Moderu Laudscaptug 
Variegated Althea, 
Weigela Rose of Sharon 
Anteeattractive. “shrub: cof A hardy 6- to 8-foot shrub, 
spreading growth, attaining a with shamrock-green leaves, 
height of 4 to 5 feet. Flowers forming a backdrop for dou- 
are pale pink, trumpet-shaped, le, Roselike flowers. A most 
blooming in June. Foliage is Welcome sight in the fall. 
a handsome green, edged with 4 Colors: 
creamy white. 85c each; Pink Red 
2 for $1.60. Purple White 
75c each; 3 for $2.10. 
Ambler, Pa., 
Oct. 10, 1950 
Gentlemen: 
As a former customer, 
I am-sending you another 
order. I have tried half a 
dozen nurseries and have 
whittled the number down 
to you and one other—as 
the most reliable. 
Sincerely, 
Philip D. Nordell 
Blue Hydrangea 
Blooms of charming blue 
throughout the summer. Most 
preferred of all Hydrangeas, due 
to’ its form and’ ‘color:-~ ‘Soil 
should be very acid to bring out 
the blue color. To maintain 
soil acidity, mix 4 or 5 table- 
spoons of Aluminum Sulphate 
to a gallon of water, and apply 
to the soil for 2 to 3 weeks dur- 
ing the growing season. Alumi- 
num Sulphate is listed on page 
21. Grows in partial or full 
shade. Mound earth up around 
plant 10 or 12 inches for winter 
protection, same as for Roses. 
A real novelty. Price: $1.50 
each; 2 for $2.75. 
Red Gold Flame 
Spiraea Honeysuckle 
A choice, low grow- From June until freezing, 
ing shrub, distinctive this magnificent vine is cov- 
in style and form. It ered with showy clusters of 
produces masses of large, fragrant flowers, rosy- 
flame outside and gold in- 
side. The attractive foliage, 
a rich blue-green, makes a 
perfect background for the 
showy, bright crimson 
flower clusters in Ju- 
ly, and if the old 
blooms are cut away, brilliant flowers. Hardy, 
it will continue to healthy, easy-to-grow, it 
bloom until frost. thrives North, South, East 
Nice for specimen and West, in full sun or 
partial shade. It can be used 
: ; in so many places—trellis, 
in groups. -Ultimate j aici pe ne 
; Wie porch, pergola, fence, fine 
height 18 to 24 inch- for covering bank or cave 
es. Price: 85¢ each; or can be trained as a shrub. 
3 for $2.45. Price: 85c each; 3 for $2.40. 
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