BEAUTIFUL FLOWERING SHRUBS 
GIANT BEAUTIFUL BLUE ALTHEA 
This gorgeous, unusually attractive shrub is truly an Aristocrat. 
ceedingly beautiful and picturesque. This rare new variety flowers late in 
summer after most other shrubs are out of bloom. The large flowers are often 
three inches across, and every branch is completely covered with lustrous lovely 
blue flowers from June until frost. Unlike most other flowers as the season 
advances it becomes more gorgeous and the vivid pure blue becomes more out- 
standing. Here is a shrub that will thrive under the most unfavorable condi- 
tions. It is not particular of the kind of soil, does well in low damp places and 
It adapts itself to either 
thrives in poor soil where there is but little moisture. 
sun or shade, 18-24 inch transplants, 65c each; 3 for $1.80. 
CALYCANTHUS (The Sweet-Scented Shrub)—A fragrant shrub with chocolate 
colored flowers and shiny green leaves. Blooms nearly all summer. Grows to 
a height of about 8 to 10 feet. Should be set 4 to 5 feet apart in ordinary soil. 
a Siena transplants, 50c¢ each; 3 for $1.35; 18-24 inch plants, 65c each; 3 
or $1.80. 
berry. 
last all winter. 
SMOKE TREE or Pur- 
ple Fringe (Rhus Cot- 
inus)—One of the most 
picturesque and unus- 
ual of the small orna- 
mental trees. Its beau- 
tiful foliage of dense 
green is surmounted in 
autumn with loose, 
feathery masses of tiny blue flowers, giving the entire 
tree the appearance of a dense cloud of smoke—a truly 
beautiful sight on any lawn. Do not confuse this with 
Cotinoides, an inferior southern species, frequently offer- 
ed, but which is not the true Smoke Tree, and which is 
always unsatisfactory. Our stock is guaranteed true Rhus 
Cotinus—all Michigan grown. Transplanted 12 to 18 
inch, 60c each; 3 for $1.50; 18 to 24 inch, 85c each; 3 
for $2.40; Heavy 2 to 3 foot, $1.35 each; 2 for $2.50; 
Extra Heavy 3 to 4 foot $2.00 each. 
WEIGELA EVA RATHKE—Bright red, bell-like flow- 
ers cover the plant in June and keep coming off and on 
all summer. Valuable in any planting for its big, dark 
green, glossy leaves. Best in partia] shade. Grows 8 to 
5 feet. Heavy 18 to 24 inch 
Transplants, 75c each. 
SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEI—A 
fine old favorite which has done 
more to beautify American 
lawns and porches than any 
shrub or bush known. Especially 
suitable for hedges, making a 
close, compact growth. Tall, 
spreading, vigorous grower. 
Small, dainty leaves, blooms 
late May and June, becomes a 
mass of snowy white along the 
entire length of the branches. 
Good rooted well branched 18 to 24 inch plants, 3 for 
90c; 10 for $2.75; 2 to 3 foot plants, 45c each; 3 for 
$1.20; 10 for $3.50; Heavy 3 to 4 foot bushes 65c each; 
3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.00. 
MOss LOCUST—Sacred to Masonry. Elegant shrub 
with light green pinnate leaves and long, graceful clus- 
ters of pea-shaped, rose-pink flowers during the months 
of June and July. A beautiful plant for cemetery plant- 
ings. 15 to 18 inch, 70c each; 3 for $1.95. 
Zilke’s Genuine Smoke Tree 
Spiraea Van Houttei 
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RED LEAF BARBERRY—There 
so strikingly brilliant in hardy shrubbery as 
our genuine true-red strain of Red-Leaf Bar- 
Its abundance of thick, purplish-ma- 
j roon leaves glisten in the sun, contrasting with 
the green and yellow of other plants. 
able for single specimens, corner groups, and solid border hedges. 
out early in spring and remain into winter. 
It is ex- 
al 
is nothing 
The Sweet-Scented Shrub 
Valu- 
Leaves bud 
Bush is covered with red berries which 
1 5 10 25 
Heavy 12 to°15 inch’ plants (2.0.22. 2233) $0.45 $2.15 $4.00 $8.75 
Heavy 15*to"18*inch*plants+.. 55 2.50 5.00 11.00 
Heavy 18 to 24 inch plants -2.....0..20...2.---2---ceecceeeeceeeees .75 3.65 7.00 16.50 
OUR RED BARBERRY IS 4 YEARS OLD TRANSPLANTED, HEAVY ROOTED, 
WELL BRANCHED. (If you want 2 year plants, see page 43) 
DEUTZIA PRIDE OF ROCHESTER—Beautiful charm- 
ing white flowers, tinted pink outside, cluster thickly all 
along the branches in June. Wonderful for cutting. Long 
narrow, green leaves. Grows 5 to 6 feet. Trim ag desir- 
a 18 to 24 inch blooming age shrubs, 50c each; 3 for 
$1.35. 
SNOWBALL—The well known favorite, prized by every 
gardener. It really is one of the prettiest grown. It has 
immense globular clusters of flowers in May and June; 
grows 9 to 11 feet high. Valuable for specimen plants and 
also for grouping and massing. 2 year, 12 to 18 inch 
plants, 75e each; 3 for $1.95. 
RED JAPAN QUINCE (Burning Bush)—Very early in 
the spring, this fine, attractive shrub is completely cov- 
ered with dazzling scarlet flowers, followed by small fra- 
grant, quince-shaped fruits. Foliage is dark, glossy 
green. Very desirable for single specimens; also hedges. 
Grow 5 feet tall. 2 yr. 2-3 ft. plants, $1.00 each; 2 for 
$1.85; 12-18 inch, 60c each; 3 for $1.65. 
SIBERIAN PEA. 
SHRUB — Tall shrubs, 
10 to 12 feet high, with 
bright green, compound 
leaves and many small 
clusters of yellow flow- 
ers in May and June. 
Useful for group or 
background planting. 
Hardiest and best hedge 
shrub for the Northwest. ,. . 
2 year, 18 to 24 inch |, 
plants, 65c each; 3 for © | 
$1.80. i 
NEW RED SPIREA 
—A crimson flowered, 
dwarf variety, makes 
low compact bush, never 
getting higher than 24 | 
inches. Is used for low 
work such as putting in ~ 
front of larger plants for = 
Say Is covered with 
re ossoms, very attractive plant. Heav i 
plants, 70¢ each; 3 for $1.95. Bers en HO 
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Red Japan Quince 
