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GIRARD BROTHERS’ 
NURSERY, GENEVA, OHIO 
FLOWERING SHRUBS 
ALTHEA HIBISCUS 
(Rose of Sharon) 
These are beautiful, upright growing 
shrubs that sometimes attain the height of 
20 feet. Generally bloom in August and 
September. Very attractive with flowers 
from white to red. All listed are double 
varieties. 
Ardens—Double Violet. 
Boule de Feu;—Double Red. 
Jeanne d’Arc—Double Pure White. 
Pulcherimus—Double Pink. 
2-3 ft., 75c each; 10 for $6.00. 
KOLKWITZIA AMABILIS 
(Beauty Bush) 
A handsome shrub, with graceful habits. 
Trumpet shaped pink flowers in June, Nice. 
15-18, 75c each, 3 for $2.40. 
ALMOND, PRUNUS GLANDULOSA 
Double Pink Flowering Almond 
A very: beautiful, early spring-flowering 
shrub, completely covered from the ground 
to top of the branches by a mass of pink 
blossoms. 18-24 in. size, 75c each; 3 for 
$2.10. 
PARROTIA 
PARROTIA PERSICA—A shrub belongs to 
the Witchhazel family. The flowers are 
more curious than beautiful. No pedals con- 
spicuo.is purple stamins appear before 
leaves. Brilliant coloring in the fall. Can 
be made into a tree. 
PLANTS—18-24 in., $1.60 each; 3 for $4.50. 
KERRIA (Japonica Flora Plena) 
Often heard called the Globe Flower. 
Ball-shaped golden flowers. Plants grow 
vigorously and attain a height of 4-5 ft. 
Bushy and branches bright green. Prefers 
a sunny location. Attractive yellow blooms 
all summer. 
PLANTS—3 Yr., $1.00 each; 3 for $2.80. 
SYMPHORICARPOS 
Alba (Snowberry White) —An excellent 
shrub for shady places or on a hillside, 
bearing clusters of large snowy white ber- 
ries which remain late in fall and winter. 
18-24 in., 75c each; 3 for $2.10. 
MOCK ORANGE 
(Philadelphus Virginalis) 
SWEET MOCK ORANGE 
PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS—Vigorous 
grower and very fragrant. It is hardy and 
a very popular shrub. 
18-24 in., branched, 65c each, 3 for $1.80. 
VIRGINALIS—The most showy variety with 
double white flowers which are sweetly 
fragrant and have a long blooming season. 
Good foliage and compact upright growth. 
18-24 in., 65c each, 3 for $1.80. 
PHILADELPHUS AUREA—Golden Mock 
Orange Valuable for its golden color leaves. 
Flowers white. Growth similar to Virginalis. 
Very much sought by landscapers. Very 
showy when planted with other shrub. 
12-15 °in., 75c each,~3 for $2.10. 
PHILADELPHUS BELLE ETOILE — New 
fragrant mock orange. Its growth is uni- 
form and bushy. It is considered one of 
the best of the new hybrid mock orange. 
Flowers are white and tinted purple. 
Grows to 5 ft. tall. 
12-190 fin plants TOCEeaC Op OOo LU: 
| \ CORYLUS (Filbert) 
MAXIMA ATROPURPUREA — _ (purple 
leaved Filbert.) A fine plant for the lawn 
used as single specimens. Foliage of a 
bright red-purple, very rich. It is a heav- 
ily branched shrub. Grows to 10 ft. but 
can be kept to 5 ft. if sheared.-. Hardy 
anywhere. For best color it should be 
planted in open sun. 
18-24 in, plants $1.50 each, 3 for $4.20. 
