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WELL BRANCHED SPECIMENS ~ GREAT VALUES 
RECIPE FOR MORE BIRDS 
ANY SHRUB ON THIS PAGE 
70c each; 3 for $1.95 
(Except as noted after description) 
2-81 — HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN 
PINK. Bright pink flowers followed by 
red berries in the fall. Bushy, upright. 
Grows 8 to 10 feet high. The berries of 
this shrub are known to be eaten by 118 
.. kinds of birds. 
2-130 — NANKING CHERRY. A most orna- 
mental upright spreading shrub. Pink in 
bud, the tiny flowers open a pure white 
The Department of Agriculture estimates that 
Insects do over a billion dollars’ damage a year 
to our crops, while the value of birds in com- 
with striking contrast between the white 
flower petals and the bright red and 
orange calyx. In June the branches are 
studded with large red fruit, closely re- 
sembling our early May Cherries. Good 
to eat and make beautiful rich jellies and 
bating these insects is over 300 million dollars. 
Besides their value in destroying insects, many 
species help in keeping down weeds. — Offer the 
birds board and lodging by planting berry pro- 
ducing shrubs, and you will have a host of willing 
helpers, working tirelessly for you throughout 
the whole year. 
wine. 
2-138 — REDTWIG DOGWOOD. One of the 
best native shrubs; free flowering; very 
handsome when in bloom, and with its 
white berries on red stems in the fall. 
Grows compactly, 6 to 10 feet in height. 
93 kinds of birds eat the fruit of this 
Dogwood. 
2-129 — WHITE SNOWBERRY. A desirable 
shrub with small, pink flowers, followed 
by large, white, wax-like berries which 
hang on the plant through most of the 
winter. Is very showy and succeeds every- 
m, Where. Does well in shade. Grows 8 to 4 
ae Site... feet tall. Untold numbers of birds enjoy 
the berries of this shrub. 
2-137 — RED SNOWBERRY. Often called 
Coralberry or Indian Currant, Similar to 
White Snowberry but with red berries. 
53 species of birds feed on these berries. 
2-120 — HANSEN’S BUSH CHERRY. An 
ornamental shrub producing delicious 
fruit! Snow-white flowers in early spring, 
followed by fruit as large as any sweet 
cherry, but plum-shaped; good. flavor — 
delicious to eat from the bush, fine for 
sauce, jams and jellies. Very hardy — 
grows 4 to 5 feet tall. Enjoyed by 118 
kinds of birds. 60c each; 3 for $1.50. 
2-140 — RUSSIAN OLIVE. Rugged, tree- 
like shrub, growing 10 to 12 feet high. 
Foliage is a beautiful silver-gray, con- 
trasting sharply with other shrubs. Flow- 
ers are deep golden and very fragrant, 
Insect-eating birds flock to farms where a side 
dish of brilliant shrubs and tree berries has been 
planted. 
Nanking Cherry 
BARGAIN NO. 17 
10 sHruss $5-25 
Net, not prepaid 
Your choice of varieties listed on 
page 14 and 15, 18-24 in. shrubs. 
ae followed by ornamental yellowish-brown 
ae fruits with silver scales. Highly recom- 
mended for tall hedges to hide undesirable 
views. 
Red Snowberry 
Hansen’s Bush Cherry ! 
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White Snowberry Russian Olive 
