Deutzia 
Pride of Rochester 
DESMODIUM penduliflorum. 6 to 7 ft. tall. 
Bunches of small lavender clover-like blossoms 
in September and October. Useful because of 
its blooming at a season when few flowering 
shrubs are in bloom. The plants are weeping 
in habit. 
DEUTZIA gracilis. A true dwarf flowering 
shrub, rarely over 3 ft. Masses of dazzling white 
flowers on arching branches in May. 
D. gracilis rosea. Similar to above but somewhat 
taller growing, with lavender-pink flowers. 
D. Pride of Rochester. A very large, bushy 
shrub. Huge panicles of white, bell-shaped flow- 
ers stained pink at base. Upright growth. 
EVONYMUS americanus (Brook Euonymus or 
Strawberry Bush). A native shrub of medium 
growth having pink fruits in Autumn. Likes 
shade. 
EXOCHORDA racemosa (Pearlbush). A large 
growing shrub having starry flowers of purest 
white. Rapid, upright growth. 
FORSYTHIA intermedia spectabilis (Showy 
Goldenbells). Spectacular deep golden flowers 
in profusion early in the Spring. Our most 
popular flowering shrub. 
F. Spring Glory. New and unusual. Unbelievable 
quantities of pale yellow flowers in early Spring. 
Undoubtedly will replace other types in general use 
when better known. 
F. viridissima (Greenstem Forsythia). Attractive green 
stems and yellow flowers. 
HAMAMELIS vernalis (Vernal Witchhazel). Medium 
growing bushy shrub having large leaves and yellow 
flowers in early Spring. Calyx lined with red. 
H. virginiana (Common Witchhazel). Large growing 
shrub, native Canada to Florida. Yellow flowers in 
Calyx brownish-yellow. 
Autumn. 
Hydrangea Macrophyita . Otaksa 
French Hydrangea 
Cydcniaianenicn Rubra 
Red Flowering Quince 
HYPERICUM moseranium (Goldflower). Half- 
evergreen shrub, 12 to 15 in. high, bearing 
golden yellow flowers with a ‘soft, brushlike 
center from Midsummer until Fall. Makes a 
nice low hedge. 
H. profilicum. An evergreen shrub to 5 ft. 
with 34-in. yellow flowers in cymes. 
ILEX verticillata (Winterberry). A deciduous 
shrub of medium growth having large leaves 
and bright red berries in large quantities in 
Autumn. A very showy and colorful shrub. 
JASMINUM nudiflorum (Winter Jasmine). A 
small, spreading shrub bearing bright yellow 
flowers early in the Spring before the foliage. 
J. stephanese. A variety having lavender-pink 
flowers. Rapid growth. 
Pearlbush 
Exochorda Racemosa 
HIBISCUS syriacus (Althaea, or Rose-of-Sharon). 
Strong-growing, upright shrubs blooming in July and 
August. We offer: Double Purple, Double Pink, 
Double White and Single White. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow Marvels). Large, single flowers in 
mixed colors of White, Pink, Rose, and Red. Makes 
a growth to 6 ft. in one season and dies back to 
ground in Winter. Blooms profusely. 
HYDRANGEA arborescens grandiflora ( Hills-of- 
Snow). A dwarf shrub with large heads of white 
flowers in July. 
H. macrophyila otaksa (French Hydrangea). Dwarf 
plants with big heads of pink or blue flowers in 
Midsummer. Color will depend upon chemical com- 
position of the soil. They like shade and moisture. 
H. paniculata grandiflora (Peegee Hydrangea). The 
familiar, small, treelike shrub that grows 8 to 10 ft. 
with great heads of white flowers which gradually 
turn pink. 
KERRIA japonica plenifiora (Doubleflowered Kerria). 
From 6 to 8 ft. graceful shrub bearing double, Pom- 
ponlike yellow flowers in May and June. 
KOLKWITZIA amabilis (Beautybush). A shrub to 
6 ft. high, very upright, with slightly arching branches 
covered with gay light pink bells in May and June. 
LAGERSTROEMIA indica (Crapemyrtle). With good 
care these natives of China will develop into trees 
15 to 20 ft. tall; a plant of this size in full bloom is a 
picture one never forgets. The flowers, which appear 
in Summer and last for several weeks, are of peculiar 
formation, being fringed and wavy in outline and out- 
standingly beautiful. We offer Pink, Watermelon 
Red, White, and Lavender. 
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