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“DOUBLE ALTHEA 
DOUBLE ALTHEA 
— Rose-of-Sharon 
(Hibiscus syriacus). A species of beautiful, 
tree-like shrubs which bloom late in August 
and September, with a profusion of brightly col 
ored, double flowers. We offer four choice 
named varieties, all double-flowering, that will 
provide a full range of color: 
ARDENS — Double Violet 
BOULE DE FEU — Double Red 
JEAN D’ARC — Double White 
ANEMONAEFLORUS — Double Pink 
Strong, blooming-age, 18 to 24 in., bushes, your 
choice of above — specify varieties wanted — 
35c each. SPECIAL: 1 each of the 4 above 
varieties, labeled, only $1.29. 
HANSEN’S BUSH CHERRY 
(Improved Prunus Besseyi). A beautiful, dwarti, 
symmetrical bush, producing quantities of de- 
licious fruit! Bush covered with masses of snow- 
white flowers in early spring, followed by fruit 
nearly as large as any Sweet Cherry, but 
Plum-shaped. Has a fine flavor. Delicious to 
eat from the bush; fine for sauce, jams and jel- 
lies. Very hardy. Grows 4 to 5 feet tall. A 
great attraction to many species of birds. 
Strong, 2-yr., 18 to 24 in., bushes, 30c each; 3 
for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 2-yr., 2 to 3 ft., Bearing- 
Age Bushes, 50c each; 3 for $1.35. Heavy, 3-yr., 
Bearing-Age Bushes (fruited last summer), a 
bargain at only 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
CALYCANTHUS 
(Calycanthus Floridus). The attractive, dark reddish 
brown flowers produced in the spring are enticingly 
fragrant. The large pods which follow are also aro- 
matic. Bush covered with glossy, deep green foliage. 
Well branched, 18 to 24 in., bushes, 35c each; 2 for 65c. 
CHASTE TREE 
(Vitex macrophylla). Combines unusual beauty of 
foliage with attractive spikes of lovely lavender-blue 
flowers, ‘borne in upright panicles on tips of stems. 
Blooms profusely from July until frost. A most desir- 
able shrub. Strong, 18 to 24 in., bushes, 45c each; 3 
for $1.19. 
DEUTZIA CRENATA 
(Scabra Flore-pleno). Unusual and different. One of 
the very best Deutzias. Beautiful, double flowers 
thickly stud the upright branches in May. Blooms over 
longer period than most others. Heavy, 2 to 3 ft., 
bushes, 40c each; 2 for 75c. 
BLOOD-TWIG DOGWOOD 
(Cornus Sanguinea). A most handsome and attractive 
native shrub. Very free flowering, its myriads of white 
berries a striking contrast from its blood-red stems. 
Berries remain on bush and attract many kinds of 
birds during the winter. Strong, 18 to 24 in., bushes, 
40c each; 2 for 70c. 
FORSYTHIA INTERMEDIA 


WHITTEN’S 
HEAVY ROOTED — 
FIELD GROWN 
SHRUBS 
ARE THE BEST BUY 
DEUTZIA GRACILIS 
(Slender Deutzia), A choice variety of dwari 
type, not over 3 ft., in height at maturity. A 
profuse bloomer, producing loads of pure white 
flowers in May and June, even when small. 
You'll like it. Sturdy, 12 to 15 in., bushes, just 
40c each; 2 for 75c. 
GOLDEN ELDER 
(Sambucus Nigra aurea). Covered with golden 
yellow foliage throughout entire season. At 
blooming time the bush is loaded with large, 
flat clusters of white flowers. Grows 6 to 8 feet 
high. Strong, 18 to 24 in., bushes, 40c each; 2 
for 75c. ; 
FORSYTHIA INTERMEDIA 
Earliest of all the species. Lights up the garden 
with masses of yellow flowers early in spring, 
long before its leaves appear. Strong, 18 to 24 
in., bushes, 40c each; 2 for 75c. 
KOREAN or EARLY FORSYTHIA 
While the Forsythias are naturally early bloom- 
ers, this variety bursts into a mass of golden 
yellow very early in the spring, far ahead of 
its foliage, and is one of the first flowers to 
make its appearance. Strong, 18 to 24 in., 
bushes, 40c each; 2 for 75c. 
ZABEL’S RED HONEYSUCKLE 
(Lonicera tatarica zabeli). Loaded at blooming 
time with masses of red flowers, claimed to be 
more nearly a true-red than any other sort. 
Choice. Strong, 18 to 24 in., bushes, 45¢ each; 
3 for $1.19. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE 
(Elaeagnus Angustifolia). Rugged, tree-like 
shrub, attaining 10 to 12 ft, height at maturity, 
with attractive, silvery gray foliage. Flowers 
deep golden and very fragrant, followed by 
ornamental yellowish brown fruits with silver 
scales. Sturdy, 15 to 18 in., bushes, 30c each; 
Giese TAbyew 
ROSE-ACACIA 
(Robinia hispida). 
Bush-Type Moss 
Locust. Attractive tree- 
like shrub with light 
green foliage. Loaded 
with clusters of pea- 
shaped, rose-pink flow- 
ers during June and 
July. Strong, 18 to 24 
in., bushes, 35c each; 
2 for 65c. 


BARGAIN 
No. 18 
Your Choice of 
Any Six Shrubs 
on This Page (In- 
cluding Hansen’s 
Cherry, 18 to 24 
in., grade) 
ONLY $] ,59 NET 
Not Prepaid 
“DEUTZIA CRENATA 
Liberal Discounts on Early Cash Orders — see page 2 
