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FORSYTHIA. (Golden 
Bell). Before leaves 
appear, every branch is 
covered with bloom. May 
be cut for indoor forcing. 
Brilliant green foliage. 
Easy to grow. FORTUNEI 
1), standard upright vari- 
ety. SPRING GLORY (2), a 
more recent variety with 
larger blooms and arching 
branches. Softer Yellow. 
AzaLea. (Rhodo- 
dendron molle). 
large orchid- 
shaped blooms make this 
one of the most striking of 
all shrubs. Handsome pol- 
ished foliage is evergreen 
in mild climates. This har- 
to 
diest of all Azaleas, thrives 
best in half-shaded shel- 
tered spot. Prefers a moist, 
acid, well-drained soil. 
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ee Meubs 
ALL ACCURATELY GRADED FOR SIZES 
READ THIs BEFORE ORDERING SHRUBS FROM THIS PAGE 
These shrubs may be planted in sun or part shade 
and in spring or fall unless otherwise indicated. Plants 
shipped Prepaid from Nursery at planting time. Be sure 
to state Catalog Number, size and Express station. 
AZALEA COLLECTION 
3 for 8.10 
Enjoy this brilliant display 
of vivid spring color. Good 
foundation planting. In- 
cludes Prince Frederick, 
(4); G.C. Vantol (5); and 
Isabella Vanhoutte (6). 
Plant in spring only. 
91 MG 5405-10-15-in. size. 
Prepaid. All 3 for... .$ 8.10 
[24 WARDS sa 
ALTHEA COLLECTION 
3 for 255 
Brings a sparkle of color 
to your summer and fall 
border. Blooms are the 
lovely double variety. In- 
cludes 1 Purple, 1 Pink, 
and 1 Rose-Red Althea. 
Good for background. 
91 MG 5308-24-36-in. size. 
Prepaid. All 3 for... .$2.55 
Varieties in above collections 
described on this page. 
(8) SNOWBALLS. (Vi- 
burnum). OLD FASH- 
IONED WHITE (7), vigorous, 
rapid grower. Abundance 
of blooms fine for cutting. 
PINK SNOWBALL (8), is one 
of the most beautiful and 
fragrant ofallshrubs. Blue- 
green foliage. Needs a 
sheltered spot. Plant Pink 
in Spring only. Both grow 
in sun or part shade, 
SWEETSHRUB. (Calycan- 
thus floridus). Beloved 
"Sweet Betsy’’—the old- 
fashioned favorite grown 
for the delicious spicy fra- 
grance of its flowers and 
wood. A handsome shrub 
with polished, leathery 
foliage, grey-green 
branches. Good in any 
soil, but enjoys rich, well 
drained, soil, and moisture. 
ALTHEA ROSE OF 
SHARON. (Hibiscus 
syriacus). One of the most bril- 
liant of all flowering shrubs 
and especially valuable for 
its long season of bloom. Very 
large, double, rose-like flow- 
ers. Almost vertical branches. 
Thrives even in cities. Makes 
a splendid specimen shrub 
or a good tall narrow hedge. 
Thrives best in part shade. 
KERRIA. (K.japonica flora 
plena). This graceful, slen- 
der branched shrub is one of 
the finest for foundation plant- 
ings. Flowers resemble button 
chrysanthemums and are ex- 
cellent for cutting. Branches 
are green in the winter and 
show up beautifully in the 
snow. Plant in the spring only 
in sun or part shade. Protect 
in zone 8. 
Ordering Information 
Final | Time of | Hardiness Catalog Size in Prices 
Key Variety and Color of Bloom Height | Bloom Zone Number inches | each | 3 For 
2 | Forsythia, Spring Glory Tall Earliest Hardy in 91 MG $332 | 24-36 |$1.20 |$3.45 
Delicate, soft yellow in spring all. Best 
1 | Forsythia, Fortunei Tall | Earliest in zones 91 MG 5313 | 18-24 | 65c | 1.80 
Rich golden yellow in spring 3 to 8 24-36 | 85c 2.40 
3 | Azalea, Mollis Med. | Late 91MG 5406 | 8-12 | 1.95 | 5.50 
Mixed Colors (No choice) Low Spring Hardy to 
° 
4 | Azalea, Prince Frederick Med. | Late 20° below |!91 MG 5409 | 10-15 | 2.90 | 8.25 
Beautiful rose-pink Low Spring Zero: Best 
in zones 
5 | Azalea, G.C. Vantol Med. Late 4 to 8. 91 MG $424 |} 10-15 | 2.90 | 8.25 
Deep, rich red Low | Spring Planta 
6 |Azalea, Isabella Vanhoutte Med. Late spring only. |} 91 MG 5408 } 10-15 | 2.90 | 8.25 
Rich, sunny yellow Low Spring 
7 | Snowball, Old Fashioned Tall Late ekeneeae 91 MG 5450 18-24 95c 2.70 
(V. opulus sterile) Ball- Spring (ee 24-36 | 1.20 | 3.45 
shaped white clusters oe ee 
8 | Snowball, Pink (V.Carlesi) Med. | Early | Hardy all || 91 MG 5451 | 12-18 | 2.40 | 6.70 
Coral-pink buds open to Spring | zones. Pro- 18-24 | 3.00 | 8.50 
white, followed by blue- tect in 
black fruits. zones 8-9. 
9 | Sweetshrub Med. Late Hardy in 91 MG $323 | 18-24 | 95e |} 2.70 
Mahogany-red. Double. Tall Spring zones 1-7. 
10 | Althea, Double About | Summer Hardy, in 91 MG 5307 | 24-36 | 95c | 2.70 
Bluish-Purple 12 ft. Jand Fall alliance 
11 | Althea, Double Pink About | Summer Givea 91 MG 5306 | 24-36 | 95c | 2.70 
12 ft. Jand Fall] sheltered 
12 | Althea, Double Rose-Red About | Summer} location in |\'9] mq 5305 | 24-36 | 95c | 2.70 
12 ft. Jand Fall] 20nes 8-9. 
13 | Kerria Med. Late Hardy in 91 MG 5383 | 12-18 {$1.25 | 3.60 
Bright yellow. Double Height | Spring zones 1-8. 
