ForsyTHIA. (Golden Bell). One of the first 
shrubs to bloom in spring. Tall growing. Be- 
fore leaves appear, entire bush is blanketed with 
flowers that almost hide the branches. May be cut 
for early indoor forcing. Slender, clean-looking 
foliage remains until late fall. Hardy all zones. Best 
in zones 3 to 8, Easy to grow almost anywhere, 
(1) 91 GK 5313—Fortunet. Rich golden yellow blos- 
soms on graceful, upright shrub. 
18-24 inch size, Prepaid. Each 70c; 3 for..... $1.95 
2-3 ft. size. Prepaid. Each 85c; 3 for..... 2.40 
(2) 91 GK 5332—Sprine Guiory. Arching branches, 
Larger blooms of softer yellow than above. 
2-3 ft. size. Prepaid, Each $1.15; 3 for........$3.30 
TO AZzALEA, (Rhododendron molle). Blooms 
late spring. Medium low. Withstands tem- 
peratures down to 20° below zero. Masses of large 
orchid-shaped flowers. Most striking shrub for land- 
scape or foundation planting. Handsome polished 
foliage is evergreen in mild climates. Prefers a half- 
shaded, sheltered spot, and moist, acid, well-drain- 
ed soil. Best in zones 4-8. Plant in spring only. 
(3) 91 GK 5406—Mo tts. Mixed colors, No choice. 
9-12 in. size. Prepaid. Ea. $2.25; 3 for....... $6.45 
(4) 91 GK 5409—Prince FREDERICK. Rose Pink. 
(5) 91 GK 5407—J. C. Vantou. Deep, rich red. 
(6) 91 GK 5408—IsaABELLA VANHOUTTE. Yellow. 
Prices oF AzALEAs (4) (5) AND (6) above 
10-15 inch size. Prepaid. Ea. $2.60; 3 for....$7.50 
AZALEA COLLECTION. 1 each of (4), (5) and (6). 
91 GK 5405—Prepaid. 10-15 in. All 3 for..... $7.25 
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OLD FASHIONED SNOWBALL. (Viburnum opulus 
sterile). Blooms in late spring. Tall growing. A 
garden favorite of long standing. Mature bush is 
loaded with scores of ball-shaped white clusters of 
bloom that make lovely bouquets. A compact, bushy 
shrub, with attractive deep, rich green foliage. 
Rapid grower. Thrives in sun or shade. Very easy 
to grow. Hardy in all zones. 
91 GK 5450—Shipped Prepaid. State size. 
18-24 inch size. Each $1.10; 3 for..=........ S315 
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(8) Pink SNOWBALL. (Viburnum carlesi). Blooms 
early spring—usually with tulips. Medium 
height. Big clusters of florets with coral pink buds 
that open gradually into white. The varying 
shades from pink to white, the shapely, rounded 
bush, and blue-green foliage make this one of the 
most beautiful and desirable as well as being the 
most fragrant of all flowering shrubs. Foliage turns 
to lovely deep red in fall. Thrives in sun or light 
shade. Hardy in all zones, but needs a sheltered 
location. Give winter protection in zones 8-9. Plant 
in spring only. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 GK 5451—12-18 in. size. Ea. $3.15; 3 for... $9.00 
SWEETSHRUB. (Calycanthus floridus). Blooms in 
late spring. Medium tall growing. The beloved 
“Sweet Betsy’’—the old fashioned favorite grown 
for the delicious spicy fragrance of its flowers and 
wood. Double flowers of mahogany red. Handsome 
polished leathery foliage. Gray-green branches. 
May be planted in sun or part shade, and in any 
soil, but enjoys rich, well drained soil and moisture. 
Hardy in zones 1-7, Prepaid, 
91 GK 5323—18-24 in. size. Ea. $1.10; 3 for... $3.15 
ALTHEA ROSE OF SHARON. (Hibiscus sy- 
riacus). Blooms summer through fall. 
Very tall growing. One of the most brilliant of 
flowering shrubs, and especially valuable for its 
long season of bloom when there are few other 
shrubs in flower. Very large double rose-like 
flowers are quite showy in the summer border, 
Almost vertical branches. Thrives even in cities. 
Makes a splendid specimen shrub, or a good tall 
narrow hedge. Hardy in all zones, but needs a 
sheltered location in zones 8 and 9, Thrives best 
in part shade and well drained soil. 
(10) 91 GK 5307—Douste BuuIsH-PURPLE. 
(11) 91 GK 5306—Dous.e Prnx, 
(12) 91 GK 5305—Douste Rose-REp 
PRICES OF ABOVE ALTHEA 
2-3 ft. size. Prepaid. Each 59c; 3 for....... $1.65 
91 GK 5308—ALTHEA CoLLECTION. Includes 1 
each of above 3 varieties. Save 14%. 
2-3 ft. size. Shipped Prepaid. All 3 for...... $1.55 
Kerria. (K. Japonica). Blooms late spring. 
Medium height. This graceful, slender- 
branched shrub is one of the finest for foundation 
planting and beautiful in borders. Bright yellow 
flowers are excellent for cutting and last well in 
water, Bushy in habit. Stems remain bright green 
all winter, and show up beautifully against the 
snow. A vigorous grower for fullsun or quite dense 
shade. May be pruned if desired. Easy to grow in 
any ordinary, well drained soil. Hardy in zones 
1-7; need winter protection in zone 8. Plant in 
spring only. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 GK 5344—18-24 in. size. Ea. $1.10; 3 for.. $3.15 
ALL WARDS SHRUBS ARE TWO-YEAR FIELD GROWN PLANTS, AND WILL USUALLY BLOOM THE SECOND YEAR. MAY BE PLANTED IN SPRING OR 
FALL UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. ALL WARDS NURSERY STOCK IS SHIPPED PREPAID FROM NURSERY. STATE CATALOG NUMBER AND SIZE. 
