_ COLORFUL FLOWERING SHRUBS 
ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon) 
—(See picture to the 
right). A tall, upright 
growing shrub, fine for ac- 
cent in shrub masses or in 
the foundation plantings. 
They bloom freely in late 
summer and fall. We grow 
four varieties, as follows: 
Anemonaeflorus — Bright 
pink, double. 
Ardens—Deep violet, dou- 
ble. 
Banner — White with red 
eye, double. 
Lucy—Deep red, double. 
WSUtol 24 einches.ccucoscseevdsersvavpersersnnes $0.70 each; 3 for $1.95. Postpaid. 
2D Mtor yi 3) feeti tie desnuacendsserssannes saemercrls 1.00 each; 3 for 2.75. Postpaid. 
BARBERRY, GREEN — (Pic- 
tured at the left). Popular 
low-growing shrub, well 
branched, dense and compact. 
The bright green foliage 
turns a beautiful bronzy-pur- 
ple-red in the fall. Has red 
berries that hang on until 
spring. Very hardy, very easy 
to grow and _ rust-resistant. 
POSTPAID. 
15 to 18 in. 80c each; 3 for 
$2.25. 
BARBERRY, RED—This is one of the most brilliantly colored 
shrubs in cultivation. Lustrous purple-red foliage, brightening 
in the summer and turning orange-scarlet in the winter. Other- 
wise similar in growth habit to Green Barberry. Very hardy and 
rust-resistant, POSTPAID. 
15*to*lS"inches 2.0). 26, eee eee $1.25 each; 3 for $3.45 
BARBERRY, MENTOR—See Broadleaf Evergreens, page 16. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH — (See 
colored pictures and SPECI- 
AL on page 51.) Also called 
“Summer Lilac.” For best re- 
sults, these shrubs should be 
cut back to the ground each 
spring. We have the following 
three outstanding varieties, 
which we have found the har- 
diest for this region: 
Empire Blue — (Patent No. 
557). There is no other Blue 
Buddleia that can compare 
with this. Color is an Aster- 
blue with a delicate lilac tone, 
giving the whole blossom an 
exquisite shade of blue. 
Charming—Long sprays cover- 
ed with lavender-pink blooms. Has exceptional value for cutting 
and house decoration. Very hardy variety. 
Royal Red—(Patent No. 556.) A new variety producing an abun- 
dance of fully round sprays from July to frost. Color is a rich 
royal purple with brilliant red overtones. Excellent for cutting. 
Any of the above three varieties for $1.10 each; any three for 
$3.00. POSTPAID. 
BUTTONBUSH— (See picture 
to the left). An extremely 
hardy shrub bearing novel 
round, feathery, creamy white 
flowers from July to Septem- 
ber. Grows 4 to 5 feet tall 
and has beautiful deep green 
foliage so glossy it appears 
varnished. Excellent for the 
great plains region. POST- 
PAID. 
18 to 24 inches $1.30 each; 
3 for $3.75. 
2 to 3 feet $1.60 each; 3 for 
$4.50. 
“COTONEASTER acutifolia—A very attractive shrub with glossy, 
rather small, dark green leaves; slender, graceful branches. Pro- 
duces black fruit in the fall. Very hardy and adapted to the 
great plaihfs region. POSTPAID. 
12:to 18,inches 4 s.5ne aoe eee ee $% .80 each; 3 for $2.25 
18ito 24tinchessebetenten tc tee 1.10 each; 3 for 3.00 
COTONEASTER divaricata—See broadleaf Evergreens, page 16. 
DOGWOOD, Grey— (See pic- 
ture to the right). Extremely 
hardy and is recommended 
for the Western Plains Re- 
gion. White flowers in May, 
followed by white fruit. 
POSTPAID. 
18 to 24 inches $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.75. 
2 to 3 feet $1.25 each; 3 for $3.00 
3 to 4 feet $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00 
DOGWOOD, Red-Branched— 
Magnificent creamy white 
flowers in the spring. Its red 
branches make it attractive in winter. A hardy background shrub. 
Grows 4 to 6 feet tall. POSTPAID. 
18ito 24" inches sane ae ee 
HIBISCUS— (Pictured at the 
right). Extremely hardy her- 
baceous shrub bearing huge 
showy flowers usually about 6 
inches across. Very desirable 
in this section because they 
will grow in hot, dry loca- 
tions and bloom in July, Aug- 
ust and September when 
other flowers are extremely 
scarce. Your choice of three 
colors: 
RED, WHITE, WHITE WITH RED EYE 
Any of the three varieties for 65c each; any three for $1.75, 
POSTPAID. 
FRAGRANT HONEYSUCKLE (Winter Honeysuckle)— This is 
the first of the Honeysuckles to bloom, the creamy white flowers 
coming in March before the leaves. The foliage is retained 
nearly all winter, making this shrub almost evergreen. 
2 to'3: feet, ae eee $1.35 each; 3 for $3.75 POSTPAID. 
MORROW HONEYSUCKLE—A very hardy shrub that grows 
slightly larger than Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle. Attractive white 
flowers in the spring are followed by red berries. POSTPAID. 
18 to.24: in... oe Sete eee $1.10 each; 3 for $3.00 
WN Sain Ft a 1.35 each; 3 for 3.75 
PINK TATARIAN HONEY: 
SUCKLE—(Pictured to the 
left.) A very valuable shrub 
for the border of lots, for 
screening undesirable views, 
or for background. Fragrant 
‘rosy-pink blossoms in the 
spring followed by brilliant 
red berries in the summer. 
POSTPAID. 
18 to 24 in. $1.10 each; 3 for 
$3.00. 
2 to 3 ft. $1.35 each; 3 for 
$3.75. 
