1951 SPRING CATALOG 1 
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HYDRANGEA P. G. (Hardy Hydrangea)—A 
well-known shrub that blooms from August 
until late fall, The blooms are first white, 
then turn pink on the exposed side. It produc- 
es the largest flower head of all the shrubs. 
Will bloom in shady situations. DO NOT 
PLANT ON SOUTH FOUNDATIONS. 
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HYPERICUM 
HYPERICUM AUREUM (St. John’s-Wort) — 
A dwarf-growing shrub with blue-green foli- 
age that will endure some shade. It has large, 
brilliant, yellow flowers in the summer. 
Pe mtomc4 ein Chedae st. ke oe eee. each, 90c 
KERRIA 
KERRIA JAPONICA (Yellow Kerria)—The 
ideal shrub for moist shady locations. Light 
green branches and leaves. Bright yellow 
blooms completely cover the bush in spring. 
Semi-dwarf and very hardy. 
LO sist TIC OGRe1? aac cee oe eee ss each $1.00 
KERRIA WHITE (Rhodotypus) — Sometimes 
called Jetbead because of the shining black 
berries which cover the plant during the win- 
ter. Has very attractive foliage and blooms 
in June with a white single bloom which has a 
yellow center, 
PERO OE OC eet ee se Or ke et tant. te each $1.00 
BEAUTY BUSH 
KOLKWITZIA AMABILIS (Beauty Bush)—This 
plant is a slender but erect shrub of bushy 
habit, with downward sweeping branches of 
very graceful aspect. Its flowers are like tiny 
foxgloves, bright shell pink, and produced in 
bewildering profusion. 
DELO SL Ot eek Mee cee ic eae each $1.25 
LILAC 
LILAC (Syringa) COMMON PURPLE—Large, 
old-fashioned shrub with bluish-purple flow- 
ers. Very sweet-scented. The most popular 
and earliest to bloom of all lilacs. 
REO moat GO peo eee see ee ate ae watt sake eak $1.00 
LILAC, COMMON WHITE—Similar to above 
but bears large, double white blossoms. 
ACO el CC Uae eee es eee eee each $1.00 
LILAC PERSIAN PURPLE—The finest lilac for 
- screen planting. Blooms the first year plant- 
ed. Very dense growing and the foliage does 
not mildew. 
ELORAT COUR Aare eee her ctt siete eee each, $1.00 
LILAC, FRENCH—Named varieties in Red, 
Purple, and White. These lilacs are more 
dwarf growing than the others and are all 
grafted to insure pure color as well as guaran- 
tee blooms soon after planting. 
St OR LCC te eee ee ee ae pee. oe each $1.75 © 
NINEBARK 
PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIA NANA (Dwarf 
Ninebark)—Semi-dwarf and very thick and 
bushy in growth, attractive light brown bark, 
creamy white bloom in late spring. Very good 
for informal hedges or low borders. 
ALOR ORT COU setae rics vento = ns each $1.00 
PHILADELPHUS 
(Mock Orange) 
PHILADELPHUS CORNARIUS (Sweet Scented 
Mock Orange)—Familiar shrub with vigorous 
erect habit that has white blossoms near Dec- 
oration Day. The breath of orange blossoms-- 
of such entrancing fragrance--intense from 
the multitude of bloom, that is a necessity to 
a garden, and works splendidly in all sorts of 
plantings. 
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PHILADELPHUS GRANDIFLORA (Large Flo- 
wering Mock Orange)—Old - fashioned shrub 
which blooms around Decoration Day. Large 
single flowers with yellow center. Heavy 
growing shrub which is excellent for border 
and screen planting. 
Ssto 4a feett ee ae eee. Laem ee each 90c 
PHILADELPHUS VIRGINALIS—A magnificent 
new variety, far exceeds any other Mock Or- 
ange in beauty and form. Flowers are semi- 
double and cover the entire bush in early 
June. Has scattered blossoms the balance of 
the year. 
2 torso fOet ve. react ee ee ares veces each, $1.25 
PHILADELPHUS MINNESOTA SNOWFLAKE 
(Plant patent No. 538)—-A very hardy, new 
mock orange introduced by a Minnesota nur- 
sery. The name Snowflake describes the shrub 
correctly. When in full bloom, the foliage is 
completely obscured by the profusion of large 
white flowers. 
OR TO Ree LOCl me teen cee eae ne ear eee each $1.25 
PRIVET 
PRIVET, AMUR RIVER HEDGING — Well- 
known formal hedge plant for shearing. One 
of the hardiest types of plants grown. Does 
not winter kill like the California Privet. 
Store CANCE testes eee se eee per 100, $25.00 
eOs PCAN CS mutates teens per 100, $35.00 
PRIVET, IBOLIUM—Excellent hedging similar 
to California Privet except that it is hardy in 
this climate. Foliage is a darker green than 
the Amur River. 
Det (3% £ CE ee eae ee en eo UN each 40c 
PRIVET, HARDY GOLDEN (lIbota Vicari) — A 
new hardy Privet of dazzling beauty and out- 
standing merit combining the hardiness of 
Ibota Privet and the striking beauty of a mass 
of golden fellow foliage, on a many-caned 
shrub, with a desirable habit of growth. 
LSeto; 2Aan GHGS eho cee ea ee each $1.00 
PRIVET, LODENSE—This is a dwarf bushy 
privet which is excellent for ow hedges. Fol- 
iage is very dark green and looks almost like 
boxwood. The foliage hangs on until almost 
Christmas. 
EZ tORL Os INCH GSet ce eaice eee ee nee eS each 50c 
PRIVET, REGAL’S —A low spreading form 
with gracefully drooping branches. The dense 
growth and dark green persistent leaves make 
it a desirable shrub for foundation or border 
planting, growing in shade and other impos- 
sible places. 
24 to 30 inches 
