SHRUBS 
ALL ITEMS SHOWN ON THIS PAGE MAY BE SELECTED AT OUR 
SALES GROUNDS IN EAST RUTHERFORD FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING. 
THEY CAN ALSO BE SHIPPED BY RAILWAY EXPRESS, UNLESS OTHER- 
WISE NOTED. 
WELL-PLANNED and well-planted garden is one that has year-round beauty. 
Although flowering plants contribute greatly to the interest of any garden, there 
is also the pleasing effect to be accomplished by using plants with enduring 
foliage and shrubs that produce fruits. These are to be found in the Broad-leaved 
Eyergreens, which thrive in sun or partial shade and are the most suitable for city 
gardens, foundation plantings, roof gardens, etc. 
BUXUS 
SEMPERVIRENS. Common Boxwood. Fine as a quick- 
growing border or low hedge, and so popular as to need no 
description. 10 to 12 in., 10 for $9.50. 
SUFFRUTICOSA. True Dwarf Box. A dwarf, compact- 
growing variety that retains its tuft-like habit for many years. 
One of the finest plants we know for edging. 4 to 6 in., 10 for 
$5.00; 100 for $45.00. 6 to 8 in., 10 for $10.00; 100 for $90.00. 
COTONEASTER 
HORIZONTALIS. Rock Cotoneaster. Delightful, dwarf 
shrub of trailing habit, fine for rockeries. It is covered with 
brilliant red berries m autumn and winter. Pot-grown. $1.75 
each; 3 for $4.75. 
iLEX 
CRENATA FORTUNE. Excellent hardy Holly, faster growing 
than other listed varieties. It has large shiny foliage and a 
distinct upright habit. Grows into a fine accent plant for 
foundation plantings. Not for shipping. 1 to 1% ft., $3.25 
each. 11% to 2 ft., $4.75 each. 
PIERIS japonica (Andromeda 
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ILEX CRENATA ROTUNDIFOLIA. Round-leaf Holly. 
Shiny, dark, round leaves, retaining good color all year; black 
berries. In foundation plantings, hedges or as specimens 
it makes a fine showing. Not for shipping. 12 to 18 in., 
$3.25 each. 
GLABRA. Inkberry. Its rich black-green foliage and plentiful 
shining black berries blend with rhododendrons, laurel, etc., 
in naturalistic plantings, creating pleasing texture interest. 
15 to 18 in., $3.00 each. 
PIERIS 
JAPONICA. Japanese Andromeda; Lily-of-the-Valley 
Shrub. This is one of the loveliest shrubs mm our entire col- 
lection, for there is not a season in the year when it does not 
attract attention. The graceful sprays of flower buds are 
formed in late summer and [ater the foliage assumes glorious 
red and bronzy tints. In early spring the buds open into creamy 
white flowers resembling liltes-of-the-valley. This shrub will 
develop into a lovely specimen if planted in half shade or full 
sun. It grows to about 5 feet. 9 to 12 in., $3.25 each. 12 to 
15 in., $4.50 each. 
The planting about your home is becoming a more important 
factor in determining its present and future value. Make 
Bobbink & Atkins trees and shrubs a “part” of your home. 
They will not only grow in stature and beauty but increase 
many times in value. Do you know of another permanent 
investment yielding such handsome returns? So give the initial 
planting and added improvements careful consideration. 
The Evergreen Edging or Border Plants in this picture are Box- 
wood. This variety is very hardy Buxus sempervirens, which can 
be sheared to any desired height. 
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