
Has gracefully 


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