S12—MINNESOTA SNOWFLAKE, (Plant Patent No. 
538). New, Very Double Mock Orange. A manile 
of large, snow-white, all double flowers on a’ 
shapely, graceful and rugged plant; exceptionally 
sweet scented. As a specimen, it will grow to a 
height of 10 to 12 feet, but is easily kept to small- 
er proportions by shearing a little each year. It 
thrives in ordinary soil, either sun or partial shade. 
Minnesota Snowflake is remarkably lovely, and 
Pictured on front cover. 
great in performance. Each 
(a) 18-24 in., transplants ................... $1.25 
(b)53-4 ft aelect ois Ware ager. 2.00 
S14—FLOWERING ALMOND. (Prunus glandulosa). 
Lovely, double, roselike, bright pink flowers in 
very early spring. Like the first robin, you will 
welcome the refreshing beauty of the Flowering 
Almond on the spring landscape. Plant grows 4-6 
ft. tall. See picture in color on page 43. 
Each . 2 5 
15-18 in., transplants ...... $0.70 $1.30 $3.00 
SI5S—ALTHEA, ROSE OF SHARON. Handsome, double, crinkled flowers in late 
summer and fall; rich foliage. Great favorite in moderate climates for hedges, 
groups, or specimen planting. A 2-ft. mulching of straw should be used in the 
North during the winter months. 5-8 ft. at maturity. Pictured in color on page 43. 
Choice of (a) Pink, (b) Purple, (c) Red, or (d) White. 5 
2 
15-18 5in.? transplanta saees sees rene cnet es, paw asie s cia $0.45 $0.80 $1.50 
SI16-—VIRGINAL MOCK ORANGE, (Philadelphus virginalis). Superfine Mock 
Orange with extra large, pure waxen white flowers, five to seven in a cluster, 
some single, some semi-double, some double, and have delicious fragrance. A 
long bloomer — in fact, nearly everblooming. 6-8 ft. at maturity. See picture on 
page 43. Each 2 
5 
19-24 in itransplants toe ota cena ete) thea $1.00 $1.80 $4.25 
$17—HYPERICUM GOLD STAR. A new shrub of unusual charm. Seldom does the 
Hypericum grow over 3 ft. tall, producing brilliant, waxen flowers of intense yel- 
low in July and August. The plant is compact in habit, with a dense covering of 
attractive foliage. Splendid foreground plant, or excellent for the flower border. 
See color photo on opposite page. Needs winter protection in severe climates. 
Each 2 5 
15-18" insect re eee eee fo othe broke ORIOO Care ILE $1.25 $2.25 $5.00 
S18—GOLDEN IBOTA (Vicari). New. Beautiful, Golden Privet. Splendid, rugged 
plant, with leaves of clear yellow. A wonderful and colorful shrub for contrast 
in mixed plantings, and develops a very striking hedge. Plant it in full sunlight. 
32-6 ft. at maturity, but can easily be kept clipped to smaller proportions. Il- 
lustrated on page 23. Each 
2 5 
12-15 ine/transplants caste ees < ee eee $1.00 $1.90 $4.65 
S19—FLOWERING QUINCE. (Cydonia japonica). Sometimes called ‘firebush”, for 
in May it is ablaze with clusters of beautiful flame-scarlet flowers. Glossy foliage. 
Very charming in combination with Forsythia or other early bloomers, or in the 
foreground of evergreens. A splendid shrub, and in great favor everywhere. 2-4 
ft. at maturity. Pictured:in color on opposite page. Each 2 5 
a) 18-24-ins transplants fee sass iccesace osaiae eins $0.60 $1.10 $2.50 
b) (2-3: ft heavy Ce there eons erties eidelieloake eras for 80 1.50 3.50 
S20—WEIGELA BRISTOL RUBY. (Plant Patent No. 492). We strongly recommend 
this handsome, new, red-flowering shrub. Heavy covering of showy, bell-shaped 
flowers of glossy ruby-crimson ‘during spring and early summer, and again a 
fine showing of blooms in late summer and fall. Plant is hardy, and develops a 
well formed, rounded specimen, attaining a matured height of 6-7 ft. Superb 
shrub for the home landscape. Pictured in color on page 43. 
16-24. in., ‘select Horne ran as eee ee ee aeee Chee $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
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New Specials I See Front Cover 
S10—CYDONIA SPITFIRE. (Plant Patent No. 830). A grand, new, 
early flowering shrub that is perfect for hedges or single 
specimens. The hardy plant is*upright yet narrow in habit, 
seldom over 2 feet broad. In spring its vertical branches are 
loaded with large, deep crimson-red ‘‘quince’’ blooms—so 
brilliant in a hedge or on a single plant. Naturally it will 
grow to a height of 5-7 ft., but is easily kept to a lower 
height by topping it once or twice a year; side pruning is 
not necessary. Here is a superb shrub for you who want the 
finest and most beautiful in your home landscape setting. 
2-3) it. ;i select hunts seme rola esses teste $3.00 each; 3 for $8.50 
SII—FORSYTHIA LYNWOOD GOLD. Wonderful new Forsythia 
from Ireland. Some prophesy that it will replace, in a few 
years, all other Forsythias of deep yellow. The sturdy, upright 
branches are simply smothered under brilliant yellow flow- 
ers from top to bottom—see picture on front cover. Also the 
individual blooms are fuller and of richer substance than the 
usual Forsythia blooms. For a magnificent show of golden 
yellow on your springtime landscape, there is nothing finer. 
It is superb for cutting and flowering in the house during the 
winter months. 5-7 ft. at maturity. 
2-3 ft; select: (ij.c.c6 cen sciscne 
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$21I—VARIEGATED DOGWOOD. (Cornus elegan- 
tissima). Handsome foliage has a creamy white 
edge; splendid as a specimen or in group plant- 
ings. Bright red bark; flowers in early summer 
followed by berries. 4-6 ft. at maturity. Ideal for 
the north side or other shady spots. 
Each 2 5 
12-18 in., transplants ...... $0.70 $1.30 $3.00 
$22—RED-TWIGGED DOGWOOD. (Comus sibirica). 
Blood-red branches add cheeriness to the winter- 
time landscape. In summer bright green foliage, 
creamy white flowers and pearly fruit. Grows well 
in sun or shade. 5-8 ft. at maturity. 
. Each 2 5 
(a) 18-24 in., transplants . $0.65 $1.20 $2.75 
ie ae ems (b) 3-4 ft, heavy ......... 100 1.80 4.25 
$23—YELLOW-TWIGGED DOGWOOD. (Cornus lutea). Like the Red-Twigged vari- 
ety it is fine for backgrounds, groups or naturalizing. Golden branches, white 
flowers and white berries; fine looking at all seasons. 5-8 ft. at maturity. 
Each 7 es 
(a): .12-18inw. transplants (02 20-6 :.c0 cies oe een eee $0.60 $1.10 $2.50 
(b) 3-4 ft., heavy .................. a or eS Scorn 1.00 1.80 4.25 
S24—-SILKY DOGWOOD. (Amomum). Refined in habit, and inclined to be a little 
more dwarf than the other Dogwoods. Branches are greyish-purple, leaves light 
green beneath with occasional silky hairs along the veins. White flowers fol- 
lowed by pale blue berries in clusters. Good for planting in wet places. 3-6 ft. 
at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
(a) 2-3/RE sheavys vaso. dcoce meee oot anon ie cen ee $0.65 $1.20 $2.75 
(b) 3-4 ft heavy pov sco Secs, oe ik ee ee 90 1.70 4.00 
S25—AZALEA MOLLIS. Gorgeously Colored Aristocrat! Clusters of large, waxen 
blooms completely cover the 3 to 4 ft., graceful shrub in May and June—in rich 
shades of salmon, yellow, orange and flame pink. Plant in full sun (in light 
shade in the South), in soil generously mixed with leaf mold and acid peat in 
about equal proportions. Each fall a top dressing of well rotted stable manure 
will induce finer blooms. As flowers fade remove at once, so they will not go to 
seed, and water freely in dry weather. Do not cultivate. In northern sections. 
cover through the winter the same as roses (see page 6). Mixed only. Pictured 
in color on opposite page. 
12-15 in., specimens 
S26—BEAUTY BUSH. (Kolkwitzia amabilis). A fitting name for this really beautiful, 
hardy plant from China, its drooping branches thickly covered with delicate 
pink, meget flowers in May and June. 4-6 feet at maturity. Illustrated in color 
on page 43. ; 
Each 2 5 
2 ft, ‘select ooo. kon ds ES ee ee ee $1.00 $1.80 $4.25: 
S27—FORSYTHIA SPECTABILIS. (Golden Bell). Springtime’s golden queen, great 
masses of bright yellow flowers before a leaf appears. It is the earliest of all 
shrubs to bloom in the spring, and should be in every border or foundation 
group. Spectabilis is very hardy. 5-8 ft. at maturity. See picture on page 43, 
Each 2 5 
(a) (12-18 in., transplants «2.5.42 $0.50 $0.90 $2.00 
(b):2-3 ft. select: (252 20). cantata ae ee 1.00 1.80 4.25 
(See Planting Directions for Shrubs on page 23.) 
