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PLANT FLOWERING TREES FOR MASSES OF SPRING BLOOM 
Add color and charm wherever they are used. May be readily adapted to 
any landscape plan, from.the smallest city lot to large suburban and coun- 
try grounds. Grow larger than shrubs, but are smaller at maturity than most 
shade trees. Even the youngest trees produce an abundance of flowers in 
early spring before other plants have leafed out. Many produce brilliant 
berries to brighten the fall landscape. For Shipping Information see Pg. 41. 
91 GB 5712—Pinx FLowerinc Doewoon. (Cornus florida rubra). Blooms 
in early spring. Grows 12 to 15 ft. tall. A very showy tree with large rose- 
pink flowers that appear before leaves. Deep green foliage turns rich 
bronze-red in fall. Red berries in fall. Prefers moist, mildly acid soil. Grows 
in sun or shade. Hardy in zones 1-7. Plant in Spring only. 
2-3-ft. size. Shipped Prepaid... ..j..m-- =. = - 1 Each $4.25; 3 for $12.15 
91 GB 5716—Repsup. (Cercis canadensis). Blooms in early spring. 
Grows to 20 ft. This is the shrub form, but they can be pruned to grow in 
tree form. Thousands of tiny lilac-pink blossoms cover the branches and 
trunk, followed by dark green heart-shaped leaves. Hardiest of all profuse 
flowering trees. Good in all zones. Grows anywhere, but needs moisture. 
Plant in spring or fall. 3 to 4-ft. size. Shipped Prepaid. Each $2.25; 3 for $6.25 
91 GB 5704—DousLe FLOWERING PEACH, CAMELLIA. (Prunus persica). 
Blooms in mid-spring. Grows to 15 ft. Produce an abundance of bloom 
at an earlier age than any other flowering tree. Large, fragrant, double 
rose-red blossoms. Does not bear fruit. Hardy zones 1-7. Plant in spring only. 
4-5-ft. size. Shipped Prepdid............+.+sseeees Each $2.50; 3 for $6.75 
(E) FLOWERING CRABS. Bloom in early spring. Usually grow 12-15 ft. 
tall. So smothered with blossoms you can hardly see the branches. 
May be planted in spring or fall. Completely hardy in every zone. 
“= (E) 91 GB 5701—Hopa FLOWERING CRAB. (Malus ioensis). One of the best 
red flowering crabs. Crimson buds open to large rose colored flowers. Even 
the foliage is red in spring. In late summer and fall jelly apples line every 
branch. 4—5-ft. size. Shipped Prepaid. ........... Each $1.95; 3 for $5.40 
(F) 91 GB 5700—BeEcHTEL’s FLOWERING Cras. (Malus ioensis plena). The 
only flowering crab with true double blossoms—thousands of them every 
spring. Round buds open into rose-like fragrant pink flowers. Does not bear 
edible fruit. 3 to 4-ft. size. Shipped Prepaid......... Each $2.50; 3 for $7.20 
91 GB5718—PurpLeE FRINGE. (Cotinus coggygria). The beautiful 
"Smoke Tree.’’ Grows 12-15 ft. high. Blooms in spring. Billowy with a 
fluffy mass of misty purplish flowers. Dense green summer foliage, brilliant 
fall foliage. Prefers dry sunny location, light soil. Plant in spring or fall. 
Hardy all zones. 2-3-ft. size. Shipped Prepaid..... Each $2.25; 3 for $6.25 
(1) Macno ta. The variety listed here may be allowed to grow in shrub 
form, or trained to grow in the form of a low branching tree. 
91 GB 5400—Macno.tia SOULANGEANA. Usually grows to 10 ft. Blooms in 
early spring. Most hardy, most majestic magnolia for north. A spectacular 
profusion of large, tulip-shaped white flowers ‘(6 to 9 in. across) before the 
leaves appear. Outer petals tinted rosy-pink, edged deep purple. Big shiny 
leaves. Hardy all zones. Protect in zones 8-9. Plant in spring only. 
3-4-ft. size. Shipped Prepdid..........-+++++++- Each $6.25; 3 for $18.00 
91 GB 5710—Pauts ScarLeT HAwTHOoRN. (Crataegus oxycantha). Blooms 
in late spring. Grows to 15 ft. Deep scarlet double flowers like small 
fragrant roses, give brilliant two weeks display every year. Luxurious foli- 
age. Delicious small red jelly apples. Plant in spring only. Hardy zones 1-8. 
4-5-ft. size. Shipped Prepdid..........+-++++++- Each $3.95; 3 for $11.25 
91 GB 5711—Go.tpen Cuain TREE. (Laburnum vossi). Blooms in spring. 
Grows to 20 ft. Golden yellow flower chains 18-20 in. long. Hardy in 
zones 1-7. Plant spring only. 3-4 ft. size. Prepaid.... .Ea. $5.25; 3 for $14.95 
91 GB 5715—Mounrain Asu. (Sorbus aucuparia). Usually grows to 25 ft. 
(w) Clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by bright orange berries 
from summer until winter. Brings song-birds to 
your garden. Thrives in partial shade. Plant in 
spring or fall. Growsrapidly. Hardy in all Zones. 
6 to 8-ft. size. Prepaid..Ea. $4.75; 3 for $13.80 
(N) 91 GB 5720—Pinx FLoweRING Locust, Rose 
Acacia. (Robinia hispida). Shrub form. 
Blooms in spring. Usually grows to 15 ft. Fast 
growing. Delicate pink sweet-pea shaped tlow- 
ers. Plant in spring or fall. Hardy in all zones. 
3 to 4-ft. size. Prepaid .Each $2.10; 3 for $5.85 
91 GB 7590—Mrimosa TREE. Not pictured. Lacy, 
fern-like foliage is pale green. Fluffy pink flow- 
ers for several weeks. Excellent lawn tree. Very 
popular for the South. Hardy in Zones 1-5. 3 to 
3\-ft. size. Prepaid....Each $1.25; 3 for $3.30 
DECORATIVE CLEMATIS VINES 
(All Jackmani Hybrid except Sweetautumn.) Clematis have © 
the biggest flowers, most variety of shape and color of any 
group of hardy vines. Usually grow to about 10 ft. tall (except 
Sweetautumn 20 ft.). Plants die down to the ground each winter 
but grow up again next year. Do best in rich, deep, well- 
drained soil and rotted fertilizer. Hardy but protect in winter 
in zones 8 and 9. Often bloom first year. Plant spring only. 
(?) 91 GB 2610—JacxManI. Blooms all summer. Covered with 
unusually large velvety purple-blue flowers. Most popular 
and widely grown of all Clematis. 
(R) 91 GB 2613—Crimson Star. Blooms all summer. One of the 
newer Clematis. Extremely vigorous. Saucer-size flowers 
of brilliant red cover the vine. Easy to grow. 
91 GB 2611—Ramona. Blooms freely throughout the sum- 
mer. Large lavender-blue flowers, dark anthers. 
PRICES OF ABOVE CLEMATIS—Shipped Prepaid 4 
State Catalog Number—Potted plants........-++-- Each $1.25 
91 GB 2615—ConLecTion LarGE CLEMATis. Includes 1 each 
Jackmani, Ramona and Crimson Star. Prepaid. All 3 for $3.50 
91 GB 2623—ComTESSE »E BouCHARD. Blooms during sum- 
mer and early fall. Deeply veined petals of satiny rose, 
with lighter colored midrib. Prepaid........--.--. Each $1.35 
91 GB 2618—SweETauTuMN (C. paniculata). (Not pictured). 
Blooms in fall. Dainty white flowers. Prepaid....... Each 70c 
HARDY EASY-TO-GROW VINES 
Vines always add a graceful touch to the appearance ofthe _ 
home. Thrive anywhere—grow more beautiful each year. : 
May be planted in spring or fall. Shipped Prepaid from Nurs- 
ery at proper planting time. See Page 51 for zone map. 2 Bathe 
91 GB 5532—Sttver Lace Vine (Polygonum auberti), 
Blooms late summer through fall. Fast growing. Usually eth 
climbs to 25 ft. Covered with misty foam-like white flowers. 
Small attractive pale green leaves. Disease-resistant. Hardy 25aGe 
Zones 2-7. Bestin fullsun. Shipped Prepaid.........- Each 95c 
91 GB 5542—WistTarIA PurPLe (W. frutescens). Blooms in 
spring. Grows to 20 ft. Big grape-like clusters ot fragrant 
purple blooms. Thick aray-green foliage. Requires full sun, 
and plenty of moisture. Thrives in zones | to 7. Protect in win- 
ter in zones 6 and 7. Wards plants are propagated from flower- 
ing wood—sure to bloom. Shipped Prepaid...... .Each $1.00 
WIsTARIA, Pink. Not Available. 
91 GB 5541—Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans). Blooms 
late summer. Usually climbs about 12 ft. Flaming red trum- 
pet shaped flowers. Dark green leaves last into winter. Prefers 
rich moist soil, sun. Hardy all zones. Prepaid........ -Each 75¢ ~ 
91 GB 5539—Hatt’s Honeysuckte (Lonicera japonica hal- 
liana). Blooms all summer and fall. Tall growing—usually 
about 20 ft. Fragrant white flowers. Blue-green foliage re- aa 
mains until mid-winter. Easy to grow in sun or light shade. me 
Hardy all zones. Shipped Prepdid...............++- Each 60c¢ Bg eg es 
91 GB 5525—GoLpFLAME HoNeEYsucKLE (Lonicera heck-— 
rotti). Flowers in summer and early fall. Usually climbs to 
15 ft. Fragrant clusters of deep scarlet trumpets lined with 
gold. Glossy blue-green foliage is evergreen in mild climates. - 
Hardy all zones. For sun or shade. Prepaid...... Each 80c 
91 GB 5537—BITTERSWEET, 
ORIENTAL. (Celasirus orbicula- 
ta). Yellow flowers in early sum- 
mer, vivid orange berries in fall. 
May be dried to make bright win- 
ter bouquets. Plant two or more 
vines to be sure of fruiting. Hardy 
in all zones. Very tall growing. 
Prepaid yc cas sce see a= Each 80c 
91 GB 5538 — Boston Ivy 
(Parthenocissus_ tricuspidata). 
Very tall growing with spreading 
habit. Glossy dark green over- 
lapping leaves change to a bril- 
liant red in fall. Clings to any sur- 
face. Hardy, but protect in zones 
8 and 9. Prepaid........ Each 70c 
