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Please Order ALL Shrubs by Number and Name 
Use Shrubs below in front of larger 
shrubs, low foundations, entrances. 
-€513 ALMOND, Flowerin 
Grows 3 to 4 feet in height. This is one 
of the old fashioned favorites. Blooms in 
early Spring. The branches are almost 
entirely covered with rose-like, pink blos- 
soms in the early Spring. 
14 to 2 foot size, $2.25 each 
2. to-3 foot size, $2:50 each 
C592 BARBERRY, Green Leaf 
A thorny, all-purpose, compact, bushy 
dwarf shrub that is attractive when al- 
lowed to grow naturally to its usual height 
of about 3 feet or when trimmed to any 
desired height. Very popular for Hedges, 
shrub borders, foundation plantings or en- 
trances. The small rich green leaves turn 
to shades of brilliant orange and scarlet 
in Autumn and the bright red berries 
hang on the bush all winter. 
1 to 114 foot size, $1.20 each 
1\%y to 2 foot size, $1.40 each 
See Hedge Plants for Quantity Prices 
C578 BARBERRY—Red Leaf 
Beautiful new red-leafed sport of the 
Green Leaf Barberry, prized for its bright 
foliage. Rich, lustrous foliage the entire 
season. Like Green Leaf Barberry ex- 
cept for its bronze-red foliage. 
1 to 114 foot size, $1.70 each 
1% to 2 foot size, $1.95 each 
See Hedge Plants for Quantity Prices 
C554 CORALBERRY, Improved 
Very attractive, low-growing shrub equal- 
ly at home in deep shade or full sun. The 
light pink flowers in early summer are 
followed by clusters of large, pink ber- 
fies which hang on well into the winter. 
114 to 2: foot size, $1.40 each 
to 3 foot size, $1.65 each 
€581 QUINCE, Flowering 
Early flowering, medium height shrub, 
noted for its dazzling display of brilliant 
scarlet flowers in early spring. Blooms 
remain-on plant from April to May. The 
lant is dense, low (4 to 6 ft.). Excellent . 
or cutting and use in modern flower ar- 
rangements in the house. Shrub useful as 
specimens and in the foundation and bor- 
-der plantings. Glossy foliage. 
114 to 2 foot size, $2.25 each 
2 — to 3 foot size, $2.75 each 
C553 SNOWBERRY, Improved 
Sometimes called ‘“‘Waxberry.”, Just like 
Coralberry above, except berries are 
snow-white 
1% to 2 foot size, $1.35 each 
2 to 3 foot size,-$1.60 each 
C544 SPIREA, Anthony Waterer 
~Blooms from July until frost. Bright rosy 
crimson flowers in clusters. Favorite for 
foundation planting, entrance, for edging 
taller shrubs and as a low blooming hedge. 
Dwarf grower. 
1 to 114 foot size, $1.85 each 
1\%y to 2 — foot size, $2.10 each 
€509 SPIREA, Froebel 
Large clusters of rosy-pink bloom similar 
to Spirea Ant. Waterer. Taller growing 
than Ant. Waterer. Blooms well, even in 
shady places. Excellent for low growing, 
untrimmed hedges, foundation and en- 
trance plantings. Dwarf. 
1% to 2 foot size, $2.00 each 
2 to 3 foot size, $2.20 each 
C585 DEUTZIA, Siender 
One of the best hardy dwarf-growing 2 to 
3 ft. shrubs Small snow-white flowers 
practically ccver the bushin May. Attrac- 
tive for bouquets. Branches arching. Use- 
ful for low foundation planting, entrances 
or in front of tall shrubs.” Makes a beauti- 
ful low-flowering hedge. 
- 1 to 14% foot size, $2,65 each 
114 to 2. foot,size, $2:95 each 
C532 FORSYTHIA, Showy Border 
“Golden Bell” is the common name for all 
warieties of Forsythia. Great masses of 
bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers cover 
the plant for 4 to 6 weeks in March and 
April before leaves appear. Grows to a 
medium height of 4 to 6 ft. with arching 
branches. Use in foundation and border 
plantings. Its extreme hardiness and easy 
culture make it a top favorite. Showy 
Border is an improved Border Forsythia 
with larger blossoms, and blooms even 
ee ee uals 
Y2 to 2 foot size, $1.50 each 
to 3 foot size, $1.75 each 
CLIMBING VINES oleae 
B934 Bitter Sweet ..ssssscccerseeees| 135/120 
Clematis 
B951 Sweet Autumn? .......--0+«--]1.35]1.20 
B 952 Jackman (Purple)* 2.50|2.30 
B949 Mad. Andre (Red) *..........]2.50|2.30 
B950 Henry (White) * ......... wee] 2.50/2.30 
B948 Ramona (Light Blue) *......|2.50|2.30 
B945 Dutchman's Pipe css.-00000000/3.75|3.90 
Honeysuckle : 
B931 Hall Japanese® .......sccceees-| -90 
B933 Trumpet (Scarlet) * .........-[1.25/1.15 
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B947 Engleman’s* (Clings) ......{1.95|1.85 
Wisteria | 
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Use for Foundation Planting 
C5601 ALTHEA, Assorted 
Large single bell-shaped blossoms of Pink, 
Rose or Purple—darker in center. Flowers 
often 4 inches across. Very lovely. . 
11% to 2 foot size, $1.65 each 
2 to 3 foot size, $1.75 each 
C533 ALTHEA, Crimson Eye 
Large single bell-shaped blossoms of 
white with vivid deep red color at base. 
1% to 2 foot size, $1.65 each 
2. to 3 foot size, $1.75 each 
ALTHEA, Double Flowering 
Beautiful large double blooms resembling 
double flowering hollyhocks. 
C536 Double Red C535 Double Rose 
C537 Double Purple €534 Double White 
1% to 2 foot size, $1.65 each 
2 to 3 foot size, $1.75 each 
Please Order by Number and Name. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
A very attractive 5 ft. bush covered with 
clusters of purple lilac-like flowers from 
July till frost. Used around foundations 
for, specimen or border plants. Attracts 
butterflies, Perennial in northern sections. 
C568 Charming (Pink) | ...........c000-- $1. 
C569 Dubonnet® (Wine Red) ..ecsscreee 1.75 
C579 Farquahar (Lavender) .......... 1.50 
C577 Ile de France (Dark Purple).... 1:50 
Please order by Number and Name 
C584 DEUTZIA, Lemoine 
Medium height very hardy shrub. Clusters 
of white flowers cover it in May. One of 
the best for foundation groups, entrances 
or shrub borders. 
Tl4 to 2 foot size, $2750 each 
2. to 3 foot size, $2.80 each 
C583 DEUTZIA, Pride of Rochester 
Grows 4 to 6 feet in height. The white, 
double flowers in late Spring afte tinged 
with pink. Especially good for borders 
and specimen planting. 
2 to 3 foot size, $2.75 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $3.00 each 
C539 FORSYTHIA, Weeping 
Like the other forsythias the long, slen- 
der, drooping branches are covered with 
light yellow flowers in the very early 
Spring before the leaves appear. <The 
graceful, drooping branches are a cascade 
of gold in early Spring. Especially beauti- 
ful in combination with Flowering Quince 
in the flowering border and in the founda- 
tion plantings 
2 to foot size, $1.50 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $1.75 each 
€586 DOGWOOD, Coral Stem 
A tall.growing shrub valued for its bright 
red branches, which add color to plant- 
ing during winter. Use in shrub border. 
2 to 3 toot size, $1.50 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $1.75 each 
C542 HYDRANGEA P. G. 
Drooping and spreading. Medium tall- 
growing 4to6ft. Very large cone-shaped 
clusters of white flowers turning to pink 
for 9 weeks beginning in July. Wide 
spreading dense top from one or more 
stems. Can be pruned to “tree-form”’ if 
desired. Makes medium to large bush. 
used at foundations and in yard plant- 
ings. One of the most effective uses is 
to plant in front of taller growing shrubs. 
114 to 2 foot size, $1.95 each 
2  to.3 foot size, $2.75 each 
C521 MOCKORANGE, Lemoine 
Upright, Medium zrower 6 to 8 ft. Small 
cup shape, fragrant, white bloom begin- 
ning in May and continuing four weeks. 
Used at foundations and in yard plant- 
ings. Fine for medium tall flowering 
Hedge. The abundance of bloom is sur- 
passed only by its beauty. 
114 to 2 foot size, $1.25 each 
to 3 «oot size. $1.50 each 
(22 Flowering Shrubs—Top Size and 
Quality) : 
Regular Price 
$45.10 
(When ordering Write “Home 
Beautifying Assort. FC-1—$33.83) 
Plants for Plan No. C-1 
Japanese Barberry 
Rugosa Rose 
Red. Leaf Barberry 
Spirea, Froebel 
Snowhill Hydrangea 
Rose Pink Althea 
Paul's Scarlet Rose 
Butterfly Bush 
Virginal Mockorange 
Spirea, Thunberg 
Forsythia, Golden Bell 
Spirea, Vanhoutte 
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Around the House; Flowering Hedges; Borders; Groups, etc. 
C514 MOCKORANGE, Virginal 
Upright, Medium tall-growing 4 to 6 ft. 
Extra large, double white flowers are cup- 
shaped. Very fragrant. Begins to bloom 
in June and continues through October. 
Makes small, narrow bush. One of the 
finest of all flowering shrubs for founda- 
tions, yard plantings or shrub borders, 
2 to 3 foot size, $2.75 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $3.00 each 
C531 PRIVET, Regel 
An all purpose shrub. Grows to a height 
of 4 to 6 ft. Arching branches covered 
with tiny fragrant white flowers for 3 
weeks in late May and early June. At- 
tractive glossy foliage. Used at founda- 
tions and in yard plantings. 
1% to 2 foot size, $1.90 each 
2 to 3 foot size, $2.20 each 
LILAC, French Budded 
One of the most beautiful of the flower- 
ing shrubs. Equally good planted singly, 
in groups of the same variety or in a 
combination of different varieties. Avail- 
able in the following choice varieties. 
C549 “Belle de Nancy” Lilac (Double Pink) 
C547 “Ludwig Spaeth” Lilac (Purp. Red) 
C548 “Mme. Abel Chatenay” (DbI. White) 
C546 “Pres. Grevy” Lilac (Double Blue) 
1% to 2 foot size, $3.00 each 
2 to 3 foot size, $3.25 each 
SHRUB ROSESG.................. $2.25 Each 
The following shrubs of the great rose 
family have beautiful foliage throughout 
the spring, summer and fall and the indi- 
vidual, branches “are covered with roses 
during the extended blooming period. 
C590 F. J. GROOTENDORST 
Blooms intermittently throughout 
summer with deep red flowers. 
€517 RED RUGOSA ROSE 
Blooms in the late spring—may be fol- 
lowed by recurrent bloom later. 
€505 Hugonis Rose 
Branches are literally covered with single, 
bright, golden-yellow roses in Spring. 
SPIREAS 
The Spireas are very ornamental. They 
are usually low or medium-size shrubs 
with small white, pink or crimson flow- 
ers. Spireas grow in almost any mod- 
erately moist soil. Popular for borders, 
foundation and single plantings on the 
wn, 
C544 SPIREA, Anthony Waterer— 
See “Dwarf Shrubs” Ist column. 
C545 SPIREA, Billiard 
Medium tall, upright growing—reaching 
height of 4 to 6 ft. Long spikes of beau- 
tiful pink bloom for 15 weeks. Recom- 
mended for foundation plantings and 
for shrub borders. 
2 to 3 foot size, $1.50 each 
3 to 4 foot size,. $1.75 each 
C509 SPIREA, Froebel—See 
“Dwarf Shrubs” 1st column. 
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C511 SPIREA, Thunberg 
Arching branches covered with tiny, 
white flowers during April and early 
May. Medium tall-growing to a height of 
4 to 6 ft. Dense, compact bush. Used at 
foundations, entrances and in lawn 
plantings. For untrimmed flowering 
hedge, 
114 to 2 foot size, $1.75 each 
2 ~ to 3 foot size, $1.95 each 
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(28 Flowering Shrubs, 1 Vine— 
Top Size and Qualify) 
Regular Price 
$55.30 
(When ordering Write “Home 
Beautifying Assort. FC12—$41.48) 
Key No. Plants for Plan No. C-2 
2 Rugosa Rose 
Regel Privet 3 
Japanese Barberry 
Red Leaf Barberry 
Wisteria, Purple 
Paul's Scarlet Rose 
Spirea, Froebel 
Snowhill Hydrangea 
Snowberry 
Lilac, Purple 
Pink Weigela 
Pink Althea 
Spirea, Vanhoutte 
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C543 SPIREA, Van Houtte 
Improved “Bridal Wreath.” The most 
popular, most spectacular and most wide- 
ly planted of all Spireas. Clusters of 
small, rose-like, white blooms transform 
this plant into a veritable snow-bank in 
May and early June. Its profusion of 
bloom, graceful arching branches and 
medium tall growing habit make Spirea 
Van Houtte the most popular of all 
flowering shrubs for foundation plant- 
ings, group and.specimen plantings on 
lawns. Unexcelled for untrimmed flow- 
ering hedge. 
2 to 3 foot size, $1.40 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $1.65 each 
C575 WEIGELA, Pink 
Profusion of trumpet-shape pink blooms 
4 weeks’ period in May and June. Com- 
pact arching top. Medium size bush— 
rowing to a height of 4 to 6 ft. A 
avorite for foundation plantings, groups 
and for specimen plantings on the lawn. 
2 to 3 foot size, $2.35 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $2.70 each 
C574 WEIGELA, Red 
Dark red bell-shape flowers. Excellent 
for planting in front of taller shrubs 
and gives color to landscape and foun- 
dation plantings. 
14 to 2 foot size, $2.50 each 
2 to 3 foot size, $2.75 each 
10 to| Over 
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HEDGE PLANTS SIZE| Each | Each 
Barberry 
C526 Thorniess, Jap. 1-114 ft.|1.80 
New (U.S. Pat.) 114-2 ft,|2.20 
C529 True Hedge \ 1-11 ft.|1.3541.30 
Columnberry rT WW -2 ft.|1.85]1.80 
C592 Jap Green Leaf { 1-114 ft.|1.20]1.10 
(Berberis thun.) 114-2 ft.|.1.40]1.30 
C578 Jap. Red Leaf 1-114 ft.|1.70]1.60 
(B. t. atropurpurea) 114-2 ft.|1.95|1.85 
Privet 
C597 Amur R., North 1-114 ft.| .55| .50 
(Ligustrum amur) 114-2 ft.}| .60| .55 
C598 Amur R., South 1-114 ft.| .40| .35 
Evergreen in SoO.........+..- 114-2 ft.| .50} .45 
C596 California , T-1/4% ft.| .45| .40 
(Lig ovalifolium) 11-2 ft.| .55} .50 
Not Hardy North.... «2-3 ft.| .60| .55 
STARK PEONIES Each 
B938 Our Selection of Varieties..........{1.25 
B942 Edulus Superba (Pink) 
B941 Felix Crousse (Red).... ..|2.00 
B940 Festiva Maxima (White).......... 1.75 
B943 Mons, Jules Elie (Silvery Pink) ../2.00 
B939 Officinalis Rubra (Red)...... FRY. 2.50 
B944 Queen Victoria (White) ........000 fey 5) 
GARDEN ROOTS 
Asparagus 
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Pits. | Pits. | Pits. 
B906 Palmetto .... 2.00|3.75|6.00 
B905 Martha Washington* |2.50/5.00/7.50 
B904 Mary Washington** |2,50/5.00/7.50 
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Rhubarb Each | Each| Euch 
B902 McDonald ........ evenscess} SOD ROO aS 
B901 Valentine Red 2.50|2.25 
B900 Victoria Giant -35| .30] .25 
B903 Horseradish  ssseseccceveeel 35} .30) .25 
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Use Shrubs Below ‘for Backgrounds, 
Screen Plantings, Groups, etc. 
C573 CRANBERRY BUSH, ‘American 
Large flat heads of White flowers. Large 
Red Berries all Winter. Attract Song 
Birds. Bright red foliage in Fall. -- 
2 to 3 foot size, $2.65 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $3.00 each 
C538 FORSYTHIA, Fortune 
Tall growing upright type. Reaching 
height of 6 to 8 feet. Bell-shaped golden 
yellow blossoms 4 weeks in April. Me- 
dium sized open bush with arching top. 
2 to 3 foot size, $1.95 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $2.50 each 
C516 HONEYSUCKLE, Morrow 
Upright, tall-growing—8 to 10 ft. when 
grown. Very. attractivé® dark green 
leaves. White bloom turning to yellow 
3 weeks in April and May. Red berries 
in summer and fall. Makes large, dense, 
compact bush with spreading top. Used 
at high foundation and in yard plant- 
ings or as tall screen plantings. 
2 to 3 foot size, $1.60 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $1.75 each 
C512 HONEYSUCKLE, Red Tat. 
Upright, tall-growing—10 to 12 feet. 
Bright rose-pink bloom 3 weeks in April 
and May followed by red berries in sum- 
mer and fall. The most serviceable of 
all for tall screen planting. Also used at 
high foundations, for all hedges. 
2 to 3 foot size, $1.60 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $1.75 each 
C523 HONEYSUCKLE, White Tat. 
Similar to Red. Tatarian. Bush Honey> 
suckle except that the bloom is white 
Most useful for dense hedge or screen 
2 to 3 foct size, $1.60 each = 
3 to 4 foot size, $1.75 each 
C550 LILAC, Fragrant Purple 
Upright, tall growing 6 to 12 ft. Large 
fragrant blooms in Spring. Makes large 
bush. Use in yard plantings and borders. 
2 to 3 foot size, $2.00 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $2.25 each 
C510 LILAC, Persian 
Upright, Medium Tall growing 6 to 8 ft. 
Large fragrant bloom: Very graceful. 
Used at foundations and for cemeteries. 
2 to 3 foot size,. $2.25 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $2.50 each 
C515 MOCKORANGE, Sweet 
Upright—tall growing 6 to 12 feet in 
height. Cup-shape flowers are large, 
white and very fragrant, and bloom in 
profusion during May and June over a 4 
weeks period. Makes a large bush. Used 
at high foundations and in yard plant- 
ings. Fine for tall screen plantings. 
2 to 3 foot size, $1.40 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $1.70 each 
C576 SNOWBALL, Mam. White 
Drooping and spreading. Tall growing 6 
to 8 ft. Large ball-shape white bloom 3 
weeks in May. Foliage turns to brilliant 
crimeen and gold in Fall. Used singly or 
in yard plantings. Popular for its masses 
of bloom in the spring and colorful fo- 
liage in the Fall. 
2 to 3 foot size, $2.85 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $3.10 each 
C552 TAMARIX, Kashgar 
Adds the beauty of its fluffy pink bloom 
to your planting. Also fine, delicate 
green foliage and graceful growth: Ex- 
cellent for planting at the corners of 
foundations, also as a specimen on the 
lawn. It is a favorite because its foliage 
has a silvery sheen. 
2 to 3 foot size, $1.50 each 
3 to 4 foot size, $1.75 each 
NESIDENCE 
(12 Flowering Shrubs—Top Size & Qual.) 
Regular Price 
$28.00 
Beautifying Assort, FC-3—$21.00) 
(When ordering Write “Home 
No. Plants for Plan No. C-3 
Snowhill Hydrangea 
Virgina) Mockorange 
Spirea, Billiard 
Flowering Almond 
Border Forsythia 
Rugosa Rose 
Key numbers in circles denote shrub 
name. No, means number of plants to 
be used in the planting. 
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(19 Flowering Shrubs—Top Size & Qual.) 
Regular Price 
$43.20 
(When ordering Write “Home 
Beautifying Assort. FC-4—$32.40) 
Key No. Plants for Plan No, €-4 
1 a Spirea, Vanhoutte 
2 2 Lilac, Belle de Nancy 
3 3 lapanese Barberry 
4 2 Pink Weigela 
5 2 Red Weigela 
6 4 Snowhill Hydrangea 
7 2 Red Leat Barberry 
& 2 Sweet Mockorange 
if supply ef any Ornamental ot Rose in these 
Assortments is exhausted, ovr experts will selee 
 svitable kind of equal or greater value. 
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