KERRIA 
Japonica flora-plena Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
Double Kerria is sometimes called the Globe Flower because the choice 
double golden flowers have a ball-like shape not unlike the button 
Chrysanthemums. The plant grows vigorously and attains a maximum 
height of 4 to 5 feet. It is bushy in habit with many bright green 
stems, attractive all winter. Give it a sunny location in front of the 
border and its golden yellow blooms all summer will be a pleasure. 
The flowers last well in water and are excellent for cutting. 
LABURNUM - Golden Chain 
Vossi Each $5.00, Three $14.00, Doz. $50.00 
Long-clustered Golden Chain. Small ornamental tree with green bark 
and foliage like exaggerated Clover leaves. Flowers are pure golden 
yellow and formed exactly like those of Wisteria. The hanging clusters 
are 18 to 20 inches long and are borne very profusely in late spring. 
Very beautiful. Usually bloom the first year after planting. 
MAGNOLIA 
Soulangeana 2-3 ft., Each $4.50, Three $12.50 
Nice bushy trees 3-4 ft., Each $6.00, Three $16.00 
4-5 ft., Each $7.00, Three $18.00 
Soulange’s Magnolia, sometimes called the Saucer Magnolia for no 
reason at all, is the rather rare Pink Magnolia of city gardens and 
parks. It makes a small tree with gorgeous shining foliage and in 
early spring produces its enormous, pinkish white flowers, more or less : one 3 A 
purplish outside and slightly fragrant. This Magnolia is the showiest of Pyracantha Coccinea Lalandi in Bloom in Spring 
the family for planting in northern gardens, and when in bloom, even 
one plant will dominate the garden—yes, the neighborhood, if it is a 
sizeable specimen. A whole street in Rochester, lined with this variety, 
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is a mecca for all enthusiasts every spring. 
Stellata (Star Magnolia) Each $9.00 
About ten years ago a fascinating purple or maroon leaved Norway 
Maple tree was sent to America from Europe. It created the same 
The rarest of the hardy Magnolias. It grows to a small spreading 
tree; however, this requires years. Early in spring the plant is covered 
with a mass of fragrant pure white starlike flowers, which are 3 inches 
across. The numerous long waxy white petals are held together in 
a lovely starlike shape. A beautiful thing for a small lawn or any small 
garden. We offer fine plants about 2 feet tall with flower buds ready 
sensation over here as it did in Europe. Several specimens were propa- 
gated and planted along the East Coast as well as on the Pacific Coast 
for observation. The results have been most gratifying. It proved 
perfectly hardy and happy where Maples grew and it retained its 
magnificent leaf color throughout the entire summer. The effect is 
not unlike that of the Copper Beech, but in addition, the tips of the 
to bloom. 
branches and the young foliage are of a lighter shade and glisten 
brilliantly in the sun. One would think the tree was in bloom. 
Here truly is a rare thing in trees; a superb plant for lawn, small or 
large; street trees or specimen for contrast among other trees. Unfor- 
tunately” not many big trees are available so we decided to offer our 
customers what is known as a “‘whip.’’ This is a two-year, grafted, 
single stem tree about 6 to 7 feet tall, without side branches. When 
this ‘‘whip’’ is planted in the nursery it immediately starts to grow 
branches. It will do so, for you, in your garden. In two years time you 
will have a fast growing, vigorous young tree which makes it possible 
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MAHONIA 
Aquifolium Each $2.25, Three $6.25, Doz. $22.50 
This is more popularly known as the Oregon Holly-Grape. It has shiny, 
large, spiny, metallic looking leaves which turn a bronzy red in 
autumn. In spring the clusters of yellow flowers are very attractive. 
These flowers are followed by blue fruit in June and July. We consider 
it one of the most attractive evergreens of easy cultivation. Does 
perfectly in north exposure in plantings of evergreens. Ultimate height 
about 214 to 3 feet, depending on location where grown. Does not 
mind shade and has very ornamental foliage for cutting. 
for you to enjoy this beautiful novelty two years sooner. Our supply 
PACHISTIMA is limited and will be for several years to come. Order promptly and 
Canbyi Each 95c, Three $2.35, Doz. $7.00, 100 $40.00 you will possess one of the finest trees you ever owned. 
This small holly-leaved prostrate little evergreen shrub spreads about Crimson King Maple Whips. 6-7 ft. tall Each $6.00 
18 inches. Several planted together make a perfectly charming ground Slightly branched. 6-7 ft. tall. Each $8.00 
cover. It grows equally well in sun or shade and is hardy anywhere. Be- 
cause of its ease of culture and fine habit without any care, it is rapidly 
becoming first choice as a cover for graves as well as in small shady 
places in the garden. As a ground cover, plants should be spaced 6 
inches apart. 
POTENTILLA 
Gold Drop Each $2.50, Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
A charming small shrub of such compact growth as to resemble a small 
irregular shaped mound about 2 to 2% feet high. It is closely and 
densely covered with small, fernlike leaves and studded with intensely 
brilliant gelden yellow, Buttercup-like flowers from early June until 
__ October. This delightful small shrub may be used in front of the shrub 
border or in the foreground of any perennial planting. It does best in 
full sun and is hardy in below zero temperatures. The original plant 
we selected from the common Potentilla Fruticosa. It is far superior 
both in flowering qualities, habit and general appearance. We know 
of no shrubs which flower so consistently and remain so cheerfully 
brilliant throughout the entire summer and fall. Spaced 12 inches apart 
in a single row it will make one of the most charming informal hedges 
that can be imagined. 
Katherine Dykes Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
A graceful, small, 3-foot high shrub, upright in growth, yet compact. 
Foliage is dense and fernlike in effect. From early June until No- 
vember, the plants are studded with light chrome-yellow, chalice-like 
blooms. A splendid, low-growing and graceful shrub for foreground 
planting. Fits in perfectly with perennial plants in the hardy border. 
Prefers a sunny location. Is hardy in below zero temperatures and is 
a perfect plant for the coldest sections of our country. 
Pyracantha Firethorn 
Coccinea Lalandi Each $2.50, Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
A most remarkable fruiting evergreen shrub. Bears attractive large 
trusses of white flowers during the late spring followed by an abun- 
dance of brilliant orange-scarlet berries which remain late into the 
winter. A marvelous plant for foundation planting where soil is dry. 
The long shoots it makes can be used as a vine over a doorway or 
along a window casing. The plants can be trimmed to fit any position. 
It is difficult to transplant field-grown or large plants. We therefore 
send young stock from 6-inch pots which will reach a height of PLAC: Si 
feet the first year. It prefers a warm, well-drained location. 
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