TREES AND SHRUBS 3 
Trees and Shrubs 
(Incisa negundo) 
This unusual shrub or small tree is a pretty one with 
deeply cut leaves and many flowers. It begins bloom- 
ing at an early age, usually the first year the trees 
are set out, with lavender-blue flowers in terminal 
spikes. Once established, it is reasonably drowth resis- 
tant and long lived. One of the very best honey plants, 
it furnishes abundant bloom which the bees work free- 
ly over a long blooming period beginning in mid- 
summer and lasting until nearly frost. It is reported 
likewise in southern Missouri; coming into bloom about 
the time clover begins to fade and huming with bees 
for nearly three months. 
Vitex incisa negundo at Pellett Gardens. A really good 
bee plant. 
Vitex incisa negundo appears best suited to climate 
southward of central Missouri, and southern New Eng- 
land. It is apparently root hardy some north of that 
range. In the north the stems often winterkill but the 
roots send up new shoots which flower the same year. 
In the south the plants grow to fifteen feet in height. 
Can be planted singly; or closely for high hedge or 
windbreak. 
Seed, packet, 20c; 2 ounces, $1.00; % pound, $3.50; 
postpaid. 
PLANTING: The seed germinates slowly and requires favorable con- 
ditions. Plant in garden seeded early in the spring. Water often to 
keep soil constantly moist during germination period which is usually 
two to four weeks. 
Well rooted trees: 2 year, branched, each $1.00; 
3 for $2.50; dozen $7.50. 
1 year whips, nice young plants, 8 for $2.50; 25 for 
$5.50; postpaid. 
