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CARYOPTERIS, BLUE MIST 
CARYOPTERIS (Blue Mist) 
*Beautiful and unusual dwarf flowering shrub 
that will produce numerous clusters of fringed, 
powdery blue flowers during summer and fall. 
Sometimes called Blue Spirea, this charming com- 
pact plant can be used in the perennial border, as a 
foundation plant and for facing higher shrubs. 
114 to 2 ft., $1.95 
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each; 3 for $5.25. 
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AZALEA MOLLIS 
ILGENFRITZ Hlomercug Shrubs 
For More Beautiful Outdoor Living 
Colorful— Fast Growing— Economical 
Qur wide choice of Flowering Shrubs provides the answer for any back- 
yard landscape problem. 
Low-growing, compact varieties suitable for foundation use are marked *, 
AZALEA MOLLIS 
*Truly one of the most colorful of all shrubs, Azalea mollis is a choice landscape accent plant. Low 
growing and bushy, it is hardy under Michigan conditions, growing in either sun or shade. An acid- 
loving plant, it likes lots of peat moss. Available in Rose, Red, Orange and Yellow. 8 to 12-in. plants, 
$2.75 each; 3 for $7.50. (Larger plants will be available at all our Garden Centers.) 
BUDD LE IA (Butterfly-Bush) 
One of the few continuous-blooming shrubs, the Buddleias produce splashes of summer color and 
also radiate a delightful perfume. Of easy culture, these fast-growing plants, sometimes called Sum- 
mer Lilacs, produce 4 to 6 feet of growth every summer. Each fall or spring they should be cut back. 
Their long sptkes of bloom are very useful as cut flowers. 
Charming. A fayorite sweet-scented, delicate pink. 
Dubonnet. Numerous long spikes of wine-red. 
Hartwegi. A distinctive type with heavy, dark green foliage. Bright lavender spikes, with each 
floret having an orange eye. Excellent for cutting. 
Ile de France. Long spikes of a rich reddish purple. 
Roya! Red. Plant Pat. 556. A newer variety that produces a profusion of large, 2-foot sprays of dark 
royal red. 
Snowcloud. Popular white-flowering form. 
All Buddleias. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80 
CHAENOMELES JAPONICA 
(Japanese Flowering Quince) 
*Truly one of the showiest of all flowering shrubs, the Japanese Quince with its 
bright red flowers and yellow stamens produces a blaze of color in spring. Blooms 
are borne in great profusion along the branches before the leaves unfold. Dwarfish 
in growth, it is marvelous for both foundation planting and hedge purposes. Our 
plants are waxed or Plantected to prevent drying out of the branches m transplanting. 
15 to 18 in., $1.25 each; 3 for $3.45. 11% to 2 ft., $1.60 each; 3 for $4.50. 
Japanese Quince 
How would you like to plant a Japanese Flowering Quince hedge? 
BARGAIN PRICES — Hedge grade, 6 to 12-in., 10 plants for $3.95 
CORNUS (Dogwood) 
Red-twig Dogwood (C. sibirica). An unusual shrub because of its coral-red branches 
that are particularly showy in winter. A very hardy shrub of spreading upright 
growth, it sends out creamy white blossoms in May followed by bluish white berries 
and red leaves in autumn. Grows 8 feet tall. 14% to 2 ft., $1.40 each; 3 for $3.90. 
2 to 3 ft., $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80. 
Yellow-twig Dogwood (C. stolonifera flaviramea). Much like the above in growth 
and habit, but remarkable for its golden yellow branches. Its white flowers are 
followed by white berries. The Yellow-twig Dogwood is effectively used in contrast 
with the red-twig variety. 114 to 2 ft., $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80. 2 to 3 ft., $2.25 each; 
3 for $6.25. 
COTONEASTER 5% = 
Peking Cotoneaster (C. acutifolia). A 
taller-growing variety with slender 
spreading branches and glossy foliage. 
Its pink flowers are followed by shiny 
black berries. Can be used for screen- 
ing or hedge purposes. 114 to 2 ft., 
$1.75 each; 3 for $4.80. 2 to 3 ft., $2.25 
each; 3 for $6.25. 
*Spreading Cotoneaster (C. divaricata). 
An extremely fine landscaper’s item, 
this is a marvelous low-spreading speci- 
men plant that produces showy pink 
blooms in spring followed by a glorious 
display of red berries in fall and winter. 
Grows in sun or part shade. 12 to 15 
in., $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80. (This size 
can be shipped.) 11% to 2 ft., B&B, 
$6.00 each. 2 to 3 ft., B&B, $8.75 each. 
(The last two sizes cannot be shipped.) 
Sungari Rockspray (C. racemiflora soon- 
gorica). A rare and particularly beautiful 
variety that will stand out in any shrub 
border. White flowers appear in June, 
followed by a tremendous profusion of 
pink berries m fall. It is hardy in 
Michigan and grows 6 to 8 feet tall. 
114 to 2 ft., B&B, $6.00 each. 2 to 3 ft., 
B&B, $8.75 each. (Sorry, these sizes ; ees singe. 
cannot be shipped.) (See Prunus page 14) HANSEN BUSH CHERRY 
