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 PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept orders for 
charming shrub of medium height. Pink double nursery stock from the following states—Florida, 
rose-like flowers completely cover the stems in California, Oregon, and Washington. 
May before the foliage appears. Each, $1.45; 3 
for $3.75, 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 
on leafy stems. Bach, $1.75; 3 for $4.75, post- 
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, $1.10; 3 for $2.90, 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. 
Hopa Flowering Crab. Bach, $1.35; 3 for $3.50, postpaid, 
“ CRAB (Flowering) Hopa. A red flowering 
crab with darkish red bark and foliage. Excep- 
tionally hardy. 4 to 5-foot trees. By Express: 
Each, $2.10; 3 for $5.50. 
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 $2.10; 3 for $5.50. 
‘ GOLDEN ELDER. A fine shrub for color 
contrast. 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. 
Bach, $1.35; 3 for $3.50, postpaid. 
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A Spray of Hydrangea Paniculata. 
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. Bach, $1.45; 
8 for $3.75, postpaid. 
LILAC, PERSIAN. Has 
flowers but attains a height of only 5 to 6 feet. 
Blooms during May and June. Each, $1.35; 3 
for $3.50, postpaid. 
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bright purple 
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- 
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. 
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Chas. X. Md. Lemoine. 
French Lilacs. 
FRENCH LILACS. There are few shrubs 
of rarer beauty than the Hybrid French Lilacs. 
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 purple. 
MD. LEMOINE. Lovely double milky-white. 
PRES. GREVY. Enormous double blos- 
soms of pale blue and pink. 
Prices of all three varieties: 
for $4.75, postpaid, 
SNOWBALL. The Snowball is always 
ready with its load of white ball blooms to sup- 
ply the necessary decoration for Memorial Day. 
Each, $1.35; 3 for $3.50, postpaid. 
TAMARIX. A fine shrub to grow in 
sandy and poor soils. It is a slender 
branch shrub with feathery green foli- 
age, 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 encour- 
age more rapid growth and more abun- 
dant bloom, Hach, $1.45; 3 for $3.75, 
postpaid. 
PHILADELPHUS BOUQUET 
BLANC. Attains a height of 6 feet. 
Completely covered with pure white, 
double blooms in large clusters. Sweet 
orange blossom fragrance. Bach, $1.45; 
8 for $3.75, postpaid. 
PHILADELPHUS VIRGINAL. 
The largest 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, $1.75; 3 for 
$4.75. postpaid. 
Pres. Grevy. 
Bach, $1.75; 3 
Forsythia. 
FORSYTHIA. (Golden Bell.) 
earliest shrubs to bloom. Strong vigorous shrubs 
with many branches which become clothed with 
bright golden yellow flowers before the leaves 
appear. Plant in sun. Bach, $1.35; 8 for $3.50, 
postpaid, 
One. of the 
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, $1.35; 3 for $3.50, postpaid. 
ORIENTAL QUINCE. Medium growing. 
Fine glossy dark green foliage with large double 
orange-scarlet blossoms early in the spring. 
Plant in front of tall shrubs. Each, $1.10; 3 
for $2.90, postpaid. 
~ PURPLE LEAVED PLUM. (Prunus New- 
port.) 8 to 10 feet. A small tree or shrub, The 
foliage and young shoots are a rich reddish- 
purple which they retain throughout the season, ‘ 
Color contrasts beautifully with other shrubs. = = sei 
Very hardy. Bach, $1.45; 3 for $3.75, postpaid. Philadelphus Bouquet Blanc, 
2239 L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY — MADISON 1, WISCONSIN 
