6 TREES AND SHRUBS 
and does not attain a large size, is neat in appearance 
at all stages. J 
This Asiatic species, little known in this country, is 
apparently not much affected by the diseases common 
to our elms. 
Our more common elms blcom in early spring and 
are attractive to the bees for pollen. This one is re- 
ported as yielding nectar freely in Central Missouri 
and to be swarming with bees at a time (September) 
when there is litt'le coming to the hive from other 
sources. 
Two year trees, each $1.00; 3 for $2.50; postpaid. 
BEAUTY BUSH 
(Kolkwitzia amabilis) 
Outstanding ornamental, flowering very heavily for 
an extended period late May and into June. Bees visit 
the flowers freely. Is tops in ornamental shrub for 
yard or high hedge. Grows to nine feet tall. 
Beauty Bush is well named 
Good 12 to 18 inch plants, each $1.00; 3 for $2.65; 
postpaid. 
RED-BUD 
(Cercis canadensis) 
A pretty sight in the very early spring, blooming 
before the leaves come out, the branches full of clusters 
of rosy pink blossoms. A small round headed tree with 
large heart shaped leaves. Makes a pretty shade tree 
for small space or will grow in partial shade. 
Red-Bud is very good as an early season honey plant, 
the blossoms are eagerly visited by bees and where 
abundant furnish a_ liberal bee-pasture for early 
