RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEEP SOUTH 
In this area Camellias, Azaleas, and many 
other broadleaf evergreens are ideal for 
your garden. If you’re planning a shrub 
border where these predominate, be sure 
to include the fragrant Gardenia as well 
as the Pyracanthas. The beautiful Abelia 
grandiflora, Nandina, and the lovely Daph- 
ne are suitable for patio planting. They'll 
all retain their polished foliage to keep your 
winter garden lovely. 
Deciduous shrubs that do well in the south 
include Spireas, Hydrangeas, Honeysuckles, 
Hibiscus and the Crapemyrtle. 
Many trees are highly recommended for 
the south and included in the list are the 
Pines, Oaks, Red Maple, Dogwood, Flower- 
ing Crabapple, Redbud, Purple Fringe and 
Magnolia. Wisteria vines are fine. 
The southern perennial border should in- 
clude Hemerocallis (Daylilies), Daisies, Lilies, 
Asters, and Chrysanthemums. Karl Rosenfield 
and Festiva Maxima are highly recom- 
mended Peony varieties for you. 
FOR GARDENS IN SEVERE CLIMATES 
Some of the most beautiful perennials are 
at their best in the northern areas, These 
include the stately Pacific Hybrid Delphin- 
ium, and Peonies. To till out your perennial 
border and provide all season bloom ‘use 
Tris, Dianthus, Sweet William, Columbine, 
Creeping Phlox, Sweet Peas, Gaillardia, 
Daisy, Veronica, Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila) 
Phlox, Hemerocallis (Daylily) and Hardy 
Asters. You will also appreciate the Chicago 
Strain Hardy Early Chrysanthemums. 
Your shrub border may include the Lilacs, 
and Honeysuckles, Old Fashioned Snowball, 
the wonderfully fragrant Mock Orange 
Shrubs. The Spireas and Buddleas are good. 
For fruit as well as decoration plant June- 
berry, and American Cranberry. 
Shade trees recommended for cold climates 
include Willow, Poplar, American Elm, 
Birch, and in the northeast Hard Maple, 
Mountain Ash, Hawthorn and red Dogwood 
are good small trees. Tall Evergreens include 
Black Hill Spruce and Red Cedar. 
FOR GARDENS ABOVE 5700-FT. ELEVATION 
Hybrid Tea Roses and Climbing Roses are 
usually spectacularly beautiful if they have 
been well protected. Particularly recom- 
mended is Paul's Scarlet Climber. Florabun- 
da Roses also are excellent. 
Among the shrubs Virginal Mock Orange 
and French Lilacs are ideal, for both thrive 
almost all the way to timberline. Flowering 
Quince also does well. These may be com- 
bined with flowering trees such as Pink 
Locust, Hawthorn, Hopa and Bechtel’s 
Flowering Crab, and European Mt. Ash, 
Delphiniums and Peonies are two per- 
ennials that bloom almost as far as timber- 
line. Iris, Daylilies (Hemerocallis), Poppies, 
Columbine, Bleeding Heart and Regal Lilies 
are all very good. Phlox is outstanding in its 
performance in high altitudes. Dahlias are 
widely grown, and Wards selection of Chi- 
cago Strain Hardy Early Chrysanthemums 
resists early frosts. 
Best shade trees for high elevations include 
Silver Maple, Cutleaf Birch, American Elm. 
IF YOU GARDEN IN A HOT DRY CLIMATE TRY THESE 
You can arrange for all season bloom by the use of such perennials 
as Bearded Iris, Baby's Breath, Sweet William, Mountain Lily, Phlox, 
Lythrum, Gaillardia, Veronica, Hemerocallis (Daylily), Sweet Peas, 
Butterfly Flower, Verbascum, Achillea, and the Hardy Asters. Flowers 
such as California Poppy, Portulacca, Annual Phlox, Zinnias, Mari- 
golds and Nasturtiums may all be grown from seed in hot dry areas. 
Oleanders stand extreme heat. Barberry, Coralberry, and the Privet 
Shrubs all stand heat and drought. Chinese Elm provides quick 
IF YOU GARDEN NEAR THE SEASHORE TRY THESE 
The list of perennials that endure salt spray and high winds include 
Daylily (Hermerocallis), Gaillardia, Bearded Iris, Lythrum, Hardy 
Asters, Clove Pinks, Veronica and Yucca or Mountain Lily. Practically 
all the bulbs do well. The hardy shrubs include Coralberry, Barberry, 
Hydrangea, and California Privet. Forsythia, Honeysuckle, Mock 
Orange and Lilac may be grown in sheltered locations. Crapemyrtle 
is excellent in mild climates, where Camellias, Azaleas and Rhodo- 
dendrons will thrive also. Best tree choices are Birch, Hard Maple, 
shade. Black Locust and Green Ash (listed as Windbreak) are excellent. 
Chinese Elm, Hawthorn, Pfitzer Juniper and Red Cedar. . 
READ THESE FACTS ABOUT WARDS FLOWERING SHRUBS—YOUR ASSURANCE OF UTMOST SATISFACTION 
From hundreds of varieties of Deciduous 
Shrubs, Wards have chosen those on Pages 
54 through 57 to give most bloom under 
ordinary conditions, with minimum care. 
Original stock from which parent plants 
were grown, was specially selected from 
well formed shrubs with good habits of 
growth. Young plants are pruned for heavier 
growth, sprayed to insure freedom from 
disease and insects. All are accurately 
graded to standards set up by the American 
Association of Nurserymen. Some varieties 
bloom the first year, others the second. 
SMALL Size. Tops up to 18 ‘inches, Usually 
offered only in slow growing and dwarf 
shrubs. Compares to regular medium size of 
taller growing or fast growing shrubs. 
Mepium Size. 18-24-inch tops. Good size for 
general low cost planting. Stronger root sys- 
tem. Better top growth. 2 or more canes. 
Establishes itself quickly after planting. 
LarceE Size. 24-36-inch tops. (2-3 ft.) or 36 to 
48-inch tops (3-4 ft.). Heavier root system 
than medium size. Branched top growth. 
This size usually has 3 or more canes. Best 
size to give immediate effect. 
WHEN AND How TO PLANT SHRUBS. Set most 
shrubs 3 to 5 feet apart depending on shape. 
Plant in spring or fall unless spring planting 
is specially indicated. Fertilize in spring, and 
prune after flowering. 
+ = 
whee i) é 
cxsDFBA WARDS 45} 
WT ep” 
