HENRY FIELD’S SEED SENSE FOR AUGUST, 1954—Henry Field Seed 
Amoor River Privet Is the Ideal Trimmed Hedge 
HEDGES 
Hedges get a real start when fall 
planted. Mound the earth around 
these plants about 8 inches high. 
Do not prune until next spring— 
then prune severely. 
Extra-Heavy Plants—All Postpaid 
SPIREA ‘ 
VAN HOUTTE 
(Bridal Wreath) 
For Tall Untrimmed Hedge 
At623—The most beautiful of 
all untrimmed tall hedges. A 
perfect border for the backyard, 
covered with,lovely white flow- 
ers in early spring with graceful 
habit of growth. Sét 1 to 21% feet 
apart. Big 1 to 1% foot plants. 
'2 for 2.46; 25 for 4.89; 50 for 
&.98, 100 for 16.50, ppd. 
HARDY 
CARAGANA 
The Drouth Lover 
Al6O03—(Siberian Pea Tree). 
One of the hardiest—drouth, hot 
winds or grasshoppers can’t stop 
it. Pea-green color. Locust-like 
leaves. Compact grower making 
a tight hedge, can be trimmed to 
Clematis Jackmani 
Hybrid 
VINES 
CLEMATIS 
When planted around your 
house, large flowered Clematis 
always do best on the east or 
north east side. The plants we 
send are potted. 
A17O09—HYBRID JACKMANI. 
Purple Clematis. Immense flow- 
ers. Grows rapidly and blooms 
right away. Hardy everywhere. 
Lives for years. 98c each; 2 
for 1.85, ppd. 
Special Clematis Bargain 
A2403X—1! Hybrid Jackmani 
—large flowering rich purple, 
{ Hybrid Crimson King— 
large flowering red. Both for 
1.79, postpaid. 
Al708—HYBRID CRIMSON 
KING. Red Clematis. Same type 
as Jackmani except rich red 
fiowers. New and rare. Large 
flowers, long blooming. Select 
vines. 98c each; 2 for 1.85, 
ppd. 
Al707—HYBRID WHITE CLE- 
MATIS. (Lanuginosa Candida). 
One of the finest large-flowered 
Clematis.” Plant with purple or 
red varieties for beautiful effect. 
98c each; 2 for §.85, ppd. 
Clematis White 
any height from 1 ft. to 10 ft. 
12 to 18 in. size plants. 25 for 
2.69; 50 for 4.89; 100 for 9.25, 
postpaid. 
CHINESE ELM 
“The ‘Quick-Growing Hedge 
A1604—Chinese Elms make a 
most beautiful, quick growing, 
inexpensive hedge. Can be kept 
any height you wish from 1 ft. to 
10 ft. Here are thé ideal sizes 
for hedging. Set 12 inches apart. 
12 25 50 100 
Pod. Ppd. Ppd. Pod. 
12-18 in. ..... -69 1.19 1.98 3:49 
18-24 ins ..... 1.29 1.98 3:29 5.49 
AMOOR PRIVET (North) 
For the Trimmed Hedge 
A16!18—Best for trimmed, green 
glossy hedge. Set 9 to 12 inches 
apart. 12 to 18 in. plants. {#2 for 
{.89; 25 for 2.98; 50 for 5.49; 
{00 or more at 9.98 per 100; 
all postpaid. 
YU MHUV.VULEOTA ASOLO 
Pink Flame 
Honeysuckle 
You can use vines for shade—for 
beauty—for 
banks—and to hide unsightly views. 
holding soil on steep 
Ai715—HYBRID LADY BET- 
TY BALFOUR. A wonderful new 
hybrid that bears bloom on cur- 
rent season’s growth. Velvety 
deep blue flowers up to 4” across. 
98c each; 2 for 1.85, ppd. 
At71t—GOLDEN FLOWERED 
CLEMATIS (Tangutica). Covers 
itself with golden, bell-like flow- 
ers. Beautiful cutleaf, dark 
green foliage. Very hardy. Dies 
down each year, then grows 15 
to 20 ft. next year. 
2 for 1.69, postpaid. 
89c each; 
Beautiful Clematis 
Collection 
A2406X—Will give you an 
abundance of useful plants 
and beautiful blooms. 
{ Hybrid Crimson King, 
{ Hybrid- Purple Jackmani, 
§ Golden Flowered and { Hy- 
brid White Clematis. 
All 4 for 3.19, postpaid. 
HONEYSUCKLE 
AI730—HALL’S HONEY- 
SUCKLE. Don’t overlook this if 
you are looking for a bank cov- 
ering. Beautiful foliage, fragrant 
white and yellow flowers all 
Rosa Multifiora 
Purple Wisteria 
& Nursery Co., Shenandoah, Iowa. 
Living Farm Fence’ 
Makes a 
BARBERRY 
The All-Purpese Hedge 
AI160!—Rich green foliage, 
dense habit of growth, beautiful 
red coloring and red berries in 
fall, plus extra hardiness, make 
this an ideal hedge. Makes a 
very good 3 ft. hedge even with- 
GIANT WHITE 
SNOWBALL SHRUB 
Alt4g9—One of the most popular and 
beautiful decorative shrubs. An old fa- 
out trimming. Set 12 to 18 vorite. Will grow to 8 or 9 feet tall. Can 
inches apart. 12 to 18 in. plants be kept down by pruning. Blooms late 
branched. {2 for 2.79; 25 for in spring with large clusters of white 
5.49; 50 for 9.98; {00 for flowers that look like giant snowballs. 
{8.00, postpaid. Foliage is a deep rich green in color. It 
is a rapid grower and hardy everywhere, 
in sun or shade. Extra Select Plants, 
98c each; 3 for 2.69, ppd. 
ce Te Ee 
ROSA 
MULTIFLORA 
"The Living Farm Fence" 
A1619—Trim it hedge shaped or 
let it grow as a broad fence. 
Dense, thorny barrier that stops 
traffic across: your yard or gar- 
den, or in the field holds all live- 
stock except occasional breachy 
sow. Still, a thing of beauty— 
clusters of small white flowers 
followed by masses of red ber- 
ries. Fine for birds and small 
game refuge, pasture divider, 
snow stop, fire break, erosion 
control. Doesn’t sucker and 
spread. We don’t ship the darn- 
ing needle size, but a top grade 
of 12 to 18 in. 12 for 1.45; 25 
for 2.49; 50 for 4.49; {00 for 
7.98, postpaid. 1000 for 69.95, 
exp. not ppd. 
Hydrangea A.G. 
Hydrangea P.G. 
HYDRANGEA SHRUBS 
Giant HYDRANGEA P.G. 
The Fell Bloomer 
Al440—(Paniculata Grandiflora). 
Grows 3 to 5 ft. Blooms Aug. and Sept. 
Flowers are huge cones often 10 in. long 
coming out pure white then turning pink 
and then bronze. Fine for winter bou- 
quets. Ideal for north side of house. Ex- 
tra select plants. 79¢ each; 3 for 2.19, 
ppd. 
HYDRANGEA A.G. 
Spring Bloomer 
Al439—(Hills of Snow). Grows 3 to 5 
ft. Flowers like snowballs only much 
larger. Loads of flowers in June and 
July, Leaves big, round and dark green. 
Ideal for north or east foundation plant- 
ing. Extra Select plants. 79c each; 3 
for 2.19, ppd. 
HYDRANGEA COLLECTION 
{ Spring Blooming Hydrangea 
(A.G.) and 2 Fall Blooming Hydran- 
gea (P.G.) 
A2355X—Postpaid 
“] 
Silver Lace Vine 
summer. 59c each; 2 for 1.08; 
6 for 2.49, postpaid. 
AI731—“PINK FLAME” HON- 
EYSUCKLE. Simply covers it- 
self with flowers rich pink on 
outside and bright yellow on in- 
side. Delightfully fragrant. Al- 
most evergreen foliage. 89C 
each; 2 for 1.69, ppd. 
PURPLE WISTERIA 
Alt751—Flowers in big purple 
clusters shaped like grapes, with 
long, narrow, attractive foliage. 
Gets more beautiful each year, 
and lasts for generations. This 
is not the common Wisteria of 
washed-out color; this one has 
“fast” color. 79c each; 2 for 
{.49, postpaid. 
SILVER LACE VINE 
At761—‘‘The Fast Grower.’’ 
Grows fastest of all vines, often 
25 feet in one season. Planted 
this fall will cover an arbor next 
summer with lacy white flowers 
covering: the vine from ground to 
BARBERRY SHRUBS 
Ideal for Color Contrast 
A1405—Green, Japanése (Thunberygi). 
Valued for glossy green foliage that turns 
red in fall, Thrives any place, and grows 
dense. Fine for hedges. “Grows $ + 
feet high and about 5 
tips. Will cover a building, ‘wall be trimmed; tet kaa ; 
or barn second season. 79¢ each; q Pér Per > 
2 for 1.49, ppd. Postpaid Each eine 
12 to 15in.... .49 1.39 1.98 °3.85 
15 to 18 in)... 169 1.69. 2.59 4.98 
Alt406—Red Leaf. Hxtra hardy and 
compact, with deep red foliage when 
grown in full sun. Can trim, ~ 
AMERICAN 
BITTERSWEET VINE 
Al703—Foliage is a very at- 
tractive glossy green, colored 
with fiery, orange-red berries in Per Per 
the fall. Best to have 2 for pol- Postpaid Each cae 
lination. 49c each; 2 for 89c, DELO T2TIN sa hein s kainate 49 1.39 1.98 
postpaid. 12:to-18.ini. Poses oo. e766 22.29 365 
