BLUE MIST SPIREA 
A1492 (Waryopteris). A new and _ striking 
shrub from Minnesota—one of the finest in- 
croduced in many years. Ideal for the new 
low houses. Never gets over 3 or 4 feet 
high, about as broad. Its flowers are a clear, 
soft blue—one of the rare colors in hardy 
shrubs. The foliage is blue-gray. The 
flowers appear along the stems in late sum- 
mer and continue through the fall in abund- shadeenBroadliheadamat 
ance. Entirely hardy except in the northern- Blossome aitcimnmer 
most states. Sometimes dies to the ground in Tdealattor Poundating 
an extremely cold winter but ordinarily a planting. Extra select 
mature plant kills back very little. You can pants. 49¢ each: 3 for 
not 2x0 wrong on this one. Potted Plants, 1.29 ; ai ‘ 
69c each; 3 for 1.89: 5 for 2.98, postpaid. 29, postpaid. 
SPIREA ANTHONY 
WATERER 
A1490 (Dwarf Red 
Spirea). Another fine, 
popular, low-growing 
shrub. Never gets over 
2 or 21% feet tall, and 
about as broad. Likes 8”) 
full sun or just a light 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
A beautiful shrub from China that grows 5 to 6 feet high with fooclong 
spikes of blooms all summer long on the new wood. The wood is not very hardy 
rand often, in colder climates, dies down to the ground during the winter: but 
next spring it comes right up and blooms again. 
A1413—RED GLORY. Brand new and reddest of the red. 75c each; 3 for 2.10; 
12 for 7.50 postpaid. 
A1410—ILE DE FRANCE. Beautiful deep purple with golden eye. 69c each; 3 for 
1.89 postpaid. 
A1412—CHARMING. Fine clear pink. 69c each; 3 for 1.89, ppd. 
A1414—SNOWBANK. Soft, snowy-white. Beautiful by itself and good for setting 
off the bright colors of other varieties. 75c each; 3 for 2.15; 12 for 7.50, ppd. 
A1409—MIDNIGHT BLUE. Deep blue flowers with bright yellow eyes. 75c each; 
3 for 2.10, ppd. 
A2352X—BUTTERFLY BUSH COLLECTION. | each of Red Glory, Ile de France, 
Pink Charming and Midnight Blue—all 4 for 2.49, ppd. 
LILAC SPIREA 
(Spirea Bil- 
A fine me- 
dium-height shrub 
with attractive foliage. 
Long clusters (up to 
A1491 
lardi). 
lilac-shaped blooms 
borne on ends ~- and 
sides of each branch 
all summer. 
select 
big, pink, 
Extra 
plants. 59c 18 to 
each; 3 for 1.59; 5 
for 2.49, postpaid. 
SNOWBALL BUSH 
A1489 (Viburnum Opu- 
lus Sterilis). Very pop- 
ular. Entirely hardy and 
a robust grower. Often 
gets 8 to 9 feet high, 
5 or 6 feet broad, but 
can be kept down by 
pruning. Covered in 
spring with large white 
flower clusters. Foliage 
is rich deep green, 
shaped like maple 
leaves. Grows in sun or 
partial shade. 89c each; 
3 for 2.49, postpaid. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 
A1495 (Bridal Wreath). The 
most popular flowering shrub 
in the world. Makes a won- 
drous fountain of blooms in 
early spring. Grows 6 to 8 
feec tall if not trimmed, and 
about as broad. A_ beautiful 
background shrub or single 
specimen. 
inch size, 
1.29; 5 for 1.98. Extra Select 
24-inch grade, 59c full 
each; 3 for 1.59; 5 for 2.49, 
postpaid. 
Select 12 to 18- 
49c each; 3 for 
RED LEAVED BARBERRY 
A1406—Fine shrub for 
color contrast. Leaves 
deep rich purplish-red 
all season if exposed to 
full sun. Plane turns 
green in shade. Grows 
3 to 314 feet high and 
better than 4 feet across 
if not sheared. 9 to 12- 
inch size, 49c each; 3 
for 1.39; 5 for 1.98. 
12 to 15-inch size, 59c 
each; 3 for 1.69; 5 for 
2.59, postpaid. 
DOUBLE PINK ALMOND 
A1403—One of the loveliest 
shrubs. 
the branches are covered solid 
with double 
blossoms. Grows 3 to 5 feet 
high. Very hardy. Grows in 
Extra select plants. 69c each; 
3 for 1.89, ppd. 
ALTHEA 
The lovely Rose of 
Sharon so popular from 
southern Iowa to the 
southern extremes of 
the U. S. Not hardy in 
northern states. A beau- 
tiful, rounded upright 
shrub. Will grow 6 to 
8’ tall with flowers that 
look like double roses 
when open. A1401 — 
DOUBLE RED. A1400— 
DOUBLE PINK. A1402— 
DOUBLE WHITE. 49c 
each; 3 for 1.29; 5 for 
1.98, ppd. 
CHINESE 
BEAUTY BUSH 
A1418—-Has small, 
gray-green leaves on 
arching branches load- 
ed in June with pink, 
tubular flowers. Grows 
8 feec high and 10 
feet broad but can be 
trimmed to desired 
size. Fine for lawn or 
in background of shrub 
border. One of the 
most graceful and 
lovely of all flowering 
shrubs. 79c each; 3 for 
2.19, ppd. 
CARDINAL SHRUB 
A1515 ( Weigela Vanicek). Finest and 
hardiest of the Weigelas. Has with- 
stood 2() degrees below in Shenan- 
doah area where the older variety, 
Eva Rathke, kills out. Flowers are like 
the Weigela Rosea pictured at left ex- 
cepting their color is bright rosy red. 
Blooms profusely through most of the 
summer and fall. Grows up to 6 feet 
tall. 98c each; 3 for 2.79, ppd. 
WEIGELA ROSE 
A1516—-Same as the Cardinal Shrub 
described above excepting flowers are 
bright pink, as pictured at lefr. 59c 
TARTARIAN HONEYSUCKLE 
(Bush Honeysuckle:) Very popular 
as a specimen shrub, in the back- 
ground of -shrub plantings, as a 
screen or tall hedge. Grows. in sun 
or quite heavy shade. Makes upright 
bush 6 feet tall and broad but can 
be kept sheared smaller. One of the 
firse to leaf ouc in spring; loaded 
with attractive foliage all summer. 
Bell-shaped blossoms in late spring, 
glossy red berries thick in fall. Our 
pictures at lefe show a white Honey- 
-suckle, with detail of one of che red 
ones. A1444— RED. A1443 — PINK. 
A1445—WHITE. 59c each; 3 for 1.59; 
5 for 2.49, ppd. 
WELCH’S HARDY 
Shruts 
In the early spring, 
delicate pink 
sun of partial shade. 
GOLDEN ELDER 
A1434—A large grow- 
ing shrub that stays 
brighet golden all sum- 
mer in full sun. Fo- 
liage turns green in 
shade. Makes a_ strik- 
ing contrast with other 
shrubs, and creates 
brilliant points of in- 
terest in a shrub _ bor- 
der. Grows 8 feet tall 
and about as_ broad. 
Can be cut back to de- 
sired height and width. 
75c each; 3 for 1.98, 
postpaid. 
GOLDEN BELL 
FORSYTHIA 
A1428—The flowers 
appear in early spring 
before the leaves. 
Grows 8 feet high and 
10 feet across but can 
be pruned smaller. 
As with most spring 
flowering shrubs, prune 
afrer the blossoms dis- 
appear. Foliage is rich 
dark green turning 
bright plum and bronze 
in fall. 59c each; 3 for 
1.59; 5 for 2.49, ppd. 
each; 3 for 1.59; 5 for 2.49, ppd. 
HYDRANGEA A.G. 
A1439 (Hills of Snow). A1440 (Paniculata Grandiflora). 
The summer-blooming The fall-blooming Hydrangea. 
Hydrangea. Grows Grows 6G feet or more tall if not 
rather low, never over trimmed back. Has huge clusters 
5 feet tall. Flowers of flowers in Aug. and_ Sept. 
like giant snowballs Flowers open white, gradually turn 
load the branches tn pink to almost a bronzy red. Ideal 
early summer. Fine for for semi-shaded spots. 79c each; 
north or east founda- 3 for 2.19, ppd. 
tion planting as will 
stand much shade. 
Also enjoys full sun- 
shine. Good for con- 
trast with shrubs of 
colored flowers. 79c 
each; 3 for 2.19, ppd. 
PURPLE WISTERIA 
A1751—One of the most beautiful of 
HYDRANGEA P.G. BLUE HYDRANGEA 
A1441—This is the hardiest of the 
Blue Hydrangeas. Does well from of Crape Myrtle but red is most nalis). This is ‘the 
Iowa line south. Will live north popular. One of the most beauti- best of the beauti- 
of there but since blooms on sec- ful shrubs from Missouri south. ful double vari- 
ond year wood, which usually is Farther north the tops die down eties. Very large 
killed in severe weather, is not apt buc, if well protected, will come pure white _ blos- 
to bloom often in northern states. up in spring and probably bloom. soms of wonderful 
Flowers incense blue on acid soil: In its natural area, gets 10 to 12 fragrance. A  me- 
clear pink in sweet or alkaline feet high, festooned with many dium height shrub 
HYDRANGEA COLLECTION soil. To acidify soil, add Alum- great clusters of bright red_blos- (45 to) G6 ft) that 
A2356X—2. spring-blooming inum Sulphate. To sweeten soil, soms that look like crinkled crepe likes sun but -will 
rs add agricultural lime. Prefers par- paper. Is slow to leaf out in grow in partial 
blooming Hydrangea P.G. — tial shade as leaves sunburn in hot spring when planted, so be patient shade. Very hardy. 
all 3 for 1.98 postpaid. sun. Vigorous pot-grown plants, with ict. 59c each; 3 for 1.59; 79c each; 3. for 
89c each; 3 for 2.49, ppd. 5 for 2.49, ppd. 2.19, postpaid. 
and Highly Vines : ; 
all vines. Covers a wide area and in- Decorative A1740—Looks like English 
creases in beauty each year. Blooms Ivy but is much hardier and 
May and June. Plants sometimes slow has smaller, dark green leaf. 
to come into bloom; in such cases PINK FLAME HONEYSUCKLE Does best in shade. A wonder- 
a vigorous root pruning helps get  1731—This climbing Honeysuckle is ful evergreen vine for north 
RED CRAPE MYRTLE 
A1417—There are several colors 
MOCK ORANGE 
B1458 (Virgi- 
Hydrangea A.G. and 1 fall- 
Hardy, Fast-Growing Baltic Ivy... 
them started. Once they start bloom- 
ing, they continue. 69c each; 2 for 
1.29, ppd. 
HYBRID CLEMATIS 
One of che most beautiful and 
easiest to grow of all hardy plants, 
climbing or otherwise. They like sweet 
soil so if your soil needs it, apply some 
ground lime at time of planting. Do 
not break the stems. In the midwest, 
they prefer east or northeast side of 
buildings as they do not like full day 
or hot sun. Absolutely hardy and will 
bloom this summer. 
A1710—CRIMSON KING. Brand new. 
Flowers often 4 to 6 inches across 
cover the plant solidly during bloom- 
ing period. 89c each; 2 for 1.69, ppd. 
We ship potted plants. 
A1714—WHITE HYBRID (Lanuginosa 
Candia). Immense blossoms like huge 
water lilies. 89c each; 2 for 1.69, ppd. 
Potted plants. 
A1712—JACKMANI. Very popular. Deep 
velvety-purple flowers cover the vines 
in the spring. 89c each; 2 for 1.69, 
ppd. Potted plants. 
A2403X—SPECIAL CLEMATIS BAR- 
GAIN. 1 Jackmani and 1 Crimson 
King—both for only 1.59, ppd. 
a mass of color from early summer 
until killing frost, with long tubular 
flowers, coral on the outside and sul- 
phur yellow on the inside. Foliage 
almost evergreen. Hardy almost any- 
where. Does not climb very high, but 
likes to scramble over low buildings, 
walls, rocks or fences. 89c each; 2 for 
1.69, ppd. 
SILVER LACE VINE 
A1761—One of the fastest growing 
vines; will grow 20 to 25 feet the 
first summer and cover a building or 
wall quickly. Beautiful over a pergola 
or arbor. Blooms late summer and 
early fall. Does best in warm sunny 
exposure and in soil well drained, 
sandy, and fairly rich. 79c each; 3 for 
2.19, postpaid. 
AMERICAN BITTERSWEET 
A1703—Why not grow and_ gather 
your own Bittersweet for winter dec- 
orations? Vines very attractive through- 
out summer and beautifully festooned 
with bright berries in fall. Plant sev- 
eral vines for proper pollination, bet- 
ter set of berries. 49c each; 3 for 
1.29, ppd. 
or west side. Thrives well up 
into the northern states. Is par- 
ticularly useful as a ground 
cover and bank binder (as pic- 
tured) because stays green 
year around and grows in 
shaded areas where grasses will 
not. Spreads and covers rap- 
idly, but does not become a 
pest. Plante 2 feet apart each 
way for ground cover. We ship 
Potted Plants which grow as 
soon as planted. 49c each; 3 
for 1.39; 10 for 4.29; 50 for 
19.95; 100 for 34.98, ppd. 
Boston Ivy... 
A1741—Best climber on our 
list. One of the few that clings 
tightly to brick or stone with- 
out support. Leaves grow close 
together and cover like clap- 
boards. Ideal to cover ugly 
buildings and beautiful on 
brick fireplaces. 69c each; 2 
for 1.29, ppd. 
A2401X—BOSTON IVY COLLEC- 
TION. Plant these 8 to 10 feet 
apart. 5 for 2.89; or 10 plants 
for 5.49, ppd. 
