SPRING 1954 
1435 Independence Avenue 
MERE RESPIN-U RAS ER Yee 
Dial 2-3954 3 
meyers FLOWERING SHRUBS 
Make your house a home, have blooms, Spring to Frost 
When your yard is nicely planted, how proud you are of it. 
who pass by. 
spent this spring will bring pleasure, 
Pink Flowering Almond—4 to 6 feet. 
pink flowers before the leaves. 
Large, double, 
Mec iby GIA. coe ic oc -Hach, $ .75 
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28} JABEES cs UG oro, ceed enn nee Each, $1.25 
Amelanchier canadensis—Dwarf Juneberry — 6-8 ft. 
A compact slow growing bush. Excellent foliage, race- 
mes of white flowers, early and edible purplish fruit 
in June. 
TBA RRR OS ease e cl EOL oe ae ee Each $ .75 
~Aronia—Melanocarpa—Black Chokeberry — 3-4 ft. A 
compact shrub with clusters of attractive white flow- 
ers in the spring and shiny black fruit in fall. Fol- 
jage becoming deep red in fall. Will grow in shade. 
TIGER. WT eens Sich BRco eo eae een en Each § 80 
¥-8) WHE” oo. g cae Sane eRe te Series einer ra enn ete Each 1.00 
Chinese Beautybush—6 to 10 feet. 3ell-shaped, pink 
flowers with orange 
June. Rapid growing. 
Poo LOCGS L sanivak ote o Ae ton cise eatin are. Taye Pars Each $1.50 
Deutzia Gracilis (Slender Deutzia.) 
centers in great profusion in 
A choice variety ot 
dwart type. Produces a profusion of pure white 
tlowers in May and June, even when small. 
12 to 15 inch bushes, § .70 2 for $1.20 
Forsythia intermedia, Yellow Bells—6 to Sft. — Arch- 
ing’ branches. Blooms very early. Branches may be 
forced indoors. 
PARE Jo tbe > Ghersacs Spee OR IG Rac RnR DERE Re Each $ .80 
BY er Comair. See ceases os one Se ere OD EE ee ne piety Each 1.25 
Hypericum Aureun:—2-3 ft. 
yellow in July and August. A fine dwarf shrub. 
WSe? Aine fevecsicis Maielaretetet cece Bicisndesansisp svete soatntenates Each § 1.00 
Ilex verticillata—Winterberry—6-8 ft. 
berries till mid-winter. Likes wet 
shade. 
18-24 in. 
Blue green foliage, bright 
Brightest red 
acid soil and part 
eng Sih May aE Nc orastehove eee servis io denen ersoa ners Each § 1.00 
Caragana arborescens Siberian Pea—10-15 ft. Soft pea- 
green foliage, very early, yellow flowers in late May. 
Iendures the driest hard soil in either sun or shade. 
2-3 ft. Each $ 1.00 
ALALEA 
Azaleas are ‘‘tops’ among the flowering shrubs and 
are not as difficult to grow as most people believe. A 
location protected from dry winds such as the east 
side of a building partial shade. plenty of peat and 
mildly acid soil, will satisfy the hardy kinds listed. 
—A. Mollis—Clusters of 
the leaves. 
large orange flowers before 
Will bloom first season planted. 
—A. Poukhensis — The Lavender pink flowers are 
about the first flowers of Spring. Will tolerate sweet- 
er soil and more sun than other azaleas. 
Price of above 2 Azaleas 
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(CAMS TT WWS ws, cbt Scio: Bre OS core OO RCE cee een Each 3.00 
LOS Bier ry meter c ret ele teurcseleire otek: cect arers) Sieieiavaneveiaeleree Each 2.00 
Barberry, Green Leaf (Thunberg’s, Japanese)—Ideal 
for border and low foundation planting. Makes a low, 
dense, rounded bush 8 feet tall and just as. wide. 
Grows in sun or partial shade. The foliage colors a 
beautiful bronzy-red in the fall, with bright red ber- 
ries. 
Seo eteee e ee le oodktleee bes ce Each $ .90; 3 for $2.40 
12-18 inches Each $ .60; 3 for $1.50 
S225 SINCHES). 5 acre si ors ele © ole Each $ .70; 3 for $1.80 
Red Leaved Barberry—3 to 6 feet. A form with purpl- 
ish red foliage all summer if in sun. In shade it is 
green. 
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TS=24s MCN ESM araracots oar erh creel efovare Each $1.10; 3 for $3.00 
Once planted, shrubs require very little care and bloom year after year. 
pride and beauty to your home. 
Also it creates a good impression on all 
A few dollars 
PPE LLEOP LOL LID? 
COTONEASTER 
Cotoneaster Acutifolia, Quinceberry — 5-8 ft. Small 
pinkish flowers, black berries. Smooth glossy, dark 
green leaves with brilliant fall coloring. Splendid 
hedge plant. 
18-24 VinChesn syaiss sate ote erie lees ales ere ekeverele Each $_ .85 
BTU en OREO DOA OyaNG OL ag 0 aici USI OES Each $ 1.50 
Diva Racata—3 ft. A horizontally branching shrub 
with small glossy dark foliage and red fruit. Fairly 
INERT tctier hon euntelavcialsccasie aime athe t sbicchabp ait aren ager ey Each $ 1.25 
DOGWOOD 
Elegantissima—6 ft. Silver edging on the leaves makes 
a pleasing contrast to other shrubs ...... Each §$ 1.85 
Gold Twig Dogwood—6-8 ft. Highly decorative with 
golden yellow bark in winter. 2-3 feet -Each § 1.25 
Dogwood-Red-Twigged—6 to 8 feet. Good foliage col- 
oring red in fall. Bright red bark in winter. 
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Bio eile oN rit coerced oc-0.9 ls aioe ac miciae MeO per carer Each 1.25 
HONEYSUCKLE 
Morrows—6 to 8 feet, white flowers, 
pact, spreading, excellent for hedges. 
2-3 feet 
4-5 feet 
red berries. Com- 
Trims well. 
Each $ .95; 10 for $7.50 
GP roid Gi Picsbar fr ICRR ROT CREDA CRORE NETRORE PEON Cuca Each 1.50 
Tartarian—6 to 8 feet. Up- 
right. Pink or white flow 
'ers, red berries. 
18-24 inches ....Each §$ .69 
RrouLeOl) aidetietts Each 95 
Up ails CY erece ak eae Each 1.25 
14-5 feety ois siae: Each 1.50 
Ny Red Tartarian—This 
's it new variety, not the 
oid ved Tartarian. Does not 
grow quite as tall, but is 
2 ‘more bushy, blooms pro- 
: fusely and has many clus- 
ters of orange and red ber- 
ries which attract the birds. 
Flowers are rosy-red, the 
color of an American 
4 Beauty rose. 
ooo 160%, Wears em Each $ .90 
SLT CCU eee vi Each 1.25 
§Zabelli, 10-12 tt. Upright 
growing dark green foli- 
wage, rosy red flowers and 
P bright red fruit. One of 
the best of all honey- 
suckles. 
L824 iin cet Each $ .75 
VRB Yip ve Secu tt OORT. Each ~.90 
Gi SS i ieee ce cee See G Each 1.25 
*Prunus—cestana, Hansen’s Purple Leaved Plum — 
6 to 8 feet. Bright redish-purple foliage throughout 
the season. Purplish-pink blossoms purple fruit. The 
best red-leaved shrub. 
PERE (or) me lot Mic eco CLOn Dib tad <i: OI C.Cu pA ACN De Teen Tie Each $1.75 
‘Prunus Tomentosa—A splendid shrub or small tree 
producing a mass of pale pink flowers very early. 
Fruit edible-resembling the common cherry. 
Each $ 1.00 
Clear pink, 
Much admired 
Triloba—Double Flowering Plum—7-8 ft. 
double rose-like flowers in April-May. 
by everyone 
Pensa LOOU, stakes or¥ elas shatsoat we lwlisiishvstialare) viabstterdeera (die yesegn:ere. Each § 1.50 
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus Angustifolia). Rugged tree- 
like shrub, attaining 10 to 12 ft height at maturity, with 
attractive, silvery gray foliage. Flowers deep golden 
and very fragrant, followed by ornamental yellowish 
brown fruits with silver scales. 
Sturdy 18 to 24 inch plants, $ .65 each 
MOCK ORANGE 
Aurea. Golden Mockorange—4-5 ft. A dwarf compact 
variety with yellow foliage. 
15-18 in. 
Coronarius, Sweet Mockorange—8-10 ft. 
ioned kind. 
The 
Hach $1.50 
old fash- 
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LGA aa SG OO ua TO CTS Sree Ces eee hc ecitOn: Each 1.75 
SERRA TS, Sar GO ROE IEIG Oe Hide ae ce ICG OREO Oe Each 2.25 
Mt. Blane—4-5 ft. Produces great 
fragrant flowers in May and June. 
berets Let ica cdeade set as ie sate ah eter cats te cel me Each $ .60 
= Bl 5 RP Hh BOTS Or SORT ein EN HORE ID CMEERERO RT Bc Bach 90 
ft. Semi-double. 
quantities of real 
Very fragrant and free 
Ste hin Seren Sian Gee ere i omen es Each $1.20 
2-3 ft. 
Virginialis, Virginal Mockorange—4 to 5 feet. 
Large, 
semi-double, 
2-3 feet 
18-24 in. 
fragrant, quite continuous. 
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SG Cel acon acre CRE ORO Cec OCT I Each _ .90 
MISCELLANEOUS SHRUBS 
Quince—Japanese Flowering, Cydonia japonica—4 to 
6 feet. Scarlet flowers before therglossy green leaves. 
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12224 vinch es ers taht cr meta cine aise eh ieee Each — .85 
PEST FYE Het CRO ICR CAI ID 7 UOR AEE Snort to HOR ACME nae nie br Each 98 
Ninebark Golden Leaf — 4-5 ft. A very hardy shrub 
having white flowers in May and June. Very attrac- 
tive yellow foliage. 
Sa aia rc eile Rese Sine eee tiecal he iontiorexclaneeels Each $ .75 
PEA DAR @ Res och ch To INOS etn OR PE OO SIO Ts Each 90 
Rhodotypus. White Kerria — 4-5 ft. Bright green 
foliage. Single white flowers in April and May. Black 
shiny fruit in fall and winter. Tolerates shade. 
18-24 in. Each $_ .90 
Sumac Fragrant. Rhus Canadensis — 4-5 ft. 
ful aromatic leaves. Coral-red fruit in June 
drought. Very brilliant fall coloring. 
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Beauti- 
Endures 
Each §$ 1.6! 
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac — 6-10 ft. A rapid growin: 
shrub with very attractive long feathery finely 
leaves. Fine for foundation planting in early spring 
and new canes will take their place. 
in tree form. 
Aiso good grown 
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Snowberry—Red, Indian Current — 3 to 5 feet. En- 
dures dens shade and dry soil. Covered with small 
red berries in early 
18-24 inches 
winter. 
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2-3 feet Each  .85 
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Snowberry, White — 3 to 5 feet. Endures much shade, 
Large white berries in fall. 
EOE Bo Pero (Ue eros erin ecko Uo Og IDM OnD eC Ome IA Each §$ .50 
229: FOOb ama erie Nore ths terete Ferme eitaoke, ee atcne mies Each 85 
Bee eit om camera ne ae RED a Leah en nae Li oe eS Each 1.00 
Tamarix—4 to 8 feet. 
Racemes of delicate 
Blue-Green 
blue-green foliage. 
Tamarix pen randa, 
Fine feathery 
pink flowers. 
2-3 feet Each §$ .85 
Weigelia—Eva Rathke Red Flowered Weigelia—4 to 6 
feet. Rich reddish-purple flowers June-August. 
Pe ee oy ae BOLT GO EO Gann Ae Dae tel ERE ne Each $1.25 
Rosea, Pink Ww eigelia—4 to 6 feet. Mass of pink in 
June. For protected places. 
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French Lilacs 
Fancy French Lilacs Listed on Page 5. 
SPRING LILAC SPECIAL 
Syringa Vulgaris. Lilac. White — Old-fashioned white 
Lilac. Extra large, very fragrant clusters on Decor: 
ation Day. The living landmarks; 
in any soil or climate. 18 to 
Each $1.00, 2 for $1.80 
hardy 
24 inches. 
2 to 3 ft. 
and vigorous 
$1.25 each 
Purple. Old-fashioned purple Lilac. Large, very at- 
tractive, pleasingly fragrant clusters in May. Most 
popular and loved lilac of them all. Hardy 
2-yr., heavy. 18 to 24 inches., 
Each $ .80 2 for $1.50 2 
and vigorous. 
to 3 ft. $1.00 each 
Rothomagensis Lilac—Many large blooms; beautif«! 
reddish-lilac. Very Hardy. 
LS 24 ein coerce sa hi cat ener ore ls vin Each $1.60 
Phe HOI iene Gri cohen Freein CR ie icn Ee een ee Hach $1.25 
Dail COU Picicanscres skersis ees cen area rates ois sleta. e aia’ Each 1.80 
