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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MILD CLIMATES 
In this area Camellias, Azaleas, and many 
other broadleaf evergreens are ideal for 
your garden. If you’re planning a shrub 
border where these predominate, be sure 
to include the fragrant Gardenia as well 
as the Pyracanthas. The beautiful Abelia 
Grandiflora, Nandina, and Daphne are suit- 
able for patio planting. These retain their 
polished foliage all winter. Deciduous shrubs 
may include Spireas, Hydrangeas, Honey- 
suckles, Altheas and Crapemyrtle. 
Included in the list of trees are the Pines, 
Oaks, Maples, Dogwood, Flowering Crab- 
apple, Redbud, Purple Fringe and Magnolia. 
Wisteria vines are fine. 
The southern flower border may include 
Tulips planted about 12 inches deep and 
given a ground cover of creeping phlox. For 
later bloom plant Daisies, Lilies, Balloon- 
flower, Columbine, Carnation, the tall Phlox 
(paniculata), and the increasingly popular 
Daylilies. For fall bloom plant Asters and 
Chrysanthemums. 
FOR GARDENS IN SEVERE CLIMATES 
Some of the most beautiful perennials are 
at their best in the northern areas. These 
include the stately Pacific Hybrid Delphin- 
ium, and Peonies. To fill out your perennial 
border and provide al] season bloom use 
Iris, Dianthus, Sweet William, Columbine, 
Creeping Phlox, Sweet Peas, Gaillardia, 
Daisy, Veronica, Baby’s Breath, Bleeding- 
heart, Poppies, Phlox, Daylily, Hollyhock, 
Hardy Asters. You may also use the Chicago 
Strain Hardy Early Chrysanthemums, 
Your shrub border may include the Lilacs, 
and Honeysuckles, Old Fashioned Snowball, 
the wonderfully fragrant Mock Orange 
Shrubs. The Spireas are all good as are A.G. 
and P.G. Hydrangeas, Flowering Quince, 
Purple Leaf Plum and Coral Bark Dogwood. 
Shade trees recommended for cold climates 
include Willow, Poplar, American Elm, 
Birch, Maple. Sycamore, Oak and Mountain 
Ash, Hawthorn and Pink Dogwood are good 
small trees, Tall Evergreens include Spruce 
and Red Cedar. 
FOR GARDENS ABOVE 5700-FT. ELEVATION 
Hybrid Tea Roses and Climbing Roses are 
usually spectacularly beautiful if they have 
been well protected. Particularly recom- 
mended is Paul’s Scarlet Climber, Florabun- 
da Roses also are excellent. 
Among the shrubs Virginal Mock Orange 
and French Lilacs are ideal, for both thrive 
almost all the way to timberline. Flowering 
Quince also does well. These may be com- 
bined with flowering trees such as Pink 
Locust, Hawthorn, Hopa and Bechtel’s 
Flowering Crab, and European Mt. Ash. 
Delphiniums and Peonies are two per- 
ennials that bloom almost as far as timber- 
line. Iris, Daylilies, Poppies, Carnations, 
Baby's Breath, Columbine, Bleeding Heart 
and Regal Lilies are all very good. Phlox is 
outstanding in its performance in high allti- 
tudes. Dahlias and Gladiolus are widely 
grown, and the Chicago Strain of Hardy 
Early Chrysanthemums resists early frosts. 
Best shade trees for high elevations include 
Silver Maple, Cutleaf Birch, American Elm. 
IF YOU GARDEN IN A HOT DRY CLIMATE TRY THESE 
You can arrange for all season bloom by the use of such perennials 
as Bearded Iris, Baby's Breath, Sweet William, Mountain Lily, Phlox, 
Lythrum, Gaillardia, Veronica, Daylily, Balloon flower, Sweet Peas, 
Buttertly Flower, Verbascum, Achillea, and the Hardy Asters. Flowers 
such as California Poppy, Portulacca, Annual Phlox, Zinnias, Mari- 
golds and Nasturtiums may all be grown from seed in hot dry areus. 
Oleanders stand extreme heat. Barberry, Coralberry, and the Privet 
Shrubs all stand heat and drought. Chinese Elm provides quick 
shade. Black Locust (listed as-Windbreak) is excellent. 
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SHADED AREAS OF YOUR GARDEN 
Shrubs for dense shade include Rhododendron, Hydrangea P.G. and 
Spirea Billiard. Shrubs for partial shade include Forsythia, the Hy- 
drangeas, the Spireas, Mock Orange, Lilacs, Honeysuckle, Beauty 
Bush, Kerria, Azalea and Abelia Grandiflora. For vines choose Hall's 
Honeysuckle, Silver Lace or Bittersweet. In the partially shaded 
flower border plant Bleeding Heart, Iris, Peony, Balloon-flower, 
Trollius, Ageratum, Hibiscus, Doronicum and Forgetmenot. For the 
flower border in dense shade plant Astilbe, Vinca Minor, Violets, 
Lily of the Valley, Scillas, Begonias and Muscari as well as ferns. 
READ THESE FACTS ABOUT WARDS FLOWERING SHRUBS—YOUR ASSURANCE OF UTMOST SATISFACTION 
Deciduous Shrubs on Pages 24-28 give most 
bloom under ordinary conditions, with mini- 
mum care, Original stock from which parent 
plants were grown, was specially selected 
from well formed shrubs with good habits of 
growth. Young plants are pruned for heavier 
growth, sprayed to insure freedom from dis- 
ease and insects. All are accurately graded 
to standards set up by the American Associ- 
ation of Nurserymen, All are true-to-name. 
See Wards Nursery Stock Warranty on Page 
63. Some varieties bloom first year, other 
varieties bloom the second year. 
SMALL Size. Tops up to 18 inches. Usually 
offered only in slow growing and dwarf 
shrubs, Compares to regular medium size of 
taller growing or fast growing shrubs. 
Mepium Size. 18-24-inch tops. Good size for 
general low cost planting. Stronger root sys- 
tem. Better top growth. 2 or more canes, 
Establishes itself quickly after planting. 
LARGE Size. 24-36-inch tops. (2-3 ft.) or 36 to 
48-inch tops (3-4 ft.). Heayier root system 
than medium size. Branched top growth, 
Usually has 3 or more canes. Where listed 
it is the best size to give immediate effect. 
WHEN AND How TO PLANT SHRuBS. Set most 
shrubs 3 to 5 feet apart depending on shape. 
Plant in spring or fall unless spring planting 
is specially indicated. Fertilize in spring, and 
prune after flowering. 
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