Flowering Deciduous Shrubs 
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plants like hydrangeas, hypercum, bush roses, etc., the bloom on the “’tips’’ of the new 
growth, need severe pruning if large blossoms are wanted. 
wood by pruning in the dormant and semi-dormant period only. 
dead and old wood. 
cut back hard. 
Constantly renew this young 
On all shrubs, cut out all 
Lilacs should be pruned only once every six or seven years, and then 
Nothing benefits a shrub more than proper pruning. 
When done cor- 
rectly, you will be rewarded with a wealth of bloom and beauty of shape. 
BERBERIS—-BARBERRY 
B. THUNBERGI (Japanese Barbery). Variety 
of dwarf habit. The spiny branches are 
covered with small green foliage, chang- 
ing to bright red in the fall. It bears a 
mass of bright red berries, which persist 
during the winter. 
Bement. (OGM 100. ceases cn eescesesscicy 25.00 
RCE ETE | DOT 100. 6 cnc c esse rrcenenseees 45.00 
Pee DEP 100... ec ccca ns srsvanseecs 75.00 
merous, POE 100. 6 oe. ew eee cscs nenascs 90.00 
B. THUNBERGI ATROPURPUREA (Redleaf 
Japanese Barberry). Very colorful and 
possesses the same merits as the green 
leaved Barberry, but needs the sun to 
bring out the red of the leaves. 
Pete iG ins, per 100...........--.veceees 60.00 
wemeomer sins, POP 100. 6. we ccccsweeveasecaas 95.00 
PAP COmSO Its, POM 100. os... cine cccic oclec + «cise 135.00 
REET s OI 100 5 s.0's vices nae ow sae eln's eo 175.00 
B. TRUEHEDGE COLUMNBERRY (Upright 
Barberry). Compact-growing, upright 
plants with heavy foliage which takes on 
brilliant autumn tints. Makes beautiful 
specimens or hedges. 
SOMCOMIGO MMe DEr 100... ccc ecw sec cssccseee 45.00 
Prices on above Barberry plants—25 or more 
at 100 rates; less than 25 is 20% higher. 
BUDDLEIA—BUTTERFLY BUSH 
B. CHARMING. 5 ft. Long sprays of laven- 
der-pink blooms in late summer. A hardy 
plant that can endure cold weather. 
B. PINK DAWN. New, good pink. 
B. SNOW BLANK. A good strong white. 
B. ILE DE FRANCE. 4 ft. Bright rosy purple, 
suffused violet. Blooms freely. 
B. ORCHID BEAUTY. Well-formed spikes of 
beauty, delicate fragrance. 
B. ROYAL RED. The closest approach to red 
yet achieved in Buddleias. 
B. BURGUNDY. Wine red. Large flower. 
B. WHITE CLOUD. A new white Butter- 
fly Bush—a truly magnificent shrub. 
It grows 4 to 5 feet high and develops 
into a very symmetrical and compact 
bush, producing hundreds of well- 
formed spikes of pure white blooms 
with tiny bright yellow eyes. It is per- 
fectly hardy, a very free bloomer and 
a vigorous grower. Do try it. 
Each, $1.00; Three, $2.75 
CALLICARPA 
FRENCH MULBERRY 
A. AMERICANA (Beautyberry). A shrub to 
6 feet with 6-inch foliage and bluish 
flowers from May to July, followed by 
violet fruit. Not hardy North. 
SetOP oe lta nels 1.50 SECOND beclolticies 3.00 
C. PURPUREA (Chinese Beautyberry). 4-5 
ft. Pink-tinted blossoms in August are 
followed by little clusters of shiny deep 
mauve berries studded along the willowy 
branches. Superb for autumn cutting. 
2etOeoal tedster 1.50 4¢to.5 tts. .- a. 3.00 
S tOe4 sities... 2.00 
C. NEORUM (Daphne). 
I2etog Seis) DOtCLEG en. scar stele ccc cleeiern cheers 3.50 
CALYCANTHUS 
C. FLORIDUS (Sweetshrub). 6-8 ft. An old 
garden favorite with chocolate-colored 
blossoms and leaves give off a delicious, 
sweet fragrance, especially when crushed. 
A truly fine, old-fashioned shrub. 
18 to 24 in..... 2.00 
CEtOUGUl teste 2.50 
CARYOPTERIS—BLUE SPIREA 
C. MASTICANTHUS (Biue Spirea). A free- 
flowering shrub, growing 3 feet high; 
covered in fall with masses of blue flowers. 
One of the best late-blooming shrubs. Ex- 
cellent for low-growing hedge. 
15S eto Seine sen 2.00 2 tonsa Cate cee 3.50 
18 to 24 in..... 2.50 SUtO Fel Cate cicietee 5.00 
CLETHRA ALNIFOLIA 
Spikes of white flowers with a peppery 
odor. Blooms all summer. Likes semi-shade. 
A nicely shaped plant. 
18 to 24 in...... 2.50 2 to 3 ft........ 4.00 
CHAENOMELES LAGENARIA 
C. CYDONIA JAPONICA (Flowering Quince). 
An early-blooming shrub to 10 feet with 
brilliant scarlet flowers. Rich, spicy fra- 
grance. Grown as a specimen plant or 
a hedge, it makes a fine showing. 
ISUtO St uiNevciccts 2.00 S to 4 ft...ceces 5.00 
CLOG aL becca 3.00 
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