FLOWERING SHRUBS 
°' Calez “rue 
Hardy Crape Myrtle 
Spring Planting Only 
The Southland’s beloved plant now hardy to Northern Massa- 
chusetts. This new strain is the only one we know of which will bloom 
satisfactorily in our area. Most require a long growth period, hence 
do not flower until autumn. Cole’s hardy strain is covered from July 
till frost with fluffy, soft pink blooms having crinkled, crepe-like petals. 
Foliage dense, very healthy, glossy green on an upright, symmetrical 
bush. Grows about 3 ft. high in Ohio. Easily grown in any good gar- 
den soil and should be given a loose mulch over the winter. (Not sold 
in fall.) Prepaid, plants from pots, $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
S17 DOUBLE PINK 
(Cotinus.) A choice shrub or ALMOND 
small tree to about 10 feet high, (Prunus glandulosa). One of the earli- 
and as wide. Distinctive foliage est spring-flowering shrubs. Rosettes of 
very double rosy pink flowers nestle close 
to the twigs, completely covering the bush. 
Rounded, dense shrub to 4 feet tall grows 
colors beautifully in the fall. 
Flowers and filmy seed clusters 
cover the plant all summer with in full sun or light shade. Prepaid, 2 to 
billows of purple smoke. Makes 3 feet, own-root plants, $1.15 each; 3 for 
$3.15. 
an exciting point of interest as a 
lawn specimen. Grows in either 
wet or dry soil. Prepaid, blooming 
size 2 to 3 ft. plants; Each $1.50; 
2 for $2.75. 
The Ideal Mulch and 
Soil Conditioner ; (Daphne cneorum). 8 inches. A lovely little evergreen shrub. 
Cole’s Peat Humus Mixture. 
ue Who has not seen its lively pink flowers covering the dark green 
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mound in the spring, and again in early fall? Its fragrance is de- 
licious. Can be used in almost any location, but does enjoy sun and 
somewhat alkaline (sweet) soil. Not prepaid, well-budded, 8 to 10 
inch spread, $1.75 each; 3 for $4.50. (Balled in earth). 
Silver Leal Dogwood 
$7 
(Cornus elegantissima). 
(Left). Outstanding accent 
plant. Leaves deep green in 
center with wide border of sil- 
very white. White flowers in 
early June followed by attrac- 
tive white fruits in late sum- 
mer. Red stems furnish interest 
in winter. Stands very wet soil 
conditions. 5 foot top height. 
Prepaid, 2-yr. size, $1.10 each; 
3 for $3.00. 
You Can't Miss With 
Cole’s Vigorous Shrubs 
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