OLDS’ HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
Our Hardy Ornamental Shrubs are all strong, field grown transplanted stock, measuring 1% 
to 2 feet high unless otherwise specified. Please do not compare the high quality northern grown 
shrubs we offer with southern stock that is offered by so many mail order concerns. Such stock 
does not have the vigor nor will it give the all around satisfaction so much desired in the present 
landscape. All nursery stock is packed separately and sent direct from our growing station near 
Madison. Order early if possible. We will fill your order at the proper time for planting. ORDERS 
CANNOT BE SENT UNTIL WEATHER PERMITS DIGGING WHICH IS USUALLY ABOUT 
APRIL 18ST. Shrubbery 
postpaid to points within 1,000 miles of Madison unless otherwise specified. 
Beyond 1,000 miles, add 10c per shrub for postage. 
ALMOND, FLOWERING PINK. A 
charming shrub of medium height. Pink double 
rose-like flowers completely cover the stems in 
May before the foliage appears. Bach, $1.25; 3 
for $3.10, postpaid. 
BEAUTY BUSH. (Kolkwitzia.) A Chinese 
shrub worthy of a place in American gardens. 
The bush is 6 to 8 feet tall and droops to the 
ground when in bloom. The deep pink flowers 
with yellow-brown throats are borne in clusters 
eu, leary, stems. Each, $1.50; 3 for $4.00, post- 
paid. 
] opa Flowering Crab. 
CRAB (Flowering) Hopa. A new red flower- 
ing crab with darkish red bark and_ foliage. 
Exceptionally hardy, 4 to 5-foot trees. By Express: 
Each, $1.80; 3 for $4.75. 
CRAB. (Oriental Flowering.) Similar to the 
American varieties such as Hopa but resistant 
to cedar rust. The dwarf trees are literally 
covered with pink blossoms in May and are a 
beautiful sight when in bloom. 4 to 5-foot trees. 
By express: Each, $1.85; 3 for $5.00. 
ELDER. Golden. A fine shrub for color con- 
trast. The golden yellow beauty of its foliage 
against the background of green shrubs is most 
attractive. Plant in full sunshine to bring out 
the color. The white flowers are large and flat. 
Plant grows to a height of six to eight feet. 
Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.75, postpaid. 
Forsythia. 
(Golden Bell.) 
One of the 
earliest shrubs to bloom. Strong vigorous shrubs 
with many branches which become clothed with 
bright golden yellow flowers before the leaves 
FORSYTHIA. 
appear. 
Plant in sun. Each, $1.10; 3 for $2.90, 
postpaid. ; 
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept orders for 
nursery stock from the following states—Florida, 
California, Oregon, and Washington. 
Tartarian Pink Honeysuckle. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN PINK. 
A rapid grower... Attains a height of 8 to 12 feet. 
Blooms during May. Has slender, upright branches 
and small bright pink flowers followed by orange 
yellow berries. A good plant for tall hedges. 
Each, 95c; 3 for $2.45, postpaid. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN RED. 
(Zabelli.) This is the first and only really red 
Honeysuckle in existence. It grows to a tall 
stately bush, similar to the pink tartarian, but 
the blooms are a brilliant red, followed by, red 
berries, completely covering the bush. One. of 
the finest tall growing shrubs you can plant. 
Each, $1.10; 3 for $2.90, postpaid. ts 
HYDRANGEA P. G. Creamy white flowers 
changing to pink;»borne freely in immense pan- 
icles, Easily grown, beginning to bloom the first 
of July and continuing until fall. See page 44 
for color illustration. Each, $1.25; 3 for $3.10, 
postpaid. i 
LILAC, PERSIAN. Has bright purple 
flowers but attains a height of only 5 to 6 feet. 
Biooms during May and June, Each, $1.10; 3 
for $2.90, postpaid. 
LILAC, COMMON. Lilacs are hardy and 
free flowering. Flowers in the spring and early 
summer. The purple is most widely known and 
grown, White or purple. State color wanted. 
Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.75, postpaid. 
Pres, Grevy. 
Md. Lemoine, 
French Lilacs, 
FRENCH LILACS. There are few shrubs 
of rarer beauty than the Hybrid French Lilacs. 
Chas. X, 
We offer three of the finest varieties. These 
lilacs bloom much younger and far more profusely. 
than the common types. The coloring is rare and 
the fragrance exquisite. 
CHAS. X. Huge panicles of reddish pacpiee 
MD. LEMOINE. Lovely double milky-white. 
PRES. GREVY. 
soms of pale blue and pink. f 
Prices of all three varieties: Each, $1.50; 3 
for $3.25, postpaid. 
ORIENTAL QUINCE, See page 44. 
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Enormous double blos- 
NURSERY STOCK GUARANTEE. If 
our nursery stock does not meet with your entire 
approval it may be returned to us and the amount 
paid will be gladly refunded, including transpor- 
tation expense. We do not guarantee growth 
after planting as soil, improper planting, weather 
insects, and other conditions beyond our control 
must be considered. 
The L. L. Olds Seed Co. will replace on satis- 
factory proof, all stock that may prove untrue 
to the description under which it is sold, or at 
its option, may refund the amount paid therefor; 
but in no case shall they be liable for any sum 
greater than the amount originally received for 
said stock. Unless accepted on these terms, 
goods are to be returned at once and purchase 
price will be refunded, 
Philadelphus Bouquet Blanc. 
PHILADELPHUS BOUQUET BLANC. 
Attains a height of 6 feet. Completely covered 
with pure white, double blooms in large clusters. 
Sweet orange blossom fragrance. Each, $1.25; 3 
for $3.10, postpaid, 
PHILADELPHUS VIRGINAL. The larg- 
est blossoming variety and as fragrant as the 
above sort. Grows 6 to 8 feet tall. Flowers.are 
single and waxy white as a gardenia, Each, $1.50; 
3 for $4.00, postpaid. , 4 
PURPLE LEAVED’PLUM. (Prunus New- 
port.) 8 to 10 feet. A small tree or shrub. The 
foliage and young shoots of a rich reddish-purple 
which they retain throughout the season. Very 
hardy. Each, $1.25; 3 for $3.10, postpaid. 
SNOWBALL. The _ Snowball is always 
ready with its load of white ball blooms to sup- 
ply the necessary decoration for Memorial Day. 
Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.75, postpaid, ~ 
TAMARIX. A fine shrub to grow_in sandy 
and poor soils. It is a slender branch shrub ‘with 
feathery green foliage, and the blossoms appear 
in July in delicate feathered sprays of pink. For 
best results they should be cut back-to. two, or 
three feet each spring to encourage more rapid 
growth and more abundant bloom. Each, $1.25; 
3 for $3.10, postpaid. Sai ae gt 
ROSE TREE OF CHINA. © (Prunus 
Triloba.) Every planting should contain the 
lovely ‘‘Rose Tree of China’’ pictured below, 
A small tree-like shrub, bearing such a profusion 
of beautiful clear pink blossoms in early spring 
that the branches are completely covered. Each, 
$1.25; 3 for $3.10, postpaid. 
Rose Tree of China, 
