OLDS’ HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
Our Hardy Ornamental Shrubs are all strong, field grown transplanted stock, measuring 1% 
to 2 feet high unless otherwise specified. Please do not compare the high quality northern grown 
shrubs we offer with southern stock that is offered by 80 many mail order concerns, Such stock 
does not have the vigor nor will it give the all around satisfaction so much desired in the present 
landscape, All nursery stock is packed separately and sent direct from our growing station near 
Madison. Order early if possible. We will fill your order at the proper time for planting. ORDERS 
CANNOT BE SENT UNTIL WEATHER PERMITS DIGGING WHICH IS USUALLY 
APRIL 187. 
ABOUT 
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept orders for nursery stock to go outside the borders of the 
U.S.A. or the following states 
Hopa Flowering Crab. 
CRAB (Flowering) Hopa. A red flowering 
erab with darkish red bark and foliage. Excep- 
tionally hardy. 4 to 5-foot trees. Each, $2.50; 
3 for $6.75, postpaid. 
CRAB. (Oriental Flowering.) Similar to the 
American varieties such as Hopa but resistant 
to cedar rust. The dwarf trees are literally 
covered with pink blossoms in May and are a 
beautiful sight when in bloom. 4 to 5-foot trees. 
Bach, $2.50; 3 for $6.75, postpaid. 
ALMOND, FLOWERING PINK. A 
charming shrub of medium height. Pink double 
rose-like flowers completely cover the stems in 
May before the foliage appears. Hach, $1.50; 3 
for $4.00, postpaid. 
BEAUTY BUSH. (Kolkwitzia.) A Chinese 
shrub worthy of a place in American gardens. 
The bush is 6 to 8 feet tall and droops to the 
ground when in bloom. The deep pink flowers 
with yellow-brown throats are borne in clusters 
on leafy stems. Hach, $1.80; 3 for $4.85, post- 
aid. 
BUTTERFLY BUSH. (Buddleia.) CHARM- 
ING. Large lavender pink flowers 
Lilac blossoms appear on long graceful spikes. 
Blooms from July to frost. Grows 4 to 6 feet + 
in height. Flowers are produced on soft wood, 
which dies to the ground after heavy freezing. 
Comes up from the roots each year. Each, $1.25; 
3 for £3.40, postpaid. 
COTONEASTER. (Acutifolia.) A very 
dense growing shrub with glossy, dark green, 
oval leaves. Fast becoming the favorite hedge 
plant where privet does not prove hardy. They 
prefer a sunny location and well drained soil. 
Attains a height in the North of 6 to 8 feet. 
Hach, $1.30; 
Forsythia, 
resembling - 
Florida and California. 
Tartarian Pink Honeysuckle. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN PINK. 
A rapid grower. Attains a height of 8 to 12 feet. 
Blooms during May. Has slender, upright branches 
and small bright pink flowers followed by orange 
yellow berries. A good plant for tall hedges. 
Each, $1.30; 3 for $3.50, postpaid. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN RED. 
(Zabelli.) This is the first and only really red 
Honeysuckle in existence. It grows to a tall 
stately bush, similar to the pink tartarian, but 
the blooms are a brilliant red, followed by red 
berries, completely covering the bush. One of 
the finest tall growing shrubs you can plant. 
Each, $1.60; 3 for $4.25, postpaid. 
A Spray of Hydrangea, Paniculata, 
HYDRANGEA P. G. Creamy white flowers 
changing to pink; borne freely in immense pan- 
icles. Easily grown, beginning to bloom the first 
of July and continuing until fall, Bach, $1.75; 
3 for $4.50, postpaid. 
LILAC, PERSIAN. Has bright purple 
flowers but attains a height of only 5 to 6 feet. 
Blooms during May and June. Hach, $1.60; 3 
for $4.25, postpaid. 
LILAC, COMMON. Lilacs are hardy and 
free flowering. Flowers in the spring and early 
summer. .-The purple is most widely known and 
grown, ,White or purple. State color wanted. 
ach, $1.60; 3 for $4.25, postpaid. 
=~GOLDEN ELDER. A fine shrub for color 
contrast. The golden yellow beauty of its foliage 
against the background of green shrubs is most 
attractive. Plant in full sunshine to bring out 
the color. The white flowers are large and flat. 
Plant grows to a height of six to eight feet. 
Each, $1.60; 3 for $4.25, postpaid. 
FORSYTHIA,. (Golden Bell.) One of the 
earliest shrubs to bloom. Strong vigorous shrubs 
with many branches which become clothed with 
bright golden yellow flowers before the leaves 
appear, Plant in sun, Bach, $1.60; 3 for $4.25, 
postpaid. 
_ FREE PLANTING INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 
is attached to every shipment, 
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NURSERY STOCK GUARANTEE. If 
our nursery stock does not meet with your entire 
approval it may be returned to us and the amount 
paid will be gladly refunded, including transpor- 
tation expense. We do not guarantee growth 
after planting as soil, improper planting, weather, 
insects, and other conditions beyond our control 
must be considered. 
The L. L. Olds Seed Co. will replace on gatis- 
factory proof, all stock that may prove untrue 
to the description under which it is sold, or at 
its option, may refund the amount paid therefor; 
but in no case shall they be liable for any sum 
greater than the amount originally received for 
said stock. Unless accepted on these terms, 
goods are to be returned at once and purchase 
price will be refunded. 
Md. Lemoine. 
French Lilacs. 
FRENCH LILACS. There are few shrubs 
of rarer beauty than the Hybrid French Lilacs. 
We offer three of the finest varieties. These 
lilacs bloom much younger and far more profusely 
than the common types. The coloring is rare and 
the fragrance exquisite. 
CHAS. X. Huge panicles of reddish purple. 
MD. LEMOINE. Lovely double milky-white. 
PRES. GREVY. Enormous double blos- 
soms of pale blue and pink. 
Prices of all three varieties: Each, $2.10; 3 
for $5.75, postpaid. 
ORIENTAL QUINCE. Medium growing. 
Fine glossy dark green foliage with large double 
orange-scarlet blossoms early in the spring. 
Plant in front of tall shrubs. Each, $1.30; 3 
for $3.50, postpaid. 
PURPLE LEAVED PLUM. 
(Prunus Newport.) 8 to 10 feet. A 
small tree or shrub. The foliage and 
young shoots are a rich reddish-purple 
which they retain throughout the sea- 
son. Color contrasts beautifully with 
other shrubs. Very hardy. Each, $1.75; 
3 for $4.50, postpaid. 
PHILADELPHUS, BOUQUET 
BLANC. Attains a height of 6 feet. 
Completely covered with pure white, 
double blooms in large clusters. Sweet 
orange blossom fragrance, Each, $1.75; 
3 for $4.50, postpaid. 
PHILADELPHUS, VIRGINAL. 
The largest blossoming variety and as 
fragrant as the above sort. Grows 6 to 
8 feet tall. Flowers are waxy white as 
a gardenia, Hach, $1.75; 8 for $4,50, 
postpaid. 
Chas. X. 
Pres. Grevy. 
Philadelphus Bouquet Blanc, 
